Racecards
14:00 Goodwood
Vodafone Handicap (Class 3)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 1m 3f
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- Form 0-41531
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer J G M O'Shea
- Jockey B Swarbrick
held up in rear, headway on outer from 2f out, stayed on final furlong but never going pace to reach leaders
- Form 8-3217
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey Willie Supple
tracked leader until ridden over 3f out, not much room over 2f out and soon weakened
- Form 971
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey R L Moore
held up in rear, hampered on rails 3f out and again inside final 2f, no chance after
- Form 311613
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer Mrs A J Perrett
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
slow into stride, held up in rear, pushed along when squeezed out 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, no danger
- Form 121572
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J Noseda
- Jockey Mick Kinane
held up in rear, effort on outer, hanging right and headway from 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, continued to hang right and no impression final furlong
- Form 40-12
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer S bin Suroor
- Jockey Kerrin McEvoy
held up in midfield, ridden and headway from 2f out, ran on final furlong to take 3rd last stride
- Form 100914
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 79
held up in mid-division headway from 3f out, led approaching 2f out, in command final furlong, driven and stayed on well
- Form 6-43441
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 78
mid-division, not clear run on rails from 2f out, no chance when hampered and snatched up over 1f out
- Form 414139
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
close up, one pace and ridden when not much room approaching 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 616533
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Ted Durcan
held up towards rear, ridden and headway and every chance 2f out, chased leading pair until lost 3rd last stride
Vale de Lobo
15- Form 13-5217
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey J F Egan
close up on outer, pushed along to press leaders over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
- Form 042-7
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 77
tracking leaders when hampered and lost place 3f out, ran on final furlong, no chance
- Form 22-0153
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer M H Tompkins
- Jockey Saleem Golam
always behind
Opera Belle
17- Form 493
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer A P Jarvis
- Jockey S Sanders
led, ridden and headed appraching 2f out, weakened rapidly and eased appraoching final furlong
- Form 321121
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
prominent, went 2nd over 3f out to over 2f out, weakened rapidly
Piccolomini
22- Form 222289
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey T Quinn
prominent, went 2nd 6f out to over 3f out, weakened inside final 3f
In depth
Verdict
The indications are that Godolphin have turned the corner with their string, so a chance is taken with the unexposed Dahman, who is selected in preference to Self Respect, Michaels Pride and Pagan Sword. The last named has experience of the course and shapes as if he can continue to pay his way. The trip should not be a problem for him and he is one to seriously consider if support arrives for him in the betting ring. Michaels Pride has risen to every challenge presented to her this season and she is a credit to her connections whatever happens today. The daughter of Distant View improved greatly for being stepped up in distance and, despite this being her toughest assignment so far, her attitude for racing makes her one for the shortlist. Self Respect has shown a liking for cut in the ground and still has scope for improvement. The betting will give us a good indication as to whether the first time visor is expected to bring about the improvement he needs to find at this level. However, Dahman looks tailor-made for a crack at this distance and, with the likelihood of a strong pace sure to suit him, this appears to be another good opportunity for Kerrin McKevoy to display his talents in the saddle aboard the son of Darshaan..
Formwatch
Brads House (IRE) 4-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, led inside final 3f, driven and went left inside final 2f and again over 1f out, ran on well, won at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Wait For The Will (8-13) by 2l, 10 ran.
Ebtikaar (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, soon eased, 7th of 10, 45l behind Melrose Avenue (8-11) at York 2m 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Cavallini (USA) 100-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on well strongly under pressure final furlong, just held on, won at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Bold Eagle (9-0) by a shd, 14 ran.
Pagan Sword 6-5fav (9-3) Held up, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden to lead final furlong, one pace when headed, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Sacranun (9-2) at Pontefract 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Self Respect (USA) 15-8fav (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, nk behind Miss Particular (9-0) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Dahman 2-1fav (8-6) In touch, ridden approaching 2f out, kept on to lead briefly inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Danehill Willy (8-12) at Epsom 1m 2f stk 0-80 (4) gf.
Group Captain 7-1 (9-3) In rear, stayed on steadily from 2f out, not reach leaders, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Scriptwriter (9-7) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Mont Saint Michel (IRE) 9-4fav (8-7) Always prominent, led over 2f out, ran on well, won at Warwick 1m 3f mdn stk (5) gf beating Exhibit One (8-2) by a nk, 8 ran.
Planet (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, soon tailed off, last of 9, 33l behind Scriptwriter (9-7) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Active Asset (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Held up mid-division, headway and not clear run over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, switched right and ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Pevensey (9-0) at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Vale de Lobo 9-1 (8-7) Went left start, soon in touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 5l behind Babe Maccool (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Conscript (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, hampered and lost place over 1f out, stayed on again inside final furlong, 7th of 19, 5l behind Nuwara Eliya (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd.
Stancomb Wills (IRE) 9-4 (9-0) Prominent, pushed along 4f out, ridden and faded final 2f, 3rd of 4, 25l behind Silvertown (9-4) at Carlisle 1m 6f hcp (4) gf.
Opera Belle 13-2 (8-9) Led, headed over 2f out, ridden and no extra final furlong, 3rd of 4, 3l behind Rainbow Sky (8-9) at Haydock 1m 3f mdn stk (5) gf.
Michaels Pride (IRE) Evensfav (9-4) Chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, just held on, won at Bath 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp (5) frm beating Hoh My Darling (8-12) by a nk, 11 ran.
Piccolomini 10-1 (8-1) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 9l behind Ofaraby (10-0) at York 1m 2f hcp (3) gs.