15:35 Goodwood

Sunday 26 August 2018

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Goodwood Amateur Riders' Handicap

Off time: 15:35 | Winning time: 2m 7.89s

(3)

Miss Sheridan²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 73

7/1

Won two of last three starts in customary front-running style, the latest over 7½f at Chester where she just held on. Stays 1m but this trip an unknown and no place to hide stamina issues with her style of running.

Form: 275131

(2)

Ebbisham^p²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: Alex Edwards| T: J Mackie| OR: 72

3/1

Never won over further than a mile but solid effort over 1m½f latest at Nottingham when only beaten ½L. Upped 3lb for that effort but could have more to come third time out this summer so not ruled out.

Form: 03-3742

(8)

Mr Red Clubs^p,h²³

Age: 9| Weight: 10-10| J: Mr Frederick Tett| T: H Tett| OR: 69| CD

9/1

Surprise winner of this last year under same jockey at 25/1. Moderate form since but that was the case last year too and he is 4lb lower this time around so no surprise if he springs into life again.

Form: 1380-45

(5)

Red Charmer²^{(ex 6)}

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: Miss Becky Smith| T: Mrs Marjorie Fife| OR: 65

2/1

Won both starts since switching to this yard with successes at Beverley (1m½f) and Salisbury (1m). Penalty makes life tougher but riding the crest of a wave so can expect another bold bid here.

Form: 043211

(6)

French Mix¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-4| J: Miss H Welch⁽⁵⁾| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 63

7/1

Won twice on the AW this year and suggestions that she can add to it on turf lately with fair efforts at Beverley (fourth) and Windsor (third) latest. Same mark today as she drops back in trip against several doubtful stayers.

Form: 314643

(1)

Hard Toffee⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-11| J: Ms S Brotherton| T: L Allan| OR: 56| C

7/2

Almost two years since he last won over 1m3f here. Little to recommend him in five starts this year although has a leading rider in this sphere on board.

Form: 4-38669

Non-Runners

(7)

Balmoral Castle⁶

Weight: 11-4| Age: 9

T: J G Portman J: Mr J Harding

(4)

Archimento¹

Weight: 11-0| Age: 5

T: W J Knight J: Mr Simon Walker

Forecasts

Red Charmer (2/1), Ebbisham (3/1), Hard Toffee (7/2), Balmoral Castle (13/2), French Mix (7/1), Miss Sheridan (7/1), Mr Red Clubs (9/1), Archimento (12/1)

RED CHARMER seems to have been revived since joining Marjorie Fife and this likable eight-year-old can land a hat-trick here in a race where many of his rivals have questions to answer. Ebbisham is expected to provide stiff opposition after a good second latest whilst last year's winner Mr Red Clubs can't be forgotten.