UK Horse Racing Tips: Goodwood

SECRET STATE had shaped on his first three starts as though stepping up to 1m 4f would bring about further improvement and Charlie Appleby's colt fulfilled that promise by taking the King George V Handicap at Royal Ascot. Connections were talking post-race about potentially stepping up into Group company straight away, so the fact he turns up again in handicap company suggests there is still mileage in his rating. Soulcombe has to enter calculations on his hat-trick bid, while Maksud, Surrey Mist and Mandobi appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Secret State 2nd Soulcombe 3rd Maksud

HEREDIA's unbeaten record came to an end at Sandown earlier this month but it's possible her exertions in the Sandringham two weeks prior had taken their toll. With that in mind, the daughter of Dark Angel might be able to bounce back and, in a wide-open contest, she receives a tentative vote. Fresh from a Listed success at Chelmsford, Soft Whisper must feature prominently in calculations, along with Primo Bacio, who drops in grade following a creditable effort in the Falmouth. Bounce The Blues, Oscula and Hello You shouldn't be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Heredia 2nd Soft Whisper 3rd Primo Bacio

WALBANK was arguably unlucky not to win the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot last month after stumbling early in the race and having used up plenty of energy up get back into contention, he did extremely well to finish runner-up in the circumstances and compensation may await here. The biggest danger looks to be Rocket Rodney, who was an impressive winner in Listed company at Sandown last time and has also won over C&D. Trillium is dropped to this trip for the first time and looks an exciting prospect.
Prediction : 1st Walbank 2nd Rocket Rodney 3rd Trillium

The feature of the day appears to revolve around the unbeaten BAAEED, who brushed aside his rivals with consummate ease in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot last month. The son of Sea The Stars has been a relentless force this term, landing two Group 1s from as many outings, and he can bolster that record today. Last year's winner Alcohol Free arrives fresh from July Cup glory and warrants the utmost respect returning from her sprinting endeavours. Modern Games should appreciate the step back up in trip and may also give a good account.
Prediction : 1st Baaeed 2nd Alcohol Free 3rd Modern Games

With several appealing prospects catching the eye, preference is for the relatively unexposed SEA SPEEDWELL. William Haggas' charge stepped up to record a promising second on her turf debut earlier this month, but Natasha has every chance of improving for her first run of the season at Newmarket recently. State Occasion is another to take seriously, along with Myristica, who is stepping up in class.
Prediction : 1st Sea Speedwell 2nd Natasha 3rd State Occasion

A case can be made for plenty of these but none more so than THE PLATINUM QUEEN, who created a big impression when readily accounting for a decent field over 5f at York earlier in the month. All The Time failed to make an impact in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot last time, but she was an easy winner on debut and can be given another chance today. Others to note are Beautiful Eyes, Star Of Lady M and Union Court.
Prediction : 1st The Platinum Queen 2nd All The Time 3rd Beautiful Eyes

A fiercely competitive handicap to round things off, in which narrow preference is for THE ATTORNEY. He drops back down in class following solid efforts in defeat at both Newcastle and Newmarket and his overall course form is encouraging, getting within a neck of victory over this track and trip three starts ago. Having William Buick aboard only enhances his claims further. Wild Lion and Amor Vincit Omnia are a couple of unexposed players to consider, while Mums Tipple also merits shortlist inclusion.
Prediction : 1st The Attorney 2nd Wild Lion 3rd Amor Vincit Omnia