Analysis & Selections by

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Whether it be "the race of the day" or a small prize round the gaffs, we will attempt to use our knowledge of the formbook to highlight the fancied horses participating each day and their characteristics and requirements. Hopefully this 'second opinion' provides you with a winner or two each day, or even reinforces your own view on a particular may even convince you to back some of those horses which we feel are the "ones to fear", or have decent eachway claims. whichever is the case, we hope the information is of use to you.

SELECTIONS - For each race, we have given you who, in our view, are the likeliest winners; (1er CHOICE), as well as the next best runners (in our view, this can include any horses who could run well at eachway odds). Any runner from our features are shown before each race's analysis.

"GLORIOUS GOODWOOD"
Saturday 3rd August
¦ 1er. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 2:15 Vodafone Nursery, (2-Y-O H'cap) £15250 added, 2yo only, 7f, penalty £11602.50, 15 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬> Chin Chin, Looking Down, Aries, Iloveturtle, Lucayan Dancer, Tiber Tiger, Rebate, Yeoman Lad and Fellow Ship appeal as the likeliest winners of the opener on the final day of Glorious Goodwood. This appears to be a particularly open affair, however, I'll be brave and side with Iloveturtle (a beaten favourite at Ayr last time out). Connections are in excellent form this week and he would not be running here unless they believed he could get competitive. He should offer a little more in the way of value than recent Ripon winner Chin Chin, Lucayan Dancer and Looking Down who should all give good accounts of themselves. I also wouldn't be surprised if the step-up in trip brings about further improvement in Aries, another runner who I believe could go well at each-way odds. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Iloveturtle
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Chin Chin
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Aries (GER) (e/w)

¦ 2e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 2:45 Vodafone Thoroughbred Stakes (Listed Race) £26500 added, 3yo only, 1m, penalty £16764.89, 7 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>L'Oiseau d'Argent, Flat Spin, Trojan Princess, Al Moughazel and Where Or When all have chances in the 2nd race of the card. Where Or When should find this far easier than when being put squarely in his place by Rock Of Gibraltar in the St James's Palace Stakes. I don't though believe that this form will be good enough to see off L'Oiseau D'Argent if this talented individual runs to form. He is very headstrong which is a worry, however he has the class to get away with this as long as it isn't overdone. In this type of company, I would rather be on his side than against him.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>L'Oiseau d'Argent (USA) 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Where Or When
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Al Moughazel (USA) 

¦ 3e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 3:20 NASSAU STAKES (Group 1) (Fillies & Mares) - Sponsored by Vodafone. £135000 added, 3yo plus fillies, 1m 1f 192yds, penalty £78300, 10 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬> Quarter Moon, Islington, Fallen Star, Tarfshi, Golden Silca, Red Rioja and Sulk are my "preferred" in this Group 1 event. A difficult call for punters in my view as there has to be questions raised about the form of the current paper favourites Quarter Moon and Islington. There is no doubt that these are top-class fillies, however, Islington was extremely disappointing in The Oaks, weakening tamely from 2 furlongs out eventually finishing 19 lengths behind the eventual winner, Kazzia. Whilst this was happening, Quarter Moon tried her damnest to close on Godolphin's filly but was always being held by that runner in the final furlong. Many expected her to get that illusive Group 1 success in the Irish equivalent of the Oaks 20 days ago. Taking a fierce tug early on, she came with what appeared to be a winning run 2 furlongs out. Unfortunately, Margarula hadn't read the script and belied her 33/1 odds to get up close home. There is no doubt that these two are the best fillies in this lineup, however, they have both endured hard races in their last couple of starts. You'd be fearful that this may finally begin taking it's toll. If they ran to form, I think over this trip Islington may nick the prize, however, Fallen Star (who showed an electrifying turn of pace to win at Ascot) and Tarfshi (who plugged on gallantly to win a Group 2 event at The Curragh just over a month ago) possess the ability to take advantage of their rival's deficiencies. Fallen Star each-way is offered as my preferred choice.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Fallen Star (e/w) 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Islington
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Tarfshi

