HORSES TO FOLLOW AS OF SEPTEMBER 28TH:
At this late stage of the season we are running out of candidates, although we continue to highlight several possibilities for the coming weeks.
Three from our original list ran this week:
Sweet Deal———–1st 7/1 to 4/1
Yuften——————-3rd 5/4
Ehtifaal—————– Lost
Overall record is a PROFIT————6.6 Points.
With the removal of the above, this only leaves Hillstar to run and it could be we will have to wait until next year for that.
Maintaining this feature is time-consuming, but so far it has been rewarding, meaning we will be maintaining it to the end of the current Flat season and during the winter.
For now, we will rely on comments only, but do check on our Free Bets feature as we always comment on Notebook horses when they are engaged to run.
September 28th:
Newmarket Racing Results Review
Returning after his Chesham win back in June, Berkshire took his time to get on top in the Group 2 Royal Lodge. A big powerful unit of a horse that hits the turf hard, this ground was plenty firm enough and he will surely be even more effective with some give. On this evidence he does not look a Guineas candidate.
Like the winner, Somewhat has an easy-ground action; like the winner he battled to the line.
The close proximity of Sir Jack Layden casts a shadow over the form.
Three lengths away in last place, having finished behind them in a Group 3 at Leopardstown, Kingfisher represented Australia and Free Eagle. Although possibly underperforming here, Kingfisher’s run still suggests either of the two that finished in front of him last time would have won this or gone very close.
Having won the Robert Papin and finished second in the Prix Morny, French filly Vorda offered the best form and comfortably won the Cheveley Park. Once asked to quicken she lengthened on this unseasonably fast ground to beat Princess Noor and Kiyoshi. At this stage she deserves to assume a prominent position in the 1,000 Guineas betting, although her ability to stay a mile cannot be taken for granted either on pedigree or given the manner of her successes.
There were no excuses for Kiyoshi today (the stable’s best Classic hope could be Coral Mist); comparatively inexperienced Come To Heel ran well enough in fourth, whilst Joyeuse was too keen early.
Back to the scene of her 1,000 Guineas victory in May, Sky Lantern roared back to her best in the Group 1 Sun Chariot.
Always travelling well, she picked up the vastly improved Integral in the last hundred yards. Her only lapse since the spring was in the Nassau, when arguably she was beaten through no fault of her own.
The fact she has remained at the top of her game all season speaks volumes for both her and her connections.
Integral – who has come to hand late in the year – continues to creep up the ratings after this, her best effort. There may be more to come from her.
Consistent Duntle was third ahead of Elusive Kate.
As always the competitive Cambridgeshire took some winning. Well backed, quality horses dominated, meaning triumph for punters over bookmakers.
Educate maintained the extraordinary big race strike rate of Johnny Murtagh in a close finish with Code Of Honour.
Tres Coronas, the improved Graphic and lightly raced Seek Again were next to finish. Predictably the exposed contingent, of which there were plenty, failed to strike a blow.
After a good first run at Newbury in a much better maiden, Ehtifaal was his own worse enemy at Haydock. Queally had his feet out of the irons at the start; Ehtifaal pulled hard through the early stages and soon found himself too far back. He did pick up when it was all too late but on this evidence has learned nothing from a promising debut.
Market Rasen Racing Results Review
Despite an erratic round of jumping, ex-Aidan O’Brien inmate Royal Irish Hussar knuckled down to win at the first time of asking in the novice hurdle. Although typical moderate early-season form, he showed plenty of determination and if he sharpens up his hurdling is the type to do a lot better.
Obviously he is in good hands.
September 27th:
Newmarket Racing Results Review
1.40
The Group 3 Oh So Sharp went to Chantilly maiden winner Miss France, who was strongly supported.
Already quoted for the 1,000 Guineas, success here advertises her claims as she did appear to have plenty in hand. A strong, well made filly, this is as far as she is bred to stay. She and the runner-up pulled clear, recording a fast time and suggesting there is nothing wrong with this form.
Lightning Thunder is a game filly that kept trying but on this occasion she met one that was too good.
Sweet Acclaim headed the rest, ahead of Radiator who, after that fifteen-length verdict at Lingfield, found herself outpointed from a long way out in this company. She will be better over further next year.
Stealth Missile was another that could never go the early pace but stayed on for fifth.
2.10
In the Listed event, returning to something like her early season form that saw her finish fourth in the French Guineas, Zurigha ran down six-year-old Igugu, who was last seen in March at Dubai.
