Analysis of the Goodwood card on Friday based on the Timewise rankings.

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5.15 Goodwood (9 runners)
William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Apprentice Handicap
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Based on the provided ratings, here is the ranking of the horses in totals order:

  1. Darvel (IRE) – Total: 320.4
  2. Semser – Total: 313.2
  3. Nonsuch Lad (IRE) – Total: 308.2
  4. English Spirit – Total: 288.0
  5. Oh Herberts Reign (IRE) – Total: 281.5
  6. Trais Fluors – Total: 281.0
  7. Pistoletto (USA) – Total: 271.9
  8. Naasma (IRE) – Total: 270.4
  9. Aryaah (IRE) – Total: 218.6

Now let’s analyze and assess the top contenders based on the comments provided:

  1. Darvel (IRE): Darvel has shown respectable form recently, finishing third in a handicap race at Brighton. With blinkers back on, they have each-way hope in this race.
  2. Semser: Semser won a handicap race at Chelmsford City in their last outing, representing a step in the right direction. The return to turf remains to be seen, but they can’t be discounted.
  3. Nonsuch Lad (IRE): Nonsuch Lad put in a good performance recently, finishing third in a handicap at Sandown. With a similar mark, they can make their presence felt in this race.
  4. English Spirit: English Spirit has a recent win at Wolverhampton, but their last performance in a handicap race was disappointing. They are yet to win on turf, which raises some concerns.

Other horses with positive comments include Oh Herberts Reign (IRE), who has dropped into a lower handicap class and could be dangerous to discount, and Trais Fluors, who achieved a good third-place finish in their last race and could be a big player here.

Based on the ratings and comments, Darvel (IRE) is the top-ranked horse and is deemed to have an exceptional chance in this race. Semser and Nonsuch Lad (IRE) are also strong contenders to consider.

5.50 Goodwood (11 runners)
William Hill Presents Up Front Apprentice Fillies Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
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Based on the provided ratings, here is the ranking of the horses in totals order:

  1. Never Ending (IRE) – Total: 386.2
  2. Sunglasses – Total: 377.8
  3. Naomi Lapaglia – Total: 363.0
  4. Sea Claret (IRE) – Total: 297.3
  5. Bloomwithgrace (IRE) – Total: 294.9
  6. Peaceful Story (IRE) – Total: 277.3
  7. Apollos Angel – Total: 275.4
  8. Platinum Jubilee (IRE) – Total: 269.6
  9. Fleur De Mer (IRE) – Total: 230.5
  10. Tangled In Time – Total: 214.1
  11. Louaizeh (IRE) – Total: 187.6

Now let’s analyze and assess the top contenders based on the comments provided:

  1. Never Ending (IRE): Never Ending showed promise with a second-place finish in a maiden race at Newmarket, where she finished with running left. With improvement expected, she is a big player in this race.
  2. Sunglasses: Sunglasses won a maiden race at Chelmsford City on debut and overcame pace bias to do so. Although the form of that race may not be working out well, she has potential for further improvement.
  3. Naomi Lapaglia: Naomi Lapaglia finished seventeenth in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, but with her sights lowered significantly here and the addition of a hood, she becomes a horse of interest.

Other horses with positive comments include Bloomwithgrace (IRE), who showed good form in a recent handicap race at Newmarket, and Apollos Angel, who finished fourth in a minor event at Newcastle. These horses could be competitive in this race.

Based on the ratings and comments, Never Ending (IRE) is the top-ranked horse and is deemed to have an exceptional chance in this race. Sunglasses and Naomi Lapaglia are also strong contenders to consider.

6.25 Goodwood (7 runners)
36-Years Of Frankie Dettori At Goodwood Apprentice Handicap
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Based on the provided ratings, here is the ranking of the horses in totals order:

  1. The Princes Poet – Total: 327.4
  2. Airshow – Total: 295.7
  3. Under Curfew – Total: 284.6
  4. Q Twenty Boy (IRE) – Total: 272.1
  5. Concierge (IRE) – Total: 267.2
  6. Pinwheel (IRE) – Total: 257.6
  7. Into The Spotlight (IRE) – Total: 166.7

Now let’s analyze and assess the top contenders based on the comments provided:

  1. The Princes Poet: The Princes Poet won a handicap race at Brighton comfortably in his latest outing and carries a penalty here. With improved form and a big chance, he is a top contender.
  2. Airshow: Airshow finished second in a handicap race at Kempton just two days ago after a win at Southwell in March. If turned out quickly, he should not be overlooked and has a solid chance.
  3. Under Curfew: Although Under Curfew has not won in a while, he showed creditable form with a third-place finish in a handicap at Chelmsford City. However, he may be vulnerable in this race.

Other horses with positive comments include Concierge (IRE), who had a respectable fourth-place finish in a handicap at Wolverhampton, and Pinwheel (IRE), who had a near-miss at Brighton before his seventh-place finish at Chepstow. These horses could be threats in this race.