¦ 4e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 3:50 STEWARDS' CUP H' cap - Sponsored by Vodafone. £85000 added, 3yo plus, 6f, penalty £49300, 30 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>Border Subject, Hurricane Floyd, Trace Clip, Mr Toad, Halmahera, Doctor Spin, Tayif, Awake and Undeterred are likely to head the market in a typically open renewal of the Steward's Cup. The current favourite is Border Subject who appears to have been transformed since connections have brought him back in trip. Two wins at Newmarket and Windsor were subsequently followed by an excellent in the Wokingham Stakes in the Royal Meeting where he beat all bar Capricho. A repeat of that effort will see him going close here, however, in such a big field it is probably unwise to adopt such a blinkered view. He is a front runner, one of several in this lineup and my knowledge on his rivals allows me to conclude that: a) There is a very good chance of him being taken on all the way on both sides of the track and; b) more worryingly, the likely strong pace is almost certainly going to suit the hold-up horses (assuming of course they can get some luck in running). Here are my selections plus why I've selected them: 

(1) Awake - Although he disappointed last time out at Ascot, I thought he was particularly impressive when landing a valuable handicap at The Curragh a week earlier. He is drawn standside which might be a disadvantage, however there is plenty of pace on this side I hope he'll go fairly close here; 

2) Tom Tun - Another who has been in excellent form this term and has also won a decent prize in Ireland. He is drawn on the same side as Border Subject 
and could go well from this unfavoured draw. 

3) Mr Toad - This fairly decent juvenile from last season has only had the one start when finishing a fair 2nd at Chepstow three weeks ago. The stronger the pace this side, the better his chances given luck in running and I'd be hopeful of him getting into the 1st four.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Awake
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Tom Tun
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Mr Toad

¦ 5e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 4:25 Turf Club Rated Stakes (H' cap ) £15000 added, 3yo only, 1m 6f, penalty £9628, 8 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>Scott's View, Overstrand, Seaborne, Robe Chinoise, Titchfield and Hawkwind all have chances in the fifth race on the card. Scott's View is guaranteed to be a popular choice here. Anybody who saw him outstay stable companion Darasim here earlier in the week will believe he is capable of doubling-up here. A word of caution - although he has been put up only 3lbs for that success, he will actually find carrying tomorrow's weight (9st 8lbs) more difficult to carry than the 7st 13lbs he carried to success on Tuesday. Overstrand, a winner at Bath 28 days ago and bottom-weight Hawkwind (an unexposed 3-year-old who is improving with each start) may have the scope to take advantage although it may be later on in the season before this prediction is fulfilled. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Scott's View
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Hawkwind (USA) (e/w)
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Overstrand

¦ 6e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 5:00 Richard Baerlein Rated Stakes (H' cap ) £12000 added, 3yo only, 5f, penalty £7545.80, 14 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>Strathclyde, Fire Up The Band, Zargus, Bryano De Bergerac, Hufflepuff, Coffee Time and Dubaian Gift all have claims in the penultimate race of the meeting. Zargus and Fire Up The Band renew rivalry having finished 1st and 2nd on their most recent start in a valuable handicap at the Royal Meeting. Both of these should go well again today, however Hufflepuff (who returned to form at Bath last time out) is just preferred. Bryano De Bergerac ran one of the best races so far his career when finishing 2nd at Sandown 9 days ago. A reproduction of that effort could enable him to make the frame at a nice price.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Hufflepuff
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Zargus
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Bryano De Bergerac (e/w)

¦ 7e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 5:35 European Breeders Fund Racegoers Club Classified Stakes £18000 added, 3yo plus, 7f, penalty £10527, 6 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>You can make a case for each of the 6 runners declared to line up in the "lucky last". Vanderlin ( a good 2nd to Pablo at Sandown 29 days ago) is sure to give a good account of himself, however preference is for top-weight Pieter Brueghel who put up a decent effort when giving weight all round at Chester last time out. He is the selection.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Pieter Brueghel (USA)
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Vanderlin 
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Royal Millenium

"GLORIOUS GOODWOOD"
Friday 2nd August
¦ 1er. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 2:15 Seabeach Stakes (H' cap) £50000 added, 3yo only, 1m 1f 192yds, penalty £29000, 12 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>Lingo, Chorist, Rawyaan, Mount Street, Macaw, Silence Is Golden, Expected Bonus and Imbibing, are my ideas of the likeliest winners of day four of the meeting. The progressive Lingo [winner of three of last five starts, most recently when winning at Epsom at the beginning of June] and Chorist, [another multiple winner this time - also having the same record as Lingo; her most recent win was at Newmarket two weeks ago] make plenty of appeal, howevr both of these must give weight to Mount Street , a half-sister to Golan, who may have only been a workmanlike winner of her maiden at Newmarket last time out, howevr she is the least exposed of these and could possibly be still open to more improvement .. [she will need to improve to land this prize]. She gets my vote.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Mount Street
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Lingo,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Chorist,

