UK Horse Racing Tips: Goodwood

PERFUSE was sent off favourite for the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot on the back of two impressive displays at Nottingham and Doncaster and, although he only finished fifth on that occasion, this drop in trip could see him get back to winning ways. The unexposed pair Garden Route and Alsakib come into this with similar profiles having won novice events on their latest starts. Both are now having their first taste in handicap company, so they warrant serious consideration.
Prediction : 1st Perfuse 2nd Garden Route 3rd Alsakib

Jasour may go well looking for his hat-trick after winning at this level in the July Stakes but he does have to give 3lb to his rivals, which might open the door to UNQUESTIONABLE. Second and only beaten a short head in the Railway Stakes at the Curragh in a fast time, Aidan O'Brien's youngster looked as if he was still learning that day so is expected to take the necessary step forward. Sketch and Vandeek both won their only starts to date and could also get involved, while Asadna would be of interest if he could repeat the form of debut demolition job.
Prediction : 1st Unquestionable 2nd Jasour 3rd Sketch

This is a higher calibre of race than the Listed contest won by CHESSPIECE at Hamilton, but his previous third in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot was a solid statement of intent and he is a highly appealing candidate. The son of Nathaniel has already proven that stamina is his forte and, with ground conditions likely to suit, a big run is expected. Espionage commands respect as Aidan O'Brien's sole representative, while Artistic Star has posted high-class form in defeat and is dangerous to underestimate.
Prediction : 1st Chesspiece 2nd Espionage 3rd Artistic Star

Reigning champion Nashwa warmed up for the defence of her crown by bouncing back to form in the Falmouth, justifying the decision to supplement her and proving she has the speed for a mile. In BLUE ROSE CEN, though, she comes up against an exceptional French filly who backed up her cosy Poule d'Essai des Pouliches success when trouncing Never Ending Story to complete a Classic double in the Prix de Diane. Al Husn claimed the scalp of a probably below-par Nashwa at Newcastle but still warrants consideration, while Above The Curve will like the ground.
Prediction : 1st Blue Rose Cen 2nd Nashwa 3rd Al Husn

As is typically par for the course with these nurseries, many would appear to line up with solid claims. With that in mind, only a tentative vote can go to SARAKANA. Having belied odds of 40-1 to strike on her debut, the daughter of Harzand was pitched immediately into Group company. She came up well short in the Albany, but an opening mark of 79 could underestimate her. Balon D'or is interesting despite the burden of top weight, while others to note include Phone Tag, Lincoln Legacy and Gray's Inn, who is a whopping 17lb well-in compared to her revised rating.
Prediction : 1st Sarakana 2nd Balon Dor 3rd Grays Inn

ISLE OF JURA has stepped forward considerably on his last couple of starts with victories at Newbury on his handicap bow before he defied a 12lb rise in impressive fashion at Newmarket on Saturday. The son of New Approach is 8lb well-in, despite carrying a 6lb penalty, and he boasts a good draw to strike again. Sea Eagle must enter calculations on his first run in a handicap, while others to note include Cancan In The Rain, Merry Minister and Alpha Crucis.
Prediction : 1st Isle Of Jura 2nd Sea Eagle 3rd Cancan In The Rain

Get Jiggy With It made a short-priced favourite with previous experience pull out all the stops at Newmarket and a maiden looks a formality. However, the form of ORNELLAIA's debut third there a couple of days earlier was given a massive boost when the winner ran away with the Princess Margaret at Ascot last weekend, and Dominic Ffrench Davis' filly gets the nod. Classical Song was a 420,000-euro breeze-up purchase and has Ryan Moore on top, while Imperial Express is a half-sister to Ebro River so is another newcomer to note.
Prediction : 1st Ornellaia 2nd Get Jiggy With It 3rd Classical Song

This is fiercely competitive and hardly any can confidently be ruled out. The likes of Rogue Spirit, Desert Games and The Thames Boatman are all open to improvement now they are tried with headgear applied and can do their bit to ensure this is a fast and furious affair - a scenario which will ideally suit DEMOCRACY DILEMMA, a pacey individual who seems to be thriving on being kept busy. Hollie Doyle keeps the partnership intact after guiding him to victory twice already this season and further success is distinctly possible.
Prediction : 1st Democracy Dilemma 2nd Rogue Spirit 3rd Desert Games