August 22 / 19.48 Goodwood

19.48

Good

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 682352 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
In good form for his new stable this year, finishing second at Kempton (7f, AW) in May and at Lingfield (7f, good) 18 days ago; drops to 6f for the first time but should have the pace to cope with it.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

19

(19)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Serenity Dream

8st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tony Carroll

Chance on this winter's AW best but he failed to fire back on turf at Goodwood last week (5f); return to 6f can help but others are stronger.

25/1

8th

5

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

Serenity Dream

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

His three wins have come over 6f/7f including at Goodwood (good to soft) last summer and at Kempton (off 3lb lower) in January; made some late gains when a creditable third at Kempton last month but this is a different test and his tactical speed will be tested on this first try at 5f.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Serenity Dream

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Ran on well to win a Class 4 over C&D in January; respectable efforts since, including when sixth of seven behind Em Four and Brazen Idol here two weeks ago (held up in a race where the front two dominated); still feasibly weighted.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 22-25

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Finished second in three maiden/novice runs; disappointing fifth of six on his handicap debut at Chepstow five weeks ago (6f, good); early days still but others are more appealing.
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6th

9

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

Rory Rocket

8st 10lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Gary & Josh Moore

4yo who made the breakthrough when scoring off a reduced mark at Kempton (6f, Polytrack; 18-1) in March; has claims if he can back that up but he can miss the break and will need a good pace on this drop back to 5f.

5/1

1st

1

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Rory Rocket

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well handicapped on his second at Goodwood (6f, good) last August but he's lost his way in last four runs and was beaten 14l over C&D three weeks ago; record is now 0-10 and he has a lot to prove from tough draw.

20/1

11th

3

(2)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:07 Kempton (AW)

Rory Rocket

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well handicapped on his second at Goodwood (6f, good) last August but he's lost his way in last three runs and was beaten 13l on his C&D reappearance last month; record is now 0-9 and others are preferred.

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 345413 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
She had dropped a long way in the weights prior to her easy win at Windsor last month (6f, good); similar form when a close third at Windsor 11 days ago; one of two solid contenders for her stable.
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5th

6

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Lahina Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Most wins have come in the second half of the year and always after a recent outing; returns from four months off and she might need a bit more help from the handicapper.

16/1

6th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Lahina Bay

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Six-time turf winner who is 1-15 on AW, but that win was over C&D in November and she was placed here (6f) three weeks ago; has wide draw this time but she's tactically versatile and could go well again on this drop back in grade.

14/1

1st

9

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Lahina Bay

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Has a patchy record but she won at Windsor (6f, good) in July and was a close third over C&D (heavy) ten days ago; 1lb lower than for that last run and has claims if she can back that up.

6/1

7/2

Form: 3-7542 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; his last three handicap runs have all offered hope he could win a similar event but he drops to 6f for the first time and at a sharp track; considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

3

(11)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Morland

Both wins have been on AW over 6f, latest at Wolverhampton last month on his second start for this stable; flopped when favourite on his return to turf at Bath (5.5f, good) a week later and may be worth another chance back on AW.

7/2

8th

1

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Hunky Dory

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

Won at Southwell for Mick Appleby in December and he made it 2-4 in cheekpieces with a dominant display at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last week; record of 0-7 on turf but he ran well in big-field handicap at York last summer and he's a major player if he can transfer his progress back to this sphere; respected under a penalty.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

Took well to first-time cheekpieces when opening his account in December Southwell handicap; spoiled the follow-up attempt by racing too freely and subsequently left Mick Appleby for 30,000gns; had excuses when fair fifth on stable debut at Chelmsford (also 6f; Supreme King third, Lazzar behind) a fortnight ago and might emerge best of that trio this time.

5/1

Form: 3-1424 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made winning reappearance in a 6f fillies' maiden at Chelmsford in May; better form in handicaps on next two starts and when below par at Windsor last time it was a Class 5; could resume her progress back down in grade.
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4th

8

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Heaven Knows

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rae Guest

Sole win from 12 starts came in C&D maiden in May and she took her AW record to 22312 when a 4l second of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 19 days ago; can go well.

7/1

4

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heaven Knows

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rae Guest

Hasn't always enjoyed the rub of the green in four turf handicaps, but hasn't been disgraced; interesting back on the AW (record 2231) and worth a second look.

8/1

5th

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:48 Goodwood

Heaven Knows

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Rae Guest

Made winning reappearance in a 6f fillies' maiden at Chelmsford in May; better form in handicaps on next two starts and when below par at Windsor last time it was a Class 5; could resume her progress back down in grade.

7/1

16/1

Form: -84487 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Over two years since his last win; operating off a much-reduced mark these days but his propensity to miss the break means he will always come with risks attached.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

5

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Danger Alert

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Still consistent but hasn't won in three years and isn't as good now; just a fair comeback effort over 5f here 12 days ago in second-time cheekpieces (has often worn a visor) but won't mind going back up in trip now he's had a run.

