August 04 / 17.20 Goodwood

17.20

Heavy

Coral Handicap

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 1m 3f 44y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Coral Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 43-231

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Made all to win with something up his sleeve at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) five weeks ago, taking his form figures to 43231; has shown promise on soft; should progress further and holds solid-looking claims.
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1st

4

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Balance Play

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders, cajoled along 4f out, pushed along 3f out, hung left but headway on near side of group 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon edged left, went clear final 110yds, comfortably

7/2

10th

11

(9)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

Balance Play

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Creditable third at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) on handicap debut, before making all at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) and asserting final 1f at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to soft); 1m4f looks manageable and 7lb rise may be too, given he was comfortably on top for both wins; steadily progressive.

4/1

1st

2

(13)

4th Aug 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Balance Play

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -11651

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Responded well to first-time cheekpieces at Salisbury (1m4f, good; unraced on softer) last Saturday, taking handicap record to 3-5; carries 6lb penalty in a better race but may progress further; headgear retained.
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No Results Found

16/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 512552

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Spring win came over 1m on good ground; ran creditably upped to 1m2f at Sandown (good to soft) last week but is looking a touch exposed now and this is a harder assignment.
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12th

9

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Haydock

Dancing In Paris

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ian Williams

Consistent sort who was third in this last year (good) and has gone close three times this season, including at Glorious Goodwood (1m6f, good to soft) last month; another good run when fourth of 13 at York (2m, good to firm) last time and he's a solid each-way contender.

8/1

5/1

Form: -24221

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time cheepkpieces at Ascot (1m2f, good to soft; unraced on slower) three weeks ago and could well have more to offer in the retained headgear; consistent and steadily progressive; shortlisted.
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No Results Found

16/1

Form: 8-2613

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Improved form with visor fitted at Newcastle (12.5f, AW) the last twice, opening his account then going very close to following up; soundly beaten in his two turf attempts, both on slow ground.
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5th

7

(1)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

16:30 Pontefract

Alumnus

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

sweating, led, headed over 3f out

6/1

5th

5

(4)

10th Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Alumnus

9st 9lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

led but pestered

7/2

5th

12

(10)

4th Aug 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Alumnus

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

in rear

16/1

Form: 151-95

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Scored twice over 1m (good/AW) last season; no further progress in two runs (1m2f/1m1f) this term but a subsequent gelding operation, allied with step up to new trip, may have a positive effect.
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9th

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner is rated 70 in that sphere; beaten 21l on hurdling debut at Down Royal recently; can do better.

14/1

10th

3

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of two runners for yard; five Flat wins when trained in UK; regressive for this yard, though running well at times; could go well on hurdles debut if jumping holds up.

20/1

25/1

Form: 1-2389 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft; placed over 1m2f/1m4f in May and has seemed a non-stayer at about 1m6f twice since; now drops back in distance/grade; quite interesting returned to Goodwood, having shown progressive form here at two.
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1st

5

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Rathgar

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Beat 13 rivals to win at Newbury (1m2f, good) ten days ago on his second start back from some time off; back up 4lb but he's just 1lb higher than when second in this last year and he's a solid contender.

9/2

1st

2

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Rathgar

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Ran creditably over 1m2f on good ground on first three starts last season and back-to-form fourth of 13 at Kempton (AW) three weeks ago; thereabouts if the returning cheekpieces (worn on final start in 2024, below form) don't have an adverse effect.

12/1

4th

12

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Rathgar

8st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Ran creditably on first three starts last season, before two lesser displays in the summer; versatile ground-wise on turf and although he's raced only twice on AW, in first half of 2024, the first of those runs was creditable; the widest draw does not help today, however.

25/1

Form: 232212 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort, yet to finish out of the first three (sole win came in a maiden two starts ago); ran well in small field at Hamilton (1m4f, good to soft) latest but this is a stiffer assignment upped in class.
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6th

4

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 1

14:30 Musselburgh

Roaring Legend

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Olly Murphy

A poor show last May prompted a second wind operation and it was a solid campaign otherwise; never better than when second this February in 2m AW handicaps at Wolverhampton and Lingfield, but peak turf form isn't far behind it and he'll probably be on the premises.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Roaring Legend

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Olly Murphy

Developed into a useful handicapper on the Flat for Hugo Palmer last year; having rejoined Olly Murphy, he continued the good work when second on 2m Wolverhampton reappearance three weeks ago, with reopposing pair Enemy and Brasil Power narrowly behind in third/fourth; likely to go well again.