Lanansaak and Maureen were next to finish in a race that had a decent look to it.
2:40
Soft Falling Rain got back on track after that blip at Newbury behind Gergorian (in truth, no excuse necessary for that run) with a big win in the Group 2 Joel Stakes.
Best on firm ground, he is a grinder rather than a quickener – something that may hamper that so-far elusive Group 1 victory. His win today provides further uncalled-for testimony to the ability of his excellent handler, Mike De Kock. Next stop is apparently Ascot for the QEII on Champions’ Day, where he will not be out of place.
Montiridge cruised in his slipstream from two out but was unable to pick him up. He is another three-year-old that has failed to hack it against the older division this season.
Stalwarts Premio Loco and Penitent were next to finish with Guest Of Honour and Glory Awaits both running abysmally.
3:15
The Fillies’ Mile presented another shock in the juvenile division when Chriselliam, winner of a maiden at Warwick to date and twice beaten at Haydock, beat the ‘big two’ – Rizeena and Ithimal.
Neither of these two were given the best of rides in a slow run contest, but the winner – who seems to have one burst of speed – powered past Rizeena with Ihtimal always struggling to pick up from the rear.
If there is any mitigation, Rizeena was jig-jogging in the paddock and was keen early. It is worth recording that this is the third time she has run below par at Newmarket (once on the July course), so it could be, as a big filly, the undulations are against her.
Bearing in mind her size, Ihtimal probably had her best Group 1 chance here, which was not aided by a negative ride – De Sousa having held on to her for too long.
The win of Miss France earlier in the day looks to represent a much better standard than anything we saw here.
3:50
The Class 4 maiden attracted what looked to be a quality field. Favourite, Yuften, lined up having shown clear potential at Newbury when a narrow runner-up to Barley Mow.
The other two to attract market support were the good-lookingBaarez and Tall Ship.
Unconsidered Mitraad – a gelding (by Aqlaam) – benefitted as Baarez jinked across the course once he hit the front.
The runner-up appeared to baulk upon encountering a patch of squelchy ground in the dip. He should be forgiven and looks a sure-fire future winner. It can be potluck with maidens at Newmarket – they can be either easy meat, as per the opener yesterday, or choc-ful of dangers – as appeared the case here.
Yuften had every chance but was soon struggling. On the face of it, this was disappointing considering the promise shown on debut. A stablemate of the winner, apparently his trainer expected better today but emphasised he is only a work in progress and will not run again this year.
Tall Ship was looked after, picking up under hands and heels. Clearly capable of better, there will be another day, as there should be for slow-starter Salmon Sushi, another doing his best work at the business end of the race.
4:25
The defection of Gatewood (owing to quickening ground) took some of the shine from Listed event.
Consistent Renew proved too good for Wigmore Hall.
5:00
There was consistent support for Frankel’s half-brother, three-year-old Morpheus in the Silver Cambridgeshire.
Closely weighted with Silver Dixie after their running over this course last month, this was not reflected accurately in the market – for good reason as it turned out.
Morpheus did plenty of work considering he was well behind at halfway, finishing fourth. He should make up into an imposing four-year-old if kept in training.
In second, considering he fell out of the stalls and was detached early, Sheila’s Buddy has to be marked up.
September 26th:
Newmarket Racing Results Review
Beforehand the Class 4 maiden had a decidedly good look to it; after its running that shifted somewhat.
Master The World had run with promise at Goodwood and is a nice enough type, but the fact he was able to dominate against some very well-bred debutants suggests this may not have been the best of contests.
Nevertheless, Divisional finished off well in second. Beautifully-bred King’s Land needs to learn to settle and race, but obviously has ability in view of his antics as he still finished third.
Touch The Sky, another with a pedigree to die for, was physically slightly disappointing. He is narrow and lacks substance. Maybe that will change. On and off the bridle he stayed on.
The nursery won by Safety Check from Newmarket Warrior did not look that strong an event.
It is not often Sir Michael Stoute turns a filly out as quickly as he did with the lightly-raced Astonishing in the Listed event. Beaten in a handicap over this course on Saturday, she picked up her field in effortless style and looks an improving filly. Court Pastoral reportedly lost a shoe.
Outsider of the pack, Miracle Of Medina, supplied a shock in the Group 3.
Cable Bay stayed the extra furlong but once again just came up short.
Nezar was third ahead of Brazos, God Willing (should better this in time) and Championship (received a bump in the dip and may be capable of better).
