16:55 Goodwood

Friday 25 May 2018

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Off time: 16:55 | Winning time: 3m 33.1s

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(4)

Seaport^t¹¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-11| J: J P Spencer| T: S Durack| OR: 86

14/1

Multiple winner for Andre Fabre in France who showed nothing in two turf runs for this yard but has improved to finish third in both AW starts since. Interesting runner here if ready to go.

Form: 67/00-33

(1)

Uber Cool¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: L Dettori| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 85

3/1

Made it four wins from nine starts with a comfortable success at Haydock last time and there could be more to come. Eye-catching jockey booking and should go well if he improves for another step up in trip.

Form: 131-671

(2)

Medburn Cutler^p¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: Jim Crowley| T: P Hedger| OR: 84| D

6/1

Produced a clear career best effort from 4lb out of the handicap in a competitive contest at Newbury on return but couldn't back it up at Ascot earlier in the month. Recent rainfall in his favour though and can't be ruled out.

Form: 2733-17

(10)

Gavlar²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: J Fanning| T: W J Knight| OR: 84| CD

8/1

Just one win from 23 starts on turf but that did come over C&D and no surprise to see him run well after promising efforts on AW on last couple of runs.

Form: 535-342

(8)

Pointel²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 83

8/1

Two-time winner at Nottingham but yet to win away from that course. Returned from a lengthy absence with a promising effort at Windsor last time when shaping like he needed the run and not out of this if he can build on that.

Form: 12831/5

(5)

Imphal^p¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Tyler Saunders⁽⁷⁾| T: M P Tregoning| OR: 84| CD

7/2

Recorded a four-timer last year that included a course and distance success and much less exposed than some of his rivals here. Exciting prospect after a promising return at Ascot last time and should go well with more progression possible.

Form: 21111-3

(11)

Arty Campbell²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: Charles Bishop| T: B J Llewellyn| OR: 82| D

20/1

Won at Chester in heavy ground in September and added to his tally with a win over hurdles at Wincanton in October. Hasn't always been the most consistent as seen on his last Flat appearance but not ruled out if on a going day.

Form: 33519-0

(6)

Treasure The Ridge^b¹⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 8-12| J: M Dwyer| T: M Hill| OR: 73

66/1

Gained a first win since 2014 over hurdles in July but struggling in that sphere in recent starts and probably best watched on his return to the Flat here.

Form: 257/047-

(9)

I'm A Believer^h¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-5| J: Hollie Doyle| T: M R Channon| OR: 67| BF

11/2

Lightly-raced filly who produced her best display so far when a close second of five in a heavy-ground 1m4f handicap at Salisbury last month. Not as good at Ripon last time and often refuses to settle in her races. Hood retained.

Form: 5-33524

Non-Runners

(7)

High Command²⁷⁵

Weight: 9-8| Age: 5

T: G & J Moore J: S W Kelly

(3)

King Calypso²⁴

Weight: 8-5| Age: 7

T: D J Coakley J: L Morris

Forecasts

Uber Cool (3/1), Imphal (7/2), I'm A Believer (11/2), Medburn Cutler (6/1), Pointel (8/1), Gavlar (8/1), High Command (10/1), Seaport (14/1), Arty Campbell (20/1), King Calypso (20/1), Treasure The Ridge (66/1)

MEDBURN CUTLER is a fascinating runner now the rain has arrived and a reproduction of his Newbury win from seasonal return would surely see him go close here. Uber Cool has a good strike-rate and can't be ruled out if backing up his latest effort but Imphal may be the main danger and gives the impression we are yet to see the best of him.