August 01 / 16.10 Goodwood

16.10

Good To Firm

Phase Eight Handicap

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Phase Eight Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -17906 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Campaigned over shorter this term, posting a useful AW win on reappearance and not disgraced at Newmarket most recently; showed respectable 7f form as a 2yo, including a good effort in the maiden on this card and a success at Chester; still fairly unexposed over this distance; interesting.
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7th

5

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:40 Ascot

Ghost Mode

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Hung sharply left but stuck on well to prevail in 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) five weeks ago, proving suited by the return to 7f for the first time this term; below par back over that C&D (good to soft, likely softer) last Saturday but he raced freely and had a possible ground excuse; could bounce back.

5/1

5th

8

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Ghost Mode

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Hung sharply left but stuck on well to prevail in 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) four weeks ago, proving suited by the return to 7f for the first time this term and taking record to 3-11; may have further progress in him over this trip; major player.

8/1

1st

5

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Ghost Mode

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Campaigned over shorter this term, posting a useful AW win on reappearance and not disgraced at Newmarket most recently; showed respectable 7f form as a 2yo, including a good effort in the maiden on this card and a success at Chester; still fairly unexposed over this distance; interesting.

15/2

11/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 1-5531 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort who held on narrowly from Proud Nation over 7f at Newmarket (good to firm) most recently, adding to his 2yo sprint wins and taking record to 3-7; ran creditably over C&D in May; solid chance.
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3rd

7

(6)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Ironwill

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Free-going sort who made improvement over 7f this summer; his form wasn't so hot on good to soft ground on his last two outings but he still showed plenty despite not having a clear way through; needs a second look.

9/1

4th

15

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Ironwill

8st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Stuart Williams

Midfield in competitive 1m contest at the York Ebor festival last week; steadily progressive at up to 7f otherwise and ties in with Ghost Mode on C&D form earlier in August (ran well despite being indirectly impeded by that rival coming off a true line); shortlisted.

7/1

10th

12

(17)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Ironwill

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Two 2yo wins (including on soft ground) and back on the scoresheet at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month; another big run when second of 13 at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he's a headstrong sort but that didn't stop him finishing strongly last time and this first crack at 1m is well worth a go; he's one to consider.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 21-610 D BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Gelded since finishing last when favourite for the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m); had progressive 7f form previously and recorded a wide-margin success at Newmarket (good) the time before, taking record over this trip to 2211; may still have more to offer and remains of interest.
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3rd

3

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Were Goosers

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Gelded since finishing last when favourite for the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m); had progressive 7f form previously and recorded a wide-margin success at Newmarket (good) the time before, taking record over this trip to 2211; may still have more to offer and remains of interest.

7/2

30th

10

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Were Goosers

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Yet to run a bad race as the sixth at Newmarket (1m, good) on handicap debut was a close one; back over 7f there and sent off the 4-11 favourite, he romped home by the thick end of 10l to earn today's 11lb higher mark; that rise asks serious questions, but he has the wind in his sails and Oisin Murphy would have had options for this.

9/1

1st

1

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:53 Newmarket

Were Goosers

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Ended 2025 with an AW win over 7f (made most); thoroughly encouraging reappearance here (1m, good) in April on handicap debut, where he looked likely to reward market support but the race slipped from his grasp late on; major chance off the same mark back at 7f.

10/11

4th
6 (5)
Egoli

12/1

Form: 48-961 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won on the nod at Doncaster (good to firm) last time, looking suited by the step up to 7f and surging back to form; unexposed over this trip and may remain competitive, provided he takes to first-time cheekpieces (faced difficult task when once in blinkers).
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4th

6

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Egoli

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won on the nod at Doncaster (good to firm) last time, looking suited by the step up to 7f and surging back to form; unexposed over this trip and may remain competitive, provided he takes to first-time cheekpieces (faced difficult task when once in blinkers).

12/1

1st

7

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Egoli

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ralph Beckett

Highly tried after winning a York maiden (6f, good to firm) and a Newbury novice (6f, good) last season; gelded in November; disappointing this season; first run at 7f.

10/1

6th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Egoli

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Highly tried last term after novice success; never figured in Windsor handicap on reappearance but may fare better with the outing under his belt; check the betting.

10/1

Form: 075114 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 114, all at Chester (6f and around 7f), since being gelded (maiden previously); not disgraced last time but has something to prove off the same mark switched to a different venue and upped in grade.
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2nd

4

(14)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Chester

Start Me Up

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Two course wins in June (6f, soft and 7f, good); ran poorly at York three weeks ago and has the widest stall to deal with this time.

12/1

19th

19

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Start Me Up

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Won two in a row at Chester (6f/7f, soft/good) in June and respectable efforts at Chester (7.5f, good) and Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) since; however, he needs something extra on today's first attempt at 1m if he's to land a competitive handicap such as this.

16/1

6th

12

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Start Me Up

8st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Has form figures of 114, all at Chester (6f and around 7f), since being gelded (maiden previously); not disgraced last time but has something to prove off the same mark switched to a different venue and upped in grade.

18/1

13/2

Form: 3-3811 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Took a while to hit the target but he had some notable maiden form, including at this meeting last year, and now bids for a hat-trick after wins under Jack Nicholls at Pontefract (6f maiden, good to soft) and Catterick (7f handicap; good to firm); further improvement is possible; respected.
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3rd

6

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:00 Epsom

Naval Light

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Could only manage a midfield finish at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) when bidding for a hat-trick; still has relatively low mileage but this is deeper than the Catterick event he won on his penultimate start.

7/2

7th

7

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Naval Light

8st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Took a while to hit the target but he had some notable maiden form, including at this meeting last year, and now bids for a hat-trick after wins under Jack Nicholls at Pontefract (6f maiden, good to soft) and Catterick (7f handicap; good to firm); further improvement is possible; respected.

