13:50 Goodwood

Sunday 24 August 2025

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Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap

Off time: 13:50 | Winning time: 1m 37.49s

(10)

Soldier's Empire^h¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Hollie Doyle| T: M Botti| OR: 95| D

33/1

Won in Bahrain in March but disappointed since returning to Britain, too free when making no impression at Chelmsford 17 days ago. This represents a drop in class but others still more persuasive.

Form: 414009

(6)

Great Chieftain^b⁹²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Billy Loughnane| T: Oliver Cole| OR: 93| CD

5/1

Three wins last summer, including over C&D. Back on the up when adding to his tally at Newmarket in May and followed up at Haydock 3 weeks later (both 1m, good to firm). Up to a mark in the 90s for the first time but had a bit in hand last time and further progress wouldn't surprise.

Form: 11-0011

(2)

Brave Emperor^p¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: L Morris| T: A Watson| OR: 92| D

33/1

Been a real money spinner on the continent for connections, adding another win to his tally in Group 3 at Milan last autumn. However, below par since, including on return to handicap company the last twice.

Form: B57660

(11)

Tribal Chief^t²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: S M Levey| T: D Menuisier| OR: 90| D

15/2

Won 4 handicaps last season and posted a good second at Newmarket on return in April. Ran poorly at Longchamp next time but easy enough to excuse both performances since and he remains of serious interest at this level.

Form: 12-2096

(4)

Treble Tee^t²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: K Shoemark| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 95

7/2

Winning debut on what was his sole 2-y-o start in October. Progressive form this season, tongue strap on for first time when very good second of 5 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good, 9/4) 22 days ago. Should be a factor again.

Form: 1-462

(3)

Mister Winston¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 94| D

3/1

Churchill colt who made steady progress in maiden/novices, getting off the mark over 7.5f at Chester (good to firm) in June. Confirmed the promise of his handicap debut when taking 6-runner 1m contest from the front at Newmarket, well on top finish. Up 10 lb but he's progressive.

Form: 322141

(7)

Linwood²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: J P Spencer| T: R Hannon| OR: 93| D

4/1

Winner of fast-ground novices at Newbury (7f) and Ripon (1m) last summer. Not disgraced in listed race at Haydock final start and ran a cracker on reappearance when third in a high-end handicap at Goodwood 3 weeks ago, running on. Should have more to come so he's shortlisted.

Form: 4115-3

(1)

Plantadream²⁹⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 9-5| J: R Havlin| T: K Jewell| OR: 84| D

22/1

Have to go back to 2020 for the last time he won a race but he's found his level of late, placed on last 4 starts in handicaps over 1m. Is vulnerable to younger legs, though.

Form: 482223-

(5)

Longlai²²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: P Cosgrave| T: George Baker| OR: 84| D

33/1

Dual AW winner last summer, but you have to go back to April 2021 for when he last got his head in front on turf. Did shape quite promisingly when third in 1m Newmarket handicap on his first outing for George Baker before being found out in a warm race at Goodwood.

Form: 07-4730

(9)

Organ⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Colin Keane| T: M Meade| OR: 88| CD

16/1

Son of Ulysses who has done well since returning to action, completing a hat-trick with a career best in 5-runner handicap at Goodwood (1m) back in June, impressing with his determined attitude. Beaten before step up in trip became an issue at Newbury last week and he's turned out quickly.

Form: 5-31115

(8)

Lunario^b,t¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Jack Dace⁽⁵⁾| T: L A Dace| OR: 81| D

22/1

Better than ever this summer, winning brace of handicaps at Chester and Sandown at up to 7.6f. Up 3 lb in a better race but hard to rule him out in his current mood.

Form: 424711

Non-Runners

(12)

Epictetus³¹

Weight: 10-1| Age: 5

T: J A Osborne J: Saffie Osborne

Forecasts

Mister Winston (3/1), Treble Tee (7/2), Linwood (4/1), Great Chieftain (5/1), Tribal Chief (15/2), Organ (16/1), Epictetus (16/1), Plantadream (22/1), Lunario (22/1), Soldier's Empire (33/1), Brave Emperor (33/1), Longlai (33/1)

A cracking handicap to begin the card with a plethora of these making serious appeal at present. Top of the list is LINWOOD, who left her 2-y-o form behind when an excellent third here 3 weeks ago and is very fresh for this time of year. Tribal Chief has a race like this in him, while Mister Winston also arrives firmly on the up.