August 29 / 16.55 Goodwood

16.55

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £13085
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -14120 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has had some good results for this yard in 2026, winning two of his first three starts and going agonisingly close over 5f (good; has won on good to soft) at the top meeting here in July when checked in his run; not so strong at the finish over slightly further at York since but a major player back over C&D.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Naanas Sparkle

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Has developed into a useful handicapper; won at Goodwood (5f, soft) most recently, taking record to 6-18; faces a stiffer task upped in class but he's broadly progressive and could go well.

16/1

1st

5

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Naanas Sparkle

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Has had some good results for this yard in 2026, winning two of his first three starts and going agonisingly close over 5f (good; has won on good to soft) at the top meeting here in July when checked in his run; not so strong at the finish over slightly further at York since but a major player back over C&D.

5/1

11th

12

(12)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Naanas Sparkle

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

On the up for new trainer this year, winning 5f handicaps at Yarmouth and Southwell before a fine second at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) three weeks ago, hitting the front 110 yards from home but picked off late on by a thriving opponent; 3lb rise asks a stiffer question.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 604530 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has done himself proud since Doncaster win in June, finishing close up over 5f at the big meeting here and again in the Stewards' Cup (6f) four days later; another smart effort when third of 21 at York next time but well held on good to soft there since and deteriorating ground would be a worry.
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1st

4

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Beverley

Toca Madera

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Several good runs for his new yard this year and likely to give his running; surprising if one, or both, of the big two didn't have his measure.

6/1

12th

10

(11)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Toca Madera

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won here (5f, good to firm) in June; ran two fine races at Goodwood's Glorious meeting and again when third behind Air Force One at York last month (travelled best); soft ground wouldn't have been ideal when second of six at Goodwood two weeks ago; drying conditions would be in his favour and he has the ability to get involved.

9/1

2nd

3

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Toca Madera

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has done himself proud since Doncaster win in June, finishing close up over 5f at the big meeting here and again in the Stewards' Cup (6f) four days later; another smart effort when third of 21 at York next time but well held on good to soft there since and deteriorating ground would be a worry.

5/1

Form: 147154 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner who isn't too fussy about the ground; had a quiet spell for last trainer but has taken advantage of a handy mark for new yard this year, winning twice over 5f, and he looked to be still in form at Windsor (6f) 19 days ago; shouldn't be far away.
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7th

4

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Dream Composer

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Winner at Ripon (5f, good) and Windsor (5f, good to firm) this season; acts on soft, but hasn't run up to his best on three previous starts here.

11/1

3rd

8

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Dream Composer

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Dual course winner who isn't too fussy about the ground; had a quiet spell for last trainer but has taken advantage of a handy mark for new yard this year, winning twice over 5f, and he looked to be still in form at Windsor (6f) 19 days ago; shouldn't be far away.

8/1

4th

13

(7)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Dream Composer

8st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple wins include two over 5f for new yard this year, the first under Myla Coppins and the second on this track; did win once over 6f back in 2022 but it's a long time since he played a part over this trip.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: -39114 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Better than ever in 2026 and seen to good effect when making all at Ffos Las and Ascot (5f; good and good to firm; acts on good to soft) in midsummer; couldn't cope with a total rise of 12lb in the Shergar Cup since and an easy lead looks unlikely but he could be well positioned from his draw and give it a good shot.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

All Ways Glamorous

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Better than ever in 2026 and seen to good effect when making all at Ffos Las and Ascot (5f; good and good to firm; acts on good to soft) in midsummer; couldn't cope with a total rise of 12lb in the Shergar Cup since and an easy lead looks unlikely but he could be well positioned from his draw and give it a good shot.

7/2

8/1

Form: 708604 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Rarely seen on a downhill track but ran a corking race in Group 3 over C&D as 2yo; often well below best in 2026 but intermittent flashes of form have lightened the gloom, including when a close fourth at Pontefract (5f, good to firm; first-time visor, retained) latest; on the risky side overall.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Kylian

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Robert Cowell

Not much has gone right this season, including when well backed on his return to the AW last time (always trapped deep at Lingfield); currently 3-7 on Tapeta and is well handicapped now, so needs considering for a yard that also saddles Michaela's Boy.

5/1

6th

8

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Kylian

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Currently 4-8 on the AW and 1-1 on Polytrack (C&D); not a lot has gone right this season and he switches from turf on an attractive mark; will need some luck from a wide stall but is one to consider for a trainer who also runs Michaela's Boy.

8/1

5th

6

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Kylian

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Robert Cowell

Rarely seen on a downhill track but ran a corking race in Group 3 over C&D as 2yo; often well below best in 2026 but intermittent flashes of form have lightened the gloom, including when a close fourth at Pontefract (5f, good to firm; first-time visor, retained) latest; on the risky side overall.

8/1

Form: -31360 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
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.
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Verdict Starting price

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

6th

3

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Lexington Blitz

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Progressive front-runner who was denied late on in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good to soft; has won on good to firm) in early June; he'll give backers a run for their money but could again be picked off where it matters.

6/1

Non-runners

Democracy Dilemma, Dyonisos

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Payout
Exacta £8.10
Straight Forecast £8.34
Tricast £40.90
Trifecta £39.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Toca Madera

RP RATINGS:

Democracy Dilemma

The Sun:

Naana's Sparkle

The Times:

Lexington Blitz

POSTDATA:

Kylian

The Star:

All Ways Glamorous

SPOTLIGHT:

Dyonisos

Daily Record:

Naana's Sparkle

Telegraph:

Lexington Blitz

The Guardian:

Toca Madera

D Express:

Toca Madera

Daily Mirror:

Kylian

NEWMARKET:

Democracy Dilemma

Daily Mail:

Democracy Dilemma