Racecards
17:25 Goodwood
Eros Apprentice Handicap (Class 5)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 1m 3f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- Form 1-05625
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer J R Best
- Jockey R Kingscote
in 2nd when field went out of sight over 3f out, in front when field reappeared from 3f out, kept on well
- Form 309373
- Age 5
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer Mrs A L M King
- Jockey Saleem Golam
last when field went out of sight over 3f out, well behind final 2f
- Form 944459
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey Rory Moore
5th when field went out of sight over 3f out, one pace from over 1f out
- Form 06604-4
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer C J Mann
- Jockey T J O'Brien
6th when field went out of sight over 3f, well behind final 2f
- Form 683760
- Age 8
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer Dr J R J Naylor
- Jockey S O'Hara
3rd when field went out of sight over 3f out, went 2nd 1f out, stayed on, no chance with winner
- Form 9-40301
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 62
held up when field rwent out of sight over 3f out, well behind final 2f
- Form 230361
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer Miss S West
- Jockey R Keogh
in front when field went out of sight over 3f out, in 2nd when field reappeared over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 96-4454
- Age 5
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer D J S Ffrench Davis
- Jockey James Doyle
7th and weakening when field went out of sight over 3f out
- Form 076-5
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer W R Swinburn
- Jockey M Coumbe
4th when field went out of sight over 3f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
- Form 903563
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer J J Bridger
- Jockey C Haddon
in rear when field rwent out of sight over 5f out, disputing 5th over 1f out, no impression
In depth
Verdict
Golden Dynasty is preferred to Captain Cloudy and Jacaranda. Golden Dynasty has been called a few names in the past but Travis Block managed to engineer a winning run from him at Epsom a couple of days ago. The handicapper has not gone overboard about that performance and on favoured going, he has to be here with a favourite's chance. Captain Cloudy managed to break his maiden on his 35th attempt. His new trainer, Sheena West has to take the credit for it and it will be interesting to see if the Captain has turned over a new leaf. Jacaranda put up a fair effort in a recent Pontefract race. He has to have things very much his own way but he could not have a more in-form apprentice aboard tonight. Desert Island Disc has had a disappointing season and cannot be backed with any confidence. Head To Kerry is watched in the market while Sovereign Spirit is an interesting runner having ran much better at Southwell than his finishing position might suggest. Not a gem of a race by any stretch of the imagination but an obvious chance for Golden Dynasty to follow up recent good work.
Formwatch
Little Eye (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Led after 1f, stayed centre course, final 3f, headed inside final 2f, weakended final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Tybalt (8-5) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Jacaranda (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, chased winner over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Jake Black (11-2) at Pontefract 1m 2f amt hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Blazing The Trail (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway under pressure 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 9, 5l behind Nobelix (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 3f hcp (5) gs.
Desert Island Disc 20-1 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 18, 8l behind Boot 'n Toot (9-1) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Golden Dynasty 9-1 (8-9) Rear and raced wide, steady headway from over 2f out, ran on to chase leader inside final furlong, led final 75yds, won at Epsom 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (6) gd beating Double Spectre (9-7) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Captain Cloudy 14-1 (9-2) Prominent, tracked leader 7f out, ridden to lead 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, held on under pressure, won at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp (6) gf beating Zalkani (9-3) by a nk, 14 ran.
Head To Kerry (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) Held up, headway 6f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 19, 10l behind Nina Fontenail (11-3) at Chepstow 1m 4f amt hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Play Up Pompey 11-1 (8-6) Dwelt, pulled hard and soon close up on outer, led and wandered 2f out, kept on until not pace of winner final 75yds, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 16, 3/4l behind Golden Dynasty (8-9) at Epsom 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (6) gd.