May 24 / 15.45 Goodwood

15.45

Good

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  • Prize money: £23193
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 911-2 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Scored last term in 1m4f novice events at Doncaster (good) in July and Kempton (AW; by 6l at 8-13) in October; continued his improvement when second of seven on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m4f, good) three weeks ago and no shock if he can carry on the good work now upped to 1m6f.
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6th

6

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 1

14:25 York

French Master

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: John & Thady Gosden

Unraced on softer than good except when well beaten on debut; smart performer on his day, beaten a neck by Illinois in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot two starts back; far from disgraced when 33-1 fourth in the 2m Goodwood Cup last time and the return of blinkers (replacing recent cheekpieces) might add a bit of zip, but he's probably a place proposition at best.

12/1

4th

2

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

French Master

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: John & Thady Gosden

Smart performer on his day, as when a 1m6f handicap winner at 2025 Royal Ascot and again on two of three starts this season; beaten a neck by Illinois in 2m5f Queen Alexandra back at Royal Ascot on latest; however, he managed only fifth in this race last year and this renewal also looks tough.

25/1

2nd

6

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

French Master

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: John & Thady Gosden

First-time blinkers when he was a very taking winner of last year's Copper Horse Stakes (1m6f, good to firm) at this meeting in which he came from well behind to win going away; gelded and, in no headgear, returned to that level of form when third in Group 2 at Newmarket (1m4f) on reappearance, only to then finish last of the five in new cheekpieces (retained) in the Group 3 Aston Park at Newbury; however, the first two home at Newbury were Group 1 horses, and on reflection it wasn't that bad a run; the burning question is whether he'll stay.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 250-31 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Immediately back to best with his two runs this season, tenaciously making all for a short-head win at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) on latest; that made it 2-2 under Saffie Osborne; 5lb higher today; big question to answer were the ground softer than good but he otherwise looks set to run well.
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12

(13)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Story Horse

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Knight

Short-head winner at the other Newmarket track (1m6f, good to firm; made all) on second start this term and nearly made it 3-3 under Saffie Osborne at Goodwood (1m6f, good; led over 1f out) later in May, holding Dancing In Paris by a short head but pipped by subsequent Royal Ascot winner French Master; up 2lb today, as is Dancing In Paris, and looks a leading contender.

6/1

2nd

11

(1)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Story Horse

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Knight

Immediately back to best with his two runs this season, tenaciously making all for a short-head win at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) on latest; that made it 2-2 under Saffie Osborne; 5lb higher today; big question to answer were the ground softer than good but he otherwise looks set to run well.

8/1

2nd

11

(1)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Story Horse

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Knight

Immediately back to best with his two runs this season, tenaciously making all for a short-head win at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) on latest; that made it 2-2 under Saffie Osborne; 5lb higher today; big question to answer were the ground softer than good but he otherwise looks set to run well.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 8313-4 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Did well at 1m4f-2m last spring/summer, including here, and back from 198 days off with creditable fourth at Newcastle 13 days ago; several stablemates have surged back to winning form recently and, having been 22-1 for that latest start, he too could be set to make a serious impact.
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24

(18)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Dancing In Paris

8st 11lb

T: Ian Williams

Reserve; acts on good to soft, much more to prove on soft; came back to the boil to win a Shergar Cup race at Ascot (2m) two weeks ago and peak efforts last term, including a 2m fourth at this meeting, were a bit better; with 4lb penalty, though, a career best may nevertheless be required.

40/1

1st

4

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Dancing In Paris

9st 6lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: Ian Williams

Third in a 1m4f handicap at this meeting two years ago and his run over the same trip here 15 days ago was a step back in the right direction; has some appealing form to his name at 2m, so very much in the mix.

12/1

Form: 3130-2 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Progressive over 1m6f on varied ground last August-October and reappeared with a good second of 11 at Epsom last month despite a return to 1m4f; should be set for another big run.
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12th

7

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Master Builder

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

Floundered on testing ground in the last two November Handicaps at Doncaster but he ran well on soft at this track in October 2024; well-backed favourite off a good mark when he reappeared over C&D (good) in May and he scored smoothly, in charge from 2f out; off since and back up 7lb but has to be considered seriously.

