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15:35 Goodwood

Saturday 3 August 2024

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Coral Stewards' Cup (Heritage Handicap)

Off time: 15:38 | Winning time: 1m 10.17s

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(13)

Ramazan³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Brandon Wilkie⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 105| D

40/1

Second in last year's Ayr Gold Cup and underlined he's a force in top handicaps when runner-up in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f) in May. Hasn't hit the same heights at Group 3 level since but enters the reckoning back in a handicap.

Form: 22-2287

(23)

Dark Trooper⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: James Doyle| T: A De Mieulle| OR: 105| BF| D

13/2

Returned to form with Saint-Cloud success for new yard in May and built on that when an excellent second of 25 in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot. All ground seems to come alike to him. High on the shortlist.

Form: 6-56412

(6)

Fivethousandtoone^v⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Callum Hutchinson⁽³⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 104| CD

50/1

Lightly raced 6-y-o who has improved for the application of a visor this year, including a win in a valuable 6f AW handicap at Newcastle on Good Friday. Respectable fourth of 11 in Group 3 back at Newcastle in June but well held in big-field handicaps at Ascot either side of it.

Form: 119040

(21)

Albasheer^b⁷^{(ex 6)}

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 98| D

12/1

Smart AW performer who has shown he's just as good on turf over 5f at Ascot in recent weeks, finishing a promising second before getting up in the dying strides to land a nice prize last weekend. Carries a 6 lb penalty for that but still respected.

Form: 790921

(16)

Rumstar⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Rob Hornby| T: J G Portman| OR: 103| CD

11/1

Winless since 2022 but he was a good 1½ lengths second of 11 to reopposing Lethal Levi in handicap at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in May. Down the field in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot since, though.

Form: U07-020

(5)

Seven Questions^p⁴⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Callum Shepherd| T: George Scott| OR: 106| D

33/1

Not the most straightforward but he took his form to another level in first-time headgear when 33/1 winner of Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good) in April. Respectable third in Temple at Haydock next time but down the field in the King Charles at Royal Ascot since. A career best will be needed.

Form: 377130

(27)

Apollo One²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: R Kingscote| T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck| OR: 102| BF| D

14/1

Most likeable and reliable sprinter on the whole who was runner-up in the Wokingham and this race last season. As good as ever when placed in handicaps at Newmarket/Epsom on first 2 starts this year and a rare off day at Sandown last time can be forgiven.

Form: 230-236

(10)

Rohaan^v1¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: T P Queally| T: P D Evans| OR: 102| D

33/1

Smart sprinter who added to his good Ascot record when taking a 6f handicap last autumn. Hasn't hit the same heights this season, though, and his hopes are pinned on a first-time visor sparking a revival.

Form: 545808

(24)

Mostabshir^b²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Jim Crowley| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 101

14/1

Smart handicapper who was a respectable fourth of 26 in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot in June but he needs bounce back from a below-par run in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket since. Drops to a sprint trip for the first time.

Form: 75-3040

(26)

Cover Up⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: K Shoemark| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 99| D

12/1

Looked firmly on the up when bagging two 5f handicaps at Newcastle in February. Has found it tougher in stronger races over 6f since but he wasn't given an unduly hard time back from a break in the Wokingham latterly and it's too soon to suggest he can't mix it in big-field handicaps.

Form: 51-1100

(8)

Lethal Levi^b²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 98| D

12/1

Revived by blinkers lately, making all at Newbury before fine in-frame efforts in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (6f) and Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f). Likely to give another good account.

Form: 4-80142

(28)

Get It²¹^{(ex 6)}

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: P Cosgrave| T: George Baker| OR: 92| D

40/1

Not at best in Bahrain earlier in the year but right back to form with 6f wins at Windsor and Epsom this summer. Below par dropped to 5f at Ascot last month but can do better back at 6f. Carries a 6 lb penalty.

Form: 036110

(14)

Purosangue²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 101| D

9/2

Ended solid juvenile campaign with a ¾-length success in a 6f listed event at York (soft). Placed in 6f Ascot Group 3 on reappearance and bounced back from 2 lesser efforts when excellent ¾-length second to Makarova in Sandown Group 3 (5f, soft). Has won on good to firm. Well handicapped.

Form: 21-3592

(3)

Rocket Rodney¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: George Scott| OR: 97| C| D

50/1

Course winner who added to his tally in Bahrain over the winter but has largely struggled back in Britain, including well held from this mark at Hamilton 15 days ago. Others are more obvious.

Form: 1-D0078

(19)

Dark Thirty²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 95| D

28/1

Likeable sort who posted a career-best effort on back of 6 months off when landing 18-runner Rowley course handicap (6f) in April. Third back there next time but needs to shrug off lesser runs since.