¦ 2e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 2:45 Theo Fennell Lennox Stakes {gr. 3} £50000 added, 3yo plus, 7f, penalty £29000, 11 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬> Nayyir, Priors Lodge, Patsy's Double, Redback, Millennium Dragon, May Ball and Atavus are my idea of the horses to focus on in the second on teh card. Very difficult to fault the claims of Nayyir here, especially after his excellent fourth to No Excuse Needed in the Queen Anne Stakes (Group 2) at the Royal Meeting. He safely holds Atavus and Priors Lodge on that form, and is sure to go close. I prefer Millenium Dragon, who was in good form at the beginning of the season. He ran far better than the form figures initially indicate last time in the July Cup (Group 1).running on late on the outside having been outpaced early on. This is his trip and assuming he can get a decent run should not be too far way. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Millennium Dragon,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Nayyir,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> May Ball, [e/w]

¦ 3e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 3:20 William Hill Mile Showcase H' cap £100000 added, 3yo plus, 1m, penalty £58000, 22 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬> A fiercely competitive renewal of the William Hill Mile. With there being a couple of horse in the race who like to make the running, the race should be run to suit Demonstrate, Calcutta Scotty's Future, Judicious, Smirk, Finished Article, Dumaran, Omaha City, Faithful Warrior, and Millennium Force - my "preferred declarations". Demonstrate makes a quick reappearance after "winning" his race of the far side group of the course in the Tote International Stakes at Ascot of Saturday. Considering he was racing from a mark 9lbs higher than when successful over that course and distance at the Royal Meeting. if he has taken this race, he is certainly to make a bold bid here. I'd definitely have a saver on him, however the well- handicapped Faithful Warrior [who ran on well behind stablemate Calcutta at Newbury last time out], and Judicious, [frustrating when with Geoff Wragg, but may have appreciated a change of environment if judged on his recent win at Yarmouth} make most appeal at eachway odds. Faithful Warrior is the hopeful selection
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Faithful Warrior (USA), [e/w]
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Demonstrate (USA)
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Judicious

¦ 4e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 3:50 Lady O Memorial Glorious Rated Stakes (H' cap) (Listed Race) 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬> Maniatis, Ovambo, Darasim, The Whistling Teal, Murghem, Tamiami Trail, and Solo Flight, all (in my view) can be given chances in the fourth. Darasim, who ran a great race when finishing second to stable mate Scott's View in teh Prestige Stakes over 1m-6f earlier in the week should again go well here. I'm tempted to take a chance with The Whistling Teal, unproven at the trip and not seen since finishing fourth in the Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3). He improved throughout the second half of last term, and has an attitude to racing which I like when having a wager. The indifferent form of the yard is a worry, therefore the market may prove to be the best indicator to his chances
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> The Whistling Teal, 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Darasim, 
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Maniatis, 

¦ 5e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 4:25 Bexley Nursery, (2-Y-O H' cap) Stakes. £15000 added, 2yo only, 6f, penalty £10725, 13 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>Fancy Lady, Semenovskii, B A Highflyer, Litewska, Magic Piper, Mullion, Roman Mistress and Fleetwood Bay, make most appeal in a trappy 2-Y-O Handicap. After stablemate Judhoor's easy win yesterday, you'd imagine that topweight Fancy Lady, [who beat Judhoor on her previous start at Newmarket] will be strongly supported here. Despite conceding weight all around, she makes plenty of appeal here and she is gets my vote. Semenovskii, B A Highflyer, and Litewska, are the ones I fear most.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Fancy Lady,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> B A Highflyer, [e/w]
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Litewska,

