15:45 Goodwood

Saturday 24 May 2025

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(12)

Loughville²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: James Doyle| T: A King| OR: 99

12/1

Multiple winner in handicap company last year and she has shown improved form this season, running a cracker to finish third in listed company at Goodwood 3 weeks ago. The return to this longer trip will suit, but she's now 9 lb higher than when third in a handicap at Musselburgh last month.

Form: 3157-33

(5)

Miller Spirit³²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: T P Queally| T: G & J Moore| OR: 96| CD

28/1

Had an exceptional year in 2024, winning 5 times on the Flat, and once over hurdles. Easy to back and ran a race too bad to be true on return at Epsom last month, soon beaten and eased off. Recent rain will help his chance, but needs a big bounce back.

Form: 41116-0

(6)

French Master²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 96| BF

5/4

Well-bred individual who was much improved upped to 1½m last season. Attracted strong support and showed improved form on return/handicap debut at Newmarket 3 weeks ago, beaten only by another unexposed 4-y-o. Will be better for that run and this longer trip can unlock further progress. Big player.

Form: 911-2

(7)

Master Builder³²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: K Shoemark| T: D Menuisier| OR: 95| BF| D

4/1

Fine third in Melrose at York last summer then ran out an emphatic winner at Haydock next time. Creditable second at Epsom on return, looming up and looking the likely winner before weakening final furlong. Likely to strip fitter now and return to 1¾m in his favour. Commands respect.

Form: 53130-2

(11)

Anzac Day^p1³³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 88

17/2

Looked a smart prospect as a juvenile, but missed all of 2024, and looked rusty on return from 18 months off at Kempton last month. Subsequently disqualified as rider weighed in light, but capable of better still, and longer trip worth exploring now making handicap debut. Potentially well treated.

Form: 41/D

(10)

Ocean Of Dreams^p¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 87

22/1

Didn't progress as expected after stylish debut win for Aidan O'Brien, but has got better with each start for this yard, running on late to take second in 1½m handicap at Ascot 2 weeks ago. Races from same mark and should appreciate this step up in trip.

Form: 1/54-032

(3)

Dancing In Paris¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: R Kingscote| T: Ian Williams| OR: 87| D

9/2

Three-time winner last season and shaped as though retaining all of his ability on return from 7 months off at Newcastle recently, a bit fresh but also forced to make his challenge on opposite flank to the winner. Has winning form over this trip and not discounted.

Form: 48313-4

(1)

Story Horse²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Saffie Osborne| T: W J Knight| OR: 85| D

11/1

Won a couple of handicaps last summer and built on his reappearance run when winning 1¾m handicap at Newmarket this month. Landed good support that day and displayed an excellent attitude and a subsequent 3 lb rise should keep him competitive in this company.

Form: 4250-31

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(4)

Bluegrass³⁵

Weight: 9-7| Age: 6

T: S Edmunds J: C Brace

(8)

All In You⁶⁴

Weight: 9-1| Age: 5

T: G & J Moore J: Rhys Clutterbuck

(2)

Steel Tiger¹³

Weight: 8-13| Age: 4

T: S & E Crisford J: S D Bowen

(9)

Torcello²¹¹

Weight: 8-8| Age: 11

T: S Lycett J: Ray Dawson

Forecasts

French Master (5/4), Master Builder (4/1), Dancing In Paris (9/2), Steel Tiger (7/1), Anzac Day (17/2), Story Horse (11/1), Loughville (12/1), All In You (20/1), Ocean Of Dreams (22/1), Miller Spirit (28/1), Bluegrass (33/1), Torcello (33/1)

A competitive handicap, but there should be more to come from FRENCH MASTER, who was well supported for his handicap debut, and was perhaps ridden too patiently in a race where another unexposed sort made all the running. This is plenty of stamina in his pedigree, so this longer trip should suit, and he's very much one to keep on the right side moving forward. Master Builder is another who has more to offer this season, while Anzac Day is potentially very well treated on his 2-y-o form.