UK Horse Racing Tips: Goodwood

DARK COMPANY is a half-brother to the Group-placed two-year-old Dark Rose Angel and Mark Johnston's Fast Company colt, who cost 30,000gns as a yearling, might be the one to side with. Richard Hannon's juveniles are always worth a close inspection and his Fountain Cross could get involved, while Doonbeg Farmer has the benefit of a run earlier this month and can build on that Newmarket debut.
Prediction : 1st Dark Company 2nd Fountain Cross 3rd Doonbeg Farmer

FROMNOWON made the podium on both outings in novice company last season and the Showcasing filly, who won't mind the return to 6f, has a great opportunity to break her duck here. Brunel's Boy and Glorious Zoff both caught the eye in their outings since the restart and have to be taken seriously, while Tom Clover's Rusper's Lad is interesting dropping back in trip.
Prediction : 1st Fromnowon 2nd Brunels Boy 3rd Ruspers Lad

The veteran course specialist PETTOCHSIDE went close at Lingfield on his reappearance earlier this month and the 11-year-old, who is only 4lb higher than his most recent success, could take some pegging back on a course he knows every blade of grass. Desert Land was the winner of that aforementioned Lingfield contest nine days ago and has to be given plenty of respect following a fair 3lb rise, while Treacherous is another to hit the frame recently, following on from some useful efforts on the all-weather this winter.
Prediction : 1st Pettochside 2nd Desert Land 3rd Treacherous

BASILICATA is expected to know her job on debut, coming from a yard that have enjoyed a fine start to the campaign with their juveniles, and she boasts the advantage of being drawn next to the rail in stall one. The booking of Oisin Murphy has to be noted for Rosemary And Thyme, whose dam is an unraced half-sister to Royal Ascot juvenile winner Berkshire, while Feathers and Spring Time Bay appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Basilicata 2nd Rosemary And Thyme 3rd Feathers

SIR RODERIC made a satisfactory return to action when fifth at Kempton earlier in the month and the application of first-time blinkers, combined with him being back on his last winning mark, could see him return to victorious ways. Fujaira King doesn't have many miles on the clock and is unexposed on turf having only had three starts, while the hat-trick seeking De Bruyne Horse also warrants plenty of respect.
Prediction : 1st Sir Roderic 2nd Fujaira King 3rd De Bruyne Horse

VARIYANN made easy work of beating the opposition on his yard debut for Archie Watson at Haydock last Sunday and connections are wise to quickly reappear under a 5lb penalty. Jack D'Or has been gelded since his latest outing and is of interest with the potential for him taking a step forward as a four-year-old. Others to note include Balgees Time and Dawry.
Prediction : 1st Variyann 2nd Jack DOr 3rd Balgees Time

In an open race the marginal preference is for ZORAN, whose last couple of efforts in novice/maiden company suggest that he could be vastly underrated by an opening mark of 74. Punting was successful at Lingfield recently and she is an obvious threat to the selection, despite having to carry a 6lb penalty. Others who merit a place on the shortlist are Iron Heart, Star Of Wells and Affable.
Prediction : 1st Zoran 2nd Punting 3rd Iron Heart

STAGIAIRE bolted up by eight lengths on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton last week and a 6lb penalty may not be enough to stop her from taking this contest as well. Stag Horn showed plenty of ability in maiden/novice company last year and his pedigree suggests that he will improve for this step up in trip. All of the rest have claims, but Elham Valley is the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st Stagiaire 2nd Stag Horn 3rd Elham Valley