12/1

12/1

Form: -07106 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Kempton, making all over 6f on each occasion; much more to prove on turf but has a lower mark in this sphere and an apprentice takes off a valuable 5lb.
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10th

10

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Iconic Times

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Wins for Heather Main came at Kempton; not at his best for this yard, including back to sprinting last time after a spell over further, and isn't obviously fancied from the outside stall.

14/1

9th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Iconic Times

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Both wins have come at Kempton (6f, Polytrack), but he has mainly been racing over further this year; quiet in first two starts for this yard (1m/7f) and although the return to this trip may suit and he drops into a Class 6 for the first time, others are more compelling.

14/1

11th

14

(12)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Iconic Times

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Two wins for Heather Main came over 6f and he hasn't always convinced over this trip; never involved for his new yard last time, when trying 1m for the first time, and needs much more into a stronger handicap.

16/1

Form: 635190 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three wins for Mick Appleby this season but he has struggled in two runs for his new stable; drops in class and yard going okay but others look more convincing.
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2nd

7

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Honour Your Dreams

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Six turf wins, three in 2025; 0-22 on AW and although having a healthy pull at the weights with Desdemona on their C&D run in February he's not looked in peak form on last two starts.

13/2

4th

2

(9)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Honour Your Dreams

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

C&D win last May and followed up at Lingfield (6f; both good to firm) one week later; now 14lb lower so he has handicapping claims, for all his recent efforts need bettering; stable also runs Cabeza De Llave.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Honour Your Dreams

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

On the downgrade now but placed over C&D on two of his last three appearances; no match for Desdemona when second on latter occasion but now 11lb better off; can make his presence felt.

5/1

Form: 4-3742 C

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f handicap on this card 12 months ago off 2lb lower; good second at Newbury (6f, good) when last seen ten weeks ago; 2lb higher but likely to be in the shake up.
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2nd

8

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Kiss And Run

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

C&D winner but she's on a long losing run and was beaten 9l on Goodwood reappearance (6f, good) 17 days ago; that was a Class 3 but she needs to leave that form a long way behind on this drop back in trip.

20/1

7th

8

(8)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Kiss And Run

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Course scorer who largely ran well without winning in 2025; she has a good record fresh too, so needs considering on her seasonal return.

14/1

3rd

5

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:55 Bath

Kiss And Run

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Hasn't won for a while but runner-up the last twice and only narrowly failed to reel in Marching Mac over C&D last time; has a 10lb pull on the winner; major player.

11/4

Form: 013676 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Back to form with a bang when winning a C&D handicap under Tyrese Cameron in June; mixed bag since and she is another who can get it wrong at the stalls.
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4th

6

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Dapperling

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Strike-rate of 2-30 and her habit of starting slowly appears to be going nowhere; opposable.

25/1

9th

8

(5)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dapperling

8st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Habitual slow-starter; late headway into fourth behind Ay Gee Ell over C&D in December but less good over 6f on her last two starts; others look stronger for win purposes.

33/1

5th

8

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Kempton (AW)

Dapperling

9st 5lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Just 2lb above her winning mark at Goodwood (6f) in June but getting away on terms has become a problem and she was borderline reluctant to race last month; 0-6 on AW and best watched.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 653146 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Understandably not the force of old now a 10yo but he registered the ninth win of his long career when beating ten rivals at Newbury in June (6f, good to firm); held in a couple of Class 4 events since but the combination of a return to Class 5 and getting back to his favourite track could spark a full revival.
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4th

10

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:55 Bath

Spanish Star

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Veteran who popped up at Newbury (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't matched that in four runs since but is back down to that winning mark; still needs to turn the ship around.

16/1

8th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Spanish Star

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Chamings

Veteran who popped up in a Class 5 at Newbury in June (6f, good to soft); hasn't matched that in three runs since and although he's often run well here, he's yet to win at the track; minor money perhaps his best hope.

16/1

4th

1

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:35 Epsom

Spanish Star

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Understandably not the force of old now a 10yo but he registered the ninth win of his long career when beating ten rivals at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June; held in a couple of Class 4 events since but he's won here in the past and is not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £81.00
Straight Forecast £75.07
Tricast £464.16
Trifecta £364.80

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Hunky Dory

SPOTLIGHT:

Spanish Star

The Guardian:

Kiss And Run

The Times:

Iconic Times

NEWMARKET:

Heaven Knows

POSTDATA:

Serenity Dream

Daily Mirror:

Dapperling

Telegraph:

Hunky Dory

D Express:

Hunky Dory

The Star:

Hunky Dory

Daily Record:

Hunky Dory

The Sun:

Kiss And Run

TOPSPEED:

Spanish Star

Daily Mail:

Spanish Star