September 27 / 17.20 Goodwood

17.20

Soft

Goodwood Racehorse Owners’ Group Handicap

  • Prize money: £6621
  • 1m 1f 11y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Goodwood Racehorse Owners’ Group Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

Form: 070324

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Losing spell goes back to Listed win almost two years ago; modest fourth over 1m2f here most recently; went close over 1m1f at Hamilton (soft) the time before and has each-way hopes back at this distance.
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6th

2

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Mr Professor

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has won on firm but best form on soft, as when winning the Lincoln (1m) in 2024; lightly raced with little return since but he was hampered on Newcastle AW last June; entitled to be rusty for new trainer on this first run since; missed a race earlier this month due to good to firm ground.

14/1

Form: 288240

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Below par on heavy/AW the last twice, taking record since 2yo days to 0-9; however, has become favourably treated and can't be ruled out, especially if the ground is soft (has form figures of 112 on that surface); sole handicap win came off 6lb higher.
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5th

7

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Wind Your Neck In

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Runner-up twice in February (including C&D on soft) before making it 14th time lucky over hurdles in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap (good) last month; he and the runner-up came well clear of the third so he should competitive off 6lb higher.

7/1

1st

5

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

14:18 Sedgefield

Wind Your Neck In

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

0-13 over hurdles and becoming rather frustrating but came second twice over 2m3f last month (soft/good to soft) and seems very likely to be in the shake-up again here.

3/1

2nd

4

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Wind Your Neck In

11st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Sam England

Last Flat win came in November 2023 and he's 0-12 over hurdles; however, he ran well when second off this reduced mark at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) last Monday and can be in the mix if backing that up.

5/2

9/1

Form: 262534

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Junkanoo, having recorded a clearcut success on soft going at Windsor (1m) in the spring; not disgraced over 1m1f three starts back; on a workable mark and looks one to consider.
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7th

2

(5)

15th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Sly Madam

9st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

Recorded a clearcut success on soft going at Windsor (1m) in the spring; respectable third on similar surface at this course (1m1f) most recently; has slipped back to an attractive mark and enters calculations.

10/1

3rd

8

(6)

27th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Sly Madam

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Similar type to Junkanoo, having recorded a clearcut success on soft going at Windsor (1m) in the spring; not disgraced over 1m1f three starts back; on a workable mark and looks one to consider.

9/1

4th

1

(9)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Sandown

Sly Madam

10st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

in touch with leaders

10/1

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4th
2 (5)

10/1

Form: 311174 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick (1m/1m1f) in May/June; however, beaten off this tougher mark in two runs since and may again prove vulnerable to better-treated types, for all that he ran okay last time.
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No Results Found

Form: 367138 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Retains a fair amount of ability aged eight but it's a long time since he last won away from Windsor (the scene of his last three wins); below par here (1m2f/1m3f) the last twice.
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2nd

10

(8)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Lawn Ranger

8st 12lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Veteran who is often a front-runner but he's not won since August 2023 and he's been well beaten in his two starts this year; on career-low mark but he has a lot to prove.

40/1

8/1

Form: 124-18 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-5 since wearing a visor (retained); below par on good ground last time but won well on soft at Windsor (1m2f) in the spring and would be interesting granted a similarly slow surface; has won here.
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9

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

14:57 Ascot

Junkanoo

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

About 7l behind Diamond Bay at Goodwood (1m6f, good) on final Flat run but has since won well with the blinkers back on over hurdles, albeit an ordinary handicap; Ashley Lewis also takes off a handy 7lb; could have some role to play.

8/1

2

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

19:20 Fontwell

Junkanoo

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Generally disappointing over hurdles since Plumpton novice win (2m, good to soft) in early 2024 and not seen in this sphere since down-the-field finish in Ascot handicap in December; in fairly good form on the Flat this year, though, and his current hurdle mark ought to be workable; market may guide.

5/1

3/1

Form: 642353

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Suited by slow ground; on a 14-race losing sequence but is in decent form, having been placed in three of last four runs (1m/1m2f); combination of new headgear and William Buick (up for first time) may enable him to regain the winning thread; respected off a workable mark.
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7th

3

(6)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Arthurs Realm

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins have come in the spring, mainly on soft ground, but there was no win this time round; has his lowest mark since 2020 but easily his best show this season was in March; usually wears a visor or cheekpieces and now he's blinkered first time.

