GB - Goodwood - Race 4

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

16f

Group 1

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

688.0K

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Verdict

A mouthwatering rematch between SCANDINAVIA and Trawlerman, with Aidan O'Brien's charge fancied to confirm Ascot Gold Cup form with the 8-y-o and make it 7 wins in a row and back-to-back victories in the Goodwood Cup. Lazy Griff, who goes in first-time cheekpieces, could have more to offer as a stayer and is the each-way selection.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Took this race last year before wrapping up his campaign with victory in the St Leger. Has picked up where he left off by winning all 3 starts this season, notably edging out Trawlerman in a thrilling Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (2½m, good to firm). Will continue to be hard to beat. 1st Pick 6 Scandinavia (Usa) Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: Ryan Moore T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Took this race last year before wrapping up his campaign with victory in the St Leger. Has picked up where he left off by winning all 3 starts this season, notably edging out Trawlerman in a thrilling Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (2½m, good to firm). Will continue to be hard to beat.
7	Dominated the staying division last year and ran right up to his best when edged out by Scandinavia in Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (2½m, good to firm) on reappearance. Didn't take in this race last year but his previous Goodwood visit resulted in a win at the 2022 Glorious meeting. Sure to go well. 2nd Pick 7 Trawlerman (Ire) Jockey: William Buick Trainer: John & Thady Gosden J: William Buick T: John & Thady Gosden	100	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Dominated the staying division last year and ran right up to his best when edged out by Scandinavia in Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (2½m, good to firm) on reappearance. Didn't take in this race last year but his previous Goodwood visit resulted in a win at the 2022 Glorious meeting. Sure to go well.
4	Placed in the Derby at Epsom and Irish Derby at the Curragh last year. Built on encouraging reappearance third at Sandown with a listed win there (2m, good) 25 days ago. The opposition here is much tougher but he could have more to offer as a stayer and goes in first-time cheekpieces. 3rd Pick 4 Lazy Griff (Ger) Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Charlie Johnston J: Oisin Murphy T: Charlie Johnston	90	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Placed in the Derby at Epsom and Irish Derby at the Curragh last year. Built on encouraging reappearance third at Sandown with a listed win there (2m, good) 25 days ago. The opposition here is much tougher but he could have more to offer as a stayer and goes in first-time cheekpieces.

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