Our Goodwood racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Friday 19th June 2026. The action gets underway at 17:45 and runs through to 20:35, with going reported as 7.1) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Zikany boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Faleh Bughenaim has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 3 rides, Emma Lavelle’s yard sends out runners with a 23.53% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Goodwood
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Goodwood over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Templegate | The Sun | 18 | 9 | 50% | 66.67% |
| RP Ratings | Racing Post | 13 | 5 | 38.46% | 84.62% |
| Rob Wright | The Times | 17 | 6 | 35.29% | 47.06% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 17 | 6 | 35.29% | 58.82% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 15 | 5 | 33.33% | 73.33% |
17:45 – Listen To Track Radio Live / British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 7.1) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a compact five-runner maiden but it doesn’t look a weak one for the grade. Jaijai brings the clearest piece of racecourse form after finishing second on his latest start and, with an official mark of 80 already in the book, he sets the standard the newcomers have to reach. That said, Goodwood’s sharp 5f can catch inexperienced juveniles out, so draw, early speed and professionalism will matter plenty. Cut And Sew is an obvious threat on debut for Ed Walker, especially with the weight allowance, while Shoof and It Dunt Marra are respected in a race where the market should be informative. Still, this looks more straightforward than tricky: if Jaijai takes a normal step forward from run two to run three, he’s hard to get away from.
Top Selections
1. Jaijai – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Joe Leavy | Trainer: Richard Hannon | Form: 62 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 69
Jaijai is the one with the most solid credentials and that counts for plenty in a race where three of the five are unraced. He improved from his debut sixth to finish second last time, and that 80 rating is comfortably the best on offer among those with published figures. From stall 1 he should be able to hold a handy position, which is often a major plus over this sharp trip at Goodwood, and Hannon’s juveniles are rarely short of know-how. At 6/4 he isn’t exactly hidden from the market, but he still makes most appeal because he has already shown the speed and professionalism this test demands. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy: Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Jaijai is the straight win play and there’s no each-way angle worth forcing in a field this small. Cut And Sew looks the obvious danger on debut, while Shoof is another to watch if the betting speaks strongly, but the proven form of Jaijai should be enough.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It Dunt Marra | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Jaijai | 6/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Seathegulls | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Shoof | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Cut And Sew | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
18:20 – Fitzdares Your Personal Bookmaker Handicap
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 5 | Going: 7.1) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little 3yo handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has probably latched onto the right pair. Boilermaker brings the standout rating of 81 and arrives off a solid second, while Darn Hot Dame comes here on the back of a win and still looks on the upgrade despite a 4lb rise. Semper Femina is another with a workable profile after hitting the frame last time, but she may just lack the same scope as the front two. Aukus is lightly raced and open to further progress for Ralph Beckett, so he is not one to dismiss in a race where improvement could be decisive. Still, this feels more about who is best treated now rather than a hidden blot, and the principals make most appeal.
Top Selections
1. Boilermaker – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds | Trainer: Harry Charlton | Form: 777-42 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 66
Boilermaker sets the standard on the figures and, crucially, looks as though this trip is beginning to bring out the best in him. That latest second suggested he is learning how to race properly now, and an opening mark in the low 80s may not have him pinned just yet. Drawn in stall 1, he should get a handy economical run around this turning track, which is never a bad thing at Goodwood. Harry Charlton’s runners are generally well placed in these middle-distance handicaps and this one has the profile of a colt ready to strike. At 15/8, he is short enough, but not unfairly so. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Aukus – 7/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 553 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 35
Aukus is the one at a slightly bigger price who makes each-way appeal if this turns into a proper test of improvement rather than bare form. He has only had three starts, his form is moving the right way, and that latest third hinted there should be more to come now he goes handicapping. A mark of 74 could easily underestimate a Beckett-trained 3yo stepping up in trip at this time of year, especially one bred to do better with experience. Rhys Clutterbuck is a capable rider round here and stall 4 gives him options. Available at 7/1, he looks the value play against the obvious pair. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Boilermaker is the win play because he brings the strongest recent handicap form and the best official rating in the field. Aukus is the each-way punt at 7/1, with the promise of more to come now handicapping over this sort of trip. Darn Hot Dame is the clear danger after that last-time-out win, while Semper Femina has place claims if building on her recent second.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aukus | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Celestarak | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Semper Femina | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Blackisthenewblack | 10/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Flash Kozo | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Boilermaker | 15/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| La Peregrina | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Darn Hot Dame | 3/1 | 16/5 | 16/5 | 3/1 | 2/1 | 16/5 (Betfair) |
18:55 – Goodwood Horseracing Club Young Persons Membership Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 4 | Going: 7.1) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a tight little seven-runner handicap but it doesn’t lack depth. Analogical arrives on the back of a win and still looks on the upgrade for Sir Mark Prescott, while Galaxy Wonder has been admirably consistent and should give another bold sight despite a wide draw. Gallant Lion is interesting after scoring last time and is dangerously well treated on these terms, and Masterinthewoods comes here with momentum too after getting back on track. The question is whether proven recent progress outweighs exposed reliability, and on that score this looks more about who is still ahead of the assessor than who merely turns up in form. It’s not a bad Class 4 at all, but it is a race where a strong opinion is needed because several have perfectly fair claims.
