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The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Glorious Goodwood day one: Betting odds and race rundown
THE FIVE-DAY Glorious Goodwood kicks off with a stacked card that includes two Group 2s and the Group 1 Goodwood Cup. Future stars will be made, and reputations will be tarnished over this five-day spectacular. 🏇 Quick Qatar Goodwood Festival day one predictions Win singles and each way bets from the best horse racing betting sites: 1:20 Coral Chesterfield Cup Handicap (4yo+) - 1m2f A wide-open opening to Glorious Goodwood, and a few come in here with a lot more improvement to come. Jolly Jack Tar has done all his running to date on the all-weather and comes here on the back of an easy win on his handicap debut. Should he be able to transfer that level to turf, then this son of Too Darn Hot looks set to give them all something to think about. The Joseph O'Brien-trained Masoun comes here seeking a hat trick of wins after the consistent Bear Profit at the Curragh. He has hit a rich vein of form and brings big field experience. Castle Cove got the better of GREY CUBAN on his comeback this season, and there shouldn't be much between them here again. However, on the back of a good win from the front at Chester, Grey Cuban looks set for another big performance here. Even though he seems to excel at Chester, he has winning form away from there, and given the unique test that Goodwood presents, he looks the type that could relish what is in front of him. He looks like a solid each-way player in a wide-open race at the prices. Tony Montana, who can be forgiven his run at Royal Ascot, previous race winners Ancient Rome and Take Heart, and the well-handicapped English Oak, all have their each-way chance here. Our pick: GREY CUBAN 1:55 Group 2 Coral Vintage Stakes (2yo) - 7f Humidity, who comes here unbeaten after winning his two starts to date, which include a Royal Ascot win in the Listed Chesham Stakes. The form of the race has taken a few knocks since, with the second being turned over at 2/13 on his next start, and the fourth, Venetian Lace, was well beaten in a Group 2 on her next start. Dorset got a tender handling ride on debut when second to his stablemate Amadeus Mozart, but made up for that with an all-the-way win on his next start. He is the obvious one that can take a big leap forward here, but a chance is taken that DO OR DO NOT, the best maiden in training, can go close to breaking his duck here. He comes here after two runner-up finishes at the Group 2 level. The first of those came against the potential superstar Gstaad, followed by a one-length defeat at Newmarket when conceding first run to Zavateri. It's only a matter of time before he gets his head in front in one of these, and given that he has shown that he can consistently run to a high level, he is, at worst, a place player here. For the once-raced runners, Goodwood Galaxy looks the most interesting after being a rare first-time out winner for David Menuisier. Our pick: DO OR DO NOT 2:30 Group 2 HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes (3yo+) - 7f The evergreen Kinross and two-time winner of the Lennox Stakes returned from his break with a near miss in the Group 3 John of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock, where the well-backed Ten Bob Tony did just enough to hold off the late surge of Kinross. There shouldn't be much between them here, with Ten Bob Tony promising to take another step forward after that win. For all the talent the Audience has, he finds it hard to put it all together. But when he does, as we saw when he ran away with this last season, he is a high-class performer. However, since his win in this last season, he hasn't come close to replicating that form, and hope lies in cheekpieces sparking him back into form. With the clear question marks over Audience, and Kinross not getting any younger, siding with the young legs of JONQUIL may be the way to go. Yes, he was a no-show when down the field in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot, but he never seemed comfortable going the six-furlong pace. Even though he was well beaten on the day, the form of that race has been given several boosts since. The return to seven furlongs will suit, and replicating his first two starts this season can be enough to get this French 2000 Guineas runner-up back in the winner's enclosure. Our pick: JONQUIL 3:05 Group 1 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (3yo+) - 2m Despite Illinois' heavy defeat in the Ascot Gold Cup, Ryan Moore stays loyal. You can set your watch by the son of Galileo, and even though he has yet to win a Group 1, he has been placed in three. His day will come, but how he and the rest of the field cope with giving away a stone in weight to his stablemate and massively improved SCANDINAVIA is yet to be seen. The second of the Ballydoyle runners ran a big race at Royal Ascot, rallying to be beaten just