| GOODWOOD |
27 July 2010 |
Going:
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| 14:10 Class 2 H'cap 10f (+7) |
S/S Index 9.40 - 9.60 |
SUBMARINER : M.Johnston......R.Ffrench:- Lightly raced four year old Singspiel colt, unraced prior to 2010, but the winner of three races from six this season. (Class 5 Folkestone 12f. maiden. / Class 4 Beverley 10f. handicap. / Class 3 Kempton 10f. Polytrack handicap.), his latest run July 3rd. in Class 2 Haydock 12f. handicap, finishing a moderate twelve lengths seventh of fourteen to Dangerous Midge at odds of 11/2. (This colt a winner over 12f. but our S/S Indexes show him to be at the lower end of the margins.). RACES PROMINENTLY AND THIS DROP BACK TO 10F. LOOKS TO BE A POSITIVE MOVE. NOTE:- ALL THIS COLT'S WINS HAVE BEEN ON RIGHT HAND TRACKS. Negatives:- Nil. Distance index = 12f. (Turf.). Stable form = 51% win and placed. (Last 14 days.).
| 14:45 GROUP 3 GORDON STAKES 3YO 12F (+36) |
S/S INDEX 9.90 - 10.10 |
| 15:25 GROUP 2 LENNOX STAKES 7F (+9) |
S/S INDEX 8.40 - 8.60 |
LORD SHANAKILL : H.R.A.Cecil......T.Queally:- Four year old Speightstown colt, the winner of three races to date. (Class 3 York 6f. maiden./ Group 2 Newbury 6f. Mill Reef Stakes. / Listed Chester 7f. Stakes.), the Chester event on his latest appearance July 10th. beating Dunelight by three quarters of a length when 8/13 Fav. FAST IMPROVING COLT AT THE PRIME AGE OF FOUR YEARS WITH FURTHER IMPROVEMENT EXPECTED. DIFFICULT TO FAULT WITH ALL CONDITIONS IN HIS FAVOUR TODAY. Negatives:- Nil. Distance index = 8f. (Turf.). Stable form = 53% win and placed. (Last 14 days.).
| 16:00 GROUP 3 MOLECOMB STAKES 2YO 5F (-16) |
S/S INDEX 7.70 - 7.90 |
ZEBEDEE : R.Hannon......R.Hughes:- 70,000gns. Invincible Spirit colt, half brother to a number of three year olds credited with placed form only over middle distances. Dam herself won over 10f. (3yo.) and half sister to numerous winners in the USA. This colt the winner of three from four races, recording a career best form level on his latest appearance July 2nd. in Listed Sandown 5f. Stakes, beating The Thrill Is Gone by one and a quarter lengths when 8/15 Fav. SPEEDY COLT BRED TO STAY FURTHER THAN THE MINIMUM TRIP. Negatives:- Ideally needs further. Distance index = 7f. (Turf.). Stable form = 38% win and placed. (Last 14 days.).
AVONMORE STAR : R.Hannon......R.Moore:- Avonbridge colt, half brother to a placed runner over middle distances, out of a dam who won over 8f., herself half sister to a multiple race winner over 7f. Two wins from four runs for this colt, the latest July 10th. in Class 5 Salisbury 6f. Novice Auction Stakes beating Chevise by one and a half lengths when 4/9 Fav. CONSISTENT AND GENUINE COLT IDEALLY SUITED BY FAST GROUND. Negatives:- Bred to stay further than 5/6f. and question this step back to the minimum trip. Basic form level also a negative at this level. Distance index = 7f. (Turf.). Stable form = 38% win and placed. (Last 14 days.).
| 16:35 Class 3 H'cap 8f (-13) |
S/S Index 8.60 - 8.80 |
BENANDONNER : M.Murphy......J.Fahy (5):- Seven year old Giants Causeway gelding, consistent to a fault with ten runs to his credit this season, placed on five occasions, successful on his latest appearance July 14th. in Class 3 Lingfield 8f. Polytrack Classified Stakes, beating Layline by three quarters of a length at odds of 7/1. COMPETITIVE AND GENUINE GELDING. Negatives:- Age. Distance index = 10f.+ (Turf.). Stable form = 33% win and placed. (Last 14 days.).
MAMBO SPIRIT : Stef Higgins......T.Queally:- Six year gelding by Invincible Spirit, successful on his second run this season June 2nd. (Class 6 Kempton 7f. Polytrack handicap.), beating Harting Hill by two and three quarters of a length at odds of 12/1. Improved form latest in Class 5 Kempton 7f. handicap, finishing an head second of thirteen to Army Of Stars at odds of 5/1. Negatives:- Vulnerable front runner and looks high enough in the weights. Distance index = 8f. (Turf.)*** Stable form = 33% win and placed. (Last 14 days.). PERFECT PROFILE.
| 17:05 Class 2 Maiden Stakes 2yo 6f (-12) |
S/S Index 8.40 - 8.60 |
GOLDEN HINDE : M.Johnston......L.Dettori:- 95,000gns. colt by Red Ransom, half brother to a juvenile winner over 7f.+. Dam related to an high class performer over 10f. Racecourse debut for this colt July 18th. in Class 5 Redcar 7f. maiden finishing three lengths fourth of ten to Next Edition at odds of 8/1. (NOT QUITE THE FINISHED ARTICLE HERE ON NEGATIVE FIRM GROUND OVER ARGUABLY A FURLONG TOO FAR.) TODAY'S TRIP / GROUND IDEAL. Negatives:- Nil. Distance index = 6f.+ (Turf.). Stable form = 51% win and placed. (Last 14 days.).
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| 17:40 Class 2 H'cap 14f (0) |
S/S Index 10.20 - 10.40 |
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