UK Horse Racing Tips: Goodwood

After finishing a commendable third in the Ascot Stakes at the Royal meeting, before filing the same position in a similar race to this at Newbury most recently, there is good reason to give the much-improved KYLE OF LOCHALSH another chance. Last year's winner, Temporize won that Newbury contest but might struggle to uphold the form over this longer trip off 3lb higher. Therefore, Ascot Stakes fourth Get Shirty looks the bigger danger this time, while Robert Johnson completes the shorlist.
Prediction : 1st Kyle Of Lochalsh 2nd Get Shirty 3rd Temporize

Although only seventh in the 2000 Guineas, it was still a solid effort from TASK FORCE and, given the strength of that form, the lightly-raced son of Frankel is dangerous to underestimate on just his second start over a mile. Unable to stay with the pace in the Jersey at Royal Ascot, this stiffer test could be absolutely ideal for the selection at this stage. The Sir Henry Cecil Stakes winner, Al Musmak is also open to progression over this trip, while Lead Artist and Socialite are others to seriously consider.
Prediction : 1st Task Force 2nd Al Musmak 3rd Lead Artist

REBEL TERRITORY has won when fresh and, having landed a class 2 handicap at Newmarket before staying on well to take last season's Victoria Cup at Ascot, the Amanda Perrett-trained gelding is an intriguing option on his return to action. Native Warrior and Holloway Boy obviously enter the reckoning as progressive types to seriously consider, while Orbaan is a lively outsider considering he won this in 2022 off the same mark. Seventh in this last year, Perotto also appeals for a place.
Prediction : 1st Rebel Territory 2nd Native Warrior 3rd Holloway Boy

Asfoora finished behind a couple of these in the Temple Stakes at Haydock, but the Aussie sprinter was seen to best effect when taking the King Charles III on quick ground at the Royal meeting. Henry Dwyer's mare is expected to go well under optimal conditions, although BIG EVS is fancied to gain his revenge. The son of Blue Point showed blistering pace before wilting late on in that same contest. It was an excellent effort given that a stiff finish wouldn't have been ideal, and this test will be more suitable. Live In The Dream has been below his best this season but it would be folly to dismiss him.
Prediction : 1st Big Evs 2nd Asfoora 3rd Live In The Dream

My Prospero was last seen finishing down the field in the Champion Stakes but given his ability to go well when fresh, William Haggas' five-year-old merits the utmost respect. However, the vote goes to CICERO'S GIFT, who carried topweight to victory on his return from over a year off the track at Sandown last month. The unexposed son of Muharaar had previously caught the eye in the St James' Palace and appeals as the type to take this en route to similar races in the future. Cairo was far from disgrace in the Queen Anne and may improve for the addition of first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Ciceros Gift 2nd My Prospero 3rd Cairo

The Dragon King struck by a neck on his nursery debut at Windsor on his latest outing and he only has a 4lb higher mark to contend with, so has to be considered. However, he could come out second best to SEX ON FIRE, who had Rare Change (third) a neck behind when occupying the runner-up berth at Haydock last time. Jamie Spencer is an eye-catching jockey booking and he can confirm that form in order to record his second career victory. Ardennes and The Actor are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Sex On Fire 2nd The Dragon King 3rd Ardennes

Dambuster was well supported in the market on his handicap debut at Sandown last time, but he could only manage sixth. There is every chance that he will bounce back, so he has to be respected, but SUN GOD looks a more appealing option. Hughie Morrison's three-year-old finished a fair fourth in a hot handicap at Newmarket last time and the handicapper may have been kind to only give him a 1lb rise for that effort. The son of Fastnet Rock is fancied to get back to winning ways, while New Chelsea and Wafei aren't ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Sun God 2nd Dambuster 3rd New Chelsea