Once again, we are at the mercy of the elements today and although there is some all weather racing this evening, the turf meetings today look like a complete lottery. With that in mind, there will only be 4 turf selections and I've tried to find a bit of e/w value. There will also be some further bets at Kempton this evening including a possible info horse.
2:00 Goodwood - Cast a Vision (12/1) - 1pt e/w - I couldn't call this an info pick because it hasn't come from anyone connected with the yard but I do know that as a yearling, this horse got plenty of bloodstock experts excited as he scores highly on dosage and is out of an american thoroughbred who's progeny have been performing very well in the US. Unlike most of today's opposition CAV has previous experience under his belt and despite only finishing 5th of 12, I was actually quite impressed by the performance. It's obviously that he will have to step up on that run if he is to win today but it's not a strong race for the track and he may just benefit from the step up in trip.
2:35 Goodwood - Signed Up (3/1) - 3pt win - This horse went into my alerts after a very promising performance on it's second career start when winning a Class 5 maiden at Sandown over 10f. He recorded am RP rating of 91 that day and the form has worked out reasonably well with a hat full of horses going on to win reasonable handicap races. The horse was put away after that race but it is no surprised that he turns out today, as his trainer looks to land her third win in the contest in the last 8 years. On the basis of his pedigree and previous performances, neither the ground, nor the step up in trip will pose him any problems and with one of Goodwood's best jockeys taking the ride, for an owner he has achieved a 28% win rate for, this horse should overcome his absence and continue his progression. What ever happens, he is definitely a horse to follow over the next 6 months as he has a bright future in middle distance handicaps. Side Bet - 0.50pt Reverse Forecast - Signed Up and Man of Plenty.
3:10 Goodwood - Aegaeus (6/1) - 1pt e/w - There is no doubt that this is a potential plot horse today and it may just be that this retiring trainer is looking to land a win at his local track with a horse who carries his greatest legacy to racing. Whenever you see Frankie taking a ride in these famous colours you have to take note and the early money around for this one following the withdrawal of Dunlop's other runner would suggest that punters can expect a big run for their money today. Side Bet - 0.50pt Reverse Forecast - Aegaeus and Ghost Protocol
3:40 Goodwood - Pisco Sour (8/1) - 1pt e/w - For those of you that don't know, it pays to follow the Godolphin horses in this race as they have an impeccable record, winning 6 of the last 10 renewals. With that in mind, the fact that Pisco Sour is Bin Suroor's sole representative, probably tells us punters everything we need to know. Pisco went to France upon his return from Meydan and took part in a nice little pipe opener in a Group 3 contest over a mile. It was no surprise he was well beaten that day, as the trip was inadequate and the jockey never really put him in a position to win the race but I would be amazed if that was the case again today. The horse stays all day (related to smart hurdler), has form on soft ground, recorded his best RP and TS rating over today's trip and is tactically versatile. Dettori takes the ride for the first time in the horses career and I'm hoping that he can at least snatch a place.
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