May 03 / 16.33 Goodwood

16.33

Good

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  • Prize money: £6621
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

Form: 122

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won on Southwell debut (7f) in January; good second over same C&D next time and he took another step forward when runner-up on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f, good) last month; nudged up 2lb but he was clear of the third last time and he's open to more progress at this new trip; respected.
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1st

3

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Yarmouth

Cavolo Nero

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

Won twice as a 3yo, including a handicap at Goodwood (1m, good) last May; placed on his first two starts this year (1m/1m2f) but below his best when held in fourth at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) 46 days ago; drops back in trip with blinkers now tried.

9/2

4th

1

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Cavolo Nero

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Two wins over shorter as a 3yo; improved when second at Kempton on his seasonal return last month (1m) and when third at Nottingham 17 days ago he found himself poorly positioned; well worth another crack at this trip and he should make a bold bid.

5/2

Form: 44-91 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Improved form upped in trip on handicap debut when finishing well to deny Last Shamardal at Ripon (1m, good) last month; up 5lb but he knuckled down well for that success and could continue on the upgrade in handicaps; shortlisted.
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6th

4

(4)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Criminal Shore

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (1m) in June but only 17th in 7f York handicap since; he needs to get back on track.

10/1

17th

16

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Criminal Shore

9st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: David O’Meara

No great strike-rate but a switch to hold-up tactics worked a treat when landing a second career win at Newcastle (1m, AW) ten days ago, doing well to get up having not got in the clear until inside the final furlong; a shorter trip and different track mean similar tactics may not be as easy to pull off this time.

12/1

1st

7

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Sole win from 19 came at Ripon (1m, good) last April; mostly consistent this year, a close fourth to Flying Fletcher over C&D in January, and occupied that same position behind Barry's Boy here in March; easing mark, with Paul Mulrennan booked for the first time.

10/1

Form: 6-37

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well held in three qualifying runs since December, with his best effort a 5l third at Kempton (1m) on his second start; still early days but opening mark looks on the high side and he needs improvement on this switch to turf; has been gelded and blinkers are added.
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7th

1

(2)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Salisbury

Invincible Duke

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Made a promising start in handicaps when a rallying third at Goodwood (1m, good) last month, suffering trouble in running; that's his only race on turf and clearly best effort, having faded into fourth under Jack Dace on Lingfield AW (1m) three weeks ago; blinkered for those last two starts; could have more to offer on turf.

7/1

4th

7

(5)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Invincible Duke

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Unexposed gelding who made a promising start in handicaps when a rallying third at Goodwood (1m, good; blinkers added) last month; didn't get much luck in that race and he should have more to offer on this return to AW; respected.

13/2

4th

7

(5)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Invincible Duke

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Unexposed gelding who made a promising start in handicaps when a rallying third at Goodwood (1m, good; blinkers added) last month; didn't get much luck in that race and he should have more to offer on this return to AW; respected.

13/2

Form: 443-24

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break with a near-miss at Wolverhampton (8.6f handicap) last month but he had some trouble round the bend (hung badly right) on his return visit last month; that took his record to 0-6 and others are more persuasive.
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5

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Enrolled

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Fanshawe

Wore visor the last twice, winning at Salisbury (1m) then leaving the impression something was amiss at Brighton; has form on AW and, assuming he's back on song, could go well switched to blinkers.

13/2

12th

8

(10)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:45 Brighton

Enrolled

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Had gone close a couple of times before making his breakthrough at the ninth attempt when scoring at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) 42 days ago; first-time visor likely helped that day and he needs a bit more back up 3lb.

11/2

1st

2

(7)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Salisbury

Enrolled

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Fanshawe

Eight-race maiden despite his many minor honours; 1m2f back on AW for latest outing did not work out and he finished just behind Invincible Duke at Goodwood (1m) the time before despite less trouble in running; frustrating sort who now sports headgear for the first time.

5/1

Form: 22431-

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Reached the frame in his first four runs before scoring under another positive ride in Kempton nursery (7f, AW) in October; up 4lb but he showed a good attitude last time and he should have more to offer at this new trip; needs close look on return.
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5th

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:45 Doncaster

Footwork

10st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Progressed during a light campaign last season and has taken it up another notch the last twice; this looks a deeper race than the Lingfield (turf) handicap in which he was narrowly beaten five weeks ago, though, and he'll need more again.

