June 06 / 17.25 Goodwood

17.25

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £5574.2
  • 1m 1f 11y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 4-0764 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has never won away from Brighton on turf (seven wins there) but signs of rediscovering some form back there ten days ago; only beaten about 2l in two of his three runs here; goes on all ground.
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6

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Uncle Dick

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Eight C&D wins, the most recent off current mark in August; not in the same form since and was behind a few of today's rivals last time.

10/1

5

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:55 Brighton

Uncle Dick

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has struggled on his last three starts but always a force to be reckoned with at this track having registered an eighth win here on his last visit in August (1m, good; ridden by Oliver Carmichael); only 2lb higher.

16/1

1

(10)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Bath

Uncle Dick

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Resumed winning ways at Brighton (1m) in August and not disgraced when fifth of nine in 1m Salisbury handicap 16 days ago; shortlisted.

12/1

Form: 868476 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Strike-rate of 3-32 and three of his last four runs have been fairly forgettable; 0-14 on the grass.
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1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

Form: -35071

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form with a narrow success at Kempton in April (1m; 3lb lower); lightly raced on turf but has won on good to soft and the main concern is stamina for this far.
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4th

2

(6)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Bath

Port Erin

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

2lb lower than the mark he defied at Sandown last August but that's for a reason; remains best watched.

14/1

7th

9

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Port Erin

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins over C&D but his mark suffered after a comfortable win at Sandown (1m, good) around a year ago; handicapper's releasing his grip and last time's fifth at Ffos Las was a step in the right direction, however; might go well.

12/1

5th

5

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Ffos Las

Port Erin

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Won three over this trip last year, twice from the front on turf, latterly off a 3lb lower mark; well held in two runs back but this is less competitive under Billy Loughnane and he may well be able to get his own way in this smaller field; possibilities if so.

6/1

Form: 3356-3

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Confined to the AW since debut run at Yarmouth; 1m2f novice winner and mostly consistent; beaten under 3l at Lingfield last time and that was after three months off; had another break since, and wind surgery; softening ground a grey area.
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1

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield

Countess Candy

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Conrad Allen

Lightly raced 4yo who ran well when third on the AW here (1m2f) in April; however, following wind surgery she was tailed off at Goodwood (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and it's hard to be hopeful after that.

12/1

4

(7)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Countess Candy

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Conrad Allen

Confined to the AW since debut run at Yarmouth; 1m2f novice winner and mostly consistent; beaten under 3l at Lingfield last time and that was after three months off; had another break since, and wind surgery; softening ground a grey area.

8/1

3rd

1

(3)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:02 Lingfield (AW)

Countess Candy

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Conrad Allen

Record of 1-6 in her first season last year, the win in Newcastle novice event (1m2f); non-stayer over 1m4f on final outing; drop back in trip and booking of Rossa Ryan are positives.

3/1

Form: -09592

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner in France; 0-10 in Britain but only his fourth run for this yard when just missing out at Kempton (1m); should appreciate this longer trip.
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1st

17

(1)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Foreseen

9st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Had a productive spell between last autumn and this spring, winning four times; subsequent defeats can be excused for one reason or another; however, needs a career best to defy current mark in this field.

25/1

7th

3

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

Foreseen

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Prominent racer; in better forrm than his figures might suggest and he is only 2lb higher than when dominating a Class 3, albeit a weak one, at Lingfield in May; one of two runners for Tony Carroll.

6/1

5th

2

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Foreseen

10st 1lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Tony Carroll

Made all in a 0-95 at Lingfield (7.5f, good to firm) in May off a 3lb lower mark than today's but he did too much too soon over 1m2f at Sandown two months ago; dropping back in trip should suit this C&D winner.

12/1

Form: 4124-2 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Another fair run at Brighton ten days ago (1m2f, good to soft) but rarely looks straightforward under pressure and has new headgear here (replacing a visor).
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4th

11

(13)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:25 Brighton

Platinum Prince

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

C&D winner; having dropped down the weights he ran a fine race when second at Goodwood (1m2f, soft) for Toby Moore last month; back up 2lb; stable also runs Gone Rogue and Inspectre.

