August 02 / 13.50 Goodwood

13.50

Good To Soft

Coral Handicap

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 1m 3f 218y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Coral Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £27.00
  • Place: £7.80

Form: 32-63

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Both turf starts have been on good to firm; slammed by Westerton at Sandown on reappearance but third of five at Kempton (1m3f, AW) three weeks ago was his best form; shapes as if 1m4f may well help on this handicap debut but he needs to build markedly on those maiden/novice efforts.
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5th

2

(8)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

The Goat

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Clearcut winner at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in July and placed in valuable Lanark Silver Bell at Hamilton (1m4f, heavy) since but this season's record is very mixed and he was never dangerous in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last month; not an easy one to predict.

8/1

9th

6

(15)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

The Goat

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has an inconsistent profile but with easily his two best turf efforts having been delivered in the mud, including when third at Hamilton (1m4f) 15 days ago; stayed on late that day but underperformed in all four appearances at about 1m6f; connections reach for headgear.

11/1

6

(14)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

19:05 Hamilton

The Goat

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

In-and-out profile and well beaten at Ascot last time, but the good ground may not have suited (sole turf win was on soft going); in good form on AW earlier this summer and he's not ruled out.

7/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 04-1

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Late foal, brother to dual 1m4f Group 1 winner Sea Of Class; gelded after running twice on AW as 2yo; returned with an improved show when well on top in eight-runner maiden at Chester (10.3f, soft) in May, close up racing a bit freely before going on over 2f out; still learning the job that day and brings considerable potential if he's more the finished article this time, over a trip he's bred to relish.
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2nd

6

(6)

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Amleto

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Late foal, brother to dual 1m4f Group 1 winner Sea Of Class; gelded after running twice on AW as 2yo; returned with an improved show when well on top in eight-runner maiden at Chester (10.3f, soft) in May, close up racing a bit freely before going on over 2f out; still learning the job that day and brings considerable potential if he's more the finished article this time, over a trip he's bred to relish.

2/1

1st

1

(8)

10th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:20 Chester

Amleto

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

240,000gns yearling and brother to dual Group 1 winner Sea Of Class; left debut effort behind to finish fourth of 14 over 1m at Kempton (1m AW; beaten under 6l) and that despite racing freely; gelded since and could yet be quite smart.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

16th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Amleto

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out

9/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4-1641 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Promise on soft on second 2yo start; won seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in May and best effort when adding a 12-runner handicap at Newbury (1m4f, good; 11-8 favourite) 12 days ago; raised 5lb but may have more to give.
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3rd

9

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Fox Journey

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute (below form last year for Kevin Ryan) but second of 14 off almost a career-low mark at Musselburgh (1m4f, good; under Zak Wheatley) one month ago was easily his most competitive show since; back up 2lb and needs to build on that revival.

13/2

2nd

5

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Fox Journey

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute; below form last year for Kevin Ryan, followed by a 22,000gns sale in October; he's 23lb below his peak mark but the tide needs to turn.

25/1

5

(3)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Fox Journey

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Kevin Ryan

On a losing run but he comes here on the back of a solid fifth of nine in 1m2f handicap at Pontefract 18 days ago; he can make his presence felt from a slipping mark with cheekpieces added.

12/1

Form: 2-301

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Second on good to soft as 2yo on debut was a bright start; no great advances on that but he tried a Group 3 at Royal Ascot on second outing this term and won comfortably from the front when 8-13 in a novice at Newbury (1m2f, good) on latest; dam won at up to 1m5f and her progeny have stayed at least 1m4f; needs improvement but can't be dismissed on handicap debut.
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8th

4

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Tony Montana

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Beaten on his last 12 starts going back to May 2024 but he's run some big races in the meantime, including when beaten a head in this last year (good to firm) off the same mark as today; reappeared with solid sixth of 24 on stable debut in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good); can be in the mix.

5/1

6th

14

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Tony Montana

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

In and out last season for Michael Bell, the high points coming when second in big fields at York (good to firm) in May and the Curragh (good to yielding) in September; all his best efforts have come over 1m2f so today's shorter distance is a concern but it's possible he'll be freshened up by a change of stable (same owner).

