July 31 / 17.20 Goodwood

17.20

Good To Firm

World Pool Bet With The tote Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 3f 44y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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World Pool Bet With The tote Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

8/1

  • Place: £2.05

Form: 4-2451 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Carried his head high in blinkers for last two starts but he challenged to win on the nod in a five-runner handicap at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) last time, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt; up 3lb and into a much more competitive race, he could still be thereabouts but others make more appeal for win purposes.
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1st

5

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:20 Doncaster

Devils Peak

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

11 races overall, improved in blinkers this summer; that includes his narrow win in a small field at Newbury and second at Glorious Goodwood (both 1m3f on good to firm) before he took sixth of 17 from out the back when 50-1 for the Melrose at York (1m6f, good to soft); firmly in the picture.

2/1

6th

12

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Devils Peak

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John & Thady Gosden

He's raced ten times but has shown improved form of late, winning narrowly in a small field at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) then second to Into The Light at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to firm); stayed on well last time and could better that performance now at 1m6f; unproven on slow ground.

20/1

2nd

9

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Devils Peak

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: John & Thady Gosden

Carried his head high in blinkers for last two starts but he challenged to win on the nod in a five-runner handicap at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) last time, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt; up 3lb and into a much more competitive race, he could still be thereabouts but others make more appeal for win purposes.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 222272 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
1m4f didn't help when creditable seventh at Royal Ascot; runner-up in all his other five races this season, which could be construed as hard luck but blinkers now replace the recent cheekpieces after his defeat in a Yarmouth maiden last time; others have more pressing claims.
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1st

4

(1)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:11 Windsor

Waterford Castle

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Had plenty of chances now (0-10) but he hasn't always enjoyed the best of luck in showing useful form, as was again the case when third in a competitive 1m3f handicap at Glorious Goodwood (first-time blinkers); he's the standout danger to the regally-bred newcomer Partying.

1/2

3rd

6

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Waterford Castle

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

1m4f didn't help when creditable seventh at Royal Ascot; runner-up in all his other five races this season, which could be construed as hard luck but blinkers now replace the recent cheekpieces after his defeat in a Yarmouth maiden last time; others have more pressing claims.

8/1

2nd

4

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Waterford Castle

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Inclined to pull hard and cracked late on over 1m4f at Royal Ascot, having bumped into a few progressive winners previously; sets the standard back into maiden company but can hang right and has had eight cracks at it now.

9/4

Form: 0-6612

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Much improved on his first go in handicap company when emphatically landing a five-runner event at Nottingham (1m2f) in June; beaten a nose in a steadily run race at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago and, off just 1lb higher, it's easy to think that this will suit him better.
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4th

14

(14)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Astracornus

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Menuisier

Much improved on his first go in handicap company when emphatically landing a five-runner event at Nottingham (1m2f) in June; beaten a nose in a steadily run race at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago and, off just 1lb higher, it's easy to think that this will suit him better.

13/2

2nd

4

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:02 Newbury

Astracornus

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Menuisier

Much improved on his first go in handicap company when emphatically landing five-runner event at Nottingham (1m2f) 19 days ago; up 6lb but runner-up has gone in since and he holds major claims with better to come.

2/1

1st

5

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:45 Nottingham

Astracornus

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

No closer than sixth in his three qualifying runs but he was only beaten around 4l when joint-favourite in a Leicester novice (1m2f, good to firm) last month; should have more to offer now switched to handicaps and he's an interesting contender.

7/2

10/1

Form: -58120

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Returned to form to win at York (1m2f, good) in May and good second of three at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) in June; top 1m2f handicap at York three weeks ago proved much too tough and he needs to resume progress.
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2nd

16

(9)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Pearl River

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

First run at 1m6f when fourth of five runners last time at Newmarket; has looked vulnerable since winning off 5lb lower here in May.

14/1

4th

5

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:29 Newmarket (July)

Pearl River

8st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Still 6lb higher than for emphatic win at York (extended 1m2f, good) in May but ran well when fifth of 13 at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to firm); not out of this if suited by the new trip (first run beyond 1m4f).

11/2

5th

2

(12)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Pearl River

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Returned to form to win at York (1m2f, good) in May and good second of three at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) in June; top 1m2f handicap at York three weeks ago proved much too tough and he needs to resume progress.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 42-410

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Tongue tied first time and improved when comfortably off the mark in a novice at Chepstow (1m2f, good to firm) in May, leading over 2f out; handicap debut was a tough task at Royal Ascot (1m2f; 20-1) and he tailed off having led 7f; dropped 2lb and early days.
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9th

3

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Echo Of Stars

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Oliver Cole

Tongue tied first time and improved when comfortably off the mark in a novice at Chepstow (1m2f, good to firm) in May, leading over 2f out; handicap debut was a tough task at Royal Ascot (1m2f; 20-1) and he tailed off having led 7f; dropped 2lb and early days.

14/1

15th

17

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Echo Of Stars

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Oliver Cole

Tongue tied first time and improved when off the mark in eight-runner novice at Chepstow (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago, leading over 2f out and comfortably seeing off Thursday's tailed-off King George V longshot Blue Hercules; more to offer, which is needed on this handicap debut; non-runner (very stiff task) in Friday's 1m4f Group 2 here.

