However, I am only using 3 of his stats for these reasons: The draw looks pretty open this time, and there is likely to be pace across the board - Ignored. Having run in the Wokingham? Winners have come from other races- Ignored. Official ratings - Ignored(this is a high class field). I am eliminating the over 6yo's and 3yo's.
The main criteria are as follows:
Last time out ran in Class 2 or higher.
Having won over 6f - on turf, and in the last year.
Having been placed, or won a £20k h'cap, as above.
Eliminated: Knot In Wood; Advanced; Iver Bridge Lad; Johannes; Johnny Mudball; Run For The Hills; Ancient Regime; Sonny Red; Secret Asset; Prime Exhibit; Singeur.
That leaves the following, in weight adjusted order - up to Sir Gerry's weight.
124 ENACT
119 PALACE MOON
115 PERSIAN PYRAMID
113 CASTLES IN THE AIR
113 KALDOUN KINGDOM
113 PROHIBIT
112 JIMMY STYLES
111 SIR GERRY
111 INGLEBY LADY
111 NOVERRE TO GO
110 RILEYSKEEPINGFAITH
108 GENKI
108 EVENS AND ODDS
107 EVERYMANFORHIMSELF
106 HITCHENS
97 EDGE CLOSER
97 STRIKING SPIRIT
Conclusion; The favourite looks to have a lot going for it, including several other of Robert's pointers. Whether you consider the price 'value' is another matter?
Of the others, many get their ratings from courses vastly different to Goodwood, which is why I would give Persian Pyramid a big plus. If the rain stayed away then the form should stand up quite well? Best of luck, you will need it, but I hope this helps?
Cheers, Gerry
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