13:50 Goodwood

Friday 30 July 2021

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Unibet 3 Boosts A Day Goodwood Handicap

Off time: 13:53 | Winning time: 4m 39.4s

Withhold^p¹³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-10| J: Oisin Murphy| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 105

16/1

Smart front-running stayer who arrives having run easily his best race of the present campaign when third in a 16.5f handicap at Newbury 2 weeks ago. Each-way claims again with a repeat.

Form: 622-843

The Grand Visir^p,t²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: W Buick| T: Ian Williams| OR: 104

13/2

Added to his fine Royal Ascot record when third in Queen Alexandra (21.6f) in June, likely to have done even better if kept closer to the leaders. Second at listed level since and he's a player.

Form: 32-2332

Who Dares Wins^v⁴¹

Age: 9| Weight: 9-5| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A King| OR: 100| D

22/1

Smart dual-purpose performer who won last year's Queen Alexandra but he was below par in the Chester Cup in May and well held in latest renewal of aforementioned race in June. Visor may perk him up.

Form: 6-62600

Elysian Flame^p⁴⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: D Tudhope| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 98

13/2

Still low-mileage on Flat and building up a solid profile, running as well as he ever has when third in Ascot Stakes (20f) in June, staying on. Conditions fine and another bold bid expected.

Form: 32/3-153

Themaxwecan²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: James Doyle| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 98| C

66/1

As good as ever when landing valuable prize at Musselburgh (1¾m) on return but down the field all 4 starts since, including at Newmarket (14f) earlier this month.

Form: 2-13000

Calling The Wind⁴¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: P J Dobbs| T: R Hughes| OR: 94

8/1

Consistent handicapper who ran a cracker to finish runner-up in Queen Alexandra Stakes at the Royal Meeting in June. Operating from career-high mark back in a handicap but not ruled out.

Form: 842-362

Coeur de Lion^v⁴⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 8-12| J: Thore Hammer-Hansen⁽³⁾| T: A King| OR: 93

25/1

Likeable stayer who ran well in his bid to follow-up last year's Ascot Stakes when 4.5 lengths sixth in this year's renewal, likely a stronger gallop would have suited. Live each-way player.

Form: 190-746

Rajinsky²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: P J McDonald| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 92

16/1

Consistent stayer who won at Ripon in April and unlucky not to finish closer when third in Northumberland Plate. Drop in trip/interference no help at Newmarket since and this rates more suitable.

Form: 0-41236

Rochester House^b1³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 91

22/1

Dual 2m winner towards the end of 2020 and good run behind Elysian Flame at Newbury in April. Didn't get home in Ascot Stakes (20f) on penultimate start but again well held at Newcastle since.

Form: 403800

Kloud Gate^v³⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 8-9| J: David Probert| T: G & J Moore| OR: 90| D

80/1

Useful on the Flat and landed a double in handicap hurdles (both at 19.6f) in May. Only midfield at Worcester (23f) since and he'll need to be right on his game in this line up to feature.

Form: 427250/

Platform Nineteen^p¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-8| J: C Lee| T: M L W Bell| OR: 89

13/2

Most progressive when racking up 4-timer in 2019. Missed 2020 but proved better than ever to score easily on belated return at Beverley (2m) 17 days ago. Player provided this doesn't come too quick.

Form: 11117/1

Seinesational^v¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 8-8| J: J P Spencer| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 89| C

66/1

Course winner (at 14f) for William Knight who is proving consistent rather than progressive over hurdles for his new yard and yet to win from a mark this high on the level.

Form: 801165-

Thai Terrier⁴⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-8| J: B A Curtis| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 89

50/1

Dual AW scorer who got off the mark on turf at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) in May, aided by being allowed an uncontested lead. Not disgraced over 14f here since but this an even tougher assignment.

Form: 456514

Margaret Dumont¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-8| J: Jim Crowley| T: H Palmer| OR: 89

50/1

Camelot filly who resumed winning ways at Chelmsford (13.3f) in April and solid runners-up effort on 2 of last 3 starts. However, not in same form last time and this the longest trip she's faced.

Form: 214227

Green Book⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 88

17/2

Landed gamble in Chester Plate in May and seemed to excel himself in when fifth in Queen Alexandra Stakes at Ascot last month. Versatile as regards ground and claims with a repeat.

Form: 623-165

Cleonte^p³⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 8-7| J: S De Sousa| T: A M Balding| OR: 88

40/1

Ended losing run in small-field Kempton handicap (2m) in March. Mixed bag subsequently, albeit left poorly placed when fourteenth in Northumberland Vase last month. Still, others make more appeal.

Form: 214700

Everything For You^t,v³⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 8-6| J: Jason Watson| T: Ian Williams| OR: 87

100/1

Multiple Flat winner for Kevin Ryan who got off the mark over hurdles for this yard at Plumpton (25f) in March. Never threatened on Flat latest and not easiest to weigh up in this sphere at present.

Form: 5812/0-4

Buriram²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 8-6| J: Rob Hornby| T: R M Beckett| OR: 87

28/1

Successful twice in the second half of 2020 and nothing wrong with a trio of place efforts in recent months, Takes a marked step up in trip now and mark may well be about right.

Form: 612-233

Just Hubert¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-6| J: Ray Dawson⁽³⁾| T: W Muir & C Grassick| OR: 87| CD

15/2

Proved better than ever when landing this race 12 months ago. Not kicked on from his return spin in 3 subsequent outings but on flip side his mark has eased plenty if return to this venue perks him up

Form: 20-3009

Smart Champion^h¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 8-2| J: Saffie Osborne⁽⁵⁾| T: D M Simcock| OR: 83

8/1

Consistent sort who finished close-up third in this race 12 months ago. Good third over 2m here in June and steadily-run race no help at Newmarket (14f) latest. Another who has eased in weights.

Form: 440-635

Forecasts

Elysian Flame (13/2), Platform Nineteen (13/2), The Grand Visir (13/2), Just Hubert (15/2), Calling The Wind (8/1), Smart Champion (8/1), Green Book (17/2), Withhold (16/1), Rajinsky (16/1), Who Dares Wins (22/1), Rochester House (22/1), Coeur de Lion (25/1), Buriram (28/1), Cleonte (40/1), Margaret Dumont (50/1), Thai Terrier (50/1), Themaxwecan (66/1), Seinesational (66/1), Kloud Gate (80/1), Everything For You (100/1)

A smashing handicap to kick off, with the vote in favour of ELYSIAN FLAME. A winner over 2m at Newbury in April, he's still fairly low-mileage on the level and ran as well as he ever has done when third in the Ascot Stakes last time. Forecast conditions look ideal and another big run is anticipated. The Grand Visr, Platform Nineteen and last year's winner Just Hubert complete the shortlist.