22/1

6

(15)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Tony Montana

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Bell

His form has been mixed this season but he went close over C&D (good to firm) in May and filled the same position in a big field at the Curragh (1m2f, good to yielding) last month; in the shake-up if he's again on song.

7/1

5th
3 (4)
Westerton

6/1

Form: 2-2213

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two handicaps on soft in the spring; improved form ridden by Ryan Moore over 1m2f on good to firm for both starts since, making all in dominant fashion in a maiden at Sandown and third of 12 from off the pace in hot handicap at Newmarket; plenty in that latest run suggests that 1m4f is well worth a go.
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3

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Westerton

11st 11lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Built on the promise of his seasonal return when a close second at Warwick (2m, good) last month, despite making a mistake at the last; a 5lb rise asks a little more, though Lewis Stones's 3lb claim helps offset that, and he still looks favourably treated on his best Flat form; with further progress likely, he's high on the shortlist.

9/4

2nd

1

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Westerton

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Sole success came on the Flat in a Sandown maiden in 2023 when trained by Alan King; beaten 29l on stable debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 18 days ago in his first handicap hurdle; best watched.

9/1

8th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Westerton

11st 8lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Sole success on the Flat came in a Sandown maiden in 2023 when trained by Alan King; no joy in three runs over hurdles; sold for 10,000gns to join new yard in October; makes handicap debut and probably best watched for now.

8/1

7/1

Form: -12033 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Best to forget his Royal Ascot result, as he raced close to the leaders who went too fast, and he has run well every time otherwise this season, including on soft; effective at 1m4f-1m6f; needs a bit extra but a serious each-way player; one of four in this for yard which does so well at this meeting.
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6th

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Struth

11st 5lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Useful on the Flat in his prime but has yet to better fair form over hurdles, weakening into a well-held fifth on 2m2f Kelso handicap debut in this sphere 24 days ago; might have needed that after a break but he's still hard to make a good case for.

20/1

5th

3

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Struth

11st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Showed only minor promise in three novice/maiden hurdles (1m7f-2m) last September-November but was useful on the Flat in his prime and may yet transfer more of that ability to this code; wears first-time tongue-tie for handicap hurdle debut; market may guide.

11/2

10th

5

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Struth

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Very useful on the Flat in his prime but has not been firing on all cylinders this year and made a low-key stable/hurdle debut when well-held fourth over C&D (good) 16 days ago; needs to take a big step forward today.

10/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 13-167 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in April; 6-1, good sixth of 19 in handicap at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good) on turf debut, racing in sixth or seventh before challenging over 2f out in a very strongly run race; failure to improve on that when second favourite at Newmarket last month came in a hot 1m2f race on good to firm, so this is a different test, but he now has a bit to find.
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7th

1

(11)

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Tagabawa

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in April; 6-1, good sixth of 19 in handicap at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good) on turf debut, racing in sixth or seventh before challenging over 2f out in a very strongly run race; failure to improve on that when second favourite at Newmarket last month came in a hot 1m2f race on good to firm, so this is a different test, but he now has a bit to find.

8/1

7th

4

(13)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Tagabawa

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Scooted clear in a handicap at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in April, in just a four-runner race but useful form; 6-1, good sixth of 19 in handicap at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good) on turf debut, racing in sixth or seventh before challenging over 2f out in a very strongly run race; lightly raced and well related, he still has significant potential.

7/2

6th

3

(13)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Tagabawa

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won the first of two AW novice races late last year; favourite, big step forward when scooting clear in a handicap at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in April, in just a four-runner race but the other three (headed by Maasai Mara) have bolstered the form; late foal with a smart pedigree, so lots of potential.

4/1

Form: 1-5043

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won novices over an extended 1m at Epsom (good) and Wolverhampton (AW) as 2yo; pretty disappointing in handicaps over 1m2f-1m6f this term, gelded before latest start when he also tried cheekpieces; now it's a visor.
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1st

8

(9)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Cool Party

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Can front-run; completed a double over C&D last autumn; has come up short in his five starts since (three here) and was a notch below his best on last three occasions, but no fitness concerns and he's 1lb below his last winning mark.

