16:45 Goodwood

Saturday 29 August 2020

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Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

Off time: 16:45 | Winning time: 2m 5.71s

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(10)

Exec Chef^p²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: James Doyle| T: George Scott| OR: 85

7/2

Largely consistent performer who proved a shade underwhelming on yard debut when midfield in a C&D event 4 weeks ago. That was his first start for 7 weeks and his mark is easing all the time.

Form: 846-436

(1)

Badenscoth¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: George Downing| T: D K Ivory| OR: 84| D

7/1

Four-time winner in first half of 2019 and steadily working his way back to form this campaign, creditable third at Newbury (10f) 2 weeks ago. 2 lb below last winning mark and give underfoot a plus.

Form: 048-563

(9)

Junkanoo³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: David Egan| T: G & J Moore| OR: 84| C

2/1

Unfancied in the betting but there seemed little fluke about his C&D success in July, produced to lead last ½f and keeping on well. Remains low-mileage and easier ground will hold no fears.

Form: 942-441

(2)

Lord Clenaghcastle⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: H Crouch| T: G & J Moore| OR: 77| D

20/1

Dual winner at 7f back in 2018 and feasible to think first start for 21 months was needed at Sandown (1m) 7 days ago. This rates a quick turnaround on the back of that, however.

Form: 10145/0

(8)

Fantasy Believer⁶⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Oisin Murphy| T: C Hills| OR: 82| BF

7/2

Kempton nursery winner (1m) who was a creditable third in 12-runner Newbury handicap (1m) on return in June. Disappointing at Doncaster since, but this new trip is worth a go.

Form: 4771-30

(7)

Sword Beach²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: David Probert| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 80

9/2

Opened account in York novice event (7.8f) on final start last term and matched rather than built on that in handful of starts this term. Assessor continues relinquishing his grip.

Form: 31-5394

Non-Runners

(6)

Lawn Ranger¹⁵

Weight: 10-3| Age: 5

T: M J Attwater J: Callum Shepherd

(3)

Kryptos¹⁵

Weight: 10-0| Age: 6

T: John Berry J: Nicola Currie

(4)

Kodiac Harbour¹⁹

Weight: 9-3| Age: 5

T: R Brisland J: S M Levey

(5)

Escape The City⁷

Weight: 8-10| Age: 5

T: H Morrison J: Angus Villiers

Forecasts

Junkanoo (2/1), Fantasy Believer (7/2), Exec Chef (7/2), Sword Beach (9/2), Lawn Ranger (6/1), Badenscoth (7/1), Escape The City (7/1), Kryptos (7/1), Kodiac Harbour (10/1), Lord Clenaghcastle (20/1)

JUNKANOO was sent off at long odds, yet there appeared no fluke about his C&D victory here in July, coming with a sustained challenge to get on top in the last ½f. A 4 lb higher mark looks workable for Gary Moore's 3-y-o and he is expected to go well again. Fantasy Believer is better than he showed at Doncaster latest, and along with Chief Exec, heads up the dangers.