Form: 6-13000

(11)

Glenfinnan²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 95| D

20/1

Off the mark for new yard at Ascot (6f) in May. Showed he can mix it in big-field handicaps when fifth of 25 in the Wokingham back at Ascot. Not so good in cheekpieces (quickly discarded) latest but his yard's very good form at present and fine recent record in this provide hope for better now.

Form: 9-01356

(4)

Billyjoh^p1³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: M Appleby| OR: 95| BF| D

13/2

Back-to-back winner on AW in February and has remained in good heart since, finishing second of 18 over 7f here on Wednesday. This will be third outing in a week but he's handicapped to be in the thick of things for a stable enjoying a good week. Wears first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 224202

(17)

The X O⁴⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: J Mitchell| T: J Ryan| OR: 94| D

28/1

Dual AW winner who was also a good third on turf at Epsom (7f) in May. Shaped as if still in good form when ninth of 26 in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot and he won't have any difficulty dropping back to 6f.

Form: 470539

(20)

Strike Red³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: Billy Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 94| D

50/1

Signed off 2023 with 6f Curragh handicap success on soft ground. Has shaped well on a couple of occasions this year, looking unlucky not to finish closer when fifth of 14 at Newcastle (6f) 5 weeks ago. Any rain in his favour.

Form: 21-0505

(15)

Dream Composer^p²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: Tom Marquand| T: H J Evans| OR: 94| BF| CD

50/1

C&D winner. Latest win at Epsom in June. Good ¾-length fourth of 17 to Fair Wind in handicap at Ascot (5f, good, 14/1) 21 days ago. Enters calculations.

Form: 382154

(7)

Mr Wagyu^v¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 8-13| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 92| BF| CD

28/1

Won the 2021 Steward's Sprint over C&D. Twenty five runs since last win in 2022 but he was a good fourth in this last year. 6/1, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Can't be dismissed.

Form: 262328

(25)

Roman Dragon^p⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Hayley Turner| T: H Palmer| OR: 92| D

100/1

Kickstarted 2024 with 6f win in Bahrain and ran another solid race when fourth of 11 in handicap at Chester (5f) in May. Not at same level either outing since, latterly in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot, but he is running off 3 lb lower here.

Form: 0-12490

(18)

Summerghand^v⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 8-12| J: Jason Watson| T: D O'Meara| OR: 91| BF| CD

14/1

Down to his lowest mark for years and he showed he can still mix it in top-end handicaps when 3¼ lengths third of 20 to Aalto in Bunbury Cup at Newmarket last month. Not so good at Ascot last weekend but no shock were he to bounce back in a race he won in 2020.

Form: 070330

(9)

Dare To Hope⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Vincent C Y Ho| T: R A Fahey| OR: 90| D

28/1

Won at Beverley on reappearance in April and has recorded 3 creditable in-frame efforts for the 5 outings since, finishing fourth at York last Saturday. Not obviously well handicapped enough for a race like this, though.

Form: 102384

(1)

Rhythm N Hooves^b²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: L Morris| T: A Watson| OR: 90| D

80/1

Latest win at Doncaster in May. Last of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 2 days ago. Has work to do.

Form: 515230

Non-Runners

(22)

Aleezdancer⁶³

Weight: 9-4| Age: 5

T: K A Ryan J: T Eaves

(12)

Ferrous⁷

Weight: 9-4| Age: 4

T: J Channon J: David Probert

(2)

Wodao³⁵

Weight: 9-2| Age: 4

T: J A Osborne J: Hector Crouch

Forecasts

Purosangue (9/2), Billyjoh (13/2), Dark Trooper (13/2), Rumstar (11/1), Cover Up (12/1), Albasheer (12/1), Lethal Levi (12/1), Apollo One (14/1), Mostabshir (14/1), Summerghand (14/1), Glenfinnan (20/1), Dare To Hope (28/1), Dark Thirty (28/1), Mr Wagyu (28/1), The X O (28/1), Rohaan (33/1), Seven Questions (33/1), Aleezdancer (33/1), Ferrous (33/1), Get It (40/1), Ramazan (40/1), Strike Red (50/1), Rocket Rodney (50/1), Fivethousandtoone (50/1), Dream Composer (50/1), Wodao (50/1), Rhythm N Hooves (80/1), Roman Dragon (100/1)

PUROSANGUE would be running off 4 lb higher had the handicapper been able to reassess him for this after Sandown. The ground is unlikely to be as soft as it was on that occasion but this son of Aclaim has winning form on quicker ground and gets the vote ahead of Wokingham runner-up Dark Trooper. Glenfinnan wasn't too far behind Dark Trooper in the Wokingham and Michael Dods has his team in excellent form so he's also shortlisted along with Billyjoh and Ramazan.