14:25 Goodwood

Friday 4 August 2023

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Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 14:25 | Winning time: 1m 41.04s

(4)

Bold Discovery³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Shane Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 109| D

22/1

Campaigned as a smart prospect and showed that sort of form when winning listed race at the Curragh a month ago, responding well to see off the challenge of the favourite. Could have more still to offer, though was possibly helped by firmer ground on his latest outing.

Form: 13-2501

(7)

Docklands⁴³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Hayley Turner| T: Harry Eustace| OR: 104| D

4/1

Has quickly developed into a smart performer, completing his hat-trick in Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot having again travelled powerfully through the race. Pulled clear of the rest of his group last time and he looks well worth his place at this higher level.

Form: 2-2111

(1)

Epictetus⁴³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: L Dettori| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 109

6/1

Smart form at 2 yrs, ending the campaign with a good runner-up effort in Futurity Trophy at Doncaster. Made a winning return at Epsom and ran up to best when fifth in both the Dante and Prix du Jockey Club, before shaping a bit better than result when down the field at Royal Ascot last time.

Form: 22-1550

(3)

Galeron⁴⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Tom Marquand| T: C Hills| OR: 109| C

14/1

Seemed to excel himself when 5 lengths fourth of 14 to Chaldean in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, but backed that up when 3¼ lengths fifth of 11 to Paddington in Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh next time. However, not in the same form at Royal Ascot, so bounce back now called for.

Form: 41-3459

(6)

Knight¹⁰⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: James Doyle| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 107

18/1

Made a winning debut in fine style at Yarmouth and stepped forward from that effort when following up in Horris Hill Stakes at Newbury. However, after 6 months off he finished well held in the Greenham back at Newbury and hasn't been seen since. It remains early days, though (has been gelded).

Form: 11-7

(2)

Montesilvano^t1³⁵⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: S M Levey| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 96

100/1

Off the mark at the second attempt in Leopardstown maiden last July and got back on the up when third of 5 in Group 3 at Deauville the following month, However, he's been off for 11 months since (has been gelded), with tongue strap now applied. Looks to be up against it.

Form: 6163-

(5)

Nostrum²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: R L Moore| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 114| D

4/6

Built on the promise of his winning debut when landing Group 3 at Newmarket last autumn, though couldn't manage another step forward when third in the Dewhurst. However, after 9 months off he resumed progress with impressive success in listed race back at Newmarket 22 days ago. Exciting prospect.

Form: 113-1

Forecasts

Nostrum (4/6), Docklands (4/1), Epictetus (6/1), Galeron (14/1), Knight (18/1), Bold Discovery (22/1), Montesilvano (100/1)

Having looked an excellent prospect when winning his first 2 starts, NOSTRUM resumed his progress on his reappearance with an impressive success in a Newmarket listed race last month. The son of Kingman is the one to beat, though Docklands has been most progressive this season and looks ready for this step up in grade. Epictetus is the pick of the remainder.