August 03 / 14.25 Goodwood

14.25

Good To Firm

Coral Summer Handicap

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Coral Summer Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -22311 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Broke the ice with handicap wins at Thirsk (1m4f, good to soft) and Haydock (1m6f, good) this summer; unraced on firmer than good and was withdrawn when due to run in the 1m4f Group 3 here on Thursday; 7lb higher than at Haydock but he's a 3yo with scope for further improvement.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Align The Stars

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Broke his losing run in clearcut style when he reappeared at Kempton (2m, AW) in March with restored cheekpieces, which have been kept since; good second in valuable race at Newmarket (1m6f) but he needs to bounce back from a disappointing show at Goodwood five weeks ago.

16/1

6th

3

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Align The Stars

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

2024 C&D winner who broke his losing run in clearcut style when he reappeared with restored cheekpieces at Kempton (2m, AW) in March; second in valuable race at Newmarket (1m6f) confirmed that he's turned a corner and must remain in serious calculations.

3/1

2nd

5

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Align The Stars

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Thereabouts on occasions in 2025, crept down the weights and broke his losing run in clearcut style when he reappeared five weeks ago wearing restored cheekpieces in the Queen's Prize at Kempton (2m, AW); back up 4lb but showed plenty of bottle in that win and may have turned a corner.

6/1

OUR TIP

100/30

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -61261 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Peak efforts on good, good to firm and AW; made a flying start in handicaps last May/June, including a three-runner race on sole visit here, and he's also scored twice this term; upped to 1m6f and blinkers replaced visor when he won a rather muddling race at Newmarket July festival three weeks ago, favourite and firmly in charge through the last 2f; up 6lb but still one to take very seriously.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Fairbanks

12st 2lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: William Durkan

Off the mark over hurdles at Ballinrobe in May on second start for this yard at Ballinrobe; useful five-time Flat winner for Andrew Balding; could make no impression when returning to Britain for the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot; no match for a Willie Mullins-trained favourite in a novice hurdle at Roscommon three weeks ago.

25/1

2nd

1

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:43 Roscommon

Fairbanks

11st 8lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

Off the mark over hurdles on second start for this yard at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good) in May; smart form on the Flat for Andrew Balding but came up short back on the level in a hot Royal Ascot handicap three weeks ago; top-rated here at 128; obvious chance on ground that will suit.

15/8

4

(19)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Fairbanks

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

Progressive for Andrew Balding last year, winning two handicaps (1m4f/1m6f, AW/good); went over hurdles last month for his new yard and won a maiden at Ballinrobe three weeks ago; could go well now back on the Flat.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 61-241 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Unraced on soft; won twice last season (strong late on over 1m4f here on second occasion) and has found a little extra this term, getting daylight in the final 1f when he won by a nose at Newbury (1m4f) 15 days ago; that was his first run since being gelded; this new trip now looks well worth a go.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Great Bedwyn

10st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten on his last 14 starts but he was a good second of 17 over 1m4f here (good) at the Dante meeting in May; freshened up since a disappointing effort at Thirsk six weeks ago.

8/1

8th

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Great Bedwyn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to last May but he's been a good second on two of his last three starts, most recently in a big field at York (1m4f, good) this month; every chance he'll again be bang there.

4/1

2nd

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Great Bedwyn

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won this (good to firm) on return last year by a neck off 4lb higher than today; subsequent efforts have never quite lived up to that, albeit runner-up on Kempton AW last September and this March; first 1m2f run for ages when disappointing on latest start; could bounce back with each-way claims.

15/2

16/1

Form: 092416 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Veteran who's had a superlative career, with plenty of good places in recent years before Ayr (1m5f) this June saw him break a losing run; sixth in a top 1m2f race last time but he's long been versatile regarding trip; placed at this meeting for the last three seasons, third in this race for the last two, and he remains in serious each-way calculations.
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Verdict Starting price

14th

9

(10)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

Euchen Glen

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who has won just once since 2021 but that came at Ayr (1m5f, good to firm) this June; has run well several times this year, including when fourth of 13 at York (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago, and might not be far away.

20/1

4th

5

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Euchen Glen

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

11yo now but he's had a few bright moments this season, including second of eight to Kihavah at Ayr (1m5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; his sixth of 20 in the John Smith's Cup over C&D in July shows he's still effective over shorter trips.

