Goodwood Racing Tips: Tuesday Best Bets from Architect at Glorious Goodwood

Sir Busker, 0.5 pts E/W, 20/1, 5 places

A Group 2 winner in his prime, SIR BUSKER (best price 20/1) has looked on good terms with himself in four all-weather starts this year, and with Brandon Wilkie’s 5lb claim once again taken into account, alongside conditions being in his favour, William Knight’s charge makes plenty of each-way appeal in the opener. 

More than two years have passed since he last got his head in front, but this highly consistent gelding has spent the majority of his career competing in pattern-class races and should be ready to pose a serious threat back on the turf. The last time he visited here, he finished second in a Group 2 race on unfavourable soft ground.

Given he was rated as high as 116 last year, there’s no doubt he is well-treated off his current mark of 105 (100 with jockeys 5lb offset). He's the class act in the field and is by no means out of this should he execute the performance he's capable of delivering to beat these. Five places are widely available and advised.

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An Outlaw’s Grace, 1pt WIN, 13/2

Having impressed when winning on debut at Salisbury in June, the Richard Hannon-trained AN OUTLAW’S GRACE (best price 13/2) performed with credit to finish fourth in the Group 2 Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly last time out and is difficult to oppose given how highly his handler rates him.

The form of his debut success is far from robust, but the way he picked up strongly to win going away was taking, to say the least. He didn’t look out of place when fourth in a hot race in France subsequently, and, with the step-up in trip likely to suit, he’s a definite player for last year’s winning connections.

Wolf Of Badenoch, 0.5 pts E/W, 12/1

There was a lot to like about the debut victory of WOLF OF BADENOCH (best price 12/1) who was confidently ridden by Jamie Spencer at Doncaster, tracking the whole field before coming through powerfully under hand-and-heels riding to score by a length and a half. 

Hugo Palmer nominated him as one to follow prior to his success, so he’s well thought of, and I was really impressed with the qualities he displayed for a newcomer. This requires another jolt of improvement, but he’s clearly very talented and is worth an each-way play at the morning odds.

Art Power, 0.5 pts E/W, 25/1

Dual winner Kinross should be primed to try and win this for a third time, but surely the odds differential between himself and ART POWER (best price 25/1) is too large given the latter did beat him in a Group 1 at Ascot last year and looks like a reasonable bet. 

This classy seven-year-old has primarily raced over five and six furlongs in his career, but he did run well in his only previous start over this trip (fourth in a Group 2 race at York), and now that he’s older and wiser, I have a lingering feeling that he may outrun his odds.

Tim Easterby’s top sprinter concluded last season with a determined Group 1 victory at Ascot, showing great battling qualities to rally back in front after being headed and beat Kinross. He has posted some excellent efforts since too, including when fourth in the July Cup last time out.

He made a brave bid from the front, as he often does, and only gave way late on, beaten under three lengths. Four places behind him was Kinross, and the conditions that were described as good that day are similar here. I just can't comprehend why he is the price that he is because he’s completely unexposed at this distance. 

Audience’s rating is inflated, Kinross is tied in closely with last year’s winner, and both English Oak and Noble Dynasty need to step up at this level, so with the three places on offer, I think he holds stronger claims than his odds imply. If he performs anywhere near his best, he will prove to be a tough nut to crack. 

Equilateral, 0.5 pts E/W, 12/1, 4 places

EQUILATERAL (best price 12/1) is not getting any younger at the age of nine, but Charlie Hills’ smart operator is still capable of smart form, and having gone close under a big weight when third at Sandown when last seen, a return to winning ways could be imminent.

With multiple Listed/Group races wins and placed efforts to his name, he’s also run well to finish second and twice fifth in the last three renewals of Royal Ascot’s King’s Stand Stakes, and those are the best pieces of form available here. 

His connections decided to bypass the meeting with him this year, which is interesting, and this race looks as though it’s been the main summer plan. His only two runs here previously were in a pair of Group 2’s (the same race in 2022 and 2023), and he will find this easier.

He’s 1lb lower than when he produced a smart weight-carrying performance in a large-field event at last year's York Ebor meeting and is reunited with Jamie Spencer, who gets a fine turn out of him. 

Should he encounter clear daylight under his beloved lightning-fast ground, I’m pretty confident his customary late burst of speed will see him to maximum effect. As cover, though, I’ll recommend taking the four places that are generally available. 

Jouncy, 1pt WIN, 9/2

Admittedly, two-year-old races are not my cup of tea, but surely Andrew Balding’s JOUNCY (best price 9/2) will take a bit of stopping if he continues his race-by-race improvement.

He shaped very well first-time out when sixth of 20 on debut at Newbury before pushing the highly-regarded Time For Sandals close when a head-second at Kempton.

Despite returning as a beaten 5/6 favourite, he lost nothing in defeat when marginally failing to give 5lb to the eventual winner, who has advertised the form in a way since.

Harry Eustace's filly subsequently finished a close-up third in Newbury’s Super Sprint, so the form has deep substance, and with more to come, I think the selection has a great chance.

Circe, 0.5 pts E/W, 7/1, 4 places

Racing keenly didn’t obstruct CIRCE (best price 7/1) en route to scoring with a bit up her sleeve at Newbury 10 days ago, and off only a 4lb higher mark, she might be able to follow-up. 

Prior to landing her second career win, she already had some decent form to her name, but she was evidently suited to quick ground last time out, and Hollie Doyle keeps the ride.

This filly has to contend with the step-up in class, but she’s progressive, and my theory is that she’s still well ahead of the handicapper given how nicely she travelled and quickened up last time.