25/1

3

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:30 Yarmouth

Arthurs Realm

10st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins have come in the spring, with one on AW but mainly on soft turf; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's failed to beat a rival in his last two runs and needs a major revival after a break.

25/1

Form: 821248

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly at 1m and has gained both wins on Kempton's Polytrack; has some respectable turf form but this return to 1m1f is a negative (raced freely and outstayed on sole attempt).
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3rd

2

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Two Tempting

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

He was making his seasonal debut when only fifth in this race 12 months ago but he's been kept on the go this winter and has been better than ever; suspicion others will prove better handicapped here though.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 1

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Two Tempting

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

He has been a fine servant to connections and added wins eight and nine to his tally in 2025, the latest a 1m handicap at Kempton in November; ran as well as he ever has when second to an upwardly mobile 4yo over C&D five weeks ago but even that effort will need bettering in this field.

16/1

Form: 61-271 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Proved well suited by the reapplication of hood at Bath (1m2f, good; clearcut win off 6lb lower) five weeks ago, taking form figures in this headgear to 121; now upped in grade but has low mileage and could well improve further; shortlisted.
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4th

2

(2)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Bluebelle

9st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Bath (1m2f) in August and better than ever when adding to her tally at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last Saturday, pulling 3l clear; a 7lb rise demands even more but she does have a steadily progressive profile on AW.

6/1

1st

4

(3)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Bluebelle

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Bath (1m2f) in August and bounced back from a couple of below-par efforts when 2l second over C&D in November; that looks solid form and she should play a part again.

7/2

2nd

13

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Bluebelle

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Bath (1m2f) in August and has had excuses the next twice, namely soft ground at Goodwood then the 1m4f trip here (set strong pace); won over C&D last November and she's on the shortlist today.

7/1

16/1

Form: 113120 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Form dipped last time; very consistent on AW/turf otherwise this year, winning three times, but he's not certain bounce back if the ground is slow (unproven on softer than good).
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8th

2

(9)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

One Step Beyond

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

midfield, towards rear 5f out

14/1

10th

11

(10)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

One Step Beyond

10st 0lb

J: Miss Ella Smart

T: Gary & Josh Moore

led, headed 4f out

12/1

Form: 351692

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft and good to firm; three-time 1m2f winner; strong-finishing second over 8.5f at Epsom (with tongue-tie applied) most recently; clear possibilities with this step back up in trip a plus.
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1

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

14:15 Exeter

Chips And Rice

11st 12lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

Capable Flat performer who ran okay in maiden hurdles during the summer before losing her way; had wind surgery but others look safer.

8/1

3

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:55 Stratford

Chips And Rice

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

Fair Flat racer who made the frame in two of her first four hurdling starts for new stable this year, more notably when third over C&D (good to firm) in July; below form last time, though, and has a point to prove on this handicap hurdle debut.

20/1

4

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Worcester

Chips And Rice

11st 4lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

Fair Flat racer who has made the frame on two of her three hurdling starts for new stable this year, more notably when third at Stratford (2m, good to firm) in early July; well beaten when back on the Flat last time but still enters calculations here.

10/1

Form: 6-3887

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Successful twice on slow ground last September, including off 4lb higher; not in anything like the same form since and spring wind surgery has failed to help; major revival is required.
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12th

11

(3)

27th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Miss Down Under

8st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Amanda Perrett

Successful twice on slow ground last September, including off 4lb higher; not in anything like the same form since and spring wind surgery has failed to help; major revival is required.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

15th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:35 Sandown

Miss Down Under

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Amanda Perrett

prominent, lost position 2f out, soon weakened

20/1

8th

10

(9)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Miss Down Under

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

Rain would be welcomed after she won over 1m2f last September here (soft) and at Ffos Las (good to soft); quiet this season but off since April and on a fair mark if all the better for wind surgery.

25/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £45.34
Tricast £240.24

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arthur's Realm

The Guardian:

Chips And Rice

Telegraph:

Miss Bluebelle

The Times:

Wind Your Neck In

The Star:

Junkanoo

TOPSPEED:

One Step Beyond

Daily Mirror:

Mostawaa

Daily Mail:

Miss Bluebelle

The Sun:

Chips And Rice

Daily Record:

Chips And Rice

D Express:

Wind Your Neck In

RP RATINGS:

Arthur's Realm

POSTDATA:

Arthur's Realm

NEWMARKET:

Arthur's Realm