Goodwood
Tomorrow, May 23, 2025FlatClass 37f
Verdict
Verdict
A tight-knit handicap that could go the way of HAVANA PUSEY who remains handily weighted despite taking a 3 lb rise for her recent Windsor victory. Mafnood made an encouraging start for George Baker when third at Epsom last month and heads the list of dangers ahead of Rey de La Batalla and Apotheosis. Mister Bluebird completes the shortlist.
Havana Pusey
Mafnood
Rey De La Batalla
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. ApotheosisJ: Harry DaviesT: Simon & Ed CrisfordF: 3114-3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictWinner of a pair of 7f novices on turf last summer and he resumed with a very good third of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 12 days ago, despite carrying his head awkwardly. Enters calculations.
2. Great AcclaimJ: Charles BishopT: Eve Johnson HoughtonF: 631120-08- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictHad a productive 2024, registering his fourth success at Windsor (1m) in August, but yet to fire in a pair of 1m handicaps at Newbury and Ascot this term. Needs to take a step forward.- 3. Havana PuseyJ: Rossa RyanT: John GallagherF: 2020-2401
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictEnded a losing sequence with victory in 5-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good) 18 days ago. Up 3 lb but weighted to go very well again. 
4. DiamondonthehillJ: Hollie DoyleT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie InsoleF: 0-3242241- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictReliable sort who got off the mark for 2025 in 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 25 days ago. Should continue to go well despite a 2 lb weights rise.- 5. MafnoodJ: Pat CosgraveT: George BakerF: 3527366-3
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictLargely acquitted himself well in defeat for Richard Hannon last term and made a sound return for new yard when third of 10 at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 31 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Well in the mix with cheekpieces added. 
6. Mister BluebirdJ: Jack MitchellT: Heather MainF: 5212099-3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictC&D winner who returned from 3 months off with a solid third of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good) 40 days ago. One for the shortlist off an unchanged mark.- 7. Rey De La BatallaJ: Luke MorrisT: Simon DowF: 94-421263
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictResumed winning ways at Lingfield in February and got right back on track when third of 7 to Diamondonthehill in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 25 days ago, not ideally placed. Ought to be in the shake-up. 
8. Dream Of MischiefJ: Robert HavlinT: Amanda PerrettF: 235107-27- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictResumed with a good second at Kempton (6f) in April but cheekpieces back on when only seventh in 6f Ascot handicap 13 days ago. Headgear left off now so no surprise to see him bounce back.
9. Capotes DreamJ: Saffie OsborneT: Tom WardF: 294622-44- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictIt's now 18 runs since his last win in 2023 and he came in a below-par fourth of 7 in handicap here (6f, good) 21 days ago. Tongue strap goes back on but others are preferred.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite