Racecards
14:15 Goodwood
Invesco Perpetual Goodwood Handicap (Class 2)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- £50,000 added
Som Tala
43- Form 730-325
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey L Dettori
held up in mid-division, pushed along before straight, driven 3f out, hung right under pressure, soon weakened
- Form 437030
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer Mrs A J Perrett
- Jockey Jim Crowley
keen hold in rear, ridden on wide outside and awkward 3f out, soon struggling
Baddam
39- Form 30-5799
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
prominent in chasing group, took closer order 6f out, driven to chase leading pair over 3f out, led over 2f out, in command over 1f out, stayed on strongly
- Form 35050-7
- Age 7
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey R L Moore
always rear division, tailed off before straight
- Form 313712
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey D Tudhope
held up in rear, headway into mid-division over 3f out, soon ridden, no further progress
- Form 54-2521
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 78
prominent in chasing group, closed 6f out, pushed along 4f out, one pace and no impression final 2f
- Form 700/611
- Age 7
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 78
raced keenly in lead and soon well clear, reduced lead halfway, pushed along over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 48/104-4
- Age 7
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer J Candlish
- Jockey T P O'Shea
held up well in rear, stayed on final 2f, not reached leaders
- Form 34-0417
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer Jane Chapple-Hyam
- Jockey J F McDonald
mid-division pushed along 5f out, weakened 3f out
- Form 021211
- Age 4
- Weight 8-3
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer M Scudamore
- Jockey Saleem Golam
mid-division, took closer order 6f out, driven over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 11-8064
- Age 7
- Weight 8-2
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer M H Tompkins
- Jockey J Quinn
in touch in chasing group, headway over 5f out, going well 3f out, driven and stayed on under pressure and went 2nd over 1f out, not reached winner
Tomina
20- Form 2085/12
- Age 8
- Weight 8-2
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer Miss E C Lavelle
- Jockey David Probert
tracked clear leader and clear of rest, closed up halfway, led briefly over 2f out, rein unfastened 2f out, one pace after, lost touch towards finish
Mith Hill
20- Form 64/47-63
- Age 7
- Weight 8-1
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey C Catlin
mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway from 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd towards finish
- Form 116233
- Age 4
- Weight 8-1
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer J M P Eustace
- Jockey L Morris
prominent in chasing group, took closer order 6f out, ridden 3f out, soon struggling
Lady Dedlock
14- Form 694-122
- Age 4
- Weight 7-13
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer Jamie Poulton
- Jockey F Norton
towards rear, not clear run and switched right over 2f out, not much room after, kept on, never reached challenging position
- Form 36-8419
- Age 6
- Weight 7-12
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey Natalia Gemelova
keen hold rear division, headway into midfield over 3f out, no progress final 2f
- Form 80/1131
- Age 8
- Weight 7-12
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer Miss P Robson
- Jockey W Buick
held up well in rear, ridden 3f out, never in contention
- Form 345232
- Age 6
- Weight 7-12
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer P J McBride
- Jockey D Fox
always behind
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
This is one of the longest races in the calendar and can see SOM TALA put his confirmed stamina and class to good use. Mudawin is another classy contender on a decent mark and should go well with Lady Dedlock amongst others to consider. Mudawin won the Ebor in 2006 from just a 1lb higher mark but has never won beyond that distance of 14 furlongs. He has made the frame over two miles and ran his best race for a long time when seventh in the Northumberland Plate on his first start for Jim Goldie, the booking of Ryan Moore is another obvious plus but doubts about his stamina persist. For that reason, preference is for Som Tala who appeared to be given too much to do when fifth from a 7lb lower mark in last year's renewal. He has been ridden more prominently in his races since then and should be able to get a decent racing position today. This will need a career best but he appears to be in the form of his life this season and may prove up to the task. Secret Ploy struck a rare blow for the older horses last season and Downing Street is one of their brigade that could go well at this extreme trip but four and five-year-olds have dominated the race in recent years. Of the many contenders, Lady Dedlock takes our eye as Jamie Poulton has engaged one of the best lightweight jockeys around and she has run well at the track in the past. She's still a maiden on turf and has to prove herself at this extreme trip but could make the frame at a decent price. We'll be looking to the other end of the weights for the winner though and will take Som Tala to prove that he's the class act in the field.
Formwatch
Som Tala 7-1 (9-10) Close-up, effort on far rail from 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, no extra, kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 3/4l behind Missoula (9-0) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gf in Jun.
John Terry (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, raced keenly, never dangerous, last of 15, 11l behind Pippa Greene (8-11) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Baddam 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, weakened final 2f, 9th of 16, 31l behind Honolulu (9-5) at Ascot 2m 6f stk (2) gf in Jun.
Mudawin (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) In rear, ridden and kept on final 2f, not reach leaders, 7th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Arc Bleu (8-2) at Newcastle 2m hcap (2) sft in Jun.
La Vecchia Scuola (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Prominent on inside, stayed on to chase leaders over 1f out, took 3rd well inside final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Metaphoric (9-6) at Ascot 2m hcp (2) gs.
Daylami Dreams 4-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Newmarket 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Alonso de Guzman (8-5) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Keelung (USA) Evensfav (9-9) Led, headed 1f out, rallied under strong driving inside final furlong to regain lead post, won at Chester 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Command Marshal (9-6) by a ns, 7 ran.
Downing Street (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Held up mid-division, headway on inner and not clear run from 2f out, not recover, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Spring Dream (11-7) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Kasban 15-8fav (9-7) Prominent, pressed leader halfway, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 5l behind Alnwick (9-0) at Newbury 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Directa's Digger (IRE) 2-5fav (9-9) Always prominent, headway to challenge when edged right over 1f out, led entering final furlong, held on towards finish, won at Musselburgh 2m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun beating Easibet Dot Net (8-5) by a hd, 5 ran.
Inchpast 17-2 (9-0) Held up 4th, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, soon outpaced, 4th of 7, 6l behind Rajeh (9-9) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Tomina 7-1 (11-6) Led, ridden well over 1f out, kept on, headed towards finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Spring Dream (11-7) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Mith Hill 4-1 (10-0) Held up, ridden over 5f out, kept on inside final 2f, no chance with winner, 3rd of 6, 15l behind Keelung (9-5) at Warwick 1m 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Cavendish 13-2 (9-0) Led to halfway, stayed tracking leaders, ridden approaching final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Alnwick (9-0) at Newbury 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Lady Dedlock 3-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed on over 2f out, no impression, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Swingkeel (8-11) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Abstract Folly (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 12l behind Let It Be (8-7) at Redcar 1m 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Silver Seeker (USA) 11-4fav (9-3) Held up behind leaders, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (6) gf in Jun beating McQueen (8-13) by 1l, 13 ran.
Rose Bien 5-2fav (8-11) Mid-division, driven 4f out, 2nd final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind Abstract Folly (9-5) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Hawridge Prince 33-1 (9-9) Always in rear, never a factor, 16th of 18, 19l behind Missoula (9-0) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gf in Jun.
Pocket Too 20-1 (7-12) Led until headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 11l behind Metaphoric (9-6) at Ascot 2m hcp (2) gs.