14:30 Goodwood

Saturday 31 July 2021

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Summer Handicap

Off time: 14:30 | Winning time: 3m 13.74s

(11)

On To Victory⁷⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: Tom Marquand| T: A King| OR: 104| D

17/2

Last year's November Handicap victor who has been in winning form over hurdles before returning with good second in 1m4f listed event here. Likely to go well back in handicap company.

Form: 32217-2

(2)

Win O'Clock²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: W Buick| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 103| D

7/1

Enjoyed a fine 2020, winning 5 times, and he arrives in good nick, finishing a neck in front of My Frankel when runner-up in Old Newton Cup 4 weeks ago. Should be in the mix again.

Form: 11-5492

(12)

Ladykiller^h1³³¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: A Kirby| T: D Pipe| OR: 103WS

150/1

Smart form at best in Germany for Andreas Wohler, winning Group 3 as a 3-y-o. Third in maiden at Southwell in early-2020/21, only outing over hurdles for current trainer. Hooded.

Form: 5119/10-

(8)

Hochfeld²²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: Connor Beasley| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 100| CD

33/1

Unlucky not to finish closer when third in Chester Cup. Kept bust since, good second in Northumberland Plate at Newcastle before not disgraced at Newmarket 2 weeks later. Won this last year off 92.

Form: 235727

(10)

My Frankel²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: R L Moore| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 100

13/2

Lightly-raced 4-y-o who resumed with stylish victory at Kempton. Quickly back on the up when third in Old Newton Cup at Haydock 4 weeks ago and step up in trip likely to suit. Player.

Form: 110-103

(13)

Aaddeey²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: David Egan| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 100

6/1

Low-mileage upwardly mobile sort who scored impressively at Newmarket (12f) in May. Respectable efforts from 13 lb higher mark at Royal Ascot and John Smith's Cup since and this trip should suit.

Form: 13-2157

(4)

Urban Artist⁴¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Oisin Murphy| T: H Morrison| OR: 99| BF| C

9/2

Useful mare who won both her starts in handicaps last season, including here over 12f. Good placed efforts in listed events and Group 3 next 3 starts but mark has suffered as a result.

Form: 1112-23

(3)

Future Investment²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: D Tudhope| T: R M Beckett| OR: 96

7/1

Three-time winner, latest at Chester (2m) last summer. Career best when only just failing in Ascot handicap over this trip 3 weeks ago and not taken lightly.

Form: 160-952

(5)

Nuits St Georges³⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: S M Levey| T: D Menuisier| OR: 96| CD

10/1

Good strike rate and arrives in top form, winning 6-runner handicaps over C&D and Salisbury last 2 starts. This more competitive but had a bit in hand for most recent success.

Form: 763-711

(6)

Rhythmic Intent²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Jim Crowley| T: S C Williams| OR: 96

12/1

Scored at York and Newbury last term and signed off with good second of 23 in November Handicap at Doncaster (1m4f). Good second at Sandown (10f) 4 weeks ago and return to further will suit.

Form: 472-602

(1)

The Trader²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 94

33/1

Back to winning ways at Hamilton in May but not so good last 2 starts and others remain better treated at these weights.

Form: 561477

(7)

Prince Alex²²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: Rossa Ryan| T: M L W Bell| OR: 89| D

13/2

Unbeaten in 5 handicaps at up to 1¾m on various ground types last term. All the better for return when only just failing over C&D before excuses at Newmarket 3 weeks ago. Has left Ralph Beckett.

Form: 111-420

Non-Runners

(14)

Boss Power³¹

Weight: 9-1| Age: 4

T: Sir Michael Stoute J: S De Sousa

(9)

Bodyline³¹⁷

Weight: 8-12| Age: 4

T: Sir Mark Prescott J: L Morris

Forecasts

Urban Artist (9/2), Aaddeey (6/1), Prince Alex (13/2), My Frankel (13/2), Future Investment (7/1), Win O'Clock (7/1), On To Victory (17/2), Nuits St Georges (10/1), Bodyline (10/1), Rhythmic Intent (12/1), Boss Power (12/1), The Trader (33/1), Hochfeld (33/1), Ladykiller (150/1)

MY FRANKEL was quickly back on the up when third off this mark in the Old Newton Cup at Haydock 4 weeks ago, shaping as if this longer trip will suit, so this low-mileage 4-y-o could be the answer. Aaddeey caught the eye in the John Smith's Cup at York and is another who should benefit from this extra distance, while Prince Alex had excuses at Newmarket and remains of interest.