3.05 Goodwood
totesport.com Celebration Mile (Group 2) (Class 1) (3YO plus)
Winner £56,770 -
Pick: Main Aim
Main Aim: Started last year on a real streak, winning this very race, beating Arabian Gleam, Asset and Tariq; Good effort when second in Group 1 July Cup, but amiss on next 2 starts last year; Has comeback as good as ever this year, and sets standard on fourth in Goodwood Cup last time; Handles soft ground.
Vitznau: Been running well in good handicaps of late, but has a lot on his plate here; Well placed.
Summer Fete: Lightly-raced filly who won Oak Tree Stakes before unsuccessful crack at Group 1 company in Prix Du Moulin; Had presumably been kept fresh for follow up, so surprising when not given hard time when seventh in same race; Well beaten again last time and while small field may suit, might have a bit to find.
Poet’s Voice: Showed plenty of potential for all that he was very keen in the early part of last season (Broke out of stalls and managed to lose the Acomb Stakes by pulling to hard); Showed what he could do when beating Viscount Nelson in Champagne Stakes only to then run below his best when fourth in Middle Park; Hasn’t run anywhere near best this season but back to form last time and best sets standard, but ground a worry.
VERDICT: A fairly weak looking renewal, although the top 2 on form are very good sorts in their own right. MAIN AIM has proven soft ground ability, earning him the vote over arguable form pick Poet’s Voice.
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