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15.15

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Fitzdares Official Partner Of Goodwood Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Fitzdares Official Partner Of Goodwood Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2219-3 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Gained a deserved success at Catterick (5f) in October and resumed from five months off with a good third of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago; a likely player off an unchanged mark.
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1st

4

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Lexington Blitz

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Robert Cowell

Versatile ground-wise; particularly effective on downhill tracks, including a win in this race on good 12 months ago; below par in recent starts but things didn't go his way at Goodwood last time and he's well treated if staging a revival having dipped to 3lb lower than when third (Vintage Clarets second) of 20 in the Epsom Dash (good soft) in June.

8/1

6th

2

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Lexington Blitz

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Versatile ground-wise; particularly effective on downhill tracks and was a ready winner over this C&D in May before having an awkward passage in 6th of 23 at the big meeting here in July; front-running at York didn't come off ten days ago but he has to be of interest on the earlier form.

11/2

20th

6

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Lexington Blitz

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Better than ever this year following a gelding operation, winning at Goodwood (5f, good) in May and running with credit at Epsom (the Dash) and Glorious Goodwood since; should give his running but might find one or two better treated today.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 79014- D

Last run: 209 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 better than ever (cheekpieces on and tongue tied) with Haydock victory and fourth at Ascot (both 5f); yard is going well so he's very much one to consider on his return.
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9th

4

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

King Of Light

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Stuart Williams

Two wins in handicaps (6f and 5f) this season, the latest on heavy going at Haydock last week; more on his plate in a competitive Listed race.

25/1

1st

3

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

King Of Light

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Stuart Williams

Saw off All Ways Glamorous to land this race on good to soft 12 months ago; smart handicap performance when a clearcut winner at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; hasn't fully confirmed that improvement in strong races since but he shaped quite well (briefly not clear run) when keeping-on fifth of 21 in the recent Portland at Doncaster (5.5f, good); can make a bold bid to defend his crown.

100/30

5th

11

(18)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

King Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Won easily at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June but he was hit hard for that success and has come up short in some goood sprint handicaps since; a similar fate could be on the cards this time.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 0009-8 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Bagged 5f York listed event last May; off seven months/gelded before posting an encouraging eighth of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago, nearest finish having lost ground when hampered soon after start; not without interest off a reduced mark.
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5th

2

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Tropical Storm

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Hasn't been at his best since a Listed win at York last May but he's on a reduced mark and showed some spark when third at Goodwood in May; he's had wind surgery since a midfield finish at York later in May and it will be no surprise if he runs well on AW debut.

8/1

12th

11

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Tropical Storm

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

His best form is at 5f and he hasn't been at the top of his game since a Listed win at this meeting last May; however, he kept on well for third at Goodwood (5f, good) recently, suggesting the return to 6f is worth exploring, and his two career wins have both come here; a visor goes on.

10/1

3rd

7

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Tropical Storm

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Bagged 5f York listed event last May; off seven months/gelded before posting an encouraging eighth of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago, nearest finish having lost ground when hampered soon after start; not without interest off a reduced mark.

6/1

Form: 35-445 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Notched three 5f handicaps in 2025 and he has continued in decent form this season, fifth of 14 at Musselburgh last month; ought to be thereabouts once more off an easing mark.
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2nd

13

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Robert Cowell

Fully exposed but conditions will suit and he is on a manageable mark; should make a bold bid.

10/1

8th

10

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Robert Cowell

Capitalised on a good mark at Newbury (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up 4lb but still feasibly weighted and this Royal Ascot winner should make another bold bid.

7/1

Form: 112-22 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Completed a 5f AW hat-trick last backend and has continued in fine form this spring, runner-up in 5f Southwell handicap last time; must enter calculations back on turf.
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5th

2

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:39 Windsor

Clearpoint

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Superb run of AW form at 5f in the autumn, winning three in a row, two from the front; has remained in form since but he couldn't sustain his effort back on turf at Goodwood last time and needs to show he can reproduce his sand form on grass.

14/1

5th

3

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Clearpoint

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Completed a 5f AW hat-trick last backend and has continued in fine form this spring, runner-up in 5f Southwell handicap last time; must enter calculations back on turf.

15/2

2nd

8

(12)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Clearpoint

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Ended 2025 on the up and he improved again when second in the Listed Hever Stakes at Lingfield four weeks ago; a 3lb rise demands extra but this speedy sort shouldn't be discounted.

7/1

12/1

Form: 590-22

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
A useful 5f winner in the US in 2024; failed to fire for Joseph O'Brien subsequently and twice finished runner-up for Olly Murphy in Saint Moritz in February; starts out for another new yard here.
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6th

5

(16)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Fandom

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

He has run some solid races in sprint handicaps this season, including second over 5f at Haydock (heavy; acts on firm) off this mark last weekend; also placed twice here this year; in the mix.

12/1

2nd

1

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

Fandom

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

He has run some solid races in sprint handicaps this season but well beaten tackling soft ground for the first time at Goodwood four weeks ago; others are preferred.

