UK Horse Racing Tips: Goodwood

LORD RIDDIFORD might not have been at his best recently, but he has won this contest two years on the spin, the latest off 3lb higher, and John Quinn's battle-hardened sprinter is fancied to bounce back at his favoured venue. Navello makes obvious appeal having landed the Dash off 3lb lower in June, while Raasel, who posted an improved effort at Ascot 17 days ago, might not be far away either. Vintage Clarets and Dream Composer are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Lord Riddiford 2nd Navello 3rd Raasel

An intriguing maiden in which ARRAY gets the vote in following a pleasing second on his racecourse debut at Newbury last month, beating subsequent winner Indian Run into third. His pedigree needs no introduction to any racing fan and, given his dam is a half-sister to the world-class Frankel, there is likely much more to come from Andrew Balding's inmate. Alaskan Gold finished third over this distance at Nottingham on his racecourse debut and is feared most, while the unraced A La Noche appeals most of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Array 2nd Alaskan Gold 3rd A La Noche

PRIDE OF AMERICA (winner), Haunted Dream (third) and Millebosc (seventh) were heavily involved in a good quality renewal of the John Smith's Cup at York last month and, while they all boast solid claims, the former shades preference and is fancied to come out on top again off just a 4lb higher mark. The ground has come up in his favour and, with Frederick Larson able to claim 3lb, there is a lot to like about his chance. Sandown winner Lord Protector is another who commands attention.
Prediction : 1st Pride Of America 2nd Haunted Dream 3rd Millebosc

HAATEM has progressed well since catching the eye here on his racecourse debut in May. Fifth in the Coventry at Royal Ascot, he filled the runner-up spot in the Superlative at Newmarket behind City Of Troy, when seeing out this distance well, and, without a rival of that calibre in this line-up, Richard Hannon's colt has the ideal opportunity to get back to winning ways. Iberian made a bright start to his career at Newbury and should go well along with Chesham third Golden Mind.
Prediction : 1st Haatem 2nd Iberian 3rd Golden Mind

KINROSS looks solid in here given he finished a neck second in the race 12 months ago and won it the year before that. A dual Group 1 winner last year and last seen finishing a close-up third in the July Cup at Newmarket, Ralph Beckett's charge ticks plenty of boxes and is expected to prove tough to beat. Isaac Shelby is another dropping down from Group 1 company, though, and he can put up a good fight getting 6lb from the selection following his fourth to Paddington in the St James's Palace Stakes. Al Suhail and Criterion Stakes winner Audience add further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Kinross 2nd Isaac Shelby 3rd Audience

COURAGE MON AMI maintained his unbeaten record when taking a massive step forward from a handicap success here to land the Gold Cup. That was only his fourth career start and, with the prospect of more improvement to come, it would be no surprise to see the son of Frankel prove too strong for the opposition. Coltrane gave the selection plenty to think about at Royal Ascot and arrives at the peak of his powers, while any rain will suit the fourth from that contest Emily Dickinson.
Prediction : 1st Courage Mon Ami 2nd Coltrane 3rd Emily Dickinson

In a wide-open heat, only a tentative vote can go to GOOD GRACIOUS. The daughter of Kingman took a significant step forward when fitted with first-time blinkers, winning in good style at Ascot 18 days ago, and a subsequent 8lb rise might not halt further progress. The hat-trick seeking Rowayeh appeals as a likely player from 5lb higher than her handicap debut success at Sandown, while Bridestones and Royal Dress can also figure. Back See Daa and Novus are just two others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Good Gracious 2nd Rowayeh 3rd Bridestones

This could go the way of the hat-trick seeking KITAI, who kept on well to score by two and a half lengths over this distance at Pontefract last month. A 7lb rise may not be enough to hold her back here and she is taken to get the better of the grade-dropping Funny Story, who wasn't disgraced in Listed company at Ayr in June. Candle Of Hope also warrants consideration following a creditable run at Royal Ascot last time out.
Prediction : 1st Kitai 2nd Funny Story 3rd Candle Of Hope