5/1

2nd

1

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Footwork

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Progressed during a light campaign last season and turned in a career-best effort over this trip for the first time at Ayr (good to firm) ten days ago; holds decent claims upped 3lb under 3lb claimer Jack Callan, who's enjoying a fine season and is 10-44 for the yard.

3/1

1st

1

(9)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Footwork

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Hit hard by the handicapper after winning at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last May; ran well fresh when third at Kempton (1m, Class 4) in October but held in better quality races since, including at Newmarket 18 days ago; moves beyond a mile for the first time.

11/1

14/1

Form: 1-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made a good start with her narrow win at Kempton (7f, AW) in October and she was thrown in at the deep end in Fred Darling (Group 3) on her return last month; this is more realistic on handicap debut and she needs watching in market.
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11

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

British Blue

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Didn't see out 1m on soft ground last time and that's best ignored; won her novice over C&D last autumn and this mark should be within range back on the AW.

6/1

4

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Sandown

British Blue

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Record of 1-1 on AW compared to 0-5 on grass; however, latest effort (third over 7f at Newbury) suggests there may be a turf contest in her; not dismissed.

13/2

8

(1)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newbury

British Blue

8st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Kempton novice winner (7f, AW) on sole outing as a 2yo, but well held in four starts since returning in April, not achieving much when beaten over 9l into fourth of nine over C&D (good) last month; others preferred.

10/1

9/1

Form: 35713-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made her breakthrough (sixth attempt) with an emphatic win at Haydock (7f, heavy) in October and he went close at Newcastle (1m, AW) in final run last year; resumes off same mark but this is tougher than last time and he's the most exposed runner in the line-up; others preferred.
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7th

1

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

20:53 Bath

Pivotal Days

10st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Syd Hosie

7f win for Ed Walker as a 2yo; modest form on Flat and over hurdles for new yard this year; Royal Ascot was fanciful latest and although this is more realistic, others still bring more compelling claims.

25/1

13th

13

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Pivotal Days

9st 3lb

J: George Downing

T: Syd Hosie

7f winner for previous yard but very minor form under both codes for this one and it would be the shock of all shocks if he won this.

250/1

6th

7

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:11 Worcester

Pivotal Days

10st 12lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Syd Hosie

Won over 7f on the Flat for Ed Walker in 2024; has shown only modest form in two runs over hurdles for current yard.

100/1

Form: 856-73

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who has not finished closer than 5l to a winner including in three handicaps (7f-1m); continues to edge down the weights but he has work to do in this tough contest.
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8th

5

5th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:48 Ffos Las

Berkshire Smudge

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Rebecca Curtis

Sole win came here on the Flat over 1m2f; has shaped well enough in three hurdle runs to believe he could have a future off this sort of mark.

5/2

5th

12

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:13 Ffos Las

Berkshire Smudge

10st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Rebecca Curtis

Has shaped with some promise, without making a major impact, in juvenile hurdles at Doncaster and Chepstow; may show improvement returned to Ffos Las, having gained sole Flat win here (soft); interesting.

12/1

6th

1

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

13:30 Chepstow

Berkshire Smudge

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Rebecca Curtis

Class 6 Flat handicap winner (1m2f, soft) whose hurdle debut fourth at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) last month gives him something to build on; however, others in this line-up have achieved considerably more.

25/1

8/1

Form: 6315-6 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Made it third-time lucky when landing a Kempton novice (1m) last August; had an excuse on heavy ground in final start last season and he shaped as though he needed his reappearance run at Wolverhampton (9.4f; first run since gelded) last month; this is only his second handicap and he could resume his progress back in trip.
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8th

9

(15)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marbush

9st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

AW winner in Britain; yet to hit form for this yard; can only be watched at present; wide draw.

25/1

Non-runners

Last Shamardal, Virtue Patience

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £10.63
Tricast £93.78

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Cavolo Nero

LAMBOURN:

Last Shamardal

SPOTLIGHT:

Criminal Shore

Daily Mail:

Invincible Duke

Telegraph:

British Blue

D Express:

Footwork

POSTDATA:

Marbush

TOPSPEED:

Pivotal Days

The Guardian:

Last Shamardal

Daily Mirror:

Criminal Shore

NEWMARKET:

Cavolo Nero

The Times:

Cavolo Nero

The Sun:

Cavolo Nero

The Star:

Cavolo Nero

Daily Record:

Cavolo Nero