14:00 Goodwood

Sunday 30 August 2026

All13:2514:0014:3515:1015:4516:2016:55

Virgin Bet Handicap

Off time: 14:00 | Winning time: 1m 41.93s

(5)

Swing Vote^p1,t⁷⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-3| J: W Buick| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 96| D

25/1

Smart performer at his best, recording a hat-trick at Jebel Ali in 2023/24. However, he's finished no better than mid-field in 3 starts since returning from a 15-month absence, never really threatening in the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot. Cheekpieces now added.

Form: 587/670

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(3)

Principality¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Kaiya Fraser| T: Harry Eustace| OR: 91| CD

4/1

Successful over C&D last summer and got back to winning ways at Nottingham in May. Added to his tally at Newmarket 16 days ago and he's not dismissed lightly, even allowing for the fact that he was well placed on the best ground last time.

Form: 45-0151

(10)

Real Gain^p1²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: Harry Vigors⁽⁵⁾| T: H Al Jehani| OR: 89| D

5/1

Hasn't stood much racing in recent years, making only his third start for current yard this season when 3¼ lengths eighth of 15 in handicap here (9f) early this month. Easing in the weights but it's now nearly 3 years since his last success. Cheekpieces reached for.

Form: 300-458

(6)

Oliver Show^p,t³²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: Billy Loughnane| T: G Boughey| OR: 89| D

7/2

Losing run is mounting up but has made the frame at this course (7f) on his last 2 starts, having every chance when carrying his head awkwardly. Needs things to drop right.

Form: 95-0044

(2)

Rainbow Nebula^p⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Billy Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 83| D

10/1

Got back on the up when winning at Redcar in May. Not discredited on next 3 outings, but found the John Smith's Cup at York (10.5f) too competitive before running poorly at the same course 8 days ago.

Form: 156500

(8)

Silca Bay^p²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Oliver Carmichael⁽⁷⁾| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 80| BF| CD

9/1

Winner over C&D in June and overcame pace bias when also scoring at Newmarket last month. Met trouble in running when fifth of 9 at Brighton 25 days ago, so he's well worth another chance back at this venue.

Form: 041415

(7)

Inspired²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 80| D

4/1

Gained a first handicap success at Hamilton last month and ran at least as well upped to this grade when second at Haydock 22 days ago, beaten only by another thriving rival. Can make his presence felt.

Form: 445212

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Non-Runners

(1)

Godwinson³⁰

Weight: 10-3| Age: 6

T: J Channon J: David Probert

(4)

Rhoscolyn¹

Weight: 9-5| Age: 8

T: D O'Meara J: D Tudhope

(11)

Masked Warrior³⁴

Weight: 9-3| Age: 3

T: W J Haggas J: Cieren Fallon

(9)

Drifts Away³⁰

Weight: 9-2| Age: 5

T: T Kent J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Oliver Show (7/2), Inspired (4/1), Principality (4/1), Real Gain (5/1), Masked Warrior (6/1), Rhoscolyn (13/2), Silca Bay (9/1), Rainbow Nebula (10/1), Drifts Away (12/1), Godwinson (14/1), Swing Vote (25/1)

SILCA BAY has taken his form up a notch this season, making it 2 wins from 3 starts when successful at Newmarket in July, and he can add to his tally having not been seen to best effect last time. Inspired arrives in good heart and could be the main danger, ahead of Rhoscolyn if he takes up this engagement.