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14:50 Goodwood

Celebration Mile (Class A)

  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 1m
  • Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 38.13s
  • 7 Ran
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1
Silk -

Tillerman

5/1

    2
    Silk -

    Redback

    7/2

      1(6)
      Silk - Rose Pink, Navy Blue sleeves, Gold cap

      Priors Lodge (IRE)

      9
      14/1
      • Form 502131
      • Age 4
      • Weight 9-1

      tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace

      2(4)
      Silk - Royal Blue, Red star, Red sleeves, Royal Blue stars, Royal Blue cap, Red stars

      Reel Buddy (USA)

      7
      13/2
      • Form 116031
      • Age 4
      • Weight 9-1

      held up in touch, switched left and headway final furlong, soon ridden, ran on

      3(2)
      Silk - Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

      Tillerman

      28
      5/1
      • Form 34-1260
      • Age 6
      • Weight 9-1

      held up in touch, headway over 1f out, soon ridden and hung right, strong run to lead close home, cleverly

      4(3)
      Silk - Royal Blue, Yellow chevron, Yellow cap, Royal Blue spots

      Tough Speed (USA)

      42
      11/2
      • Form 00-3343
      • Age 5
      • Weight 9-1

      tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on

      5(1)
      Silk - Royal blue

      Firebreak

      104
      13/2
      • Form 141-206
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-9

      prominent, ridden over 1f fout, every chance inside final furlong, kept on

      6(5)
      Silk - Dark Blue, Light Blue sleeves, Purple stars, Purple cap, Light Blue star

      Redback

      22
      7/2
      • Form 313002
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-9

      led, ridden final furlong, headed and no extra close home

      7(7)
      Silk - Light Blue and Royal Blue diamonds, Royal Blue sleeves, Light Blue armlets, quartered cap

      Where Or When (IRE)

      21
      11/4
      • Form 4-04651
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-9

      tracked leaders, not clear run from over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, unlucky

      Previous results

      2001
      (3)
      Silk -

      No Excuse Needed

      8/11
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-9

      2000
      (4)
      Silk -

      Medicean

      5/2
      • Weight 8-9

      1999
      (4)
      Silk -

      Cape Cross (IRE)

      5/2
      • Weight 9-7

      In depth

      Verdict

      Little to choose between the principals in a fascinating renewal of this prestigious event but marginal preference is for Redback. The three-year-old has proved himself a tough and consistent performer and followed a fine third in the 2,000 Guineas by finishing a close runner-up over 7f here at the Glorious meeting. This bold front runner will take plenty of pegging back with so many hold up horses in opposition. Where Or When appreciated a drop in class to score readily over this C&D last time and merits respect while both Tillerman and Reel Buddy possess a turn of foot and are capable of going close if getting the strong pace they need to show their best.