over a length in the Group 2 Queen's Vase. This was over one mile six furlongs, and he went on to better that performance with a devastating performance in the Group 3 Bahrain Trophy Stakes at Newmarket, winning by just shy of nine lengths. He is well worth his place here on the back of that and looks set for a big performance. The same can be said for the rapid improver French Master, who continues to improve and can go well in his first Group 1. Our pick: SCANDINAVIA 3:45 Coral Golden Rewards Shaker Handicap - 5f As open a five-furlong sprint as you will find this week. All twenty-two runners have their chance here, and a lot of luck in running will be needed. Redorange comes here on the back of two runs that can be upgraded due to the draw bias against him when finishing third and fourth, respectively, at Royal Ascot. He's on a mark that he looks capable of winning off, but in a race of this nature, he's been well found in the market. Adrestia, who was ahead of Redorange at Royal Ascot, comes here on the back of a good showing at the Group 3 level, and can be a player back in handicap company. However, the one that looks set to run his race is course and distance runner SHAGRAAN. He won at this meeting last season and has been running consistently all season. He was last seen finishing just in front of Adrestia at Sandown, and despite having to carry top-weight, Shagraan looks set for a strong showing. Among others to note, Regal Envoy and Canon's House can go well. Our pick: SHAGRAN 4:20 British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (2yo) - 6f High Approval was turned over at 8/11 in a York maiden last time out, and all of a sudden, he doesn't look the most straightforward. Stellar Sunrise is another favourite who was turned over last time, but he was slow into stride and ran on well in the closing stages. He has a clear chance here, but NAVAL LIGHT may not find a better opportunity to get off the mark. After an eye-catching runner-up debut at Beverly, Naval Light ran a race full of promise when a never-nearer eighth in the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes. He was slow away, but made some good headway late on, only to meet trouble in running. The step up to six furlongs looks the right call, and it won't be very reassuring if he can't get off the mark here. Our pick: NAVAL LIGHT 4:45 Ridgeview Fillies' Handicap (3yo+ 0-95) - 1m Dash Of Azure continued her progress when finishing fifth in the Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot. She only has to deal with a one-pound rise in the weights, but she is short enough at her price in a race of this nature. Mahara's Love comes here on the back of a double and looked good in her latest win when taking them from the front. This is a step up in class for here, but she is weighted to go close here. Handicap debutant PROTEST has run in three consecutive listed races since her debut win and ran practically well on her two starts this season. Her mark of 92 seems fair based on her form, and she has room for improvement in a race that looks set to be run at a pace that will help her settle. 2024 Winner: Arisaig J: Jamie Spencer T: Charlie Johnston Odds: 9/2JFav Our pick: PROTEST 5:30 World Pool Bet With The Tote EBF Fillies' Handicap (3yo+ 0-95) The Godolphin-owned Dubai Treasure drops back in trip after a good show on turf at York. He has an all-the-way win to his name over seven furlongs, so expect to see him bounced out in front to try to make the most of his extra stamina. Not much separates Shallow and Arabian Leopard on their first and second at Newmarket's July course, but they will find this much harder than they faced on the day. Even though Cinque Verde finds it hard to get his head in front, he is a model of consistency and looks set for a big showing once again. However, the quirky but talented SEE EMILY RUN is set for a big performance. She has her quirks, and they were on full show when she refused to enter the stall when looking to back up a cosy win at Chester. She is only three pounds higher coming into here, and despite the risks attached with her, this course and distance winner can be the one they all have to beat. 🕔 Qatar Goodwood day one schedule TIME RACE DISTANCE 1:20 Coral Chesterfield Cup Handicap 1m2f 1:55 Group 2 Coral Vintage Stakes 7f 2:30 Group 2 HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes 7f 3:05 Group 1 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes 2m 3:45 Coral Golden Rewards Shaker Handicap 5f 4:20 British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes 6f 4:55 Ridgeview Fillies' Handicap 1m 5:30 World Pool Bet With The Tote EBF Fillies's Handicap 6f 📺 How to watch day one of the Qatar Goodwood Festival Location: Chichester, England, United Kingdom Date/Time: Tuesday 29 th July, 2025. First Race 1:20 TV/Streaming: ITV & Racing TV Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – GambleAware – For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.