20/1

2nd

3

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:15 Ayr

Euchen Glen

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

in touch with leaders against rail, going okay 3f out, keeping on and went second over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, no match for winner

6/1

10/1

Form: 283244

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Looked unlucky in two 1m4f events this May/June, meeting plenty of trouble then finishing well; ran moderately on penultimate start but bounced back with career-best form when never-nearer fourth in the rather muddling 1m6f race won by Fairbanks at Newmarket; that was his first go much beyond 1m4f and he may have more to offer.
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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

16/1

Form: 113-11 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Had three Flat wins last summer and 2-2 on Flat this year, when narrowly prevailing over 1m4f here and upped to 1m6f for a clearcut success eight days ago at Sandown; up 5lb and from Class 4 but this highly productive Flat and hurdles performer on varied ground may yet have more to give.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Mr Freedom

10st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Multiple Flat/hurdles winner who came back from an absence (after a nasty spill at Plumpton) with encouraging third at Salisbury (good; not clear run) in May; didn't build on that at Goodwood (also 1m6f) this month but he travelled well until soft ground likely got the better of him; drops in trip and he's not ruled out.

14/1

5th

1

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:39 Goodwood

Mr Freedom

9st 11lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

11-time winner under rules who made a fine return from 389 days off when third of nine at Salisbury (1m6f, good) last month, looking unfortunate not to go closer; good or faster ground may suit ideally, but he handles soft; respected in his bid to make it 4-5 in Class 4 handicaps on the Flat.

9/2

3rd

4

14th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:40 Salisbury

Mr Freedom

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Sheena West

Six-time Flat winner who scored a fifth win on turf when taking Sandown handicap (1m6f, good) off 2lb lower in July 2024; also a multiple winner over hurdles who was on the premises when taking heavy last-flight fall at Plumpton just over one year ago; interesting to see how he goes in the market ahead of this comeback.

13/2

33/1

Form: 6111-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Raced five times in France last year for Francis-Henri Graffard, winning with varied tactics on last three occasions (1m3f/1m7f, soft); fetched 250,000euros in November but came last of 13 at Ascot (1m4f, good; 25-1) three weeks ago on debut for new yard, fading right out of it in the last 2f; back up in trip but probably best watched for now.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Kempton (AW)

Sheradann

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Not the most consistent but won off this mark over C&D in October and ran well at Lingfield on penultimate outing; a bit below form when hooded first time 15 days ago in a small field; player if it's one of his good days.

25/1

4th

3

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 3

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sheradann

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Not the most consistent but won off 1lb lower mark at Kempton (2m) in October; returned to form when third of eight at Lingfield (2m) two weeks ago; first-time hood now goes on and another to consider.

9/4

3rd

6

(9)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Sheradann

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ian Williams

Saw off reopposing stablemate Enemy when successful over 2m at Kempton in October but down the field in a series final there at the beginning of December and eased off after hanging left under pressure at Newcastle last month; hard to know what to expect.

18/1

Form: 821214 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Third at this meeting last year; the move back up to 1m4f and then trying 1m6f both worked a treat this season, resulting in two wins and a second, all on good ground; had this career-high mark when good fourth of ten at Newbury (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago, never able to challenge in a steadily run race; firmly in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

7

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dancing In Paris

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

He hasn't won since August 2024 but ran some fine races last season, including when beaten a neck by Spirit Mixer in this event; 4lb higher today and made a muted reappearance at Epsom three weeks ago but that was at 40-1 over 1m4f on soft; should be more interesting again with that under his belt.

14/1

19

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Dancing In Paris

9st 4lb

T: Ian Williams

Third reserve; soft ground wouldn't have helped when well behind Too Soon at Epsom ten days ago on seasonal debut; had some solid form in strong 1m6f/2m handicaps last season but current mark is a tough one.

33/1

9th

6

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

17:20 Epsom

Dancing In Paris

8st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

He hasn't won since August 2024 but ran some fine races in defeat last season, including when second of 14 at Glorious Goodwood (1m6f, good to soft) in August; those efforts have ensured his mark is holding up, however, and he makes his comeback over a trip probably short of his best these days.

14/1

Form: 5-2253

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Unraced on soft; can race freely but has run well at 1m6f and 2m this season; strong late bid when short-headed by Tides Of War over C&D in May, followed by fifth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m, AW) and close third last Friday at Ascot (2m); usual cheekpieces (absent for last three starts) are back; a leading contender.
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2nd

1

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

14:47 Ascot

True Legend

10st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

steadied start, held up in rear, steady headway from 4f out, waiting for room home turn, outpaced over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds

9/2

9th

4

(2)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Goodwood

True Legend

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Unraced on soft; can race freely but has run well at 1m6f and 2m this season; strong late bid when short-headed by Tides Of War over C&D in May, followed by fifth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m, AW) and close third last Friday at Ascot (2m); usual cheekpieces (absent for last three starts) are back; a leading contender.

