Pace Angles:
There’s no guaranteed frontrunner among this group of mostly once-raced or debutant fillies. On balance, a steady to even gallop is expected. Likely leaders include Country Artiste or Polka Blue based on pedigree and trainer tendencies.
Draw Angles:
Goodwood’s 6f chute has a slight low-to-middle draw advantage, especially when pace is steady. Inside draws (1–4) are often beneficial if the pace is on. Wide runners risk getting caught without cover on the turn.
Strongest Contenders, Main Dangers & Interesting Outsiders
Strongest Contender – Coconut Cove (Promising & Strong Debut)
A striking debut second at Yarmouth, caught the eye making good late ground from behind. Well-bred by No Nay Never out of a winning sprinter with a G1 pedigree line (Charming Thought). Well-drawn in stall 7 and with natural improvement expected, she sets a strong standard (RPR 81) in a field of unexposed sorts.
Main Danger – Country Artiste (Proven at Level)
With four runs under her belt, she brings solid form, including a close second in a 14-runner Newbury maiden (RPR 87). Her latest effort over 5f at Sandown can be overlooked due to trip. Back up to 6f and drawn in stall 1, she’ll likely be prominent. The most experienced and battle-hardened filly in the field.
Dark Horse – Enha (Promising & Bred to Improve Over Time)
Debut 4th behind Coconut Cove in the same Yarmouth maiden. Did well considering the trip might prove short of her optimum. Out of G2 winner Indigo Girl and bred for 7f+ later in the season. May lack sharpness today, but definite upside.
Interesting Outsider – Denby’s Dream (Encouraging Debut)
Third on debut at Windsor in a race that’s worked out okay. Slight backward step next time, but bred to stay further. Drawn wide but showed early promise. May find this a bit sharp if pace is steady.
Watching Brief – Planet Seeker, Polka Blue, Mortubo, Passing Thought
All debutantes with pedigree interest. Planet Seeker is well-related (out of G3 winner Dancing Star) and trainer Beckett often has them ready. Polka Blue’s family suggests more stamina, while Mortubo and Passing Thought might need the run.
Runner Scores and Suitability Analysis
- Coconut Cove: 8/10 – Strong debut, improving type, nicely drawn. Well-suited.
- Country Artiste: 8/10 – Most experienced, consistent, and handles track/trip. Draw helps.
- Enha: 7/10 – Likeable debut, open to improvement. May prefer further in time.
- Denby’s Dream: 6/10 – Good debut but not obviously suited to tactical sprint.
- Planet Seeker: 6/10 – Trainer can ready one; pedigree encouraging.
- Polka Blue: 5/10 – Well-bred but family leans to further.
- Passing Thought: 5/10 – Weak finish on debut; rewatch required.
- Mortubo: 4/10 – Market may guide; low expectations on debut.
- Pimentel: 3/10 – Tailed off on debut; hard to recommend.
Keep an eye on the market for support or big drifts for debutantes or runners returning quickly.
Watch out for 2yo fillies improving significantly on second start.
Each-Way Angles
(9 runners – Each-way betting applies)
- Each-Way Value: Enha – Overlooked behind Coconut Cove; bred to improve and may go under radar at a price.
Private Tissue Estimate (Odds)
- Coconut Cove – 5/2
- Country Artiste – 3/1
- Enha – 9/2
- Planet Seeker – 10/1
- Denby’s Dream – 12/1
- Polka Blue – 14/1
- Passing Thought – 16/1
- Mortubo – 25/1
- Pimentel – 40/1
Market watch advised for all debutants, particularly well-bred types like Planet Seeker.
Summary + Professional Punter View (Smart Play)
Coconut Cove brings the strongest debut form into this and should improve for the run. Country Artiste is tough and sets a fair bar, though she may be vulnerable to improvers. Enha shapes like one for 7f+ later but could easily step forward now. Several unknowns among debutantes mean market moves will be instructive.
Smart Play:
Win Bet: Coconut Cove – shaped like a winner-in-waiting on debut.
Each-Way Saver: Enha – will be suited by any increase in pace and is bred to be useful.
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