May 06 / 17.00 Goodwood

17.00

Good To Soft

Goodwoof 20th & 21st May Handicap

  • Prize money: £5574.2
  • 1m 1f 197y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Goodwoof 20th & 21st May Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 9321-4 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Nottingham (1m, soft) on final 2yo start for Harry Dunlop and ran creditably there (1m2f, soft) on reappearance; possibilities granted similar ground.
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1st

2

(9)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Entrancement

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Menuisier

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, nudged along over 2f out, pressed leader over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, just did enough, gamely

10/1

1st

2

(1)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Goodwood

Entrancement

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Menuisier

in touch with leaders, smooth headway to lead over 2f out, drifted left and ridden over 1f out, stayed on final 110yds

7/2

2nd

1

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:50 Goodwood

Entrancement

10st 2lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: David Menuisier

in touch with leaders

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £7.70

Form: 77-6

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not entirely solid on her maiden/novice form at about 1m; however, gives the impression this longer trip will prove beneficial on handicap debut; could go well.
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4

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Cherryhawk

9st 10lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Nikki Evans

In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed.

33/1

10th

4

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Cherryhawk

9st 10lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Nikki Evans

In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed.

33/1

4th

5

2nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:15 Ludlow

Cherryhawk

10st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

Won on the Flat last spring but was badly out of form in that sphere in the autumn and struggled (albeit on heavy ground) on hurdling debut at Chepstow in January.

66/1

3rd
9 (12)
Johnjay

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 068-1

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Showed improvement to win at Bath (1m, soft) last month when making turf, handicap and stable debut; may well have more to offer; likely player provided he stays this longer distance.
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9th

11

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Johnjay

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Keiran Burke

Pulled hard and didn't see it out on his hurdling debut last month; two wins for Roger Teal came in the spring but it's hard to find many other positives on this Tapeta debut in a first-time tongue-tie.

25/1

6th

3

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:15 Taunton

Johnjay

11st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Keiran Burke

Fair performer at his best in 23-race Flat career (most for Roger Teal; two runs for this yard) which includes two 1m wins; hooded on latest outing and today; probably best watched on hurdles debut.

20/1

5th

7

(10)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:50 Kempton (AW)

Johnjay

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Keiran Burke

Never landed a blow at Lingfield (1m2f) on stable/seasonal debut but may fare better with that outing under his belt; has gained both turf wins over 1m and produced his best AW effort over C&D; hood applied.

14/1

4th
7 (2)
Ramz

14/1

Form: 3-3633

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Campaigned at Wolverhampton (AW) for new stable this year; largely consistent but is fairly exposed now and still a maiden (0-10); others preferred.
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8th

4

3rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

Ramz

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-12 on the Flat (placed seven times) for Karl Burke last year and for Alice Haynes in 2023; blinkered on latest three starts and disappointing, overall; joined good yard for hurdling and Sean Bowen rides but bit to prove.

6/1

6th

3

(5)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:40 Yarmouth

Ramz

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

in touch with leaders

10/1

4th

7

(2)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Ramz

9st 7lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Alice Haynes

Campaigned at Wolverhampton (AW) for new stable this year; largely consistent but is fairly exposed now and still a maiden (0-10); others preferred.

14/1

Form: 444 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Peak RPR in 1m maidens came on sole turf attempt (soft); bred to be suited by this new trip on handicap debut; interesting with improvement on the cards.
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7th

1

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:10 Uttoxeter

Military Tycoon

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Came good at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in March and probably bettered that performance when close second at Newton Abbot (2m5f, heavy) in April; reportedly not suited by the sharp track at Cartmel when very disappointing favourite last month but might bounce back in new headgear here and is evidently versatile ground-wise.

6/1

8th

11

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Military Tycoon

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Arrives on the up for his current yard, scoring at Fontwell (2m5f) in March before an excellent second of nine in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot the following month; he was a fair 1m6f Flat winner so merits serious consideration despite a 3lb weights rise.

7/2

8th

11

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Military Tycoon

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Arrives on the up for his current yard, scoring at Fontwell (2m5f) in March before an excellent second of nine in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot the following month; he was a fair 1m6f Flat winner so merits serious consideration despite a 3lb weights rise.

7/2

Form: 22-667

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Limitations have become somewhat exposed, at least on AW; ran well on sole turf attempt (1m) but has a doubt over current form and the new trip.
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8th

3

(9)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:47 Lingfield (AW)

Dees Dream

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Fionn McSharry

0-13 on AW but she showed useful form for the level when a close third to a good yardstick at Newcastle (1m4f) in January; this is her first Polytrack run for a year but she handles the surface; not far away.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Dees Dream

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Has got back on track for her current yard, third of eight in 1m4f classified event at Southwell 41 days ago; ought to be thereabouts.

5/2

3rd

1

(4)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Dees Dream

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Close third in similar event at Newcastle (12.5f) this month on classified debut and second start for new yard; now 0-11 on AW but has possibilities kept to this grade.

11/4

Form: 64-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in three races (5f-1m), latest at Thirsk after a layoff; unexposed but, judged on breeding, looks a doubtful stayer upped to 1m2f.
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4th

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

I Still Have Faith

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

On a long losing run but he's twice gone close on AW this year (7f/1m) and fared best of the eight-strong centre group when fifth of 13 here (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; might not be far away.

