The sprinters take centre stage on day four of Glorious Goodwood with the King George Qatar Stakes headlining affairs. Dave Young has all the trends for you to be aware of for the Friday of the meeting.
Goodwood Handicap Stakes (Class 2) – 2m 4½f
- ALL of the last 10 winners held an OR of 80 or higher
- 9 of the last 10 winners had NOT won that season (2 did not run)
- 8 of the last 10 winners carried less than 9 stone
- 8 of the last 10 winners had run that season (All 8 ran 2+ times)
- 7 of the last 10 winners had 11 or more career runs (the last 5)
“Has an OR of 80 or higher, likely has 2 or more runs this season but has not won this season. Probably carrying less than 9 stone and has 11 or more career runs.”
Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes (Group 3) – 1m
- ALL of the last 10 winners had run at 1 mile (6 had won)
- ALL of the last 10 winners had NOT run in the last three weeks
- 9 of the last 10 winners had 2 or more runs that season
- 8 of the last 10 winners had NOT won a Group race (2 had won a G3)
- 8 of the last 10 winners came from the top 3 in the betting (4 favourites)
- 7 of the last 10 winners had 2 or 3 career wins
- 7 of the last 10 winners had won that season
- 7 of the last 10 winners came from Newmarket or Ascot
“Has run at a mile, did NOT run in the last 21 days and has 2 or more runs this season. Hasn’t won a Group race and comes from the top 3 in the betting. Probably comes from Newmarket or Ascot last time out.”
Golden Mile Handicap (Class 2) – 1m
- ALL of the last 10 winners ran in a Handicap last time out
- 9 of the last 10 winners had 3 or more runs that season
- 9 of the last 10 winners were aged 4 or older
- 7 of the last 10 winners were drawn in stall 5 or lower
- 7 of the last 10 winners had an OR of 96+
- 7 of the last 10 winners had won at 1m
- 7 of the last 10 winners had already run at Goodwood
“Last ran in a Handicap and has 3 or more runs this season. Aged 4 or older and respect those with an OR of 96 or higher, drawn in stall 5 or lower and previous Goodwood runners.”
King George Qatar Stakes (Group 2) – 5f
- ALL of the last 10 winners were single-figure priced
- ALL of the last 10 winners had already won a Group race
- 9 of the last 10 winners had an OR of 111+
- 9 of the last 10 winners had won that season
- 9 of the last 10 winners already had 2 or more wins at 5f (all the last 9)
- 8 of the last 10 winners had already run at Goodwood
- 8 of the last 10 winners had been beaten that season
- 8 of the last 10 winners did NOT run inside the last 40 days
“Will be single-figure priced, a previous Group winner and has an OR of 111 or higher. Has won this season, has been beaten this season and has 2 or more wins at 5f. Probably has been to Goodwood before and did NOT run in the last 40 days.”
Conditions 1m1f (Class 2) – 1m1f
(Introduced in 2024)
“Only one running but the first three home all sported first-time headgear, which could be relevant.”
Hawes & Curtis Nursery Handicap (Class 2) – 6f
- 9 of the last 10 winners had no more than 1 win
- 7 of the last 10 winners had an OR between 83 and 85
- 7 of the last 10 winners were handicap debutants
- 6 of the last 10 winners had run at 6f
- 6 of the last 10 winners did NOT run at 6f last time out
“Has no more than 1 win, probably has an OR between 83 and 85, probably a handicap debutant who has run at 6f but not necessarily last time out.”
Coral Handicap (Class 3) – 1m3f
- ALL of the last 10 winners carried 9 stone or more
- 9 of the last 10 winners were priced 6/1 or shorter
- 8 of the last 10 winners had 3 or more runs this season
- 7 of the last 10 winners finished top 2 last time out (5 won)
- The last 4 winners had run at about 1m 3f
“Will carry 9 stone or more, be priced 6/1 or shorter and has 3 or more runs this season. Probably finished top 2 last time out and bonus if has raced at about 1m3f before now.”