¦ 6e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 5:00 European Breeders Fund Trundle Maiden Stakes (2-Y-O Colts & Geldings) £10000 added, 7f, penalty £7150, 10 runners
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>Wahsheeq, Arctic Burst, Al Jadeed, Black Swan, Due Respect, Californian, Liffey, and Gala Sunday, all are probably worth that second glance in teh sixth. Wahsheeq, Al Jadeed, and Californian all have racecourse experience, however .Arctic Burst, [a son of Royal Academy], Black Swan, [ a gelding by Nashwan], Liffey, [a son of Desert Prince] and Gala Sunday, [ a son of Lear Fan] catch the eye on pedigree alone. The market is likely to be the best guide here, however Gala Sunday, [a half-brother to 4 winners, notably smart 12f 3yo Perfect Sunday and smart 10f turf performer Barter Town] is just preferred to Liffey. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Gala Sunday (USA),
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Liffey,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Arctic Burst, 

¦ 7e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 5:35 Stewards' Sprint Stakes (H' cap) £20000 added, 3yo plus, 6f, penalty £12586, 17 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬> A horrible race for punters with Dandy Nicolls runners heading the market. You can make a case for each of Zuhair, Flak Jacket, Pax, Compton Arrow, and Al Muallim, all of whom will be near the head of the market. With only Carlton, Loch Laird, Blundell Lane and Prix Star running in good enough form to land this prize, you can easily make a case for either backing Zuhair and Flak Jacket who have won corresponding races on this day of previous meetings or leaving the race alone .... as I will be doing. For what its worth I'd be "on" Flak Jacket, to beat Pax and Loch Laird. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Flak Jacket, 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Pax,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Loch Laird, [e/w]

"GLORIOUS GOODWOOD"
Thursday 1st August
¦ 1e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 2:15 Stanley Racing Stakes Showcase H' cap £45000 added, 3yo only, 7f, penalty £26100, 19 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>A particularly open and competitive 7f handicap begins Day 3 of the meeting. Wixoe Express, Pablo, Green Line, Freya's Dream, Mubaah, My Raggedy Man, Takes Tutu, Grey Pearl, Bon Marche, Hallion and Jonny Ebeneezer all in my view have chances of sorts here. Not convinced this isn't a race to take an early price on - well, not until it is confirmed whether Wixoe Express (so disappointing last night at Kempton) is declared to run. He had been in good form of late winning easily at Lingfield and most recently at Nottingham and despite yesterday's poor effort would warrant close inspection in this competitive race. With the likes of Pablo (a winner of his last 2 starts, most recently at Sandown at the beginning of last month), Green Line (very disappointing last time at Newmarket, but is clearly better than that - his previous run at Royal Ascot backs up this view) and my friend Takes Tutu (who continues to run well in defeat - he put up another fair effort here earlier in the meeting). In this lineup, to be honest, pinning my hopes on one individual has proven to be too difficult. Given the current conditions, I believe Pablo is the safest option as he has probably most open to improvement in this lineup and more importantly is proven to act on the ground. If Wixoe Express ran, I wouldn't be surprised if he were placed, however on what I saw last night either something was wrong or he'd done enough for the time being...the consistent Takes Tutu warrants each-way support as might Green Line and outsider Jonny Ebeneezer who I thought ran really well behind Commanding at Ascot last weekend.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Pablo
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Takes Tutu (USA)
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Jonny Ebeneezer (e/w)

¦ 2e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 2:45 Betfair.com Molecomb Stakes {gr. 3} £45000 added, 2yo only, 5f, penalty £26100, 13 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>Presto Vento, Sir Edwin Landseer, Inter Vision, Speed Cop, Royal Beacon, Wunders Dream, Night Speed, Riva Royale and Folio are the runners I singled out as having claims in this Group 3 event. After a relatively quiet start, our horses to follow feature on the flat "They're Off" has begun bearing fruit and amongst the most recent winners is Sir Edwin Landseer who renews rivalry with several of these runners who met in Newbury's big 2-year-old sales race last time out. On that occasion, Presto Vento raced virtually alone on the stands side, eventually winning by 2 1/2 lengths from Wunders Dream with "our horse" a short head back in 3rd, having forfeited ground by going across to the far-side group. He meets Wunders Dream and Presto Vento on far better terms than that occasion here and though I wouldn't take for granted a reversal in form, I am very hopeful (especially with the likes of Presto Vento and Floppie Disk almost certain to set him a strong pace) that Sir Edward Landseer will come out on top today. I do believe that Wunders Dream, Presto Vento and Folio (the comfortable winner of his last 2 starts) are his main dangers.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Sir Edwin Landseer (USA)
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Wunders Dream (e/w)
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Presto Vento

