Goodwood Placepot picks: Richard Birch marks your card for the Flat fixture

An excellent card kicks off with a 1m3f handicap (1.50) in which On The Right Track and Mr Zee appeal as a likely duo for Placepot purposes. The former should relish track, trip and ground, while Mr Zee holds each-way claims under William Buick.

Rock Melody, who is likely to appreciate the step up in distance in the 7f fillies’ novice stakes (2.25), possesses the best form and should emerge on top.

Sea King might not be the best long-term prospect in the mile maiden (2.55), but his greater experience ought to give him a significant advantage over most on this tricky track.

Outside World can be forgiven a heavy defeat in the Group 2 Lowther Stakes. She had previously looked one to keep on side when making all at York and a mark of 81 may underplay her ability in the fillies’ nursery (3.30).

Stablemate Themaxwecan showed a bit more in first-time cheekpieces on the Knavesmire last time and is well enough treated to land the 2m handicap (4.05). Just Hubert, who bids for a quickfire hat-trick, ought to be included in perms too.

Finally, Additional and Toussarok should fight out the finish of the 6f handicap (4.35).