9/1

2nd

10

(12)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

16:25 Goodwood

Platinum Prince

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has plenty of respectable form at Goodwood, including 2l second off 9lb higher in this race last year; less convincing on 2026 efforts but has a good chance if proving resurgent.

9/1

5th

9

(8)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:28 Goodwood

Platinum Prince

10st 9lb

J: Miss Alice Crowley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 4lb higher mark; not hit top form this year but his latest Kempton fourth was better; stable also represented by Gone Rogue.

12/1

Form: 78180-

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Very up and down in ten races for Richard Hughes but did win over Bath's 1m on soft ground in October (2lb lower); could go well back from a break with rain about.
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8

(11)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Alika Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Very up and down in ten races for Richard Hughes but did win over Bath's 1m on soft ground in October (2lb lower); could go well back from a break with rain about.

25/1

10th

11

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:58 Bath

Alika Breeze

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 3f out, soon dropped to rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

10th

11

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:58 Bath

Alika Breeze

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 3f out, soon dropped to rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

Form: 37-604 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won this three years ago off the very same mark and four further wins have followed, including two last year; signs of returning to form last time but needs the ground good or quicker to be at his best.
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6th

11

(14)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket

Pride Of Nepal

10st 3lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Returned to turf in excellent form in spring, winning four in row (1m2f-1m4f) for Tony Carroll; signed off for that stable with respectable run (under Brodie Hampson) last month but may find others better treated here.

20/1

4th

4

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:28 Goodwood

Pride Of Nepal

11st 1lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Tony Carroll

Reeled off a four-timer in May/June (1m2f-1m4f on ground ranging from good to soft to good to firm); those wins came at Class 6 level and she has been beaten twice in a higher grade since; 12lb higher than when winning this race in 2024; cheekpieces back on for the first time since February.

10/1

4th

1

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:01 Chepstow

Pride Of Nepal

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

Retains plenty of vitality aged eight but completed his May/June four-timer in Class 6 and was soundly beaten when back up in grade last time; current mark leaves him in a difficult spot.

8/1

7/2

Form: 367633 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Placed in both his runs for James Owen, latterly when visored at Southwell last weekend; now 0-22 overall and isn't one for maximum faith (short-priced favourite the last twice).
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7th

2

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:30 Uttoxeter

Latin

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won six times on the Flat for James Owen between 1m-1m2f; 0-4 over hurdles although he was in the process of running a good race until making a costly error two out on his handicap debut at Worcester (2m, good) in June; makes stable debut and should run well.

3/1

4th

1

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Latin

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Six-time Flat winner; well beaten on hurdling debut in Ireland in 2024 but displayed clear promise when four twice in novice company in April (2m, good), and his opening handicap hurdle mark does not look daunting.

3/1

16/1

Form: 012655 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has won on AW and turf (effective on any surface); has been running respectably over 1m on the AW and he stays this far; holds some sort of chance.
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3rd

8

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:49 Lingfield (AW)

Taskheer

9st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual C&D scorer for Daniel Steele; off two months, made a promising start for new yard with third of 13 in 1m2f classified event here 16 days ago, fading only late on having taken strong hold; big shout dropped back to optimum trip now.

3/1

3rd

11

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Taskheer

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has form over this sort of trip in the past but mainly campaigned at shorter in recent times; not at his best on final two runs for Daniel Steele but he starts out for the Moores (same owners) in a weak race and he has the raw ability to play a starring role.

7/2

8th

7

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Taskheer

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Daniel Steele

Hard-puller who ran below par in first-time cheekpieces (off tonight) last time; previously consistent at this sort of level but will need to settle better back up in trip after a six-week break.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.80
Straight Forecast £52.37
Tricast £223.26
Trifecta £278.90

Selections

Telegraph:

Platinum Prince

RP RATINGS:

Latin

NEWMARKET:

Countess Candy

SPOTLIGHT:

Uncle Dick

Daily Record:

Foreseen

The Times:

Etretat

POSTDATA:

Latin

D Express:

Latin

Daily Mail:

Countess Candy

The Star:

Uncle Dick

The Guardian:

Platinum Prince

Daily Mirror:

Platinum Prince

The Sun:

Platinum Prince