¦ 3e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 3:20 J. P. Morgan Private Bank Goodwood Cup {gr. 2} £90000 added, 3yo plus, 2m, penalty £52200, 10 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬> I think you can make a case for all the runners in the Goodwood Cup. There is bound to be a strong pace as And Beyond, Double Honour, Charley Bates and last year's winner Persian Punch all like to force the issue. There probably won't be a dry eye in the house if Persian Punch were to land this prize, however he does strike me as being a horse who's better when allowed to control the last 3/4 of a race. He doesn't be mind being taken on early, however he does in my view resent constant pressure. The sentimental in me hopes he wins - the realist in me says "not likely" on the evidence of his efforts this term. Who do I think will win? I'm torn between the class of horses like And Beyond (a game winner at Chantilly at the end of June), Double Honour (2nd in this race last year and extremely impressive at Hamburg last time out, powering home in the mud to win by 16 lengths) or Hatha Anna (an excellent 4th in this year's Gold Cup, finishing in front of Give Notice, Persian Punch, Jardine's Lookout and Bosham Mill who all re-oppose) or do I forgive Give Notice that effort and judge him on his win previously in the Sagaro Stakes (where he finished in front of Persian Punch and Double Honour) or handicappers Bangalore (game winner of the Northumberland Plate) or Cover Up (winner of the Queen Alexander Stakes at the Royal meeting). If Double Honour is given as an aggressive ride as he was last time, I think he would be very difficult to beat here. However, with there being so much pace in this race, I'll take a chance with Cover Up to come and steal the prize close home. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Cover Up
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Hatha Anna
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Double Honour

¦ 4e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 3:50 King George 200th Anniversary Stakes {gr. 3} £50000 added, 3yo plus, 5f, penalty £29000, 14 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬> A trappy-looking sprint comes next. Agnetha, Jessica's Dream, Porlezza, The Trader, Rudi's Pet, Whitbarrow, Rozel, Keepers Hill and Misty Eyed are in my view the horses to concentrate on here. I like Agnetha here. Her last 2 efforts (an excellent 2nd at Royal Ascot under top weight and a 2nd at The Curragh, where she beat all bar Tiger Royal with Bishop's Court, The Trader and Repetory all behind) suggest her turn is just around the corner. Given luck in running, I believe she can land this prize. French raider Porlezza (a decisive winner of a Group 2 event at Chantilly last time) , Jessica's Dream and Whitbarrow are the ones I fear most. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Agnetha (GER)
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Porlezza (FR) (e/w)
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Jessica's Dream

¦ 5e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 4:25 European Breeders Fund New Ham Maiden Fillies' Stakes £15000 added, 2yo only fillies, 7f, penalty £11115, 12 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬> Play That Tune, Peruvia, Carenage, Hammiya, Inchberry, Geminiani, Compton Emerald and Santa Sophia are the horses I liked in Race 5. There are some nicely bred newcomers in this race who will, no doubt, improve for the run. However, unless the market speaks highly, it is probably safest to stick with Inchberry, Peruvia and Play That Tune who have at least proven themselves on the racecourse. Play That Tune (an encouraging 2nd at Sandown on her debut) gets the vote. However, I do believe that this is a race to watch with the notebook ready.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Play That Tune
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Inchberry
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Geminiani

¦ 6e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 5:00 De Boer Nursery, (2-Y-O H' cap) Stakes (H' cap) £10000 added, 2yo only, 5f, penalty £7572.50, 9 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>With the exception of Uhuru Dawn and Streaky, you can argue a case for 7 of the runners in Race 6. My preference is for Avening (a good 2nd to Folio last time out at Windsor). Likely favourite Fortune Bay appears to be the chief threat. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Avening
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Fortune Bay
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Zafine

¦ 7e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 5:35 Drawing Room Stakes (H' cap) £12000 added, 3yo plus, 1m 1f, penalty £9964.50, 20 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>A horrible nine furlong event ends day three. Quantum Leap, Pagan Prince, Pay The Silver, Style Dancer, Alsyati, Mamore Gap, Altay, Muyassir, Beamish Prince, Escalade, Hormuz, Pairing and Scenic Lady would be my idea of the ones to concentrate on. With Richard Fahey's stable continuing to run well, likely favourite Altay (a fair 5th last time out at Ripon) is the safest option. Mamore Gap, Pairing and Beamish Prince can follow him home. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Altay
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Beamish Prince (e/w)
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Mamore Gap

