They say that words can’t describe him, which is palpably
unfair, given that any adjective would do Frankel’s Sussex Stakes win justice. I
only thought he’d win from Monday, but never like that and never with that
much, ease, class or substance. Canford Cliffs, who had just previously beaten
a 13 time Group 1 winner, was beaten from 2 out – Drifting made only a small
difference – and he was 5 whole lengths behind.
Away from Frankel, we had a return to form in spectacular
style as Chandlery was the benefit of a great front running ride from Richard
Hughes (no small amount of luck as well with Red Duke trapped off the rail) to
win the Vintage Stakes; Another eyecatcher was Rockinante in second, who should
take a group race when asked.
But that was then topped by Galway Plate Gamble Bahrain
Storm, who was advised at 10/1 before being hammered down to 5/1 at the off,
which was still the best priced winner we had and hopefully it’s going to be
more of the same although today’s fare is just as hard.
The highlight of the day’s racing is the Goodwood Cup but
the best race of the day is probably the opener (2.05), which sees the best 3yo
handicapping form matched up, and what a race it is.
Whatever wins this will certainly be group class which is
good seeing as Fulgur (left) has been tried in Group 2 company already this season and
come out with credit, when fifth in ground too soft for him in the King Edward
VII Stakes. That form is solid enough without saying but his Heritage handicap
win, when coming from out of the pack to catch Mijjhar, says that he’s a horse
who’d be able to handle a big rise again – I think that it’s the best form in
the field - and a 10lbs might not stop him from following up here.
If that should prove enough – Apologies for taking the dumb
and dumber route it would seem to some – Then the one to beat him might well be
the third that day, Labarinto, on account of his 9lbs pull for a 3 & ¾ length
beating at Newmarket, having not gotten the best of runs. Having needed his
seasonal debut, he was caught out by a lack of pace and two decent rivals in
the London Gold Cup afterwards, form which looks very solid now, and his latest
effort proves he’s still a horse on the
up. I’m more than aware that similar types from Freemason Lodge have had close misses
this week – Modun and Arch Fire both would have won in another furlong – But there
seems to be no untoward traits with this horse and it would be hoped that Ryan
Moore can break his run of seconds this week.
“The Real Article” is a very apt phrase for the Galway
Hurdle (4.50) favourite after what has to be one of the most controversial rides
of recent times when he went down by only a neck in the Grimes Hurdle. There was a furore over just how he was
ridden, given that a discretionary penalty of just over a stone would have been
incurred had he won (he should have in all reality).Now rated 127, he’s seen as
18lbs well in and should take some beating, although at that price – Bearing in
mind it could go off shorter – You’re not giving much at all away.
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| Captain Cee Bee - Can go well in Galway Hurdle |
Given the previous comments made about the favourite many
will be perplexed to see me put up Captain Cee Bee but he has more than enough
to recommend him and that’s without him being 10/1.
Few horses as good as him have taken their chance here. Let
us not forget, this is a Supreme Novice Hurdle winner who has also won a Grade
1 over fences, along with several other wins at Graded level. He was a lucky
winner of the Grimes Hurdle admittedly but he jumped with some fluency and will
have needed the run too, so better can be expected today. And by placing an
each/way bet at 10/1 should he come in the first four then he’d pay nearly as
much as a win would on the Real Article.
I have to stop at that but there’s one horse that I’d feel
sick if mentioning and it won. People have been saying that The Real Article is
hugely well in but Hidden Universe was second (albeit beaten nine lengths) in a
Grade 1 Novice Hurdle at Punchestown when last seen and on his maiden hurdle
win (effortless) and his Deloitte Hurdle fourth (Classy opposition) he can be
expected to make a bold bid off just 10 – 7 and should anything happen to
Captain Cee Bee beforehand, then he’d make a great backup.
Advice
1 pt win Fulgur, 2.15 Goodwood (5/1 Ladbrokes)
1 pt win Labarinto, 2.15 Goodwood, (13.2 Ladbrokes)
1 pt each/way Captain Cee Bee, 4.50 Galway (10/1 William
Hill)
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