Racecards
15:15 Goodwood
Racing Post Rated Stakes (Handicap) (Class C) (Class C)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f
- Going: Good to Soft (St Course Soft Heavy in places RCourse G/S)
Cape Vincent
15- Form 03-1
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
took keen hold behind leader, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, eased final furlong
Warrad (USA)
29- Form 1-435
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer G A Butler
- Jockey P Hanagan
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
- Form 3-1
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Mrs A Perrett
- Jockey S J Drowne
tracked leader, led well over 1f out, quickened clear final furlong, easily
- Form 231450
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer N P Littmoden
- Jockey D Holland
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Cape Vincent, successful on his return at Salisbury, can follow up at the expense of Warrad and Exterior. Cape Vincent belied an absence of 337 days when hacking up on his return to the track two weeks ago and is fully expected to defy his burden here before going on to better things. Entered for a decent handicap at Newbury in September, John Gosden's charge has most to fear from Exterior who also boasts a progressive profile. Amanda Perrett's inmate won going away at Lingfield and should pick up plenty of races this term. Warrad did not get the best of luck in running here last time and the stable is now in much better form. He can also make his presence felt, but they all have it to do to stop Cape Vincent from following up.