"GLORIOUS GOODWOOD"
Wednesday 31st July
¦ 1e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 2:15 Marriott Hotels Goodwood Stakes (H' cap) £37500 added, 3yo plus, 2m 5f, penalty £21750, 12 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>Greenhope, Mana d'Argent, Hugs Dancer, Fatehalkhair, Kaluana Court, Xellance, Arabian Moon, Alberich & Galleon Beach all have claims of sorts in an open-looking mile and a half event. Assuming that either Greenhope, Alberich and/or Xellance will ensure that this is run at a decent clip, this should play into the hands of the hold-up horses of which Mana d'Argent, Hugs Dancer and Kaluana Court make most appeal. The percentage call is Mana d'Argent who stayed on strongly to win at Ascot last time out. He is preferred to Hugs Dancer and Xellance who could go well at a nice price if returning to his best form. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Mana d'Argent
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Hugs Dancer
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Xellance (e/w)

¦ 2e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 2:45 Champagne Victor Vintage Stakes {gr. 3} £50000 added, 2yo only, 7f, penalty £29000, 10 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>The second race on the card throws together ten aggressive juveniles, several of whom we will no doubt be hearing of over the next 18 months or so. Of these Hilbre Island, Silver Seeker, Summerland, Bourbonnais, Dublin, Norse Dancer, Tizzy May, Newfoundland and Sarayat all have chances of sorts, however, three stand out in my view - Bourbonnais (who bolted up on his racecourse debut at York), Dublin (who showed a nice turn of pace to beat Mark Of Zorro at Newbury) and Summerland (probably the most backward of the three, who arguably created the best impression when winning a minor maiden at Haydock). So competitive is this race that it's quite conceivable that I could have easily left out the winning selection here. However, the bed's been made and I'll stick with it. I'd take a chance with Summerland to prove my initial impression to be correct. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Summerland (e/w)
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Bourbonnais
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Dublin

¦ 3e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 3:20 SUSSEX STAKES {gr. 1}.   £265000 added, 3yo plus,  1m,  penalty £153700,   6 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>An extremely poor turnout for this Group 1 prize. A pity as several trainers have clearly "bottled" the issue of taking on Godolphin and Ballydoyle here. Rock of Gibraltar the winner of the English and Irish 2000 Guineas (plus on his most recent start the St James's Palace Stakes) is bound to go off favourite here, however as was pointed out today, as good a horse as he clearly is the fact remains that in his last 3 races, he has only beaten 16 other opponents so whilst he clearly is one of the better 3-year-old milers around he is no guarantee to beat the older generation here. What I find even more fascinating is that the connections of Noverre, No Excuse Needed and Reel Buddy have not seen fit to place their own pace-setter in this race - thus maximizing their own chances of victory. Noverre in particular will require a strong a pace as is possible to be effective so arguably unless (for some strange reason) Aidan O'Brien decides to set a strong pace to suit him you can argue that Noverre may be up against it here. If Rock Of Gibraltar is to get turned over here, it'll either be by Queen Anne Stakes winner No Excuse Needed...or stablemate Shoal Creek residing around the 33/1 mark. We know he has an abundance of stamina. More interestingly we also know he likes to "lay handy". I think he is in the race to ensure pace, particularly if Sahara Desert fails to do the job and as he proved on his latest start in only just being beaten by Rebelline he is more than capable of sustaining a strong gallop for a mile plus. If Rock Of Gibraltar is as good as he appears, he should oblige. He gets the vote. No Excuse Needed and Shoal Creek cover all the other most likely scenarios. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Rock Of Gibraltar
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>No Excuse Needed
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Shoal Creek (worth putting in any combinations if there are any 1-2-3 bets on offer for this race) 

¦ 4e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 3:50 Tote Gold Trophy Showcase H' cap £70000 added, 3yo only, 1m 4f, penalty £40600, 16 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>Sentinel, Imtihan, Dune, Tawoos, Oldenway, Tawoos, Anna Kareena, Waverley, Honor Rouge, Dawn Invasion, Environment Audit, Celtic Ballet, Distinction and Total Turtle all have chances in the 4th. Honor Rouge (the winner of his 3 starts this season, most recently at Haydock) and Sentinel (the winner of his last 4 races, most recently at Salisbury) are guaranteed to attract significant market support here. However both of these have to concede at least 10lbs to Imtihan (a progressive individual who improved on his 2nd to Sentinel at Salisbury by beating Fortune Island over this trip at Ripon 23 days ago. Being handy might be the place to be and he is a sporting each-way bet here. Total Turtle and Tawoos are two other horses stepping up in trip who can make the frame here.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Imtihan (e/w)
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Honor Rouge
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Total Turtle

