Racecards
21:10 Goodwood
European Breeders Fund Superior Novice Stakes (Class D)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
1(2)
4/9
- Form 6142
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
keen and made all, quickened up over 1f out, kept on well
2(4)
Xhosa (IRE)
14
5/1
- Form 021
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
tracked leader and keen, headway to challenge leaders 2f out, ridden soon after and held
3(1)
12/1
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer Jamie Poulton
- Jockey S J Drowne
in touch, driven approaching 2f out, soon weakened
4(3)
11/2
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Lee Newman
tracked leaders, headway to join leader approaching 2f out, every chance 1f out, weakening close home
In depth
Verdict
It is very hard to see beyond Monsieur Boulanger here, as his form looks far superior to that of Xhosa, and he may have most to fear from stable companion Carrowdore, although jockey bookings suggest Monsieur Boulanger, second in Listed company at Epsom, is the pick.