Richard Birch with a sprinter who looks ready to peak at Goodwood

Credit: Edward Whitaker

3.45 Goodwood
1pt win at 5-1 generally

Recon Mission shaped as though close to peak form when running a blinder in an arguably stronger handicap at Newbury nine days ago.

Tony Carroll’s sprinter made a bold bid to lead throughout and kept on in taking fashion after the clearly well-handicapped winner Nahaar had taken command.

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Published on 28 July 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:22, 28 July 2020

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