5/1

1st

2

(6)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Master Builder

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Last seen floundering on heavy going in the November Handicap at Doncaster; the clear highpoint of that campaign was his second at Epsom (1m4f, good; stays 1m6f) in April, which came first time out and points up his chance given that he is now 11lb lower; needs a second look.

6/1

9

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Master Builder

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Menuisier

Progressive last year so his mixed form this season has been a little disappointing, albeit his latest sixth (Dramatic Star second, Stressfree third) in the Old Borough Cup at Haydock (1m6f, good) was respectable.

10/1

8/1

Form: 41/D4

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Emphatic winner of a 1m2f maiden at Newmarket (1m2f, soft) in October 2023 on second start; belated reappearance (1m2f, AW) last month looked satisfactory, except for his rider weighing in light, and there's plenty about him and his pedigree which makes this new trip look interesting for handicap debut; headgear is also enlisted.
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2nd

1

(2)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

17:15 Pontefract

Anzac Day

10st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Very lightly raced 5yo who has been unable to fulfil the significant promise shown when winning in 2023 on his second outing; however, he didn't run badly in fourth of five here (2m2f, good) in June on his second stable start and this is less competitive; could be a contender.

11/4

4th

2

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

15:35 Pontefract

Anzac Day

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

1m2f Flat winner (soft) but has made the track only five times since that success in October 2023 and was right out of form on last two outings last year; changed hands and left Andrew Balding before well beaten in a maiden hurdle one month ago; a recent positive sign is lacking.

12/1

Form: 1116-0 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024 on Flat, with the first two of those at this track (one 1m6f) and the others in the mud; tailing off at Epsom last month reinforces doubts whether good ground is his ideal.
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12th

3

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:51 Newbury

Miller Spirit

10st 1lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five Flat wins in 2024, culminating in this race (1lb lower today); well suited by ploughing through the mud and best result this term came on soft, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; ran respectably here on good to soft last time and a bold show seems likely if he's in the mud today.

7/1

11

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Miller Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; respectable fourth in a Racing League event over 2m on Southwell's AW latest; feasibly handicapped and would enter the reckoning if the ground remains on the soft side.

16/1

4th

2

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Miller Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024 on Flat; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up on penultimate start; beaten 20l when last on his sole AW start in 2023 and others have more compelling claims.

6/1

7th
1 (12)
Loughville

7/1

Form: 157-33

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Had three handicap wins in 2024 and better than ever this term when close up in a useful 1m6f handicap at Musselburgh and third of ten in 1m4f Listed race here; major rise in the weights requires better still though.
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1st

3

(2)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:14 Nottingham

Loughville

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Alan King

Third on her first two runs this season (1m6f/1m4f, good to soft/good) and a case can be made on that form but down the field on her last three outings and she needs to get back on track now back down in trip.

14/1

13th

7

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Haydock

Loughville

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Alan King

In top form at start of season and kept on for Listed third at Goodwood (1m4f, good) in May; versatile ground-wise; however, she's finished down the field in handicaps on last two starts and has to turn things around.

33/1

Form: 54-032

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three races for Aidan O'Brien, showing best form on debut (1m, heavy; scored impressively); three handicap runs with cheekpieces for his new connections and he was back near his best when second of ten at Ascot latest; stepped up to 1m4f that day and gave encouragement for 1m6f today.
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6th

2

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

16:50 Wexford

Ocean Of Dreams

11st 11lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Flat winner wasn't beaten far in a 2m handicap at Bellewstown last time, staying on; could do better over this longer trip so considered.

5/1

14th

11

(17)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Ocean Of Dreams

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Gary McGill

Hasn't added to Leopardstown 2yo success, placed over mid-distances in Britain last year; back from a break with tongue-tie tried but hard to make a convincing case for.

16/1

Non-runners

Bluegrass, All In You, Steel Tiger, Torcello

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Payout
Exacta £16.20
Straight Forecast £17.58
Tricast £50.53
Trifecta £58.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

French Master

POSTDATA:

Steel Tiger

TOPSPEED:

Miller Spirit

The Times:

Master Builder

Telegraph:

Anzac Day

The Star:

Loughville

Daily Mirror:

Steel Tiger

RP RATINGS:

French Master

NEWMARKET:

French Master

The Guardian:

French Master

Daily Mail:

French Master

D Express:

French Master

Daily Record:

French Master

The Sun:

Miller Spirit