Second in the race last year, Ladyship was always handy in the closing handicap, shrugging off a mark of 97.
September 25th:
Goodwood Racing Results Review
Having finished fifth at Ascot behind Stealth Missile last time, Fracking, represented what on the face of it looked only okay form.
However, the subject of good support in the morning, he made all to win the maiden easily. Those in behind may struggle for now.
Travis Bickle needs to plough the nursery furrow, whereas the Derby entrant, Arbaab, looks the part but Goowood is never the best of places to judge a debutant. He ran in snatches, eventually allowed to coast home. He will surely better this in time.
With his stout pedigree, Double Bluff, second to Pupil at Doncaster on debut, was suited by the trip of nine furlongs in his maiden, making all and staying on in the expected manner.
Grandeur struggled to make light of what for him should have been a simple task in the listed event, but the ground was looser than ideal and it blunted his natural finishing kick. He is much better on quick ground.
Quick Wit followed him home. Several failed to fire.
The decision to run Brown Panther carrying a penalty over ten furlongs resulted in the obvious – in that he led but was soon outpaced.
Rewarded ran poorly and Sugar Boy, on his first effort for a new yard after fizzling out in the Irish Derby, bade a rapid retreat in the manner of a horse that is not right.
Sweet Deal completed a quick-fire double for Jeremy Noseda when winning the Class 4 handicap from a mark of 76. A winner at this track on this day last year, and having shown promise again here on his reappearance, his liking for soft ground tempered confidence to a degree but once he began his run he was never going to be beaten.
September 21st:
Newbury Racing Results Review
Extremity readily won the opening maiden, vindicating the high opinion his stable have. He may not have beaten too much but did it well.
Cambourne is on the crest of a wave at present; once again sweeping from last to first to win the Group 3 from Gifted Girl. Kassiano emptied quickly leaving no obvious excuse.
Supplicant won the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes without telling us too much as it was not the best of line-ups. The speedily bred Shamshon will presumably revert to the minimum after failing to be as effective over this six furlongs.
Trained in Ireland, we may not see Saxo Jack again this side of the Sea. However, if we do, he was a very unlucky loser in the valuable Class 2 handicap – continually denied a run – and merits serious consideration.
On his day and with cut in the ground, Maarek is a serious sprinter.
He demonstrated that once again in the Group 3 over five furlongs.
In second, York Glory confirmed how unlucky he was last time at Beverley, reversing those placings with fourth home Stepper Point.
Meteoroid – highly regarded by his stable – had no answer to Bow Creek (who is no slouch on his day) in the nursery. With a good action, he travelled well but appeared to labour in the ground. On a better surface, he is worth another chance at this level.
Newmarket Racing Results Review
Taghrooda made a successful debut from two reasonable benchmarks in Casual Smile and Tea In Transvaal in what looked a well-contested maiden for fillies.
Brown Diamond and Gold Approach were newcomers to catch the eye, whilst the winner’s stable companion, Criteria – having shown so much promise at Goodwood – looked a different filly here and was never happy. It was something of a surprise she could not overturn form with Tea In Transvaal; instead, merely plugging on, she was two places behind her in fifth. She ought to better this in time.
Ayr Racing Results Review
After a crawl, the Doonside Cup developed into something of a sprint. It was won by Sharestan, who was in the right place at the right time.
In contrast, being too far back, Willie The Whipper was in the wrong place. To confound his tale of woe, when he did motor, Spencer had to switch. It was painful viewing for backers – the horse should have won. He has speed, likes soft ground and has a proven autumnal record. Although time is running out, there is a race for him; a mile would not present a problem.
In a rough race for the Group 3 for fillies, Coral Mist defied her race-position to get up in a last furlong scramble from Hoku. Consolidating promise shown at Goodwood in August, this was a good effort from a filly that ought to be marked up for grabbing this despite detrimental circumstances. On this evidence, she would not be out of place in top company.
Valonia – who had beaten Coral Mist at Goodwood – was close up in third, with the Irish filly, Remember You, (representing the form of Middle Park aspirant Great White Eagle) inches away in fourth. This was a strong event.
With the exception of Coral Mist, those on the stands’ rail have dominated all races on the sprint course at this meeting. Full credit must therefore go to Oisin Murphy for bagging it on Highland Colori and thus winning the Ayr Gold Cup having been drawn 19 out of 27.