Based on the ratings and comments, The Princes Poet is the top-ranked horse and is deemed to have an exceptional chance in this race. Airshow and Under Curfew are also strong contenders to consider.

7.00 Goodwood (10 runners)
William Hill Pick Your Places Apprentice Handicap
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Based on the provided ratings, here is the ranking of the horses in totals order:

  1. Freetodream – Total: 315.1
  2. Fahari (IRE) – Total: 301.2
  3. Al Motasim – Total: 291.5
  4. Vasilissa – Total: 288.4
  5. Zoukster – Total: 283.1
  6. Yellow Lion – Total: 248.2
  7. Hobson Point – Total: 222.2
  8. Miss Moonshine – Total: 219.8
  9. Victory House (IRE) – Total: 217.5
  10. Commission – Total: 204.2

Now let’s analyze and assess the top contenders based on the comments provided:

  1. Freetodream: Freetodream achieved a career-best when winning a handicap at Brighton and is expected to perform well again in this race.
  2. Fahari (IRE): Fahari finished seventh in a handicap race at Haydock and needs to show more from this mark. There may be stronger contenders in this field.
  3. Al Motasim: Al Motasim is a lightly-raced maiden who showed promise with a very good second-place finish in a handicap at Haydock. With a late run, he makes plenty of appeal and could be a top contender.

Other horses with positive comments include Vasilissa, who won at Kempton in May but finished eighth at Haydock, and Zoukster, who won a handicap at Salisbury impressively and is expected to put up another strong showing. These horses should be considered as contenders as well.

Based on the ratings and comments, Freetodream is the top-ranked horse and is deemed to have an exceptional chance in this race. Al Motasim and Zoukster are also strong contenders to consider.

7.35 Goodwood (6 runners)
Bruce Holland Legend & Gentleman
Celebration Apprentice Fillies Handicap

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Based on the provided ratings, here is the ranking of the horses in totals order:

  1. Frankness – Total: 392.6
  2. Kensington Agent (FR) – Total: 353.4
  3. Granary Queen (IRE) – Total: 339.6
  4. Scots Grace (IRE) – Total: 328.1
  5. Royal Dress (IRE) – Total: 323.2
  6. Whistledown – Total: 269.4

Now let’s analyze and assess the top contenders based on the comments provided:

  1. Frankness: Frankness finished fifth in a handicap race at Chester but is expected to perform better in this race. With more favorable conditions, she should be considered as a top contender.
  2. Kensington Agent (FR): Kensington Agent has had multiple wins this year and most recently finished fifth in a handicap at Lingfield. While not dismissed completely, there may be stronger contenders in this field.
  3. Granary Queen (IRE): Granary Queen achieved a creditable second-place finish in a handicap at Bath and is in good form. If everything falls into place, she could be a threat.

Other horses with positive comments include Scots Grace (IRE), who is making her first start since leaving Hugo Palmer’s yard and may not be considered as a strong contender, Royal Dress (IRE), who needs to bounce back after finishing seventh at Chester, and Whistledown, who is likely to need this first run back. These horses are less likely to be top contenders based on the comments.

Based on the ratings and comments, Frankness is the top-ranked horse and is deemed to have an exceptional chance in this race. Granary Queen and Kensington Agent (FR) could also be considered as strong contenders.

8.10 Goodwood (6 runners)
Dementia Support Charity Apprentice Handicap
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Based on the provided ratings, here is the ranking of the horses in totals order:

  1. Age Of Sail – Total: 350.5
  2. Later Darling – Total: 326.4
  3. Whimsy – Total: 320.2
  4. Militry Decoration (IRE) – Total: 289.2
  5. The Thunderer (IRE) – Total: 273.0
  6. Spyfall (FR) – Total: 268.9

Now let’s analyze and assess the top contenders based on the comments provided:

  1. Age Of Sail: Age Of Sail is coming off a career-best win in a handicap at Chepstow, and despite carrying a penalty, should be hard to pass once again. With his recent form, he is considered a top contender.
  2. Later Darling: With two wins from six runs this year, Later Darling is in good form. He achieved a career-best win in a handicap at Brighton and deserves respect in this race.
  3. Whimsy: Whimsy finished eighth in a handicap at Salisbury, but with cheekpieces on for the first time, there is potential for improvement. However, there may be stronger contenders in this field.

Other horses with positive comments include The Thunderer (IRE), who won a handicap at Wolverhampton and could make his presence felt if sharper from the stalls, and Militry Decoration (IRE), who is back down in trip but needs to bounce back. Spyfall (FR) is less likely to make an impact based on the comments.

Based on the ratings and comments, Age Of Sail is the top-ranked horse and is deemed to have an exceptional chance in this race. Later Darling and Whimsy are also considered strong contenders.

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