14/1

Form: 1-7880 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed an excellent 2025 when a four-time scorer, including in 5f Group 3 at Dundalk in October; yet to fire this term and failed to beat a rival in 5f Pontefract handicap last month; tried in a change of headgear here.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Spartan Arrow

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Archie Watson

Group 3 win at Dundalk last October was one of four victories for the year; has struggled this season but his mark has plummeted as a result and he was better than the result when attracting market support at Lingfield (5f, AW) latest, running on late from too far back; it'll be interesting to see whether his backers return.

10/1

7th

3

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Spartan Arrow

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Archie Watson

Group 3 win at Dundalk (only run to date on Polytrack) last October was one of four victories for the year; struggled this season, often being inclined to hang right, and followers will largely be pinning their hopes on the surface switch doing the trick.

14/1

13th

13

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Spartan Arrow

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Had a fine year in 2025, winning four times including in Listed and Group 3; not in comparable form in 2026 but he has too much ability to be discounted completely.

25/1

8th
8 (11)
Rosario

8/1

Form: 3203-6 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Captured this prize last year and largely in good form after, despite his customary slow starts; should strip sharper for his reappearance sixth in 5f Newmarket handicap 17 days ago so he's no forlorn hope in refitted cheekpieces.
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3rd

8

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Rosario

9st 4lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Not the easiest to win with but he rewarded strong support when landing a Class 4 handicap at Sandown (5f, good to soft) in August; never dangerous in the Portland three weeks ago but this is more manageable and he finished second in this race last year off a 5lb higher mark.

14/1

16th

21

(13)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Rosario

8st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Not the easiest to win with but he rewarded strong support when landing a Class 4 handicap at Sandown (5f, good to soft) two weeks ago; back up 3lb but that's less of a concern than the stiffer opposition.

10/1

1st

2

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Rosario

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Both wins over 5f; has a hold up style which dictates that he needs things to fall right but he's now 8lb lower than when second to Roach Power at Ascot (5f, soft) last autumn and he didn't run too badly in a series final at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; considered with Roger Teal among the winners.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 613-30 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Useful front-runner who returned with a good third in 5f AW listed event at Lingfield in February; not at his best on soft ground at Musselburgh since but can bounce back here.
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5th

1

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Democracy Dilemma

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Robert Cowell

Free-going front-runner; no longer the force of old but ran big race when fourth of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last week; 1lb lower here and could be hard to catch if in similar form again.

13/8

4th

5

(7)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Democracy Dilemma

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner; 3lb lower than for his runaway win at Haydock last September (5f, good) but hasn't got a lot going in his last four races and was tailed off in Epsom's Dash, in which he was second in 2024; others preferred.

25/1

8/1

Form: 13210-

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
A three-time winner (around 6f) last season but he ended the term with a rare poor effort in the Portland at Doncaster in September; has gone well fresh though so no surprise to see him bounce back here.
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6th

2

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Trefor

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Charles Hills

Resumed winning ways in 6f Windsor handicap in August; not disgraced from a poor draw when in midfield in 21-runner handicap at York (5.5f) since; eased 1lb and can't be ruled out.

7/1

10th

10

(20)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Trefor

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Travelled powerfully before wearing down The Man close home in this race 12 months ago; he arrives 3lb higher this time around, penalised for last week's Windsor success (a race in which he was second before his win here last year); whether his draw in stall 20 is a positive remains to be seen though.

12/1

Form: 81921- D

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful 5f winner at 2yrs for Peter Chapple-Hyam; also scored three times in France/Italy in 2025 (signed off with 5f Listed success in Milan); since gelded and he can't be ruled out now starting out with Archie Watson.
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4th

1

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Ffos Las

Rogue Enforcer

10st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Has never run on ground faster than good (and taken out before on account of unsuitable good ground), so conditions could be a worry; hard to place after a Listed win in Italy last autumn ruined his mark and has struggled in three runs for this yard.

6/1

17th

9

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Rogue Enforcer

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Archie Watson

Suited by good ground or slower; won a 5f Listed race in Italy on his final start for a French yard; big prices and finished down the field in two 5f handicaps last month; dropped 7lb for his troubles but he arrives with a point to prove.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £50.20
Straight Forecast £47.24
Tricast £221.17
Trifecta £286.40

Selections

The Sun:

Clearpoint

SPOTLIGHT:

Tropical Storm

LAMBOURN:

Trefor

RP RATINGS:

Rosario

NEWMARKET:

Democracy Dilemma

D Express:

Lexington Blitz

The Guardian:

King Of Light

POSTDATA:

Spartan Arrow

TOPSPEED:

Rhythm N Hooves

The Times:

Tropical Storm

Telegraph:

Trefor

Daily Mirror:

Rosario

Daily Mail:

Democracy Dilemma

The Star:

Clearpoint

Daily Record:

Clearpoint