It was a bittersweet begin to Goodwood for Hollie, who gained the Lennox Stakes earlier than Trueshan suffered a deadly damage. Right here, she previews her 5 rides on Thursday.
Trueshan holds a particular place in my coronary heart
It is exhausting to place into phrases the heartache of shedding my nice buddy Trueshan in such tragic circumstances within the Goodwood Cup on Tuesday.
He meant the world to his devoted house owners, his coach Alan King and all of the workers on the yard and holds a particular place in my coronary heart, too. The various reminiscences we made collectively over seven years are a few of my absolute best and I take into account myself lucky to have discovered a horse like him.
I am going to at all times cherish successful the Goodwood Cup on him in 2021, the 12 months he galloped to glory within the second of his three Lengthy Distance Cups on British Champions Day at Ascot. Successful 16 races and over £2 million in prize cash exhibits what a most fantastic horse he was and I’ll always remember him.
Drop in Grade for proficient Nebras
My boss Imad Alsagar’s Nebras – considered one of 5 rides again at Goodwood on Thursday – hasn’t run since disappointing in a Listed race at Sandown on the finish of Might however the Coral Kincsem Handicap (1.20) appears to be like a superb alternative for him.
Hollie Doyle is about to experience Nebras on Thursday
Stepping as much as 10f and dropping in grade, he must be nice on the bottom and I am unable to see why he will not address Goodwood’s undulations after dealing with the same calls for of Newmarket so effectively on his successful debut final 12 months.
He is drawn a bit wider than preferrred and has one thing to show now however John and Thady Gosden have him in good condition and there isn’t any doubting his pure expertise.
More durable activity for my Yarmouth winner Maajid
I gained on Robert Cowell’s Pace Of Maajid at Yarmouth in June and am wanting ahead to renewing the partnership within the 5f Buccellati Handicap (3.45) at Goodwood.
I’d have most popular a low draw however we’ll benefit from our beginning place in stall 16 off a lightweight weight of simply 8st 2lb. He is getting a number of weight from the principals however this can be a more durable race than ones he is been operating effectively in so he clearly must step up.
Later, I will be sporting the well-known Sangster silks once I associate Gascony within the Section Eight Nursery Handicap (4.20) at Goodwood.
Brian Meehan’s colt continues to be a maiden after 4 runs however has been enhancing with racing and ran effectively on his handicap debut at Leicester lately, ending second. It is a a lot stronger race however, like Pace Of Maajid, he will get in off a lightweight weight so could possibly be aggressive now the penny is dropping.
Good run on playing cards for Hannon debutant
My outdated boss Richard Hannon at all times does effectively at this assembly so I am wanting ahead to using his Barefoot Seaside within the Tatler British EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (4.55).
I sat on this pretty daughter of Kodi Bear final week and actually preferred her. She undoubtedly has the flexibility to acquit herself effectively on her racecourse debut however will enhance drastically for the expertise wherever she finishes.
James Ferguson’s Cavolo Nero seemed progressive till coming unstuck in a giant discipline handicap at Newmarket in June however might simply bounce again within the World Pool Wager With The Tote Handicap (5.30).
Returning to the scene of his handicap win in Might is a constructive however we’ll want loads of luck in such a giant discipline if he is to beat a 7lb greater mark.
Hurricane my Richmond selection
I might like to see Eve Johnson Houghton win the Group 2 Markel Richmond Stakes (1.55) at Goodwood on Thursday with the thrilling Havana Hurricane following her success within the Classic Stakes on the opening day.
Hollie will probably be cheering on Havana Hurricane on Thursday
A debut winner at this monitor, he was sensible in successful the Windsor Fort Stakes at Royal Ascot and desperately unfortunate to not comply with up within the Tremendous Dash at Newbury final time.
Stepping up in journey, he has Clive Cox’s Coppull to beat following his third within the Group 2 Coventry Stakes on the Royal Assembly however appears to be like progressive sufficient to take action for a crew in purple scorching type.
Whirl stands out in Nassau Stakes
The Group 1 Qatar Nassau Stakes (3.05) on Thursday has attracted solely 5 runners, which is disappointing, and appears on the mercy of Aidan O’Brien who saddles the nice and cozy favorite Whirl.
Whirl and Ryan Moore (left) gained the Fairly Polly (Group 1) for coach Aidan O’Brien from Kalpana. (Healy Racing)
Ryan Moore’s filly brings a formidable CV to the race, having completed second within the Oaks to secure companion Minnie Hauk earlier than beating the sensible Kalpana within the Group 1 Fairly Polly on the Curragh. The runner-up franked the shape with a close to miss within the King George final weekend so I might be stunned to see Whirl get turned over.
Group 1 goal for Witness Stand
I am thrilled for Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole following Witness Stand‘s emphatic win for me within the Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood on Tuesday.
That they had the braveness to step him up in school and have been rewarded by such a superb efficiency. Now we will look ahead to him taking his well-deserved likelihood on the highest degree, with an entry within the Prix de la Foret in France amongst some thrilling choices.
Hollie Doyle was chatting with Sky Sports activities Racing’s Simon Mapletoft.
