A high-value maiden for well-bred fillies, most of them unexposed. This track/trip demands balance as Goodwood can catch inexperienced horses, especially those ridden cold. Likely even-to-steady pace: Vronti and possibly Made U Blush can go forward, others will be held up. Draw not usually crucial at 1m2f here, though inside can help in tactical races.
Strongest Contenders
Dreamasar (Ed Walker) – Progressive
- RPR 89 debut 3rd in a hot Newbury maiden (winner Blue Bolt looks smart).
- Pedigree screams 10f+ (Masar x Dreamloper’s family).
- Notebook: stuck on well after being outpaced, should improve a lot for experience.
- Big plus: already proven in a Class 2 maiden.
Club Class (James Fanshawe) – Exposed but solid
- Five runs, three places, peak RPR 90.
- Bred to be useful (Frankel x G2 winner Speedy Boarding).
- Has shown consistency, but looks short of gears and didn’t fully convince at 1m2f.
- She sets the standard but may be vulnerable to improvers.
Vronti (Richard Hannon) – Promising
- Two close 2nds latest, RPR 87/89.
- Showed tactical speed, just collared late at Kempton.
- Stamina for 10f looks fine, pedigree suggests progression.
- Likely to be handy in a race without much pace – could be well positioned.
Made U Blush (Jonathan Portman) – Interesting Outsider
- Consistent (RPR 86–89) and already placed in Irish maidens before UK switch.
- Solid 2nd in Salisbury handicap latest, but does look exposed (6 starts, 0 wins).
- Could run into the frame if race falls apart.
Others
Itraaq (William Haggas) – 575,000gns purchase. Two runs: shaped OK but found little late on. Both efforts suggested stamina doubts (Sea The Moon but dam Jazzi Top was 10f G1-placed). Needs a big step up.
Just Keep Flying (Gosden) – Unraced, expensive US pedigree (Justify x Galileo mare). Yard can ready one but Gosden fillies usually need experience. Market crucial.
Winter Flower (Haggas) – Another debutante. By Ghaiyyath out of an unproven mare, stamina likely, but Haggas has a stronger one in Itraaq. May be here for education.
Aequitas (O’Meara) – Debut, by Sea The Moon. Sire gets stayers, but yard rarely scores with first-time fillies at this level.
Runner Ratings (Suitability out of 10)
- Dreamasar – 8.5/10: Proven in strong maiden, step up in trip ideal.
- Club Class – 7.5/10: Sets form standard, but exposed and trip doubts linger.
- Vronti – 8/10: Improving, should be well positioned tactically, major player.
- Made U Blush – 7/10: Consistent, frame chance but hard to win with.
- Itraaq – 6.5/10: Pedigree appeal but yet to finish off races, stamina ?
- Just Keep Flying – 6/10: Unraced, hard to dismiss on breeding, but risky.
- Winter Flower – 5.5/10: Debutante, yard second string, more for later.
- Aequitas – 5/10: Likely to need experience, sire says middle-distance filly in time.
Private Tissue (approx. odds)
- Dreamasar 9/4
- Vronti 3/1
- Club Class 7/2
- Made U Blush 7/1
- Itraaq 10/1
- Just Keep Flying 10/1
- Winter Flower 14/1
- Aequitas 16/1
Summary
This looks a match between the improvers (Dreamasar & Vronti) and the exposed yardstick Club Class. Dreamasar brings the strongest debut form and should progress plenty for the extra trip. Vronti has tactical advantages and is the likely pace angle, while Club Class sets the base level but doesn’t look straightforward. Made U Blush is consistent and could sneak into the frame. The debutantes (Just Keep Flying, Winter Flower, Aequitas) add unknowns, but the market will guide.
Smart Play:
- Win bet: Dreamasar (proven in strong maiden, extra trip to suit).
- Each-way saver: Vronti (consistent, tactical position, should be in the mix).
- Keep an eye on Just Keep Flying in the betting – if strong, could upset calculations.
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