16:47 Goodwood

Sunday 12 October 2025

All13:5214:2715:0215:3716:1216:4717:22

Inkerman London Handicap

Off time: 16:47 | Winning time: 1m 38.74s

(8)

Cerulean Bay¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Oisin Murphy| T: D O'Meara| OR: 100| CD

9/4

In fine form and won at this course and distance 18 days ago from Alpha Crucis and Epictetus, handling the track well. Up 5 lb and can go well again.

Form: 070221

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(2)

Theoryofeverything^t²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: S M Levey| T: D O'Meara| OR: 96| D

18/1

Won at Ayr in July and proved at least as good as ever when 2nd of 14 in handicap at Ayr (9/1) 22 days ago, thriving on the soft surface.

Form: 415072

(5)

Native American^p³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: George Wood| T: H Al Jehani| OR: 96

7/1

Useful in Group company in the Middle East and good second of 9 in a 7f Sandown handicap (13/2) 30 days ago when racing wide but clear of others. Looks capable of going well back at this trip.

Form: 6-55832

(10)

Mr Chaplin¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR: 95| C| D

15/2

Won at Newmarket (8f) 58 days ago. Ran creditably when 5th of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, 11/1) 15 days ago, seen to better effect than some on his side.

Form: 4-80815

(13)

Tamrat^t,v²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Harry Davies| T: S Crisford| OR: 92| D

40/1

Won handicap at Abu Dhabi in February. Finished last of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (50/1) 25 days ago after six months off. Visor back on.

Form: 2-61509

(3)

Epictetus^b¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: William Carver| T: J A Osborne| OR: 91| CD

16/1

Smart performer for the Gosdens, winning C&D Group 3 in 2023. Back to form when third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 18 days ago behind Cerulean Bay and Alpha Crucis, first-time blinkers helping. Could build on that improvement if the headgear continues to work.

Form: 6-50003

(9)

Back In Black²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: H Crouch| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 93

3/1

Dual 7f winner, including a comfortable Newbury handicap victory in April. Finished third of 16 at Doncaster (11/2) last month, delivering his best performance despite traffic issues. Could have a bigger effort in him.

Form: 213-153

(11)

Principality¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: K Shoemark| T: Harry Eustace| OR: 89| CD

11/1

Winner over course and distance in July. Finished third of 10 in handicap at Haydock (12/1) 15 days ago, running creditably after taking a strong hold.

Form: 301053

(12)

Plantadream⁴⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 8-11| J: Rob Hornby| T: K Jewell| OR: 83| D

40/1

Have to go back to 2020 for the last time he won a race. Sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 49 days ago, needed the run. Should be sharper now and gone well here previously.

Form: 82223-6

(1)

Brighton Boy^p²²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 86| D

20/1

Won an 8-runner seller at Chester (12/1) on heavy going 22 days ago, always prominent and seeing out the 7.6f trip well. Faces tougher opposition in this handicap.

Form: 704001

(6)

Knights Gold²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Hollie Doyle| T: Dr R Newland| OR: 86| D

18/1

Consistent performer who recorded fifth career success in 11-runner handicap at Chester (11/1) 29 days ago, going without usual hood. This is a lot tougher.

Form: 113071

(7)

Regalian²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: Cieren Fallon| T: W J Haggas| OR: 85

8/1

Debut AW winner. Just sixth of 9 at Doncaster (10f) at 5/1 29 days ago, hanging left and offering nothing at the finish. Could fare better returning to this shorter trip.

Form: 133276

Non-Runners

(15)

Hafeet Alain¹³⁶

Weight: 9-12| Age: 9

T: E Walker J: George Downing

(4)

Alpha Crucis¹⁸

Weight: 9-9| Age: 5

T: G & J Moore J: Ashley Lewis

(14)

Great Chieftain¹⁵

Weight: 9-6| Age: 4

T: Oliver Cole J: Billy Loughnane

Forecasts

Cerulean Bay (9/4), Back In Black (3/1), Alpha Crucis (6/1), Native American (7/1), Great Chieftain (7/1), Mr Chaplin (15/2), Regalian (8/1), Principality (11/1), Epictetus (16/1), Hafeet Alain (16/1), Theoryofeverything (18/1), Knights Gold (18/1), Brighton Boy (20/1), Tamrat (40/1), Plantadream (40/1)

CERULEAN BAY has been in excellent form and saw off Alpha Crucis and Epictetus for a deserved success here 3 weeks ago. He can confirm that form and follow up. Last year's winner Alpha Crucis won't be far away again, while C&D Group 3 scorer Epictetus, the returning Hafeet Alain and Back In Black can go well once more.