QATAR "GLORIOUS" GOODWOOD FESTIVAL [TUES 28th JULY - SAT 30th JULY] -- DAY FOUR

FRIDAY

Thursday results were again a bit frustrating, 2nd, 2nd, ... at least in the case of Palasator in the Goodwood Cup we were able to nick some place money but well done to Big Orange for winning it again.

While we are busy at Galway this week we only looking at the major races each day not the entire card so focused on the main Group Races or major handicaps. The meeting runs to Saturday and we'll keep running totals of profit / loss throughout the week.

Going -- Good to Firm.
Weather -- Generally sunny, bit breezy and high 21C

2:35 Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes 1m (Group 3)
Nice field of 11 three year olds, and once more Godolphin are mob handed with four contenders of which EMOTIONLESS seems their best chance. 

Taking a chance on THE SEEK HIM HERE under a strong Dettori ride now stepping up in trip and seasonal debut could be the time to catch him. [Non Runner]

Where did you get that hat ... 

3:10 Betfred Mile 1m (Heritage Handicap)

Another mile event now but has 22 runners so will not be straightforward. FRANKLIN D [WON 7/4F] looks the inform contender and with Ryan Moore on board sure to have plenty of support. 

We'll look elsewhere for something at a more interesting price, first look is JAILAWI [13th 20/1] drawn 22 for S De Sousa, stepping up in class a bit but clearly in good form. 

YOU'RE FIRED [11th 16/1] has run in plenty of big field handicaps at around this sort of grade, has a 5lb claimer to help in the handicap and could be a big price to stay on if the gaps come for him.

3:45 King George Stakes 5f (Group 2)


Our last race for today is just as difficult as the big mile handicap above, 17 declared and over 5f plenty of luck is needed, but for me the bottom weight MARSHA [5th 5/1], looks the one to be on for Sir Mark Prescott and the 1000s of members of the Elite Racing Club.

That's all for Friday.

Saturday will therefore be updated soon and the conclusion of this years meeting will feature a great card including the Group 1 Nassau Stakes and also the Stewards Cup handicap.