14:25 Goodwood

Wednesday 2 August 2017

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Better Odds With Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap

  • 3YO only  |   Class 2  |   1m 3f 218y  |   Soft  |   14 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:32  |   Winning time: 2m 47.38s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
1
(10)
Horse silk
Tamleekp120
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-7| J: Jim Crowley| T: S bin Suroor| OR:  105
20/1
Won a maiden at Newmarket to kick his season off and ran well in a Group 3 next time but not in the same form in two starts subsequently and has a bit to prove now. First-time cheekpieces reached for.
2
(1)
Horse silk
Wolf Country20
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-5| J: A Kirby| T: C Appleby| OR:  103| D
10/1
Listed winner on just his third start before going off too hard in the Dante. Race not run to suit in a Newmarket Group 3 next time and likely to do better provided he is switched back to prominent tactics; ideal draw to do so and jockey is useful from the front while have a near 30% strike-rate for the yard.
3
(9)
Horse silk
Sofia's Rock20
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: R L Moore| T: C & M Johnston| OR:  100| D
10/1
Won a maiden towards the back end of last season and managed to win two class 3 handicaps this season. Bit of a hit and miss sort but back to form last time with a decent effort at Newmarket and top jockey booked to ride.
4
(12)
Horse silk
On To Victoryh27
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-13| J: Tom Marquand| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR:  97| BF| D
11/2
Excellent effort two starts back at Salisbury when running on strongly to score by 8L but couldn't follow up under a penalty at Newbury. Given time to recover from that though and return to some cut in the ground should see him to better effect. Leading claims.
5
(4)
Horse silk
First Nation41
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-12| J: James Doyle| T: C Appleby| OR:  96
10/1
Good run at Royal Ascot last time behind fellow Godolphin recruit Atty Persse but up 3lb for that effort and this looks just as tough. Given time to recover from that effort and still may be more to come so can't be dismissed, despite appearing to be the yard's second string on jockey bookings.
6
(13)
Horse silk
Secret Advisor40
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-12| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR:  96
5/1
Beaten short-priced favourite here two starts back but ran well enough and clearly handles the track. Got the hang of things late on when stepped up in trip at Ascot last time out but 9lb rise for that effort looks harsh and both different ground conditions and step back in trip not necessarily positives. Yard's first string but others look more appealing.
7
(6)
Horse silk
Hochfeld13
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-8| J: S De Sousa| T: C & M Johnston| OR:  92| BF| D
7/1
Beaten at odds on last time in his bid for a hat-trick but took a keen hold early. Won't get away with doing that here but drop back in trip could help and gets the services of De Sousa for the first time. Leading claims for a yard in fine form that historically do well at this meeting.
8
(14)
Horse silk
Brimham Rocks18
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-5| J: Harry Bentley| T: R M Beckett| OR:  89| D
10/1
Won three of his five starts this year and seemingly still progressing through the handicaps judged by his win at Hamilton last time out, staying on strongly to win easily. This looks tougher but proven in the conditions and likely to be more to come.
9
(2)
Horse silk
Never Surrenderp125
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-3| J: F Norton| T: C Hills| OR:  87
25/1
Justified favouritism when landing a maiden on his seventh start but not looked well-handicapped in two starts since and first-time cheekpieces need to yield improvement. Jockey has a good record riding for this stable.
10
(11)
Horse silk
Amlad23
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-2| J: L Morris| T: E A L Dunlop| OR:  86| D
25/1
Came on for his reappearance with a win at Beverley in a maiden and followed that up to make all at Newmarket in impressive fashion. Likes to front run and dangerous if allowed to lead but unproven in softer conditions and has gone up the handicap for not winning last time out.
11
(8)
Horse silk
Winston C30
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-2| J: David Egan(5)| T: M L W Bell| OR:  86| D
16/1
Showed a decent turn of foot to put a Wolverhampton handicap to bed last month and 7lb rise for that effort possibly a little lenient. Yard in good form and had a winner here Tuesday so can't be ruled out with an excellent claimer taking off 5lb.
12
(5)
Horse silk
Londinium33
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-0| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR:  84| BF
9/1
Won twice last year but he's been beaten twice at short odds (11/8) this time around and very slow to leave the stalls last time. Needs to improve to land a blow.
13
(7)
Horse silk
Fair Power20
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-0| J: Aaron Jones(3)| T: S Kirk| OR:  82
50/1
Has bounced back to form on recent starts but only narrowly prevailed last time out and effectively up 6lb for that run. Others probably more progressive and he needs every to drop right for him to get his head in front.
14
(3)
Horse silk
Galactic Prince18
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-0| J: J Quinn| T: A M Balding| OR:  80| CD
10/1
C&D winner two starts back and not disgraced in a little deeper at Ascot last time out but more work to do from well out of the handicap here. Trainer and jockey have a good record when combining and has won on soft ground earlier in his career.

Forecasts

Secret Advisor (5/1), On To Victory (11/2), Hochfeld (7/1), Londinium (9/1), First Nation (10/1), Galactic Prince (10/1), Brimham Rocks (10/1), Wolf Country (10/1), Sofia's Rock (10/1), Winston C (16/1), Tamleek (20/1), Amlad (25/1), Never Surrender (25/1), Fair Power (50/1)

Verdict

HOCHFIELD has been in good form this season and if he settles better, he should keep progressing for a yard in fine form. On To Victory should appreciate the return to softer conditions and First Nation has been given some time to recover after a big effort at Royal Ascot.
  1. Hochfeld
  2. On To Victory
  3. First Nation

Prize Money

1st: £46,688.002nd: £13,980.003rd: £6,990.004th: £3,495.005th: £1,748.006th: £878.00

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