8/1

5th

9

(14)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

I Still Have Faith

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

On a lengthy losing run but he's knocking firmly at the door, just edged out in a first-time tongue-strap at Lingfield (1m) four weeks ago; goes well at Newmarket and makes plenty of each-way appeal.

14/1

2nd

9

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

I Still Have Faith

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

From a wide draw he did plenty of early running to get his position at Wolverhampton (7f) two weeks ago and that softened him up in the finish; without a win since 2023, but well drawn, stays this far and a tongue-tie is added.

12/1

Form: 13-514 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Dual AW scorer during the winter and a possible non-stayer over 1m4f last time; return to 1m2f is a plus but she faces some likely improvers back on turf.
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8th

2

(8)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Berwick Law

9st 10lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

Dual AW scorer during the winter and a possible non-stayer over 1m4f last time; return to 1m2f is a plus but she faces some likely improvers back on turf.

13/2

4th

2

(2)

8th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Berwick Law

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Two wins over shorter trip, creating a favourable impression over 1m2f at Lingfield seven weeks ago; 5lb rise asks a stiffer question of her but the new trip could unlock further progress and she can't be ignored.

7/4

1st

4

(3)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:33 Lingfield (AW)

Berwick Law

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and ran on well towards near side from over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away

9/1

13/2

Form: 066-35

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; not disgraced in a couple of 1m AW handicaps at Kempton this year; shapes as if this extra 2f will suit and represents an in-form yard; respected.
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3

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; mixed bag this summer but he returned to form with a clear second at Kempton (1m) last Friday and went one better there (7f) yesterday; this dual course winner would have be respected if running again today.

2/1

1st

1

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Found only an unexposed 4yo too strong over a mile here last week; handicapped to win but he wouldn't be suited by a tactical event back at 7f.

5/4

1

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; also finished second in a Class 3 handicap over C&D in April when rated 7lb higher; mixed bag this summer but he's on a good mark now and is of obvious interest back at a suitable level.

5/1

6/1

Form: 770-

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Out of the money in three juvenile runs (gelded since) but he's in good hands and looks likely to improve now handicapping over a new trip; shortlisted.
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9th

9

(4)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:53 Salisbury

Sea Squared

8st 13lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Alan King

Gelded after three quiet runs in novice events and was only 4-1 for his handicap debut at Goodwood in May when the ground was heavy (tailed off); better was presumably expected of him and interesting to see if his backers return.

11/1

10th

8

(6)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Sea Squared

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

Out of the money in three juvenile runs (gelded since) but he's in good hands and looks likely to improve now handicapping over a new trip; shortlisted.

6/1

10th

11

(12)

16th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Sea Squared

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Alan King

Showed some ability in finishing seventh at Salisbury (7f) and Haydock (1m); started 17-2 and 10-1; it's possible he's capable of better.

20/1

Form: 067-

Last run: 254 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutant who is far from solid judged on his 2yo form over 6f and, judged on pedigree, looks an unlikely stayer upped markedly in distance; opposed.
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1st

7

(3)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:10 Epsom

Vegas Jack

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Adam West

prominent, went second over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on

6/1

3rd

9

(13)

21st Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newbury

Vegas Jack

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Adam West

In the frame in all three handicaps, most recently when close second to Racing Demon at Salisbury (1m, good to firm; stumbled leaving stalls) last month; nudged up another 1lb for that but has big role to play here if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

8/1

2nd

2

(1)

28th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Salisbury

Vegas Jack

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Adam West

stumbled badly start, in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, challenging inside final furlong, kept on but just held

7/2

Form: 08-285 BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; kept on for fifth at Sailsbury (1m2f, good to soft; back from layoff) on Thursday when making debut for new yard; may build on that effort; not dismissed.
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10th

10

(3)

1st Jul 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Lingfield (AW)

Gasman

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Charles Hills

Well-backed favourite when a fair fifth in a Salisbury handicap (1m2f, good to soft) on his stable debut in May but he hung badly left throughout when tailed off at Bath last time; that took his record to 0-7 and has plenty to prove again after that; tongue-tie back on.

12/1

7th

5

(2)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

18:40 Bath

Gasman

9st 5lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Charles Hills

towards rear

100/30

11

(1)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Gasman

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Charles Hills

Six-race maiden; kept on for fifth at Sailsbury (1m2f, good to soft; back from layoff) on Thursday when making debut for new yard; may build on that effort; not dismissed.

13/2

Non-runners

Vegas Jack, Gasman

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £124.90
Straight Forecast £114.97
Tricast £299.76
Trifecta £595.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Johnjay

Telegraph:

Military Tycoon

NEWMARKET:

I Still Have Faith

SPOTLIGHT:

Kitaro Kich

The Times:

Sea Squared

Daily Record:

Entrancement

POSTDATA:

Ramz

Daily Mail:

Military Tycoon

The Guardian:

Johnjay

Daily Mirror:

Johnjay

The Sun:

Johnjay

The Star:

Johnjay

D Express:

I Still Have Faith