8/1

3rd

2

(4)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Cool Party

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

midfield, headway over 3f out, went modest third over 1f out, just held third

10/1

5th

3

(6)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cool Party

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Overall strike-rate of 6-20 and a four-time winner on the AW; finished behind Cello last time despite having the run of things but he's likeably reliable and should give backers a run for their money.

5/1

Form: 1820

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
5l win at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in May on debut and useful form when runner-up in a novice at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) on third start; his other two runs were in warm races when well beaten in the Lingfield Derby Trial (AW) and 1m4f handicap at Royal Ascot (good; 33-1) and in the latter he did not have the excuse of racing close to the strong pace; lightly raced but something to prove.
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9th

7

(3)

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Inquiring Minds

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

5l win at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in May on debut and useful form when runner-up in a novice at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) on third start; his other two runs were in warm races when well beaten in the Lingfield Derby Trial (AW) and 1m4f handicap at Royal Ascot (good; 33-1) and in the latter he did not have the excuse of racing close to the strong pace; lightly raced but something to prove.

20/1

10th

16

(3)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Inquiring Minds

8st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold

20/1

2nd

2

(2)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

19:15 Doncaster

Inquiring Minds

9st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Did it well when winning by 5l on his Newcastle debut (1m2f, AW) a month ago, but looked unsuited to the tight circuit when last of eight behind Military Order in the Listed Derby Trial at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 11 days later; should be more at home on this more galloping track on turf debut and likely to play a part.

9/4

Form: 0-16 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Strong late on to grab a maiden at Chepstow (1m2f, good to firm) in June on reappearance, from which the second and third won next time but this one flopped in a novice at Newmarket (1m2f, good) three weeks later; brother Highland Chief (won a Royal Ascot race on soft) is very classy at 1m4f, which should suit this one very well too but plenty may depend on the wind surgery he had four weeks ago.
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11

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:25 Perth

Clan Chieftain

10st 11lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Flat winner who is 0-8 over hurdles but hasn't been running badly; more new headgear tried but can go well.

14/1

9

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Clan Chieftain

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Yet to score in this sphere but he arrives in good form, fourth of nine in 2m Perth handicap 13 days ago; he can make his presence felt again with blinkers added.

9/2

4th

4

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

15:08 Perth

Clan Chieftain

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Fairly useful at his best on the Flat; 0-6 over hurdles but was third off today's mark over C&D (good) in July and also ran well when filling same position at Kelso (2m2f, good) last week; one to consider.

7/2

Form: 113 D

Last run: 155 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
All three runs on AW; impressed at Kempton in January before making harder work of it when landing a three-runner novice at Lingfield in February, both 1m4f; handicap debut at Southwell (1m3f) in February was a backward step but this scopey half-brother to the smart Raheen House looked a work in progress; off 155 days but Frankie Dettori booked; yard has fine record here.
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10th

13

(11)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

French Invasion

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders early, led after 2f, headed and prominent after 4f

16/1

8th

7

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:30 York

French Invasion

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Couple of AW novice wins early in year; has shown he's effective on turf with creditable efforts at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) and Haydock (1m6f, good) the last twice; could go well again.

8/1

4th

7

(2)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

French Invasion

8st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Two-time AW novice winner who returned to form when second at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) recently; this is tougher but he hung last time so could be better suited by this flat track, and his pedigree provides hope he'll improve for the step up in trip; no surprise to see another good run.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £120.40
Straight Forecast £85.89
Tricast £381.53
Trifecta £911.00

Selections

The Guardian:

Amleto

SPOTLIGHT:

Westerton

RP RATINGS:

Struth

The Times:

Clan Chieftain

Telegraph:

Tony Montana

TOPSPEED:

Fox Journey

POSTDATA:

Struth

Daily Mail:

Westerton

The Sun:

Westerton

D Express:

Amleto

Daily Mirror:

Amleto

The Star:

Amleto

Daily Record:

Amleto