QATAR "GLORIOUS" GOODWOOD FESTIVAL [TUES 28th JULY - SAT 1st AUG] -- DAY ONE

TUESDAY

Though it may not be officially called Glorious Goodwood now, it's still one of the places to go in July/Aug and while I am focused on Galway this week there are plenty of good races here in Sussex. 

I will look at the major races each day not all the card but Group Races or major handicaps. The meeting runs to Saturday and we'll keep running totals of profit / loss throughout the week. 

So lets look at day one;

Going -- Good.
Weather -- Generally sunny, bit breezy and high 18C


2:35 Qatar Vintage Stakes 7f (Group 2) 
This race has a select field of nine, the Godolphin operation run two with big chance (Birchwood / Strong Challenge) but we look away from them to GALILEO GOLD and IBN MALIK against the field

They must be highly regarded by their owners having been upped from maiden / novice company into this Group 2, but the price makes it worth a punt. 
GG -- WON 9/2 / IM -- 2nd 5/1

Winner and the forecast, nice touch for day one.


3:10 Qatar Lennox Stakes 7f (Group 2)
Once again Godolphin run a pair, Toormore / Safety Check would certainly need a good inspection, the going might be a concern but I choose to follow LIMATO closely this season after a good opening win at Ascot.  Non Runner

That's all for Tuesday, we'll have a pair of Group 3 plus the Group 1 Sussex Stakes to tackle on Wednesday.