GOODWOOD FESTIVAL FRIDAY TIPS – Irish NH Tips

This horse is the perfect three from three outside of Group 1 company. I know he disappointed in a Group 1 in France last time, but he's ran well previously when second in the Irish 2000 Guineas behind Field Of Gold. Dropping back to a Group 3 here he will find this much easier, and I expect he will be very difficult to beat. A small field will suit, and ground conditions should be fine for him.

He’s normally held up but, in such a small field, that shouldn't be as much of an inconvenience as it otherwise might have been. I think he comes here with a huge chance and I’m hoping Colin Keane makes up for some missed opportunities this week, as he returns from his ban, and can get another winner on the board in the Juddmonte silks.

This mare is the model of consistency having been second in a pair of Group 3s and a Group 2 so far this season. Not only is she consistent but she is an absolute speed demon. She loves to go as fast as she can for as long as she can. I’ve always felt that this race would be her optimum over a really easy five furlongs, where being on the speed is a huge advantage and there won't be anything that will be able to go faster than her.

If she breaks on terms, then she will go very close. I was hoping she would be a bit of bigger price but my confidence in her remains the same. She's a big player here.

This horse is a Goodwood regular and operates really well around the track. He’s tough and stays well and likes to race prominently. He’s won here on multiple occasions and won here on his most recent start off a four-pound lower mark and had a few of these in behind him on that occasion. Course form is a big advantage here and with 7st 11lbs on his back her runs off a featherweight. He has a big each way chance.