Racecards
15:10 Goodwood
Stardom Stakes (Class A)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good
- Form 011
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
held up in touch, effort on outside 3f out, soon driven and beaten
Mubeen (IRE)
30- Form 4161
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey S Sanders
held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, soon no impression and beaten
Naahy
13- Form 122011
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey C Catlin
led to just over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 212
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer Mrs A Perrett
- Jockey J P Spencer
disputed 2nd, ridden to chase winner from well over 1f out, stayed on under pressure until no impression and well held final 150 yards
Rimrod (USA)
14- Form 041
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
disputed 2nd, went 2nd 3f out, led just over 2f out, driven and stayed on well final furlong
In depth
Verdict
This will be no cake-walk for Makhlab as he bids for the hat-trick here and a line through Tycoon Hall gives Rainwashed Gold every chance of spoiling the party for the connections of the likely favourite. Makhlab is also trying a mile for the first time and, although his pedigree suggests that it should not be a problem, he does have a little to prove. Therefore, Rainwashed Gold will carry the hopes of the TEAMtalk racing crew on the grounds of his experience and the likelihood of a slightly better price. Naahy is taking a big step up in class today and may just set the race up for a stronger finisher at this trip. Mubeen should also be given more respect than an outside chance as he has looked a much better prospect on a sounder surface.