Herald Sun
7 days ago
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Wyong preview: Firework primed to explode with maiden win
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. As the season winds down and Sara Ryan prepares to leave her role as private trainer for Domeland is looking to go out on a high note with victory in the Wyong Trainers Premiership. Ryan currently sits equal first alongside Kristen Buchanan with 23 winners while Kim Waugh (22) and Damien Lane (21) hot on their heels. 'The Wyong premiership is very close. We are all fighting for that at the moment,' said Ryan. 'It would be a great way to end the season if I could win it.' The premiership would be a real feather in the cap for Ryan who is in just her third year training and set to become a public trainer in the new season. Ryan has four runners at her home track meeting with three proven performers among the leading chances in their respective races to help her in her quest. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! Three-year-old gelding Firework is closing in on his first win after placings runner-up in three of his five starts and that can come in the Midway Maiden Handicap (1300m). The son of Written Tycoon resumed from a spell with a head second to Denial over 1200m at Kembla on July 17 and while beaten as an odds-on favourite, Ryan was happy with his run. 'I was surprised how short he was in the market first-up,' she said. 'I expected him to be a little vulnerable late because he was carrying a big weight off a very soft trial. 'Good fitness has come through that run and he is doing things right at home to tell me he is ready for the quick back-up. 'He's got a very big stride and I think stepping out in trip is what he needs. 'He has a sticky barrier but he has home track advantage and knows where the winning post is.' Ryan will also saddle up first starter Warm Front in the same race. The son of Too Darn Hot has trailed nicely including a third to Spice Prawn at Hawkesbury on July 7 but Ryan would just like to see him doing his best work late. 'It's just a learning experience for him and he will be a better horse next time he comes in,' she said. 'As long as he hits the line strong, he will go to the paddock after this.' Consistent gelding How Much Better is ready to peak fourth-up in the Benchmark 64 Handicap (1600m) after three solid runs, two of which in metropolitan company. 'He is knocking on the door and is now getting out to his preferred trip,' said Ryan. 'He does love Wyong. He has a great record there winning both starts. 'Apprentice Bronte Simpson will ride him. She rides him work and to win a race with her would be fantastic.' Rounding out her quartet is The Pacific in the Class 1 Handicap (1350m). The son of Exceed And Excel finished seventh behind Tickle Me Pink when resuming over 1200m at Newcastle on July 15 but she expects an improved run this time out. 'He blew quite hard after that first-up run and has taken good improvement from it,' Ryan said. 'He does a lot wrong as well but Regan (Bayliss) knows him. 'I have changed some gear and but a tongue tie on him. Hopefully that helps him settle that little bit better. Stepping out in trip will only help him as well.' The gelding has shown he can improve sharply when he kicked off last campaign with a sixth at Hawkesbury before scoring his maiden win second-up at Kembla followed by a third at Wyong. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Trainer Doug Gorrel knows the ability is there but is just playing the patient game with lightly-raced filly Rita Red. The daughter of Cosmic Force is showing an abundance of natural speed but a lack of race craft is the difference between winning and losing at the moment. 'She is definitely still a work in progress,' said Gorrel. 'Mentally, she is just not there yet and she can do things wrong on the training track as well but she does have nice speed. 'Once she can put things together, she will be winning races.' Rita Red began fast but couldn't cross to the rails when resuming at Dubbo on July 10 and was wayward in the straight, ducking out sharply at the 150m when runner-up to Denman Deputy. 'She was a little bit green in the straight and she is a bit of a thinker,' he said. Trainer Doug Gorrel is hoping a gear change can help speedy filly Rita Red break through. Photo: Grant Guy 'The winner beat her fair and square so I can't say her waywardness cost her the win but it certainly didn't help.' Gorrel has made a gear change this week in a bid to help her break through in the Maiden Plate (900m). 'I am trying her in the blinkers this week just to try and keep her straight,' he said. 'We really wanted to draw a barrier this time to use the rail to her advantage and help the penny drop a bit quicker but of course she has drawn the outside.' Gorrel was pleased with first-up run of Lost Ya Sock when second to Highland Eightgee at Dubbo and is hoping it's the start of her showing her true potential. 'It was a good run but it wasn't a strong race. At least she tried which I was pleased with,' he said. It was her third placing in 12 starts and is capable on figuring in the finish of the Country Boosted Maiden Plate (1400m). 'She is the most frustrating horse I have ever trained,' he said. 'She has got a stack of ability and riders have jumped off her and said 'she will win next start' but she leaves it all on the training track. 'Perhaps she is just one that needs time and she probably just needs a bit of confidence. 'If she can knock off one (race), she might just go on and knock off a couple more.'
