16:10 Goodwood

Thursday 28 July 2022

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Jaeger-Lecoultre Nursery

Off time: 16:14 | Winning time: 1m 27.90s

(7)

True Statesman²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-9| J: R L Moore| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 91| D

15/8

Off the mark at the third attempt in weak Chelmsford maiden last month before following up in impressive fashion on nursery debut at Chester just under 3 weeks ago, relishing the 1f longer trip. Better to come so he's warrants plenty respect given yard's record here.

Form: 4311

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(13)

Coco Jack⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: George Scott| OR: 90| D

12/1

Likeable performer who landed the odds again for third win at Brighton earlier this month. Not discredited when 4 lengths last of 3 on nursery debut at Newmarket last week but this much tougher and the draw hasn't been kind.

Form: 512113

(1)

Far Shot²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Tom Marquand| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 87| BF

7/1

Nicely on top when landing Yarmouth maiden on debut. Well down the pack in the Windsor Castle at the Royal meeting a week later but should have doubled his tally on nursery debut back at Ascot earlier this month, denied a run as the winner was making his move. Major player despite 4 lb rise.

Form: 102

(6)

Faisal Road⁴⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: J Mitchell| T: K P De Foy| OR: 86

22/1

Kodiac colt who shaded a tight finish on his 6f Yarmouth debut in May (second and third won since). However he failed by a long chalk to repeat that form stepped up to 7f in the Chesham at Ascot a month later and has switched yards since. Needs to bounce back on nursery bow.

Form: 10

(9)

Self Praise^p1¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: Harry Burns⁽⁵⁾| T: H Palmer| OR: 86

22/1

Made the most of a good opportunity to get off the mark back down at 6f under a good value 5 lb claimer in a Chester novice 12 days ago. Cheekpieces applied for this handicap debut and will need to take a step forward to get competitive.

Form: 422221

(2)

Seductive Power²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 84

7/2

Kodi Bear colt who put his clear experience edge to good use as he made it third time lucky at Newbury 4 weeks ago. Has the physical scope to think he can continue to progress further so fancied to be in the mix on nursery debut up in trip.

Form: 541

(11)

Miss Jungle Cat^p¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 84

12/1

Musselburgh debut winner who resumed progress sporting first-time cheekpieces to make a winning nursery debut at York earlier this month. Up 6 lb but she should remain competitive up in trip.

Form: 1371

(12)

X J Rascal³⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: W Buick| T: G Boughey| OR: 80| BF

10/1

Made a winning debut at Brighton last month but could only run to a similar level under a penalty 8 days later when fourth at Carlisle. Upped in trip for this nursery debut but a wide draw may have scuppered his chance.

Form: 14

(3)

Centre Court⁶¹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-9| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 77

10/1

Showcasing filly who made a winning start in comfortable fashion at Newmarket (6f) in May. Unable to build on that switched to the all-weather at Chelmsford 16 days later but given a couple of months off and upped in trip, she's respected back on turf especially given stable's record here.

Form: 13

(4)

Dayyan²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 8-8| J: S Hitchcott| T: R Hannon| OR: 76

40/1

Plenty of speed in his pedigree and while he failed to threaten in three qualifying runs, he showed a bit of improvement on his nursery debut after 7 weeks off when third at Ascot earlier this month. This is a tougher assignment, however.

Form: 5683

(5)

Prairie Falcon¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 8-6| J: Hollie Doyle| T: M Dods| OR: 74

14/1

Has improved in each of his 3 starts so far, latest when fifth at Ayr earlier this month. Heads into nurseries on a positive footing and step up in trip looks sure to suit.

Form: 835

(8)

Surely Not¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-6| J: S De Sousa| T: D J S Ffrench Davis| OR: 74| D

28/1

Left debut behind when quickening nicely to lead late on over 7f at Lingfield (AW) last month. Not so good back on the turf under a penalty at Ascot earlier this month and others make more appeal for win purposes.

Form: 817

Non-Runners

(10)

Sunningdale²⁸

Weight: 8-11| Age: 2

T: P & O Cole J: Rossa Ryan

Forecasts

True Statesman (15/8), Seductive Power (7/2), Far Shot (7/1), Sunningdale (8/1), X J Rascal (10/1), Centre Court (10/1), Coco Jack (12/1), Miss Jungle Cat (12/1), Prairie Falcon (14/1), Self Praise (22/1), Faisal Road (22/1), Surely Not (28/1), Dayyan (40/1)

In a race that has been dominated by prominently-ridden lower-drawn horses in recent years, FAR SHOT is put forward as the answer. John & Thady Gosden's charge should have taken his tally to 2-3 on nursery debut at Ascot earlier this month so, despite being raised 4 lb for that near miss, he's fancied to make amends today. True Statesman heads the dangers chasing a quick-fire hat-trick, while Seductive Power is another to consider in a typically-competitive contest.