¦ 5e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 4:25 Weatherbys Bank Fillies' Rated Stakes (H' cap) £15000 added, 3yo plus fillies, 1m 1f, penalty £9256.80, 11 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>Helloimustbegoing, Mamounia, Stroke of Six, Another Secret, Miss Opulence and Fruit of Glory all have chances in this 9 furlong fillies race. Although I was impressed with Mamounia last time out (when she obliged at Newmarket) I am prepared to give Helloimustbegoing the benefit of the doubt after a disappointing run at Newbury last time out. She is better judged on her smooth win at Newmarket on her seasonal appearance and she is taken to give Ed Dunlop a welcome winner here. Any interest in the market for Madeline Bassett (who hasn't run since finishing behind Compton Bolter at Lingfield 249 days ago) or Stroke Of Six (an easy winner last time out) could prove to be significant. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Helloimustbegoing (USA)
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Mamounia
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Stroke Of Six

¦ 6e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 5:00 Lady of The Month Champagne Victor Maiden Fillies' Stakes £10000 added, 2yo only fillies, 6f, penalty £6890, 4 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>Barry Hills has found a good opportunity for Judhoor to lose her maiden tag especially after her good 2nd of 10 behind Fancy Lady at Newmarket 20 days ago. Riding plans suggest that Garmoucheh and Miss Fleurie are her main rivals.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Judhoor
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Garmoucheh
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Miss Fleurie

¦ 7e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 5:35 Charlton Stakes (H' cap) £12000 added, 4yo plus, 5f, penalty £9379.50, 19 runners. 
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>The last on the card is a typical cavalry charge down the Goodwood straight course. Zuhair, Flak Jacket, Toldya, Blackheath, Talbot Avenue, Texas Gold, Nine Acres, Pure Elegancia, Sunrise Girl and Mary Jane all have chances of sorts. Course and distance specialist Zuhair and Flack Jacket give Dandy Nichols a strong hand here particularly as they are regular winners at this meeting, however I am prepared to take a chance with Pure Elegancia who was probably given too much to do last time behind Toldya (an easy winner since at Newcastle but penalised here for that success) at Lingfield 39 days ago. Given luck in running, I can see here going close here 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Pure Elegancia
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Flak Jacket
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Beyond Calculation (e/w)

"GLORIOUS GOODWOOD"
Tuesday 30th July
¦ 1e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 2:15 Littlewoods Bet Direct Summer Stakes Showcase H' cap £50000 added, 4yo plus, 1m 1f 192yds, penalty £29000, 11 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬> Parisien Star, Kirovski, Compton Commander, Bourgainville, Torrid Kentavr, and The Glen, make most appeal in the opening race of "Glorious Goodwood". Kirovski is certain to go off as favourite here, especially after his good second to Vintage Premium in the John Smiths Magnet Cup. He will take plenty of beating here and has to be the selection - Compton Commander (who impressed me when winning at Lingfield last week), Bourgainville and last year's second Parisien Star are my idea of his main dangers.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Kirovski,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Compton Commander, [e/w]
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Bourgainville,

¦ 2e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 2:45 Gerrard Investment Management Richmond Stakes {gr. 2} (2-Y-O Colts & Geldings only). £75000 added, 6f, penalty £43500, 9 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>The Bonus King, Elusive City, Baron's Pit, Hurricane Alan, Revenue, Fatik, and Checkit make most appeal in race two of the meeting. Elusive City impressed when winning on his debut at lingfield last week, and could be well supported here, however Norfolk Stakes winner Baron's Pit , The Bonus King [a head behind Baron's Pit in that race] and Fatik [an encouraging third to Greek Revival on his debut at Newmarket] provide stern opposition. The last named Fatik will have come on significantly from that race, and should go well at eachway odds... He is preferred.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Fatik, [e/w]
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> The Bonus King, 
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Elusive City