News.com.au
7 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Kris Lees eyes San Domenico Stakes return with exciting colt Rivellino
Trainer Kris Lees has circled the Group 3 $250,000 San Domenico Stakes (1100m) as the likely spring kick-off point for exciting colt Rivellino. Rivellino, an unlucky fourth in this year's Golden Slipper, had his first public hitout with a low-key barrier trial at Gosford on Wednesday in preparation for another Group 1 assault this spring. Champion jockey James McDonald put the son of Too Darn Hot through his paces in an 800m heat, where he finished sixth behind Group 1 winners Gringotts and Another Wil. Lees intends to give Rivellino another trial before his likely return at Rosehill Gardens on September 30. 'I'm happy with how he's progressing,' Lees said. 'I think he's matured somewhat. 'I haven't noticed a huge difference in him physically but mentally he's grown up quite a bit. 'He was never a revy horse, he was more a bit of a lad and you had to keep an eye on him. He's more sensible now. 'He's a willing colt and you always wonder what the crop is like but I think he'll be competitive wherever we step him out.' La Pelago sticks the head out to beat Last Druid with First Person in third in an 800m @gosford_races trial on Wednesday - Group 1 winners Gringotts and Another Wil followed with classy colt Rivellino also trialling. @tabcomau — Racing NSW (@racing_nsw) July 23, 2025 • What are the odds of fairytale start for syndicate? Bookies rate Rivellino as a $15 chance in Golden Rose betting while he is an $11 hope in the Coolmore Stud Stakes later in the spring. His return to the races is likely to come a week after the two horses which finished in front of him in the trial - Gringotts and Another Wil. Both Ciaron Maher-trained gallopers also had a quiet morning out in their first public trial with the stable likely to target the Group 1 $1m Winx Stakes (1400m) first-up on August 23. Two-time Group 1-winning stablemate Light Infantry Man is set to join them in the spring Group 1 opener after also having a quiet 800m trial on the Central Coast. 'At this stage, that's the plan for Another Wil, Gringotts and Light Infantry Man to get them started in the Winx Stakes,' Maher's stable representative Johann Gerard-Dubord told Sky Sports Radio.
Rhyl Journal
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Newmarket Eyecatcher Wild Desert can gain Superlative compensation
A runaway winner on his Haydock debut in May, the son of Too Darn Hot was then narrowly beaten at long odds-on on the July course last month and jockey bookings suggested he was the second string stepping up to Group Two level over the same track and trip. Interestingly, he went off a shorter price than the winner Saba Desert and he would almost certainly have made more of a race of it but for suffering interference when delivering his challenge and he passed the post in third. Compensation may await in a race like the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood.
Leader Live
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Newmarket Eyecatcher Wild Desert can gain Superlative compensation
A runaway winner on his Haydock debut in May, the son of Too Darn Hot was then narrowly beaten at long odds-on on the July course last month and jockey bookings suggested he was the second string stepping up to Group Two level over the same track and trip. Interestingly, he went off a shorter price than the winner Saba Desert and he would almost certainly have made more of a race of it but for suffering interference when delivering his challenge and he passed the post in third. Compensation may await in a race like the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood.
