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Cheat sheet: the key quotes and tips you need for day one of Glorious Goodwood

Jack Haynes picks out the key angles as a racing feast gets under way

Glorious Goodwood kicks off with the always competitive Chesterfield Cup and continues on long after the ITV cameras go off air following the 5f handicap. The Group action of the Vintage, Lennox and Goodwood Cup are previewed separately, but we've got you covered for the rest of the card, from the opening salvo to the closing 6f handicap, with killer analysis, key trainer quotes and tips for all five non-Group races on the card. This is the Glorious Goodwood cheat sheet.


Want to read our Raceday Intel on the Group races first?

The Big Story

3.45: Goodwood Cup

1.55: Vintage Stakes

2.30: Lennox Stakes


Runner in focus

Redorange's last two efforts at Ascot have marked him out as winner in waiting and he lines up in the 5f handicap (3.45) worth £75,000.

Clive Cox's sprinter was the only runner from a single-figure draw to finish in the first eight in the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the royal meeting when coming third, and the sole runner from a single-figure draw to finish in the first seven in a handicap back at the Berkshire track when fourth this month.

This time he is drawn in stall 18, with Palace of Holyroodhouse winner Adrestia in stall 19 and likely pace setters Mon Na Slieve and Twilight Jet in stalls 21 and 22.

Cox said: "He's in excellent form and I'm hopeful he will handle the track as he's very well balanced. He's in a very good place going into this and in just as good order as he was going into his two Ascot runs."

Key quotes and tips

3.45 Goodwood: Coral Golden Rewards Shaker Handicap

Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager for Imad Al Sagar, owner of Enchanting
She's a three-time course-and distance winner and clearly enjoys the track – the downhill run seems to suit her. There was no real explanation for her below-par run at Ayr but she goes there in good form.

Tom Clover, trainer of Rocking Ends
He ran really well in this race last year and returns off 3lb lower. He won well last time in first-time cheekpieces and it's sometimes good to change things up with a sprinter. He goes there in good order.

Richard Hannon, trainer of Wheels Of Fire
He's run well on both starts at Goodwood and was very unlucky not to win at Catterick last time. I'm not concerned by the drop in trip and he has an each-way chance.

Spotlight's tip: Jakajaro
Redorange is due a change of luck but Jakajaro tanked through an Ascot handicap last time before running into traffic. [Paul Smith]

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Jakajaro15:45 Goodwood
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Jky: Jamie Spencer Tnr: Robert Cowell

4.20 Goodwood: British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes

Richard Hannon, trainer of Bayraq Almuhamadia and Vintage Heat
Vintage Heat is a nice two-year-old, while Bayraq Almuhamadia has started showing up really well at home. He's got quite a high cruising speed and could run really well if he behaves himself.

Richard Brown, racing adviser to Wathnan Racing, owners of High Approval and Naval Light
High Approval has shown a good level of form. Naval Light is a pretty smart colt who shows at home he’s working to a Stakes level. The step up in trip will be a massive help and he’ll be even better over seven furlongs. They're pretty classy colts.

Spotlight's tip: Naval Light
Having caught the eye when keeping on well over 5f on his first two starts, Naval Light can get off the mark now upped to 6f. [Ben Hutton]

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Naval Light16:20 Goodwood
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Jky: James Doyle Tnr: K R Burke

4.55 Goodwood: Ridgeview Fillies' Handicap

Dan Downie, manager of Elite Racing Club, owners of Zapphire
She was unlucky at Beverley and she's a tough and versatile mare who is very consistent. It's an open race but we're hopeful she can run very well.

Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager for Imad Al Sagar, owner of Zgharta
We were really encouraged by her run in the Sandringham. Andrew [Balding] has been pleased with her since and we're hopeful there is more to come.

Spotlight's tip: Zapphire
This could go to the five-year-old Zapphire, who has responded well to cheekpieces lately and was denied a clear run last time. [Ben Hutton]

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Zapphire16:55 Goodwood
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Jky: Ryan Sexton Tnr: Julie Camacho

5.30 Goodwood: World Pool With The Tote EBF Fillies' Handicap

Tom Ward, trainer of Woodhay Wonder
She seems to be coming back to herself and I was pleased enough with her last run when the pace held up at Ascot. This is a nice drop in grade, and into fillies-only company, and I'm very hopeful she can run well.

Tom Clover, trainer of Sea Emily Run
She's a course-and-distance winner and we've had this race in mind for a while as she showed a liking for the track last year. It's competitive but she's in good form.

Sam Hoskins, racing manager for Hot To Trot Racing, owners of Easy Peeler
This race has been on our radar and she's had excuses recently with the draw at Thirsk and she ended up a little far back at Chester. She should enjoy a fast pace and downhill track and we feel there's more to come.

Spotlight's tip: Easy Peeler
The pace will be strong and Easy Peeler is taken to recapture form after running a shade flat at Chester. [Emily Weber]

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Easy Peeler17:30 Goodwood
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Jky: Jason Hart Tnr: John & Sean Quinn

Read our Glorious Goodwood day one Raceday Intel:

1.55 Goodwood: Dorset has come from the Curragh maiden that has produced multiple champions - but is he up against it in the Vintage?  

2.30 Goodwood: can previous winners Kinross and Audience land other Lennox for the older brigade - or will a Classic runner-up spoil the party?  

3.05 Goodwood: 'There's no reason why he shouldn't run a stormer' - which trainer is optimistic of downing Goodwood Cup big guns?

'We're all excited' - Wathnan team turn attention to Goodwood riches after impressive Royal Ascot haul  

Can Group 1 'nearly horse' Illinois find his niche in the staying division?  


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