14/1

40/1

Form: 41-403 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a win here (7f, good) and started this one with creditable fourth of ten at Newbury; however, he faded right out of it at Newmarket (1m) next time and ended up nearly 10l behind Devil's Peak at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) on latest start, which make him hard to fancy.
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5th

7

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Magnatura

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Won twice over 7f on good/AW last year; reappeared with a promising fourth at Newbury in May, but he hasn't matched that form in three starts since; now drops back in grade but he needs to turn things around.

16/1

11th

11

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Magnatura

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Tom Ward

Ended last season with a win here (7f, good) and started this one with creditable fourth of ten at Newbury; however, he faded right out of it at Newmarket (1m) next time and ended up nearly 10l behind Devil's Peak at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) on latest start, which make him hard to fancy.

40/1

12/1

Form: 311522

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Often front-runner; four wins over about 1m this year and twice runner-up (Epsom and Chester) in quick succession when stepped up to 1m2f in June; kept on well under usual rider Rose Dawes last time and this trip is unlikely to be an issue, but further improvement is needed for sure.
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12th

1

(11)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Silver State

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Often front-runner; four wins over about 1m this year and twice runner-up (Epsom and Chester) in quick succession when stepped up to 1m2f in June; kept on well under usual rider Rose Dawes last time and this trip is unlikely to be an issue, but further improvement is needed for sure.

12/1

2nd

2

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:37 Chester

Silver State

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Is enjoying a fine season and racked up a fourth victory at Doncaster (1m) in April; posted another very good effort when runner-up in 1m2f handicap at Epsom six days ago; this likeable front runner is a player once more off an unchanged mark.

5/1

2nd

5

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Silver State

9st 1lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Usually ridden by Rose Dawes; won four of seven handicaps, all once visored, including from the front over 1m at Bath (good to soft) and Doncaster when returned to turf; helped to set a strong gallop when fifth of ten at Haydock latest but he needs to resume improvement and this new trip is not sure to help.

12/1

Form: 704116

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won five of 15 races, including this month at Thirsk and Newmarket (both 1m4f on good to firm); Wednesday's 1m4f handicap here was a much sterner test of his credentials and he came up well short at 28-1, so others are again preferred.
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2nd

8

(6)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

16:12 Windsor

Parisian Scholar

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Tries hard enough but handicapped about right and came up short off this mark in a small field at Newmarket (1m4f); this looks more demanding.

5/1

2nd

3

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Parisian Scholar

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

3yo who completed a double when landing a Class 4 handicap over C&D last month; well held in two quick-fire runs at Glorious Goodwood but he's back in calmer waters now and is a player if he can get back near best; acts on good to firm and good to soft.

7/1

13th

10

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Parisian Scholar

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Won five of 15 races, including this month at Thirsk and Newmarket (both 1m4f on good to firm); Wednesday's 1m4f handicap here was a much sterner test of his credentials and he came up well short at 28-1, so others are again preferred.

9/1

Form: 2114 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Knuckled down well to assert at Salisbury (1m2f, good) and had a simple task at Yarmouth (11.4f, good to firm) in another novice later in May; put firmly in her place in a 1m4f French Listed race six weeks ago, recording her best rating nevertheless; more is needed on this handicap debut but the best has probably not yet been seen of her.
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No Results Found

Form: 1220

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Found his stride a little too late when pipped on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good) in April; the winner was Lost Boys who's won two major 1m2f handicaps since, latterly at Royal Ascot, but this one's appearance at that meeting (1m4f, good to firm; 4-1) was a backward step when he was slowly into stride and only briefly threatened to emerge from mid-division; now tries 1m3f in headgear first time and these are early days; could bounce back.
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No Results Found

Form: 331

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Upped to 1m2f when showing improved form to win a ten-runner maiden at Pontefract (good) last time, travelling best before galloping on well to get up by a neck; this hot race for handicap debut demands plenty more of him but he brings clear potential.
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No Results Found

Form: 214

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Nosed ahead in the final strides of a maiden at Nottingham (1m, good) in May on second start; not so good and still looked inexperienced in a novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 18 days ago; this is a tough race for handicap debut but he's a scopey sort who should resume progress at some point.
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No Results Found

25/1

Form: 434

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Minor honours on Kempton AW (7f, 1m and 7f) in two novice events and a maiden; off 85 days before latest start; while those were all fair form, having a brother who had useful form at 1m1f-1m4f significantly boosts interest for this handicap debut; one to keep an eye on.
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No Results Found

Form: 5-3213 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) in May in his fifth maiden race; last of three on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm; Pearl River second) one month ago was probably better form but more is clearly needed from him; cheekpieces go on and latest start suggests 1m3f may suit him better.
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £20.70
Straight Forecast £13.06
Tricast £62.37
Trifecta £100.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Into The Light

SPOTLIGHT:

Astracornus

TOPSPEED:

Pierian

POSTDATA:

Devil's Peak

LAMBOURN:

Mythical Valentine

Daily Record:

Pierian

The Guardian:

Into The Light

Daily Mail:

Into The Light

Daily Mirror:

Into The Light

The Sun:

Into The Light

The Times:

Astracornus

Telegraph:

Astracornus

D Express:

Astracornus

The Star:

Devil's Peak