17:50 Goodwood

Sunday 26 August 2018

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Silk Series Lady Riders' Handicap

Off time: 17:52 | Winning time: 2m 57.57s

(7)

Luv U Whatever¹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-7| J: Miss Becky Smith⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs Marjorie Fife| OR: 80| D

7/1

15-time winner including twice this summer under today's jockey. Only beaten a short head latest at Haydock and despite a further 4lb rise he is expected to make another bold bid.

Form: 136132

(4)

Paddy A^b1¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-5| J: Megan Nicholls⁽⁵⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 78| BF

9/2

Landed a quick double over 1m6f at Nottingham and then Haydock before well beaten second behind a runaway winner who probably stole it over 2m. Another headgear change and dropped in trip. Capable.

Form: 124112

(1)

Tapis Libre^p⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 10-3| J: Joanna Mason⁽⁵⁾| T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward| OR: 76| D

6/1

Only raised 1lb for his Epsom win two starts back but unable to go with the leaders latest in a warmer race at Newbury dominated by potentially well-treated hurdlers. This more his level and better showing likely.

Form: 7-35414

(5)

Jumping Jack³⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-1| J: Nicola Currie⁽³⁾| T: C Gordon| OR: 74

5/1

Seven-time placed hurdler hasn't tackled this far before on the level but last three efforts over 1m2f all suggested he could appreciate it. Mark unchanged for decent second latest so real chance if he stays.

Form: 8-27462

(3)

Geetanjali^p¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Hayley Turner| T: M L W Bell| OR: 72

7/2

Three-time winner this year with the latest at Bath over 1m2f. Placed in both subsequent races and latest run at Chepstow suggested that this step up to 1m4f was overdue. On the up and excellent claims under top lady rider.

Form: 542123

Rule 4

Rule 4 applies to all bets - deduction 25p in the pound

Non-Runners

(2)

Thistimenextyear³⁶

Weight: 10-6| Age: 4

T: R Spencer J: Rhiain Ingram

(6)

Zzoro⁸

Weight: 10-3| Age: 5

T: Mrs A J Perrett J: Jane Elliott

Forecasts

Thistimenextyear (5/2), Geetanjali (7/2), Paddy A (9/2), Jumping Jack (5/1), Tapis Libre (6/1), Luv U Whatever (7/1), Zzoro (10/1)

GEETANJALI has maintained an upward curve this year improving as she steps up in trip to stay ahead of the handicapper and her latest third at Chepstow encouraged that this latest step up could again prove fruitful. Admirable Luv U Whatever is never one to take lightly and the top-weight should run a good race as usual. Jumping Jack like the selection tries this trip for the first time and he has to go close if appreciating it.