always behind
chased leaders, ridden and close up over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, not on terms over 1f out
led against nearside rail, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, took lead over 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders until weakened entering final furlong
chased leaders until weakened inside final furlong
raced keenly, in touch, behind over 1f out
in touch, ridden to chase winner final furlong, no impression and lost 2nd final 50 yards
pressed leader to over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
raced on outer, always behind
in touch, good headway on nearside rail over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, took 2nd final 50 yards, gaining finish
dwelt, held up in rear, headway and squeezed through entering final furlong, finished well
slowly into stride, behind, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
behind on outer, headway over 1f out, ran on under pressure final furlong, never reached leaders
An extreme draw, one way or the other, is usually beneficial over Goodwood's minimum trip, and with that in mind we take Rudi's Pet on the nearside to beat The Jobber, who is drawn on the far side, with Cerulean Rose another big danger. Rudi's Pet gets on really well with today's 7lb claimer Victoria Behan, and although five furlongs on fast ground is ideal, he has won with cut in the past. Dandy Nicholls is a master with his sprinters at this track, and with the veteran gelding in great heart he can complete a hat-trick. The Jobber also handles cut, and has Kieren Fallon in the plate here. A 4lb rise for his Sandown success looks fair, and if it turns out that the far side is favoured then he would be the one. Cerulean Rose is another on the far side and although out of the handicap, she has some solid form to bring to the party, though she would probably prefer it quicker. Don't totally discount the Milton Bradley-trained Whistler, though he is due a drop shortly, but we are happy to side with old man Rudi's Pet to win again.
Whistler 20-1 (8-5) Raced stand's side, always behind, 15th of 18, 12l behind Corridor Creeper (9-10) at Newbury 5f hcp (2) gs.
Cape Royal 33-1 (8-9) Led stand's side group, headed overall over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 18, 5l behind Corridor Creeper (9-10) at Newbury 5f hcp (2) gs.
Native Title 8-1 (9-8) Mid-division, chased along halfway, ridden and one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind Desert Lord (9-0) at Pontefract 5f hcp (3) gf.
Handsome Cross (IRE) 7-2fav (9-6) With leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakening when not much room inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 4l behind Whinhill House (9-2) at Ayr 5f hcp (3) gf.
Sierra Vista 11-2 (9-6) Tracked leader far side, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 15, 8l behind Dunn Deal (7-12) at Newcastle 6f hcp (2) gd.
Rudi's Pet (IRE) 11-8fav (9-0) Made all, ridden and hung right over 1f out, driven clear inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Catterick 5f clm (6) gf beating Absent Friends (9-6) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Plateau 7-1 (9-10) Raced far side, chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 3l behind Sierra Vista (9-5) at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gs.
The Jobber (IRE) 66-1 (8-8) Towards rear, headway 2f out on outer, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on well near finish, won at Sandown 5f hcp (3) gd beating Texas Gold (9-10) by a nk, 16 ran.
Intriguing Glimpse 6-1 (8-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 2l behind Fictional (9-2) at Newmarket 5f hcp (3) gf.
Wanchai Lad 50-1 (7-12) Raced centre, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 18, 3/4l behind Corridor Creeper (9-10) at Newbury 5f hcp (2) gs.
Little Edward 33-1 (8-11) Switched left soon after start, held up and behind, never on terms, 13th of 17, 10l behind Kodiac (9-1) at Newbury 6f hcp (3) gf.
Pomfret Lad 6-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon beaten, last of 11, 11l behind Desert Lord (9-0) at Pontefract 5f hcp (3) gf.
Simpsons Mount (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Started slowly, behind, headway over 1f out, chased leader and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Kings College Boy (8-12) at Sandown 5f hcp (5) gf.
Sir Edwin Landseer (USA) 14-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, stayed on strongly under pressure final furlong, joined post, won at Windsor 6f hcp (5) gf deadheating with Nautical (9-8), 16 ran.
Cerulean Rose 4-1 (9-7) Held up, switched left and headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, always held, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Parkside Pursuit (8-13) at Chepstow 5f hcp (5) gf.
Raccoon (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Close up, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 6l behind Jadan (8-9) at Newcastle 5f hcp (4) gd.
