It hasn’t been much of a week for our list to follow at Goodwood, although there were 3 winners elsewhere yesterday. Marozi finally broke my duck in the last race today. Michael Jarvis picked him out as his horse to follow in a stable interview at the start of the season and he looks capable of further progress.
There was a nasty incident in the mile handicap this afternoon and it was something of a miracle that no jockeys or horses were badly hurt in the multiple pile up. Our old pal Uhoomagoo was involved but appeared to get to his feet OK.
As usual I will concentrate on the chances of the horses from our list running tomorrow with general comments about a few others.
Black Rock represents the same stable as Marozi. I have followed his progress with interest since his racecourse debut. He runs in the 2.10 at Goodwood tomorrow, a 16 runner handicap. He won a 4 runner maiden and was not disgraced on his handicap debut at Newmarket behind Hearthstead Maison. He is stepped up to 11 furlongs tomorrow which is interesting. However he may not run if the ground is unsuitable. By that I presume the trainer means too firm.
We have a couple of runners in the 2.45. Caldra won 4 out of his 5 starts last term but has his first run here so presumably has had some sort of problem. This gelding was an impressive winner over course and distance last season and if fully fit would be worth careful consideration. He has never raced on anything quicker than good. Rallying Cry was not far away from the best last season but is yet to win this time around. He ran 3 times in Dubai in races won by Asiatic Boy. Would be in with a shout on last season’s form.
There is a very high class field for the 3.25. I fancy Peeping Fawn to get the better of Light Shift with the French raider Mandesha the main threat to those two.
We have 3 runners in the Stewards Cup at 3.55. Knot in Wood could well be ahead of the handicapper and looks to have a good draw. He is preferred to Zidane and Borderlescott. Balthazar’s Gift looks the best of the rest.
Staked a Claim has been 4th on all his 3 starts so far. He drops back to 6 furlongs in the Hamilton 7.45 and showed be in the shake up.
Seabow should come on for his 3rd behind Cabinet last week and should go well in the 2.55 at Newmarket despite carrying top weight.
In the 4.05 Roger Charlton introduces an interesting newcomer in the shape of Melodramatic. She is closely related to top class sprinter Tante Rose.
Transcend was a disappointing beaten favourite last time out but first time blinkers might galvanise him in the 4.40.
Composing has not been one of my successes thus far. He showed a bit more last time when 7th at Kempton but further improvement needed if he is to make an impact in the 5.50.
Handsome Falcon has been raised 4 lbs for a win at Beverley. Versatile with regards to ground he has an each way chance in the 3.10 at Thirsk.
In the 4.15 at Windsor the progressive Monte Alto looks to have chances and is preferred to Clear Sailing.
In the 4.45 the lightly raced Tebee has an in form Sir Mark Prescott runner to beat.
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