UK Horse Racing Tips: Goodwood

CELESTRAN was unfortunate to bump into a well-handicapped rival when second at Ascot last time and that followed a third-placed finish to the subsequent Derby second Khalifa Sat in the Cocked Hat over C&D. The son of Dansili should be capable of winning off his current mark and he just gets the vote in an open contest. That said, Al Qaqaa is an obvious threat following his impressive defeat of Moomba at Newmarket last month, while Cepheus is another who merits a place on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Celestran 2nd Al Qaqaa 3rd Cepheus

One Master has done most of her racing in Group 1 company over the last year and should appreciate this drop in class/trip. The six-year-old was only beaten a length when fourth in the Falmouth at Newmarket recently and should go well. VALERIA MESSALINA won gamely at Cork in Group 3 company, though, and shaped like a filly with more to offer after just four starts. Under The Stars and Althiqa are closely matched and also merit consideration.
Prediction : 1st Valeria Messalina 2nd One Master 3rd Under The Stars

KHALOOSY obliterated the opposition when landing a typically-hot renewal of the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot and Roger Varian's son of Dubawi can take the step up to this level in his stride if in similar form. My Oberon caught the eye when getting off the mark at York earlier this month and could be an improver for an in-form stable. Similarly, there was plenty to like about Tilsit's Newcastle victory, when drawing a whopping 19 lengths clear, and he is also interesting despite this obviously being much tougher.
Prediction : 1st Khaloosy 2nd My Oberon 3rd Tilsit

Despite being drawn widest of all in stall 15, MONTATHAM still makes plenty of appeal having taken his form to a new level this season. A 4lb rise for his most recent success at Sandown, where he reversed the form with subsequent Listed winner Dark Vision having finished second to him in the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot, appears very fair for William Haggas' gelding, who may yet prove better than a handicapper. Silver Hunt Cup winner Sir Busker, Cliffs Of Capri and Bless Him appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Montatham 2nd Sir Busker 3rd Cliffs Of Capri

BATTAASH is virtually unbeatable over this course and distance and attempts to win this for the fourth successive year having looked as good as ever when taking the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot. Liberty Beach won the Molecombe Stakes over track and trip last year and arrives in decent form having finished third to the selection at the Royal meeting, before bumping into the thriving A'Ali when second at Sandown. Last year's Prix de l'Abbaye winner Glass Slippers is respected having finished fifth from the wrong side of the track at Ascot, while Ornate was third at 33/1 in this 12 months ago and could pick up some place money once again with Oisin Murphy booked.
Prediction : 1st Battaash 2nd Liberty Beach 3rd Glass Slippers

COMMUNIQUE (second) ran a blinder when ahead of Desert Encounter (third) in the Princess Of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket earlier this month and is taken to confirm that running here. Mark Johnston's charge also performed creditably when finding one too good at York over further a fortnight ago, and could claim compensation here. Pablo Escobarr was far from disgraced over an insufficient trip at Newbury last time and should enjoy this additional yardage. Alounak might need more rain to get involved.
Prediction : 1st Communique 2nd Desert Encounter 3rd Pablo Escobarr

ZAMAANI got off the mark at the third time of asking when comfortably disposing of his rivals at Windsor earlier in the month. Despite having to give 11lb and upwards to the opposition, he appears capable of further progression with the form of his first two races working out particularly well. Perotto makes considerable appeal following his C&D victory last month, while Kempton scorer Thank You Next and Julie Johnston, who carries a penalty after winning at York last weekend, are also respected.
Prediction : 1st Zamaani 2nd Perotto 3rd Thank You Next

Sarsaparilla sets the standard following two second-placed finishes at Newbury and Kempton but the level she sets is not very high and a chance can be taken on BEAUTIFUL NEWS on debut. William Haggas' filly is out of Besharah, who won the Lowther and placed in the Cheveley Park for these connections in 2015, and the daughter of Shamardal merits plenty of respect. Others to note are Enoughisgoodenough, Meu Amor and Ventura Diamond.
Prediction : 1st Beautiful News 2nd Sarsaparilla 3rd Meu Amor