Day two of Glorious Goodwood is given a serious examination by our in-form expert who has four more recommendations from the TV action
Make it a FORMAL (1.55) occasion for the HKJC World Pool Oak Tree Stakes. She travelled like a classy filly when beating Saqqara Sands to land a Listed race at Epsom on Oaks day.
Although she has come up short in Group races, that has not been down to a lack of ability. She didn’t take to York in the Criterion Stakes last month and she had looked in need of the run when making her debut for Andrew Balding in the Fred Darling at Newbury in April.
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The way she won her first two starts last season, when trained by Sir Michael Stoute, she looked on the way to living up to her superb pedigree.
This could be the race when she picks up the thread. Have 1pt each-way at 9-1. Most bookies are paying out on four places.
Consistent KAYHANA (3.45) looks overpriced in the British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Handicap. She hasn’t won since her debut more than three years ago but she hasn’t had too much racing since and this will be just her third start for Irish trainer Gavin Cromwell.
Her first run for her new stable came when beaten a head in a Gowran Park handicap in early June and she had a poor draw when well beaten at Royal Ascot.
She is unexposed over this 1m2f distance and she might well be able to get across into a prominent position from her wide stall with the absence of too many frontrunners. Have 1pt each-way at 14-1. Sky Bet is offering five places.
LEBRON POWER (4.20) didn’t get the clearest of passages when fourth in the Dragon Stakes at Sandown last time. The form of that race looks strong for the Listed grade and she had earlier looked a smart prospect when making a successful debut over 6f at Windsor.
The speed she showed that day suggested she was quick enough for the minimum distance and her high draw should help her get an prominent early position. Have 1pt each-way at 14-1.
STANAGE (4.55) has copped the rails stall in the final race. It’s advantage to be drawn low over 7f he should get the strong pace he enjoys.
He hasn’t had his ideal scenario too often since winning at Doncaster on the opening weekend of the turf season. More looks in his favour this time. Have 1pt each-way at 16-1. Sky Bet is going six places.