8/1

3rd

1

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

14:25 Ascot

True Legend

10st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Mostly progressive; can race freely but he made a strong late bid when short-headed over 1m6f at Goodwood on penultimate outing and ran on from out the back (slowly away after blindfold was removed late) when fifth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (AW) last time on step up to 2m; usual cheekpieces were removed for those last two outings; 2m now looks worth pursuing and it would not be a great surprise if improvement is resumed.

7/2

10th
7 (4)
Ayyab

12/1

Form: 7-2316 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Best form this term; led 1f out and held on by a nose here (1m4f, good) in May, before a creditable sixth in Listed race at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm); a bit extra is needed but this trip looks viable; not dismissed.
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4th

3

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 1

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Ayyab

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: S Woods

held up in rear, some headway 2f out, went modest fourth over 1f out, kept on

25/1

4th

3

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 1

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Ayyab

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: S Woods

held up in rear, some headway 2f out, went modest fourth over 1f out, kept on

25/1

10th

2

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket

Ayyab

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Won at Goodwood (1m4f) in May and has run creditably on three of her four starts since; apparently no ground worries and she has place claims.

10/1

20/1

Form: -98716 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Career-low mark when he won on the nod from True Legend over C&D in May; has a mixed record in 2023 and 2024 but not disgraced when never dangerous off this 4lb higher mark in the rather muddling race won by Fairbanks at Newmarket three weeks ago; capable of an each-way return.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(2)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Tides Of War

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Last-gasp win under Taryn Langley in a warm race at Lingfield (2m, AW) on Good Friday; bumped into a well-handicapped rival at Goodwood (2m, good) since and respected off the same mark for last year's winning yard.

9/4

2nd

1

(3)

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Goodwood

Tides Of War

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Won off 2lb higher at Goodwood (1m6f, good) last May, form which he's failed to match since but his last-gasp win under Taryn Langley in a warm race at Lingfield (2m, AW) 15 days ago was a healthy step back in the right direction; back up 4lb but back in serious calculations.

3/1

12th
12 (5)
Forza Orta

20/1

Form: 8-7866

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Upped to 2m when winning a competitive handicap at the York Ebor meeting (good to firm) last August; back to the same mark today, as he's been a notch or two below that form this season (sixth in the Northumberland Plate last time); now wears headgear for the first time.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(3)

15th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Forza Orta

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

Disappointing sort who ended up 12l behind King's Scholar here last time, following wind surgery; now has a tongue-tie (tried on final start last term) and first-time blinkers.

25/1

2

(14)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Forza Orta

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

0-7 last year and has weakened quickly on both runs this term; however, a wind operation may have done the trick and his good course form and a dangerous mark suggest he's worth a second look.

12/1

2

(14)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Forza Orta

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

0-7 last year and has weakened quickly on both runs this term; however, a wind operation may have done the trick and his good course form and a dangerous mark suggest he's worth a second look.

12/1

Form: 6-1330

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Unraced on soft; better this season than last, opening with an AW win; races freely and he led at a steady pace when good third at Newmarket in May on the step up to 1m6f; last of 16, however, when tongue tied at Royal Ascot on only start since; no such equipment today but he needs to resume improvement.
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5th

2

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Intinso

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Craig Lidster

Slightly resurgent on reappearance but needs to build on that effort and remains far from solid on his form for current stable; was a useful sort for previous yard.

20/1

6th

4

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Intinso

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Useful performer at up to 1m6f for the Gosdens but regressive for his current yard and tailed off in his last five starts, including on hurdling debut in August; has plenty to prove on his return and last win was almost two years ago.

25/1

4

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

15:55 Cartmel

Intinso

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Useful Flat performer at up to 1m6f for the Gosdens but regressive for his current yard and tailed off on his last four starts (blinkered on latest); perhaps he'll be sweetened up by hurdling but he carries obvious risks.

10/1

Non-runners

Calling The Wind

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.30
Straight Forecast £12.85
Tricast £141.36
Trifecta £191.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Align The Stars

TOPSPEED:

Dancing In Paris

RP RATINGS:

Ayyab

Daily Mail:

Fairbanks

SPOTLIGHT:

Great Bedwyn

The Sun:

Knightswood

Telegraph:

Align The Stars

D Express:

Align The Stars

The Star:

Align The Stars

Daily Record:

Align The Stars

The Times:

Dancing In Paris

The Guardian:

Dancing In Paris

Daily Mirror:

Dancing In Paris