15:35 Goodwood

Tuesday 30 July 2024

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Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Off time: 15:35 | Winning time: 3m 21.53s

(5)

Al Qareem¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 110

16/1

Smart performer who shaped as if back at the top of his game when second in Group 3 at York (13.85f) 17 days ago, couldn't quite sustain a generous gallop. However, opposable at this level up in trip.

Form: 12-2452

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(4)

Coltrane^p⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 114| D

12/1

Enhanced his excellent record at Ascot when winning Sagaro for second successive season in May. However, not as consistent as he used to be and was beaten over 11 lengths when fifth in the Ascot Gold Cup next time.

Form: 155-015

(2)

Gregory⁴⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: James Doyle| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 111| C

14/1

Most progressive when winning first 3 starts last season, notably when making all in Queen's Vase. Excuses in Great Voltigeur/St Leger and made an encouraging return when third in Yorkshire Cup. Too bad to be true in Ascot Gold Cup since so no surprise if he bounced back.

Form: 1135-37

(1)

Kyprios⁴⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 120| CD

8/13

High-class stayer who looked back to his very best when regaining the Ascot Gold Cup 6 weeks ago, his fifth career Group 1 success. Also won this 2 years ago and hard to oppose in what doesn't look a strong renewal.

Form: 1/22-111

(3)

Sweet William^v⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 113| C| D

11/2

Progressed into a smart stayer last season and has improved again this term, stepping up on his comeback when winning the Henry II Stakes at Sandown. Good third in Ascot Gold Cup since but has 6 lengths to find with Kyprios. Needs to be played late.

Form: 223-313

(7)

Trueshan²⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-12| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A King| OR: 114| CD

15/2

One of the leading stayers of recent years and showed he still has plenty to offer when landing the Doncaster Cup and Prix du Cadran last season. Not disgraced under a penalty in Sagaro/Henry II Stakes first 2 starts this term before taking advantage of drop in grade at Sandown. Needs rain.

Form: 114-431

Non-Runners

(6)

Tashkhan¹⁷

Weight: 9-12| Age: 6

T: B Ellison J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Kyprios (8/13), Sweet William (11/2), Trueshan (15/2), Coltrane (12/1), Gregory (14/1), Al Qareem (16/1), Tashkhan (50/1)

KYPRIOS looked back to his best when regaining the Ascot Gold Cup 6 weeks ago having missed the majority of last season, and he can do the same here having won a stronger renewal of this race 2 years ago. Gregory's run in the Ascot Gold Cup was too bad to be true so may bounce back, with his stablemate Sweet William best of the others.