Goodwood 2021

Desert Orchid

Desert Orchid

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Maybe worth a thread of its own for thoughts, selections, etc?

I've had a quick look at Tuesday's card. A bit underwhelming for me with a not-very-valuable sprint hcap, two fillies-only handicaps and a juvenile midden race.

Still, the other races should be worth the watch.
 
The Lennox is interesting. Front of the market might be worth taking on as Space Blues has not run so far this summer, Creative Force is likely due a break and I can't have Lope on this sort of track. Kinross maybe?

My only ante-post bet in a Group race is Lady Bowthorpe in the Nassau. She suffered a nightmare passage/bad ride in the Falmouth and she should reverse with Snow Lantern granted better luck. She won the Dahlia over 9f and this easy 10 should be ok.

Amongst the handicaps I like Nagano on the Wednesday, Maydanny (entered twice), and both Hurricane Ivor and Chil Chil in the Stewards.
 
Tue:
I've put Maydanny and Safe Voyage in an each way double. The former won here last year and may have been beaten by a Group horse at Sandown last time. Safe Voyage was unlucky in the Lennox last year and may find trouble again given his draw but I think the front two have negatives against them and he's a solid bet with 4 places paid.

Stradivarius looks on the decline and I'll be looking to oppose him. The race lacks depth so the choice lies between Trueshan and Spanish Mission. I may dutch them. Sir Ron P looks an unlikely stayer.
 
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