1:55 Goodwood - Forgotten Voice
The eyecatching jocking booking here is Johnny Murtagh for Nicky Henderson after they teamed up to win at the Royal meeting to win the Wolferton. That came off the back of a pretty successful novice season over hurdles, but he is a more than classy individual on the level. He takes a step back into Group company tomorrow which looks by no means beyond him even at the age of 8. One thing that is essential to Forgotten Voice is that he needs the ground to be lightning fast, two days ago he wouldnt have got that. Thankfully, Goodwood is one of the fastest draining tracks as the track is on top of chalk, after a red hot day yesterday and a dry one today, the ground will be perfect. Nicky Henderson can have a Group winner here with the talented Forgotten Voice. (5/1)
2:30 Goodwood - Glory Awaits
It would be fantastic to see Glory Awaits win here for Kevin Ryan after such a consistent season after an outstanding 2nd at 150/1 in the 2000 Guineas. That day was in first time blinkers and he ran an admirable race next time out in the St James' Palace when fifth in a stronger race. Today they take the blinkers off and replace them with first time cheekpieces to freshen him up a bit and more importantly, improve him. Unfortunately there is no Jamie Spencer today as he is retained onto Anna's Pearl, this means Neil Callan steps in for the ride. Despite it being a tough race today, it is arguably the easiest race all season for him, a reproduction of this seasons form could be enough. Glory Awaits to get his well deserved moment in the sun. (6/1)
3:05 Goodwood - Sirius Prospect
I have to admit that Sirius Prospect is somewhat a cliff horse for me and he finally came good again last week at York. He looked a bit more like his old self that day when out battle Smarty Socks, but he could have been called the winner from a furlong out. The main worry from most people is that a mile isnt his strongest trip, that may have been the case this time last year for sure. But this season, especially last time he looked liked a mile would be right up his street after running all the way to the line. The only unknown is the course and how he will handle it, but we wont know about that until tomorrow and the draw may not be the best for him. Saying that, there have been a few high draw winners this week so its not the biggest of worries. Sirius Prospect to reward followers again. (25/1)
3:40 Goodwood - Masamah
This race had me scratching my head for some time, but after managing to discount a few of them I came to the past winner Masamah. He ticks all the right boxes and as a younger horse had real potential which never really came to the fore. However he took a huge step forward when winning a big Ascot handicap last time out in cheek pieces, that latter may be a key point. His form when running in cheek pieces is as follows, fifth in a listed race behind Sole Power before winning last time out. They stay on this time and he looks to hold a huge chance as a course and distance winner and gets the nod for the fast 5 furlongs. Masamah to provide Neil Callan with a big race double. (12/1)
4:15 Goodwood - Grecian
Grecian made a likeable debut when winning at Kempton for today's rider, Jim Crowley who rides Goodwood very well. Last time out at Ascot he was a bit too keen for his own good but stayed on to good effect late on to just be denied. That run would suggest that Goodwood will be perfect for him, the straight course is one of the fastest in the world and he looks to be an improving horse. Grecian runs today off a mark of 83 which looks lenient and has the potential to be so much better. With a fast run 6 furlongs today, almost at a break neck speed, it will take a very good horse to beat him today. Grecian to land the nursery. (8/1)
4:50 Goodwood - Instance
A somewhat interesting choice I think you will agree here as Instance is on a mark well below the protagonists here and has to give weight for age. She will need a personal best here, but last time was a very encouraging run that she is a great deal better than her mark suggests. That was her seasonal reappearance and it came in a much stronger race than today, ahead of her that day was a strong list of horses. These include the winner Producer, Pastoral Player and Red Jazz, however she still beat home Libranno that day and just like Grecian will benefit from a very fast pace. Instance to cause an upset for the in form Jeremy Noseda yard. (33/1)
5:25 Goodwood - Couloir Extreme
The lucky last can go to the rapidly improving Couloir Extreme from the locally trained yard of Gary Moore. He had a breathing operation at the start of this year which has bought along endless improvement as a result. He started off with a good fourth at this track which he followed up with a good second at Brighton behind Duroble Man who has gone on to improve again. After them two runs he notched up a quick double at Windsor, the first of which easy as you like, they then ran him under a penalty. He went in again but not as impressive and the break will have done him some good and freshened him up a treat. He is today running off a mark of 80 but more improvement could well come and he is a bit over priced in truth. A market check will be very informative with this one. Couloir Extreme to land the lucky last. (14/1)
NAP - Grecian
Nb - Couloir Extreme
Good luck and as always, Happy Punting!
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