May 01 / 16.25 Goodwood

16.25

Good

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  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Fitzdares Offer Top Prices At Goodwood Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 36101- CD

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
A three-time winner for James Owen in 2025, signing off with a second C&D success in October; has a career-high mark to overcome on his seasonal return but not taken at all lightly.
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2nd

5

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Far Above Dream

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

The winner of five of his 12 starts (5.7f-6f) since joining James Owen last summer; fourth and sixth in major handicaps on last two starts and it would seem highly likely that he will give his running once again; appears to handle any ground.

9/1

6th

17

(23)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Another success story for James Owen, progressing well in 2025 and continuing the good work this time around with wins over C&D and at Newbury (both good ground); another step forward when fourth in the Wokingham, an effort that can be upgraded, and he races off the same mark today; 3-3 over C&D and sure to be popular.

7/1

4th

17

(17)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Three of his last four wins have come at Goodwood (6f; heavy and good ground); probably not too track dependent as he won at Newbury in May but he has more to find on his first run at Ascot, off another career-high mark in a daunting race.

16/1

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9/4

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2/10-1 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who got back on the up when making a winning return in 6f Newcastle handicap 18 days ago; up 3lb but had a bit in hand there and merits serious consideration.
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5th

4

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Evening Saigon

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

The winner of four of his nine starts, advancing his form to the next level when winning the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; handles soft; up 4lb but there could well be more in the tank; stable also represented by Fine Interview.

10/1

1st

26

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Evening Saigon

9st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Chased home Far Above Dream, beaten a neck with the pair clear, in a C&D handicap in May; again finished behind that rival in the Wokingham six weeks ago (cheekpieces first time) and needs more to win but that is not out of the question.

16/1

7th

24

(29)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Evening Saigon

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Missed over a year of his career but returned to action twice since with 6f AW wins, last October and in April; well beaten on heavy in between but fared better at Goodwood (6f, good) in May when going down narrowly to Far Above Dream; has potential but others have more solid form; cheekpieces go on.

22/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 2017-4 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Gelded and off six months before a never-dangerous fourth of five in 6f Lingfield handicap 11 days ago; this dual 6f winner in 2025 can take a step forward now.
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5th

2

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Salisbury

Dr Strangelove

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oliver Cole

Two wins as a 3yo, the latter a C&D handicap off 1lb lower last October; good runs in defeat on his last two starts (7f, soft and good to firm); should make another bold bid.

4/1

2nd

1

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Dr Strangelove

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Oliver Cole

Both wins have been over 6f, the most recent at Salisbury (good) in October off a 1lb lower mark than today's, but he went over today's trip at Goodwood (soft) last month; likely has quicker ground conditions today but has good claims.

2/1

5/1

Form: 0912-4 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 on the up and he returned from seven months off (gelded) with an encouraging fourth of 13 in 6f handicap at Newmarket 16 days ago; well in the mix off the same mark.
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2nd

11

(6)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Diligently

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Clive Cox

Has had some ups and downs in handicaps but is 2-3 in them over C&D (latest win when getting the better of Indian Run in June) and was seriously impeded in the other; has claims with Billy Loughnane up for the first time.

7/1

10th

8

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Diligently

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Clive Cox

First handicap win when he scored at Windsor in August and he'd dropped to the same mark when registering another win over that C&D (also good to firm) 25 days ago; 2lb nudge but everything that's come out of that race has run well subsequently, including wins for the runner-up and ninth, and he's firmly considered in his follow-up bid.

9/2

1st

7

(14)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Diligently

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Won a C&D handicap off this mark last August and when second at Thirsk the following month he split rivals who won the Portland and Ayr Bronze Cup on their next starts; beaten favourite over C&D five weeks ago but he had a torrid run through in a messy race; drawn widest but he's well handicapped.

