15:20 Goodwood

Friday 20 May 2022

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British Stallion Studs EBF Cocked Hat Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 15:20 | Winning time: 2m 33.34s

(2)

Aldous Huxley³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: L Dettori| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 95| BF

7/4

Dubawi colt who built on his easy debut Kempton success when second of 9 to New London in conditions event at Newmarket (10f) 37 days ago. Well in the mix with further improvement on the cards.

Form: 12

(6)

Lionel³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: J P Spencer| T: D Menuisier

17/2

Promising Lope De Vega colt who has shaped really well when twice placed at Newbury, ¾-length third of 12 to Natural World on latter occasion (11f) 34 days ago. Capable of better. Considered.

Form: 2-3

(3)

Lysander²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas

3/1

Unlucky debut third and he looked potentially smart when easily making all in 10f novice at Newcastle on his return. Son of New Approach has plenty more to offer, and he looks the one to beat.

Form: 3-1

(5)

Maksud³⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Jim Crowley| T: H Morrison

9/2

Golden Horn colt who created a really good impression when landing 13-runner minor event at Windsor (10f) on his debut 39 days ago. Seems sure to go on to better things. Considered.

Form: 1

(7)

Mr Alan¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: G Boughey| OR: 92

20/1

Useful colt who comes here on the back of excellent second of 7 in handicap at Chester (12.3f) 15 days ago. This is tougher but he can't be dismissed for yard among the winners.

Form: 714-62

(1)

Natural World¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 102| D

11/2

Frankel colt who readily scored at Newbury on his debut before posting useful third to United Nations in Derby Trial at Lingfield (11.6f) 13 days ago. Should improve further. Solid claims.

Form: 13

Non-Runners

(4)

Inverness³¹

Weight: 9-2| Age: 3

T: C Hills J: Marco Ghiani

Forecasts

Aldous Huxley (7/4), Lysander (3/1), Maksud (9/2), Natural World (11/2), Lionel (17/2), Mr Alan (20/1), Inverness (25/1)

LYSANDER made a striking impression when a wide-margin novice winner at Newcastle and is fancied to take this step up in class in his stride. Both Natural World and Aldous Huxley have better days ahead of them too and should ensure the selection doesn't have things all his own way. Lionel and Maksud also bring untapped potential and can't be ruled out easily either in a fascinating listed event.