Punting pointers as Jubiloso bids to continue rise to stardom in Oak Tree Stakes
1.50 Goodwood
Theo Fennell Oak Tree Stakes (Group 3) | 7f, 3yo+ | ITV/RTV
The well-regarded Jubiloso, who was a fine third in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot, bids to establish herself as a leading force in the fillies' division with victory in the Theo Fennell Oak Tree Stakes.
Her reputation, and indeed the impression she made with a seven-length novice success at Newbury, saw her go off 9-2 second favourite for the Group 1 Coronation Stakes in June, and she shaped with plenty of encouragement behind Watch Me.
Sir Michael Stoute has taken a typically patient approach with the daughter of Shamardal, who is looking to give her owner Khalid Abdullah a fourth win in the Oak Tree since 2003.
Teddy Grimthorpe, the owner's racing manager, said: "She's been a progressive filly. She went to the Coronation on only her third start.
"Her inexperience slightly told in the end, but she still ran a superb race to be third. It's been straightforward since then, although this looks a high-quality field and it's not a gimme."
Royal Intervention seeks another Group 3 success
Frankie Dettori won the Sussex Stakes wearing Lord Lloyd-Webber's colours on Too Darn Hot on Wednesday, and the pair combine again with Royal Intervention.
The Ed Walker-trained three-year-old battled well to land the Group 3 Summer Stakes at York last month, but carries a 3lb penalty and must overcome a disadvantageous wide draw.
Walker said: "She's got a terrible draw but with her style of running hopefully Frankie can pull her out and overcome that draw pretty quickly.
"She's stepping up to seven and we're looking to experiment with the trip. She's got to carry a penalty for winning at York but is in great shape so we are looking forward to seeing her run."
Billesdon Brook primed with conditions in her favour
Last year's 1,000 Guineas winner Billesdon Brook has not hit those heights since, but she has a good record at Goodwood and is looking for a third course victory.
Trainer Richard Hannon said: "She's won twice around here and been placed so there's no doubt she loves the place and her last two runs have been excellent. The drop back to seven furlongs isn't an issue."
What they say
William Haggas, trainer of Pretty Baby, Island Of Life and Solar Gold
When you have three runners you hope one of them might land a decent draw but they haven't. To make matters even harder the favourite is drawn six and the second favourite [Angel's Hideaway] is drawn one. We can safely write ours off, sadly.
David O'Meara, trainer of Perfection
She ran really well in Ireland last time and looked like she was going to come and win but didn't quite get there.
Alex Pantall, trainer of Devant
She's at her best over seven furlongs. The filly is well and with plenty of runners I hope she can relax a little and then use her finishing kick. She was very unlucky last time out at Maisons-Laffitte.
Martyn Meade, trainer of Lyzbeth
It's a big step up for her, but she won her maiden well last time and we've always thought she was a Group horse. She's got lots of talent and we think it's a good race to try her out in.
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