The champagne corks have been popping all week at Wonderful Goodwood and don’t count on that to vary on Day 4 of the Competition.
With Paddy not choosing up his cellphone to present us his ideas, and Ruby Walsh becoming a member of him in going AWOL because the sunshine and heatwave continues, we’ve been left with 5 stellar tipsters for Friday’s 4 races stay on ITV.
Matt Chapman, Jason Weaver, Rory Delargy, Mick Fitzgerald have all achieved their obligation, and for the ultimate two days at Goodwood have been joined by chief number-cruncher from the buying and selling room flooring Ryan McCue.
Our fab 5 mull over the characteristic race of the day – the King George Stakes – at 15:35, in addition to the three others earlier than that, the Goodwood Handicap (13:50), Thoroughbred Stakes (14:25) and Golden Mile (15:00) on the tellybox.
So, faucet or scroll down by way of the races under and take a look at our pundits’ Friday fancies. You can even use our PDF Goodwood Cheat Sheet as an alternative!
13:50 Goodwood Handicap
Temporize did me a proper favour at Newbury final time when scoring at 10-1, nonetheless, I’m going with ROBERT JOHNSON because the each-way choice. This excessive journey is what he desires and is available in at a racing weight of 8st 12lb.
MASTER MILLINER managed to win this 2m 4f marathon contest two years in the past. Though he has not pulled up any timber since we all know that stamina is his key asset and is a each-way shout.
TEMPORIZE is available in right here on the crest of a wave and shall be very laborious to kick out of the body over this 2m 4f journey. He’s straight-forward, races up with the tempo and stays all day.
TEMPORIZE is 10lbs increased than when profitable this race final yr however he’s held his kind since. The very fact he’s a course and distance winner is a significant optimistic.
I desire a horse that races up with the tempo and TEMPORIZE matches the invoice. He gained at Newbury final outing and his operating type makes him a safer choose than Kyle Of Lochalsh.
14:25 Thoroughbred Stakes
I’ve lengthy been an enormous fan of LEAD ARTIST and I’m joyful to present him one other go after a flop at Newmarket when final seen. Hopefully he’ll present us what he’s fabricated from on sooner floor.
TASK FORCE has all the time been extremely regarded and ran effectively within the Center Park Stakes on the again finish of his juvenile profession. Appears prepared for the mile take a look at on this sharp observe.
DANCING GEMINI pursuits me again over a mile. He didn’t keep the Epsom Derby distance over 1m 4f and the drop at school and journey can see him return to his finest.
SOCIALITE gained on his first two begins and he’s overwhelmed the reopposing King’s Gamble earlier than. If he settles rapidly, he’s a strong each-way shout.
I actually like AL MUSMAK. His win at Newmarket final outing was no fluke and he can win once more.
15:00 Golden Mile
HOLLOWAY BOY has all the time had some quirks, however he has now put up a string of tremendous handicapping performances off this mark of 105. There isn’t any doubt that he has the expertise. Sturdy each-way claims.
TALIS EVOLVERE has flown below the radar contemplating he’s been preserving prime handicap firm over a wide range of distances. The draw hasn’t been variety however he may shock a couple of as an each-way shot.
DARKNESS was fourth on this contest final yr and gained effectively at Newmarket two begins again earlier than a reputable fifth within the Bunbury Cup.
CLASSIC dissatisfied at Sandown final outing however I’m placing that all the way down to the comfortable floor. He’s going to get higher floor at Goodwood on Friday and that may swimsuit him as an ideal each-way guess.
PEROTTO could be very strong and he’s a protected each-way shout. He’s a course winner and constant. You recognize what you’re going to get from him.
15:35 King George Stakes
I’m joyful to present the 2023 Nunthorpe winner LIVE IN THE DREAM one other probability, supplied he blasts out on the entrance finish. This observe ought to swimsuit his pure velocity.
This has all the time been the long-term intention for the Australian group and ASFOORA‘s victory at Royal Ascot was a bonus. Connections suppose she’s higher over this 5f distance.
BIG EVS gained right here final yr and the sooner floor will assist. He’s all velocity and was simply outstayed at Royal Ascot. Goodwood ought to swimsuit him higher.
BIG EVS completed third behind Asfoora within the King Charles at Royal Ascot however I fancy him to reverse the shape. He tried to do all of it that day and acquired caught.
I can’t get how simply ASFOORA gained the King Charles Stakes at Royal Ascot out of my head. I fancy the Australian runner to win once more.
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