July 29 / 17.20 Goodwood

17.20

Good To Firm

Oliver Brown Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 1m 3f 44y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
RTV
View Course
Oliver Brown Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 861111 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has won her last four starts, doing it extremely easily from the front in small fields at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) the last twice; has been hit hard by the handicapper but it remains to be seen where the ceiling of her ability lies, and she's respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 7f 127y

Class 1

13:20 Ascot

Caius Chorister

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: David Menuisier

Ended 2023 with French 1m6f Group 3 win from the front (very soft); raised her game again this season upped to 2m (held up) in Group 3s on first two outings, beaten a head by Sweet William on second occasion (soft); however, she's not lived up to those performances, usually racing too freely.

66/1

2nd

8

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 1

15:15 Chester

Caius Chorister

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: David Menuisier

Ended last term with a 1m6f French Group 3 win from the front and raised her game again this season when upped to 2m (held up) in Group 3s on first two outings; raced far too freely in the 2m4f Ascot Gold Cup and disappointed when she again raced freely and reverted to front-running at Goodwood four weeks ago; the one to beat judged on initial form this term and James Doyle riding her for the first time is interesting.

5/2

4th

1

(4)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Caius Chorister

9st 9lb

J: Harry Bentley

T: David Menuisier

Won at this meeting in 2022; ended last term with a 1m6f French Group 3 win from the front and better form again this season when upped to 2m and beaten a head in Group 3s at Ascot and Sandown; raced far too freely in the 2m4f Ascot Gold Cup on latest outing but looks a major player today.

11/4

2nd
6 (8)
Paradias

14/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 3-2316

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ran well in May in his first two handicaps (1m/1m2f, good to firm) before making all at Yarmouth (1m1f, good to soft); soft ground may not have suited when below par at Haydock last time and he's hinted that this sort of trip may suit; not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

18:12 Sandown

Paradias

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

7yo who has a good record here and has been better than ever in AW handicaps this year, and he wasn't beaten far when fifth of six in Group 2 Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) four weeks ago; however, his form needs to go to a new level and he's unraced beyond 1m4f on the Flat.

33/1

5th

5

(6)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Newmarket

Paradias

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Alan King

In the form of his life this winter with a win at Lingfield (1m4f) in February and close calls in his other three outings; those were on AW, which does seem to suit him particularly well, and also in handicaps, which leaves him with something to find in his first Group venture.

40/1

3rd

2

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Paradias

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Fourth in this last year on sole previous visit to Newcastle and he's now 3lb higher; went close on first two starts this winter before winning at Lingfield (1m4f) in February; could run well but may prefer a longer trip.

14/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 439711

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Improved form the last twice to win at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) and Sandown (1m2f, good to firm); he benefited from an easy lead last time but had 3l to spare and this thriving colt is entitled to respect up 6lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:54 Lingfield

Youthful King

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

4lb lower than when winning over this trip at Sandown (good to firm) last summer, but heavy defeats in his last four outings leave him with plenty to prove.

20/1

6th

4

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Youthful King

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Luke Dace

Three-time winner at 1m2f (good to firm) although that was back in 2022/23 and his last success came over 1m6f at Sandown in July; tailed off on final start last term and two runs (1m4f) this season contained little encouragement.

40/1

8th

1

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Youthful King

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

C&D winner but he ended 2025 below par and beat one on his return from six months off in 1m4f Kempton handicap three weeks ago; needs to take a major step forward.

25/1

Form: 1-8531

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won both 2yo starts (7f/1m, fast ground) and improved for the step up in trip to win at Chester (10.3f, good) a fortnight ago under Harry Davies; didn't have much to spare in that small field and is up 4lb but wasn't stopping at the line and today's extra yardage could prompt further progress.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(3)

13th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:07 Ascot

Sheer Rocks

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Gelded before 1m4f wins at Ascot (soft) and Epsom (good to firm; comfortably) on first two starts last season; close fifth at Haydock that July but not seen again until 50-1 at Royal Ascot three weeks ago, mustering some late headway into mid-division; could be a lot more interesting this time.