¦ 3e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 3:20 Peugeot Gordon Stakes {gr. 3} £55000 added, 3yo only, 1m 4f, penalty £32725, 5 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬> Nysaean, Bandari, First Charter, Supremacy and Izdiham all have claims in a fascinating renewal of the Gordon Stakes. Nysaean, [forth in the Irish Derby {gr. 1}] and Bandari, [disappointing in our Derby having ran away with the Lingfield Derby Trial] have the form in the book to land this prize, however, in Supremacy and Izdiham, they meet two improving rivals who could be capable of lowering their colours. My preference is for Izdiham, who beat older rivals Hawkeye and Cape Town over 1m-2f at Sandown at the beginning of this month. He is unproven at this trip, however gives every indication that it should suit.... I'll go along with him.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Izdiham.
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Nysaean,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Supremacy

¦ 4e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 3:50 ladbrokes.com Prestige Stakes (H' cap) £50000 added, 3yo plus, 1m 6f, penalty £29000, 12 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬> Scott's View, Big Moment, Jasmick, Hambleden, Zibeline, Reviewer, Elgria, First Ballot, and Darasim make most appeal in the fourth race on the card. Scott's View, the winner of four of his six races this term, [most recently at Chester 18 days ago], will have his supporters here, however Reviewer appears to be on the upgrade. It is rare for a move from Martin Pipe's yard to improve a horse, however Reviewer's move to Hughie Morrison, has already twice borne fruit winning twice this month, most recently when beating Wait for the Will at Ascot (who has won since). Off of only 7-13, I wouldnt be surprised he is makes his presence felt and is a hopeful selection. The frustrating Hambleden, [second on his last three starts] should again go close and appears to represent the best eachway "alternative"
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Reviewer,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Scott's View,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Hambleden, [e/w]

¦ 5e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 4:25 Oak Tree Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares). £35000 added, 3yo plus fillies, 7f, penalty £20300, 7 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>Lipstick, Mauri Moon, Dusty Answer, Purple Haze, Desert Alchemy, Roundtree, and Kelsey Rose all have chances of sort in race five. Preference is for Mauri Moon, [slightly disappointing last time out at Chester], however may be better judged on her two previous starts - a good fourth to Gateman at York, and an easy win at Nottingham at the beginning of June. She is just preferred to Lipstick - a good second at York last time out - and Desert Alchemy. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Mauri Moon,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Lipstick, 
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Desert Alchemy,

¦ 6e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 5:00 Tatler Summer Season Stakes (H' cap) £15000 added, 3yo plus, 1m, penalty £12480, 20 runners.
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬> True Night, Takes Tutu, Zonergem, Arpeggio, Style Dancer, Montecassino Abbey, Movie King, Muyassir, Stoppes Brow, Teofilio, Exhibit, Hormuz, and Naviasky make most appeal in the penultimate race on day one of the meeting. A strong pace is virtually guaranteed here which should suit the "hold-up" horses. Whilst I like True Night [who easily at Ascot on Sunday], my old mate Takes Tutu and Montecassino Abbey, make plenty of appeal. I'm sure Takes Tutu [a good fourth to Calcutta at Newbury last time out] will make the frame, especially if more exaggerated waiting tactics are employed. however Montecassino Abbey, (eachway) gets the vote. Despite winning an egg-and-spoon maiden at Brighton last time, this horse boasts really decent form... connections may have discovered the best way to ride him as well, so don't be surprised if his challenge is delayed as long as possible ... here's hoping.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Montecassino Abbey, [e/w]
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Takes Tutu (USA), 
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> True Night,

¦ 7e. GOODWOOD ¦¬> 5:35 Evening Standard Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings) £15000 added, 2yo only, 6f, penalty £11115, 9 runners
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¦ .t.h.e. .r.o.o.k. ¦:¬>Ocean Song, Foss Way, Eventually, Zeuss, and Private Benjamin, make most appeal in the finale. A good run by Fatik earlier in the day sho0uld advertise the chances of Foss Way here, [himself a good fourth, behind Greek Revival on his debut at Newmarket]. I expect him to go well and he, Zeuss ,[an encouraging fifth on his debut at Lingfield behind Elusive City] and David Loder's newcomer Ocean City, [ a son of Woodman out of Ocean Ridge - the winner of the Prix Robert Papin {gr. 2} at two year] to fight out the finish.... A difficult call, however I'll take a chance with the newcomer 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Ocean City, (USA)
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Foss Way
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Zeuss

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