September 20th:
Ayr Racing Results Review
Despite having run below expectations for the second time when failing to land a blow in the maiden, it may be premature to dismiss Derbyshire. American-bred, with a fast ground action to match, he could not cope with the soft ground and has to be better than either effort so far suggests.
Newbury Racing Results Review
The second division of the maiden looked better than the first.
Dominated by two unraced colts, it was the Verglass, Cape Wrath that came out on top. A strong individual that according to Richard Hughes will stay further, a mark in the mid-seventies would give him a chance next time in a nursery.
Given the easier introduction, runner-up Dark Leopard should win his maiden – possibly at somewhere like Kempton.
On his first run since last November and looking well, Samba King ran-on in the closing stages of the Class 3 handicap without ever looking dangerous. A step up in trip may be the answer for a back-end handicap, particularly while the ground is soft. It cannot be too heavy as far as he is concerned.
After the Class 2 Conditions event known as the Haynes and Hanson, Red Galileo remains a maiden on this, his third attempt, but he battled to the line when challenged by Pinzolo.
The winner got better as the race progressed; whilst in third, Pupil upheld the progress shown at Doncaster.
Beaten three lengths in fourth, What About Carlo, rated 79 going into this – meaning a valuable nursery was his for the taking – now faces at least a 7lb hike and a spell in the wilderness.
Lady Lara’s win in the Class 2 Conditions Stakes did not come out of turn. In getting off the mark, she paid a compliment to last week’s Park Hill winner Ihtimal, who had beaten her readily. The debutant, Water Queen showed a good deal of promise in third.
September 14th:
Doncaster Racing Results Review
Absent since finishing second in the Vintage at Goodwood, Outstrip proved too good for his rivals in the Group 2 Champagne Stakes. Played late, in this company he has a telling turn of foot.
The Grey Gatsby had every chance today on ground more to his liking than he encountered at York. With a pronounced knee action, he spends a lot of time off the ground. On today’s evidence he is not up to this level. Gimcrack fourth, the consistent Cable Bay, was a close up third.
After only two runs this season, word from Ireland suggested Viztoria was strongly fancied in the Group 2 over seven furlongs. Last seen in the Coronation at Royal Ascot, she relished these easier conditions and picked up for a cosy win from the improving Lockwood and a solid benchmark at this level in Gregorian. Providing there is give in the ground, she looks a useful filly.
Slipped in here after an enforced break, Leading Light took the final Classic with a game from-the-front performance.
Never worse than second, he responded to pressure to see off all challengers. Talent was the last to throw her hat in the ring, running extremely well to take second.
Galileo Rock and Libertarian upheld Derby form to a degree in third and fourth.
Galileo Rock, in front halfway up the straight, continues to run well at this level. According to connections he is better on a sound surface.
On only his third run, Foundry acquitted himself well in fifth and should make his mark next year.
The biggest disappointment was Excess Knowledge who probably failed to handle the ground or stay the trip. Whatever the excuse, his record is a that of winning a maiden. Although bits of form suggest he is bordering on top class, it may be (after Sandown and Goodwood this season) he is destined to catch the eye in defeat rather than in victory.
The nursery went to Photography, the outsider of the remaining seven runners. As feared the decision to run Showpiece over a mile was misplaced as he blatantly failed to stay. Mistakes such as this are costly all round. The horse has had a wasted experience and is given another reason to underperform next time.
HORSES TO FOLLOW AS OF SEPTEMBER 14th:
EHTIFAAL
HILLSTAR
SWEET DEAL
YUFTEN
(As the season winds down so the list becomes depleted, although there are a couple of eye-catchers noted this week that have not been included in our list, but should be respected when next appearing.)
September 13th:
Doncaster Racing Results Review
Green Door’s chance in the Flying Childers was not obvious beforehand, but he has run to a consistent level all season, producing the goods again now.
Wind Fire had every chance in second, Extortionist and Fast – the next two to finish – appear to have run well.
Camborne’s finishing kick proved decisive in the Class 2 Mallard Handicap.
The old guard had their day in the Doncaster Cup, won for the second year running by Times Up from High Jinx.
Repeater took third ahead of Biographer who had every chance and kept trying. This is as good as he is.
Ihtimal – a small but strong filly who lengthens well – pounced on her rivals late to win the Group 2 May Hill. Her form, including a third in the Chesham to Berkshire, entitled her to win but there was a lot to like about the way she did so. Apparently the Fillies’ Mile is her next port of call.