16/1

10th

19

(9)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Sheer Rocks

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

reared start, in rear, short of room 2f out, soon outpaced, rallied final furlong

20/1

Form: 32-024

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
In and out this term and soundly beaten at Haydock last time, but the soft ground may not have suited; prior to that he was a clear second to Youthful King at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) and he's now 9lb better off with that rival, who beat him by about 1l and followed up at Sandown; interesting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(5)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Sharp Combo

8st 13lb

J: Emma-Jayne Wilson

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon switched left and outpaced, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders

14/1

5th

14

(1)

29th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Sharp Combo

8st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

towards rear, ridden and hung left over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, headway final 110yds, stayed on, not reach leaders

10/1

Form: 3-1168

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Unable to threaten in his first two handicaps at Royal Ascot and Newmarket; arrives with something to prove but he looked promising previously and things can often click for Johnston runners at this meeting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(2)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

18:20 Pontefract

Knightswood

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Ran as if something was amiss last time; in good form otherwise this term and looks capable of being involved; however, he's still seeking a first handicap success away from Ripon.

9/2

4

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:38 Newmarket

Knightswood

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Loves Ripon where he won again last month by a narrow margin; badly in under a penalty when a close third over 1m6f here 12 days ago and he's 2lb lower for this; can be relied upon to give his running and be seriously involved.

2/1

4

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:38 Newmarket

Knightswood

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Loves Ripon where he won again last month by a narrow margin; badly in under a penalty when a close third over 1m6f here 12 days ago and he's 2lb lower for this; can be relied upon to give his running and be seriously involved.

2/1

25/1

Form: 215-97

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) last August on his second start but well beaten in 1m handicaps on his two outings this year and a major turnaround is needed now up in trip on his first run since being gelded.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

24th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:35 Catterick

Ring Of Beara

11st 12lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, led narrowly after 3 out, headed just before 2 out, soon no extra

9/2

2nd

1

28th Nov 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Ring Of Beara

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders

2/1

4th

8

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:14 Kelso

Ring Of Beara

11st 6lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Fair form over hurdles last season, running okay when fourth on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) in March; subsequent Flat efforts nothing to get excited about but he arrrives fit for this hurdle reappearance and may have more to give in this sphere.

9/1

Form: 5-4331

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Built on previous promise, in a big way, when bolting up back on turf at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) last Thursday; that was just a maiden handicap and this race is far more competitive, but he's 6lb ahead of the handicapper under a 6lb penalty and the extra yardage should suit; leading player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

27th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

14:17 Wexford

Omniscient

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Two wins on the Flat, rated as high as 95 when with Sir Mark Prescott; a long way below that in a Flat event at Listowel a month ago; took well enough to hurdling in four outings between March and June, best effort when second at Punchestown in May; let down by his jumping at Downpatrick in September; good chance if producing his best on first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

10th

10

27th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:00 Listowel

Omniscient

11st 0lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

4/1

6th

3

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:15 Downpatrick

Omniscient

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a twice on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott and has made the frame on all four starts over hurdles; weak finishing effort at Punchestown in June provides cause for concern, but looks the clear pick of these runners based on his Naas third in April and Punchestown second in May.

8/13

20/1

Form: 345313 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (1m3f, AW) two starts ago and bumped into the very well-handicapped Caius Chorister when last of three at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) most recently; others arrive with more pressing claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

22nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 109y

Class 5

15:18 Exeter

Cabrakan

12st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Harriet Dickin

A dual hurdle winner for Milton Harris; well beaten on the Flat on first two starts for this stable in June and only made a satisfactory start to his chasing career when a well-held third at Plumpton (2m1f, good; second has won since) last month; has a fitness edge over some and not ruled out with that experience behind him, off 5lb lower.