13/2

1st

3

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Naval Light

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Wore down a next-time-out winner (pair clear) late on when making it seventh time lucky in 6f Pontefract maiden (good to soft) under Jack Nicholls eight weeks ago; will be equally as effective back at 7f and can be made to look well treated on a few of his runs.

5/2

8/1

Form: -31127 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Broadly progressive gelding who has form figures of 11127 in turf handicaps, the latest effort best forgiven (met trouble); ran well in a competitive field over C&D the time before; still 9lb above last winning mark but Harry Vigors takes off a useful 5lb; in the mix.
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8th

10

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Startled

8st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Richard Hughes

Broadly progressive gelding who has form figures of 11127 in turf handicaps, the latest effort best forgiven (met trouble); ran well in a competitive field over C&D the time before; still 9lb above last winning mark but Harry Vigors takes off a useful 5lb; in the mix.

8/1

7th

6

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Startled

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Richard Hughes

Made it 3-3 in turf handicaps when overcoming trouble to win a shade cosily at York in May and it was a good second of 17 in valuable event at Goodwood (also 7f, good) ten days later; still progressing and he holds leading claims again.

4/1

2nd

15

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Startled

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Hughes

Overcame trouble to win a shade cosily under Saffie Osborne at York (7f, good) last week, taking his record in turf handicaps to 3-3 and record since upped to 7f to 2-2; may well show further progress and defy another rise in the weights; respected.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1232-6 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
The class angle in this field and has earned top weight on handicap debut, having ended his progressive 2yo season with good efforts in a Newmarket Group 2 (7f, good to firm) and Canadian Grade 1 (1m, firm); a likely danger provided he's back in similar form with Listed reappearance under his belt.
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10th

1

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Wild Desert

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

The class angle in this field and has earned top weight on handicap debut, having ended his progressive 2yo season with good efforts in a Newmarket Group 2 (7f, good to firm) and Canadian Grade 1 (1m, firm); a likely danger provided he's back in similar form with Listed reappearance under his belt.

5/1

6th

7

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Wild Desert

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Raced four times last year, finishing third in the Group 2 Superlative at this meeting (7f, good to firm) and going close in a Canadian Grade 1 (1m, firm) in September; this is his first run since and William Buick rides Morris Dancer, but it will be no surprise to see a big performance.

5/1

6

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Wild Desert

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Won well at Haydock and nearly defied a penalty in C&D contest, narrowly failing to collar a bigger-priced stablemate (newcomer); William Buick prefers Saba Desert but this colt retains potential.

8/1

Form: 21-352 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage colt who registered his 2yo success in a York maiden and posted two sound efforts since handicapping, beaten narrowly by Ironwill at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) latest; may do better still; not ruled out.
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17th

6

(17)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Proud Nation

9st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won 2yo maiden here (7f, good) last September and kept on for promising fifth on handicap debut at Chester (7.5f, good to soft; unraced on softer) in June before doing likewise when short-headed at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in July; may have been unsuited by the track at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last month and the return to 1m could unlock some improvement.

8/1

11th

9

(13)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Proud Nation

8st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Low-mileage colt who registered his 2yo success in a York maiden and posted two sound efforts since handicapping, beaten narrowly by Ironwill at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) latest; may do better still; not ruled out.

16/1

2nd

3

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Proud Nation

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Plenty of promise on his first three starts, winning a maiden at York (7f, good) last September on his second outing, and things didn't go his way when fifth of nine on handicap debut at Chester (7.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; unexposed and could build on that latest performance today.

5/1

Form: 146051 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Back in his comfort zone at Epsom (7f, good) last time, taking Class 4 record to 3-3; sold out of George Boughey's yard for 28,000gns since; returns to deeper waters off a demanding mark; new headgear.
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13th

8

(9)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Utmost Good Faith

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins for George Boughey this year but he has been well beaten at big odds in two runs for Stuart Williams; opposable despite the change of accessories.

50/1

12th

12

(14)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Utmost Good Faith

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Won once in Ireland and three times for George Boughey, twice on the AW and in a 7f Epsom handicap on final start for that yard; later sold for 28,000gns; had always worn a hood (also effective in tongue-tie) but went in blinkers on stable debut at Goodwood recently and raced too freely up front; now goes in an eyeshield; bit risky.

33/1

13th

4

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Utmost Good Faith

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

Back in his comfort zone at Epsom (7f, good) last time, taking Class 4 record to 3-3; sold out of George Boughey's yard for 28,000gns since; returns to deeper waters off a demanding mark; new headgear.

18/1

14/1

Form: 2-1687 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Commenced career with a record of 221 on AW; far from solid on his Listed/Group form on turf since (peak effort may not be reliable) and has something to prove off his mark; gelded since last run.
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No Results Found

Form: 5121 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Prevailed narrowly in small field upped to 7f at Newmarket (good to firm) last time, taking record to 2-4; goes into deeper waters but remains unexposed, particularly at this distance; wears first-time headgear.
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No Results Found

Form: 218871 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Appears to have his limitations, being 2-2 in Class 5 but 0-5 in higher grades; gained the latest success at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last week; opposed from 6lb out of the weights in this markedly better race.
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £88.50
Straight Forecast £47.72
Tricast £99.48
Trifecta £235.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Naval Light

RP RATINGS:

We're Goosers

LAMBOURN:

Marengo Storm

TOPSPEED:

Proud Nation

D Express:

Ghost Mode

Daily Mail:

Wild Desert

The Star:

Startled

Telegraph:

We're Goosers

The Sun:

We're Goosers

POSTDATA:

Naval Light

Daily Mirror:

Naval Light

Daily Record:

Naval Light

The Times:

Marengo Storm

The Guardian:

Marengo Storm