Perhaps the Listed race over seven won by Be Ready was the most informative on the day. Be Ready had shaped well at Newbury in the Washington Singer when his reputation preceded him.
A big son of New Approach, he has done well since and won a shade cosily. A steadily run race should have suited Barley Mow but, although having to be switched over a furlong out, he was unable to make any impression on the winner.
Voice Of A Leader was third, so the right horses finished in the first three, indicating this was a strong event. Be Ready is said to be Godolphin’s best two-year-old by a long way and looks ready for a step up into better class.
Shropshire confirmed himself in good form when making up a good deal of ground without quite being able to challenge in the six-furlong handicap. He requires serious consideration next time on these his favoured conditions.
September 12th:
Doncaster Racing Results Review
Despite a slow start, Aqlaam Vision won the Class 2 nursery going away from Ticking Katie and Cornish Path. Racing on the stands’ side may have benefitted her. Her trainer nominated the Fillies’ Mile as her next likely target, but having run to a mark no higher than the high eighties here, such a task is asking rather a lot.
Gown was another that was slow to stride and whereas luck was on her side at Sandown last time when beating Lilyfire, it was against her today as gaps failed to appear. She can be marked up a couple of lengths for this – she would probably have finished third with a clear run.
Tacky ground was against Maureen in the Group 3 Sceptre – a race won by Nargis, another that had the rail to help.
The Lark won a weak Park Hill very easily, having her path smoothed by the fall of second favourite Seal Of Approval. She probably would have own anyway; if nothing else this proved she does stay very well.
Eight lengths behind God Willing when fancied at Newbury, Pupil left that behind with a clear-cut success in the Class 3 maiden. He took a while to warm up but responded to pressure to dispose of Double Bluff, the pair clear of Raven Ridge and Fast Delivery, whose stamina appeared to run out in the closing stages.
Lightly-raced Conduct was a warm betting order in the concluding handicap.
He was a closing third to Clon Brulee and Tha’ir, finishing in the style of a horse that may improve for a step up to a mile-and-a-half. Clearly he handles easy ground and may win something similar to this before the end of the season.
HORSES TO FOLLOW AS OF 07/09/13:
EHTIFAAL
EXCESS KNOWLEDGE
HILLSTAR
JAZZ
SHOWPIECE
SWEET DEAL
YUFTEN
Coral Mist WON ————-11/10 (From 11/8)
(Broxbourne and Seek Again are removed – though it is entirely possible both may win again before the end of the season. Free Eagle is unlikely to be seen again this year and Artistic Charm is removed without reappearing after Ffos Llas as her present engagements – including the Cheveley Park – mean she is almost certainly going to be targeted at races she cannot win.)
September 11th:
Doncaster Racing Results: Races of note:
Second to Stars Over The Sea at Newcastle when last seen, Braidley took the Class 2 nursery with some ease from Master Carpenter and Jazz, neither of whom aided their cause.
Master Carpenter fluffed the start only to get going when the winner had flown.
Jazz, on the other hand, started smartly but took a keen hold, resulting in his rider tucking him in. Produced with every chance, he stayed the seventh furlong fine, but had no answer to the winner’s burst. With the extra furlong in his favour, this should have been his day. There is a race for him, but after eight tries he is prolonging the wait. Perhaps he can get off the mark in a modest maiden that does not affect his mark of 83 followed by another crack at a nursery.
The right three horses fought out the finish to the Class 2 over six furlongs. Lightning Thunder improved beyond her debut win at Newbury( fourth beaten at Beverley) to inch out Justice Day and Expert.
Justineo made all to land the Listed Scarborough Stakes, lasting out over is best trip to hold Masamah. After an excellent third in the Group 2 King George at Goodwood, this drop in grade clearly helped.
Last seen in Meydan in March, Out Of Bounds held on by a diminishing half a length to land the Class 2 conditions event from Gatewood. The runner-up was returning after a spell in Australia.
Said to have just needed this, Gatewood may make amends next time.
September 7th:
Kempton Racing Results: Races of note:
2.20
On a day muddied by soft ground in the case of Haydock, and some impossible events at Ascot, Kempton, although hard enough, was the less complicated option.
Main Sequence can safely be ruled out of future calculations after his run in the September Stakes. The list of excuses for his long losing run has simply become too long.
In narrow defeat, Royal Empire found the penalty his undoing.
Masterstroke is clearly another dud from the Godolphin portfolio.