11/2

3rd

4

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 214y

Class 4

16:20 Plumpton

Cabrakan

10st 13lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Placed over hurdles for Milton Harris last autumn but returned from layoff with two poor Flat runs for new stable in June/July and has too much to prove on this chasing debut.

10/1

6th

4

(7)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newmarket (July)

Cabrakan

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Harriet Dickin

Unraced beyond 1m4f on Flat but has scored over 2m and 2m4f as a hurdler; his significant Flat form was in 2022 and he was tailed off on recent return to Flat for new yard after eight months off; others have more pressing claims.

25/1

Form: -64232

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-5 this season but has run some good races at up to an extended 1m2f; perhaps today's extra yardage will bring out a bit of improvement at a meeting where his stable traditionally does well; not dismissed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(7)

13th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Newbury

Highland Premiere

9st 4lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

in touch with leaders, prominent in chasing group after 4f, pushed along 4f out, dropped to rear 3f out, eased over 2f out, tailed off

10/1

10th

12

(9)

29th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Highland Premiere

8st 13lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

raced in second, ridden and lost position over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

9/1

Form: 8-8065

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won for Fozzy Stack on debut last July and this is just his third run for a trainer who does well with recruits from other yards; however, he's struggled this year and needs a big turnaround in a first-time hood.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

11th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:15 Perth

John The Baptist

10st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

jumped right throughout, always behind, tailed off

7/1

11/1

Form: 5-1515

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has won two AW handicaps at Lingfield (1m/1m2f) this year and showed he could do it on turf when fifth of 15 at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) four weeks ago; kept on well last time having been denied a clear run and it's possible this extra distance could prompt a bit of improvement; not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(5)

1st Sep 2022

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:30 Windsor

Le Forban

8st 10lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Baker

prominent, weakened 2f out

11/1

12th

8

(14)

29th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Le Forban

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Baker

raced wide, midfield, ridden over 3f out, lost position and struggling over 2f out, soon beaten

11/1

Form: -30330 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Course winner who hinted at Ripon (1m2f, good) two starts ago that this sort of trip may suit; however, he finished down the field over 1m4f here on Wednesday and is hard to fancy on the back of that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:50 Limerick

Luminous Light

10st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Anthony McCann

Flat and dual hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Clonmel in February and was a solid second in a Tramore novice last time; has a chance but questions about his attitude after refusing to race at Cork last time.

11/1

Form: 468141

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
After a spell on dirt in Dubai he won when back on turf at Leicester (1m2f, soft) in May, and after a fair fourth at Sandown (1m1f, good to firm) he returned to winning ways at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; beat just three rivals last time but he did it readily and is improving.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

26

(5)

24th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Night Of Luxury

8st 3lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Saeed bin Suroor

prominent, raced far side, lost position over 3f out, ridden and beaten 2f out, 4th of 8 in group

20/1

7th

5

(4)

3rd Sep 2022

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:45 Ascot

Night Of Luxury

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Saeed bin Suroor

midfield, switched right over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

1st

6

(1)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Newmarket (July)

Night Of Luxury

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Saeed bin Suroor

prominent, pushed along and led over 2f out, ridden and hung left from 2f out, ridden and faced strong challenge from over 1f out, kept on well

5/2

Non-runners

Luminous Light, Night Of Luxury

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £79.80
Straight Forecast £62.21
Tricast £797.50
Trifecta £854.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Omniscient

Daily Mail:

Le Forban

Telegraph:

Caius Chorister

Daily Express:

Paradias

LAMBOURN:

Ring Of Beara

TOPSPEED:

Highland Premiere

RP Ratings:

Omniscient

POSTDATA:

Omniscient

The Times:

Omniscient

The Guardian:

Omniscient

Daily Mirror:

Omniscient

The Sun:

Omniscient

The Star:

Omniscient

Daily Record:

Omniscient