17:20 Goodwood

Sunday 26 August 2018

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Sussex Roof Garden Handicap

Off time: 17:20 | Winning time: 1m 3.46s

(4)

Kath's Lustre¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: S W Kelly| T: R Hughes| OR: 70

7/1

Dual 6f AW scorer has raced just once on turf this summer when a 3L fifth at Windsor. 6lb lower now after two poor efforts so could be competitive although a better effort is required.

Form: 143595

(6)

Roundabout Magic⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Tom Marquand| T: S Dow| OR: 65| D

5/1

Gained first turf success at Brighton earlier this season over 5½f adding to five AW successes. Returns to the same mark today so ought to be competitive. Last run can be forgotten given he was badly hampered. Chances here.

Form: 343738

(8)

Broadhaven Honey^b¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: A Kirby| T: R Harris| OR: 65| D

9/2

Raised 5lb for narrow Chepstow win last time out and recent efforts off similar marks seen her struggle so that may well be the case here.

Form: 632251

(3)

Flowing Clarets¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: M Harley| T: J J Bridger| OR: 60| D

7/4

Ran well over 5f at Lingfield (AW) twice before fading latest over 6f at Windsor. Second over C&D off this mark last season and this trip certainly favoured so plenty of positives today.

Form: 737225

(1)

Firenze Rosa¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: K T O'Neill| T: J J Bridger| OR: 55| D

9/2

One from 17 career record uninspiring but handicap falling fast now after three average efforts. Second over 5f at Windsor back in June would give her every chance off this lower mark but below that level lately.

Form: 662575

(2)

John Joiner^v1¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-6| J: Aaron Jones⁽³⁾| T: S L Keightley| OR: 52| D

10/1

7lb lower than C&D third on soft ground last September but that largely due to two decidedly average efforts for current stable. Visor fitted now and capable if it revives him but that very much an if.

Form: 2439-69

(9)

Deer Song²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-5| J: Rhiain Ingram⁽⁵⁾| T: J J Bridger| OR: 45| D

40/1

Only beaten four rivals in as many starts this summer after a break. 6lb out of the handicap which means that even a revival likely to come up short.

Form: 720787

Non-Runners

(5)

Dr Doro²²

Weight: 9-2| Age: 5

T: Ian Williams J: James Doyle

(7)

Ask The Guru²⁷

Weight: 8-8| Age: 8

T: M J Attwater J: Kieren Fox

Forecasts

Flowing Clarets (7/4), Dr Doro (2/1), Firenze Rosa (9/2), Broadhaven Honey (9/2), Roundabout Magic (5/1), Kath's Lustre (7/1), Ask The Guru (8/1), John Joiner (10/1), Deer Song (40/1)

DR DORO won well last time over this trip at Ayr before a decent run over 6f. This return to 5f should suit even better and she looks potentially well-handicapped over the distance. Roundabout Magic is another worthy of serious consideration and this sharp 5f could be ideal for this strong travelling weak finisher. Flowing Clarets is at a dangerous mark now and has run well over C&D before.