2.55
Seek Again (without blinkers today) squeezed into fourth in the London Mile Final. This was another good effort but there is no reason to assume he will better it in the future – although an extra furlong will help.
Emilio Largo closed well and may be about to hit form. He is a hard horse to recommend but ought to be included in future calculations, particularly now he is running off his last winning mark.
4.10
Not beaten far by No Nay Never and Rizeena in France, Brown Sugar successfully defied a 3lbs penalty to lift the Group 3 Sirenia Stakes from a closing Figure Of Speech, who was well beaten in France but realised earlier promise. This was a warm little race today with Hot Streak and Brave Boy (saw too much daylight and pulled early) among fancied opponents.
Ascot Racing Results: Races of note:
2.25
Art Of War looked an unlucky loser in the class 4 maiden at Ascot. Squeezed out at the start, then hopelessly disorganised at halfway, a big slab of a thing, he finished from out of nowhere to take second place. The question now is: how good was the race?
The winner – the only filly in the line-up – was Stealth Missile, who had finished eight lengths behind Lilyfire over this course on debut.
In third, Bon Voyage, had shown promise at Newmarket and was fancied to win today. On the face of it, Art of War has a future. Maidens at the better tracks (where we assume Art Of War will be seen next) are not so easy to win this time of year. His gangly action suggests he would be best on a flat, galloping track at present. A winner without a penalty, maybe it is prudent to see what happens next.
Haydock Racing Results: Races of note:
2.40
The ground gave us a first taste of autumnal conditions. Montiridge failed to fire in the Group 3, where Top Notch Tonto proved he is a soft ground specialist.
3.50
Gordon Lord Byron won the Group 1 Sprint – a race very few got into.
The decision to run Lethal Force was undoubtedly a poor one.
Garswood missed the break and was the only horse to make any late ground. A long last at one point, he did pick up but never threatened – even in this ground, sprinting is not his game.
Soul ran well enough to suggest, as an autumn horse, he should not be overlooked next time in similar conditions.
Leopardstown Racing Results: Races of note:
We all know they make us look fools.
Free Eagle, favourite for the Derby on the strength of an impressive maiden win at this course, returned to the track but was trounced by the impeccably bred Australia in the Group 3.
There seems no obvious excuse – the winner is clearly useful – but Free Eagle had finished well clear of the third, Kingfisher, last time and was only three lengths in front of him today. Back to the Derby drawing board!
The Fugue overcame the conditions to out battle Al Kazeem in the Irish champion, thus setting the seal on a brilliant career with her biggest win to date. Trading Leather ran his usual game race in third.
September 6th:
Haydock Racing Results: Races of note:
Coral Mist, such an eye-catcher at Goodwood on debut, opened her account in the maiden despite drifting off a straight line. She has done well physically since her debut.
In beating Lowther runner-up Merletta here, her rating may preclude a nursery.
Something like the listed Radley Stakes at Newbury might be next on the agenda.
Merletta was an uneasy favourite on ground unlikely to suit both her action and pedigree. So it proved. Unfortunately, that run at York means she has a current mark of 97 to overcome in handicaps.
September 5th:
Lingfield Racing Results: Races of note:
On the turf we saw two decent juveniles snapping up their maidens.
After finishing fourth at Newmarket, Outback Traveller had to battle but proved too strong for the late-finishing Travis Bickle.
Dependent on the mark, the nursery route should prove lucrative. Correctly placed, there is a race to be won with the runner-up.
Radiator – a strongly made and well-proportioned filly by Dubawi – won her event over seven furlongs by fifteen lengths. Those she beat were only ordinary, but she has done well since Goodwood and looks destined for better things.
Tuesday September 3rd:
Goodwood Racing Results
The course staged a good card. Martian looked a decent three-year-old when winning his maiden and is possibly capable of better. In the fillies’ event won last year by Liber Nauticus, the unraced Criteria made nice headway to finish fourth behind Uchenna and Tea In Transvaal.
Expert had every chance in the nursery from a mark of 91. Backed and looking all over the winner inside the last furlong, the weight concession to Deeds Not Words proved just too much close home. He falls between two stools presently.
Broxbourne may have hit the buffers for the time being. Raised 5lbs since York, she cruised down the straight in a highly competitive handicap, only for her run to fizzle away in the last two furlongs. She owes us nothing and may still be interesting in the Cesarewitch, where connections can play the extreme trip card. At present, the signs indicate she may benefit from a break.
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