Racecards
18:20 Goodwood
Hamburger Union Handicap (amateur Riders) (Class 6)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £5,000 added
- Form 07-5891
- Age 8
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer R Harris
- Jockey Mr R P Flint
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace after
- Form 1D3649
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer N P Littmoden
- Jockey Miss Holly Hall
slowly into stride, soon recovered into mid-division, weakened over 2f out
- Form 2-53707
- Age 4
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer S Dow
- Jockey Mr D Hutchison
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong
- Form 38850-4
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer Miss T Spearing
- Jockey D Swift
very slowly away, always behind
- Form 360-422
- Age 4
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer C Hills
- Jockey Miss E J Jones
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
- Form 521547
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey Miss H Davies
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on, always held
Agilete
70- Form 255-535
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer J Pearce
- Jockey Mr S Pearce
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, ridden when not much room over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
- Form 60-4520
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer Miss Z C Davison
- Jockey Gemma Gracey-Davison
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
- Form 1618-70
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer J J Bridger
- Jockey Miss L Ellison
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
- Form 590-643
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer R Hollinshead
- Jockey Mr Stephen Harrison
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
- Form 70/900-8
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey Miss S Bradley
led for 2f, tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 97970-5
- Age 12
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey Mr Ben Brisbourne
slowly into stride, towards rear, some late progress, never dangerous
Wizby
24- Form 398-700
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer P D Evans
- Jockey Mr Richard Evans
always towards rear
- Form 370650
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer Miss J Feilden
- Jockey Mr R Birkett
held up behind, headway and not clear run over 2f out, soon ridden, not clear run briefly over 1f out, no further impression
- Form 607900-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer J A Geake
- Jockey Mr D Hannig
mid-division until weakened 2f out
- Form 45860-9
- Age 5
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer W Jarvis
- Jockey Mr Matthew Smith
never better than mid-division
Secam (POL)
32- Form 598-074
- Age 8
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer Mrs P Townsley
- Jockey Mrs C Thompson
chased leaders until 4f out, soon behind
- Form 3000-00
- Age 4
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer Miss V Haigh
- Jockey Miss Faye Bramley
led after 2f, rider lost whip over 1f out, kept on well, pushed out
In depth
Verdict
The Gaikwar won well three days ago and if in the same frame of mind he can score again at the main expense of Murumbidgee and The Grey One. Having won over course and distance before, the selection goes well on the ground and was very impressive just three days ago at Chepstow. He travelled well and then quickened clear to win in good fashion and if on song once again he may take some stopping. Dispol Veleta should come on for a decent fourth three weeks ago and should be considered along with the consistent Foolish Charm. Charlie Bear will need to forget his poor last run if he is to trouble the judge today, so of more interest may be Murumbidgee. He has found just one too good on his last two starts and despite creeping up the weights, he looks a real threat. The Grey One has ability but doesn't always put it all in, and so for the winner we are happy to return to The Gaikwar.
Formwatch
The Gaikwar (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Chepstow 1m hcap (5) gd in May beating Merrymadcap (9-4) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Marbaa (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Held up, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 16, 10l behind Aggravation (8-2) at Newmarket 1m hcap (5) gf in May.
Dispol Veleta 12-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden over 3f out, not much room over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 14, 4l behind Tsaroxy (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Murrumbidgee (IRE) 7-2fav (8-8) Held up, headway from 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, strong challenge throughout final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 11, shd behind Logsdail (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
The Grey One (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Steadied at start, took keen hold towards rear, headway 3f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 8l behind Just Lille (10-11) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in May.
Charlie Bear 7-2fav (9-9) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 13th of 18, 11l behind Zazous (10-0) at Salisbury 7f ldy rds hcp (6) gf in May.
Foolish Groom 15-2 (8-9) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 6l behind Very Well Red (8-6) at Nottingham 1m app hcp (6) gs in May.
Adobe 25-1 (8-3) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, not reach leaders, 5th of 17, 2l behind Jill Dawson (9-0) at Warwick 1m app hcp (6) gf in May.