11/4

2nd

1

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 2

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roaring Legend

10st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Olly Murphy

Developed into a useful handicapper, including on AW, last year for Hugo Palmer; close third in the Mallard at Doncaster on final outing; however, needs a career-best performance to defy current mark on first run since rejoining Olly Murphy.

11/2

Form: 41-13 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Recorded his novice wins on Polytrack and soft ground (sole turf start); beaten favourite, though not entirely disgraced on form, in 12.5f handicap on Tapeta last time; still unexposed, especially on grass.
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6th

2

(7)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Maso Bastie

10st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Bell

Good efforts in just two 1m2f handicaps for this stable, doing well against a progressive one at Newmarket (good; has won on soft) then things didn't go his way after another slow start at Doncaster in August; the return to a stiff finish can suit; has every chance.

9/1

5th

1

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

14:32 Doncaster

Maso Bastie

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Won novice races at Lingfield (1m, AW) and Nottingham (1m2f, soft) for James Fanshawe; yet to win a handicap but ran well when second at Newmarket (1m2f, good; cheekpieces on for first time) two runs back to one who was completing a hat-trick; headgear retained; chance on that form.

6/1

4th

3

(5)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Hamilton

Maso Bastie

10st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Bell

Inconsistent but returned to form in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when runner-up at Newmarket (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; has run well over an extended 1m4f in the past and he's one to consider; tongue-tie added.

11/4

10th
10 (6)
Kintaro

20/1

Form: 4-36

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Took a step backwards last time (1m, soft; gelded since) but may be capable of improvement now qualified for a mark and upped in trip; however, it looks a tough starting point for his handicap career.
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6

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:07 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

0-15 over hurdles, with a very mixed record; ran quite well when third here (2m4f, good) last month but was well held in the end; not bred for fences and makes only limited appeal on this chasing debut.

12/1

9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Tailed off over C&D last month and now 0-14 over hurdles; urgently needs to prove some ability remains.

16/1

12th

14

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

His two best RPRs were recorded here last summer, albeit over 2m (good); two below-par efforts since April's serviceable third in a novice seller at Exeter and he has work on from 3lb out of the handicap.

33/1

Form: 62-132

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Clear second at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) last time; could prove well treated up just 3lb and the return to slower ground is no negative, having gained his maiden win (1m2f) on soft; furthermore, this Stoute-trained colt looks just the type to improve further; strong claims.
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5th

7

(9)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Nader King

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Improved 3yo, winning 1m2f Nottingham maiden on return and best form when leading home his group at Salisbury in June (1m4f), winner was a class-dropper who raced alone; however, he dropped right out at Goodwood after and needs to redeem himself with tongue-tie added on AW debut.

9/2

11th

4

(9)

4th Aug 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Nader King

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Sir Michael Stoute

always behind

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

28th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

16:40 Salisbury

Nader King

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Made all in five-runner maiden at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in April on reappearance, by a nose as 5-4 favourite; creditable third of six on handicap debut at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago and the impressive winner followed up at Royal Ascot; now worth a go at 1m4f.

5/1

Form: 7-1516

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Scored twice over 8.5f on Tapeta at Wolverhampton early this year; seemed a non-stayer over 1m2f on the switch to turf five weeks ago; has clear stamina doubts kept to similar distance.
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10th

9

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Noodle Mission

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

May have needed the run at Kempton 12 days ago but he ended up well beaten; he has a lower turf mark to exploit but is a better horse on AW; others look safer.

16/1

10th

5

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Noodle Mission

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Has claims on his best form last year but he ended last season with a poor run at Leicester (7f, good) in October and his last win was 21 months ago; others preferred.

25/1

13

(16)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:44 Leicester

Noodle Mission

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Capable but not particularly consistent; won four times last year, at 7f/1m, three on the AW, the other a 7f Newmarket handicap; sound run when fourth at Kempton last time (7f, standard to slow); capable of going well.

33/1

Non-runners

Perfect Play, Sovereign Spirit

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £57.10
Straight Forecast £42.63
Tricast £225.97
Trifecta £345.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nader King

POSTDATA:

Balance Play

RP RATINGS:

Roaring Legend

Daily Mirror:

Intricacy

Daily Mail:

Maso Bastie

Telegraph:

Alumnus

The Guardian:

Dancing In Paris

TOPSPEED:

Sovereign Spirit

The Times:

Rathgar

D Express:

Nader King

Daily Record:

Nader King

The Star:

Balance Play

The Sun:

Roaring Legend