UK Horse Racing Tips: Goodwood

HAVAILA failed to justify favouritism at Kempton in June, but the son of Le Havre had finished a good second over 1m 6f here the start prior. He is only 1lb above that mark and a return to the Sussex venue could prove crucial to his chance. Cherry Cola has been a model of consistency since reappearing in April and is expected make her presence felt once again, along with Yorksea, who might improve on May's C&D fifth.
Prediction : 1st Havaila 2nd Cherry Cola 3rd Yorksea

AL SHABAB STORM found only the progressive Accumulate too strong at Newmarket last time out and Andrew Balding's keen-natured colt is fancied to regain the winning thread on the drop to 6f. Testing conditions hold no fear for the selection, which may also suit chief rival Billy Webster. The son of Profitable was a debut winner at Pontefract in April and likely has more to offer. Jungle Mac could also have a say now reverting to turf.
Prediction : 1st Al Shabab Storm 2nd Billy Webster 3rd Jungle Mac

MONSIEUR KODI struck over course and distance in August off a 2lb lower mark and he was not disgraced when eighth in the Silver Cup at Ayr last time. Therefore, he remains in solid enough form to suggest that he could go well in this contest. The main threat is Hierarchy, who scored over this track and trip last month and should go well once again off 4lb higher, while Gisburn could also have a say if bouncing back to form.
Prediction : 1st Monsieur Kodi 2nd Hierarchy 3rd Gisburn

FIRST ENCORE was not at his very best at Haydock last time but the form of his third at Salisbury the time before suggests that a mark of 78 may underestimate him, especially as he may improve for a recent gelding operation. The progressive Amancio may prove to be the main threat on his nursery debut, although Hug A Tree and Queues Likely are others who could go well.
Prediction : 1st First Encore 2nd Amancio 3rd Hug A Tree

Hampden and Black Run both showed promise on their respective debut runs and have to enter calculations now they are set to gain more experience. However, GAMES PEOPLE PLAY has a highly appealing pedigree for a race of this nature and Ralph Beckett's daughter of Sea The Stars offers the most intrigue as she bids to make an immediate impact. Caprelo and Anzac Day are other newcomers to monitor in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Games People Play 2nd Hampden 3rd Black Run

THUNDER BALL finished a respectable seventh in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket a fortnight ago and the return to this course and distance could see the three-year-old get back on the scoresheet. Kathab is unproven on the soft ground that he is likely to encounter here but William Haggas' inmate is likely to be involved if running to form. The son of Kingman may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Grey's Monument and Darkness.
Prediction : 1st Thunder Ball 2nd Kathab 3rd Greys Monument

King's Code appeals as a leading candidate having won off 2lb lower at Chester last month, as does Expressionless, who recorded back-to-back successes when last seen and might have more to offer despite an 8lb rise. A chance, however, can be taken on CELTIC EMPRESS. Heather Main's mare, a former C&D winner, finished a fair fourth in the corresponding event off a 5lb higher mark last year and might appreciate the return to this track.
Prediction : 1st Celtic Empress 2nd Kings Code 3rd Expressionless