6/1

5/1

Form: 3647-2 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
A fair 5f scorer for Richard Fahey; made a promising start for Robert Cowell after four months off when second of 12 in 6f Lingfield handicap four weeks ago; up 3lb but he must enter calculations.
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5th

10

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Uncle Don

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Robert Cowell

Sole win in a Beverley maiden over two years ago but he only just failed to gain a first handicap win when touched off by Justcallmepete over C&D (good to firm) in May; some way below that level in Diligently's race here the following month, though, and others are higher up the list.

12/1

10th

3

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Uncle Don

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Still seeking a first handicap success but he has gone close in two of his three runs for Robert Cowell, beaten a short head over C&D three weeks ago (good to firm); slower ground would be no issue but he will need a bit more to defy this 2lb higher mark.

7/1

10/1

Form: 5737-2 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence but he made a good start for his new yard (formerly with Darryll Holland) when second of nine in 6f Leicester handicap 18 days ago; more is needed from 3lb out of the handicap here though.
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4th

12

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

In-form 9yo whose last four runs have been over C&D; failed narrowly under a penalty two weeks ago (behind Fifty Nifty) but 1lb lower here and should be involved.

11/2

3rd

4

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Retains plenty of vitality aged nine; record over C&D features wins in this race two years ago and in his last two starts, latest by a neck seven days ago; rock-solid kept to this scenario and likely to remain competitive even with 4lb penalty.

4/1

1st

3

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

His last three wins have been over C&D and latest was in a Class 4 on good to firm 13 days ago; that was a narrow success but he finished well to beat the favourite and is only 2lb higher here; respected.

7/2

Form: 40223- C

Last run: 183 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Course scorer who largely ran well without winning in 2025; she has a good record fresh too, so needs considering on her seasonal return.
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3rd

7

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Kiss And Run

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won the corresponding race in 2024; up and down in 2026 and due to be 2lb lower from the weekend; needs to bounce back to take this.

12/1

5th

2

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Kiss And Run

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

11 races here include one of her three wins; no score since August 2024 and although her two minor honours this year give her a shout, she needs to bounce back from a lesser show when favourite here three weeks ago.

8/1

8th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:15 Windsor

Kiss And Run

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

On a long losing run but she arrives in decent nick, ridden too aggressively when seventh of 12 over 6f here two weeks ago; this C&D winner is not out of things.

6/1

Form: 1524-1 CD

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Kickstarted 2026 with all-the-way 6f Wolverhampton win in February; up 2lb but this veteran C&D winner can't be discounted after a break.
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10th

1

(4)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Many A Star

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Veteran who showed his best form for a while when winning at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February; below his best on turf at Goodwood 19 days ago but cannot be overlooked back on AW.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Many A Star

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Kickstarted 2026 with all-the-way 6f Wolverhampton win in February; up 2lb but this veteran C&D winner can't be discounted after a break.

6/1

1st

3

(7)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Many A Star

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Four wins in 2025, including over C&D and off this mark; made a pleasing return from 142 days off when fourth over C&D five weeks ago; can take a step forward today.

5/1

25/1

Form: 28650/

Last run: 596 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful 5f juvenile winner for Richard Fahey; changed hands for 17,000 guineas in January 2025 and he has his fitness to prove after 19 months off (also gelded) for his new yard here.
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2nd

1

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moving Force

9st 13lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Nearly won off 2lb higher at Kempton three runs back but hasn't threatened since; behind American Style here the last time.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.50
Straight Forecast £14.93
Tricast £202.28
Trifecta £143.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Evening Saigon

RP RATINGS:

Uncle Don

Daily Mail:

Many A Star

The Sun:

Far Above Dream

The Times:

Diligently

The Guardian:

Kiss And Run

TOPSPEED:

Spring Bloom

D Express:

Uncle Don

The Star:

Uncle Don

POSTDATA:

Evening Saigon

NEWMARKET:

Evening Saigon

Telegraph:

Evening Saigon

Daily Mirror:

Evening Saigon

Daily Record:

Many A Star