Top Selections
1. Analogical – 11/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Poppy Scott | Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Form: -22131 | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 76
Analogical looks the percentage call. Prescott’s stayers so often improve with racing and this 4yo fits that familiar mould, arriving here after figures of 22131 and a latest success that suggested there is still a bit more to come. He has to shoulder top weight, but he also brings the strongest recent profile in the line-up and his mark of 95 doesn’t look beyond him over this trip. Poppy Scott keeps the ride and, in a race lacking much room for error, siding with the progressive one makes plenty of appeal. Available at 11/4, he is hard to oppose if building on that last win. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Gallant Lion – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh | Trainer: Ian Williams | Form: 598-01 | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 55
Gallant Lion is the each-way angle in a race where the market may focus more on the younger legs. He was back to winning ways last time and, crucially, gets in here off just 124 despite matching Analogical on official ratings. That catches the eye immediately. Ian Williams is well capable of placing one to good effect, and this 6yo has enough class in the book to make his presence felt if reproducing the latest effort. He is not the most straightforward to trust from run to run, but at 4/1 with three places on offer in a seven-runner field, he looks a sensible each-way punt against shorter-priced rivals. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Analogical is the win play because he looks the most progressive horse in the field and may not be done with yet. For those wanting a second angle, Gallant Lion makes more appeal each-way than some of the other obvious contenders given his low weight and recent revival. Galaxy Wonder and Masterinthewoods are the main dangers in a race where the front end of the market looks solid.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analogical | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 2/1 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Masterinthewoods | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Zikany | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Nowshesdancing | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Galaxy Wonder | 3/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Damascus Steel | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Gallant Lion | 4/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
19:30 – Fitzdares Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 6f | Class 3 | Going: 7.1) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is an intriguing maiden rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the three-year-olds with proper upside. Treble Nine sets the standard on bare form after finishing second on debut and Andrew Balding’s colt looks the solid benchmark, while Koala Rose has already shown a useful level in two starts and gets a handy weight allowance. Phantom Recon is the other obvious player after a promising fourth first time up, but this longer trip asks a different question. The older brigade, headed by Authorised Speed, bring experience but also a fair bit to prove in a Flat maiden of this nature. It looks a race likely decided by stamina and improvement, with the unexposed fillies and colts holding the strongest cards.
Top Selections
1. Koala Rose – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 3-3 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 63
Koala Rose is the one I want on side because she brings the best established rating in the field and still looks open to a fair bit of progress over this staying trip. Her two runs have both been perfectly respectable, and a mark of 80 in this company gives her very solid claims, especially carrying just 122lb. Ralph Beckett is exactly the sort to place a progressive staying filly to good effect, and this test at 1m6f could easily draw out a bit more. At 2/1 she is not wildly generous, but she makes plenty of appeal against rivals who either need to improve or prove their stamina. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Phantom Recon – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh Keenan | Trainer: George Scott | Form: 4 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 29
Phantom Recon shaped well enough on debut to make him interesting at an each-way price in a race where only a few look convincing. He finished fourth on his only start and, while that bare form does not quite match the principals, it was the run of a colt who should know much more now. The step up to 1m6f is the key angle; if he settles and sees it out, he has the profile of one who can move forward significantly from first to second outing. George Scott’s runner is available at 7/2, which is short enough in one sense, but in an 11-runner maiden he still appeals as the sensible each-way play behind the likeliest winner. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Koala Rose is the win play because she has the strongest mix of form, rating and likely improvement for this trip. Phantom Recon makes more appeal as the each-way option, with scope to step forward from debut and nick a place at worst. Treble Nine is the obvious danger and probably the one to fear most if reproducing his debut second.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised Speed | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Maestro Del Mar | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Sixty Plus | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Crystal Jet | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Grilse | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Pacific Storm | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Phantom Recon | 7/2 | 16/5 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Tinkety Tonk | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Treble Nine | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Betfair) |
| Koala Rose | 2/1 | 9/5 | 9/5 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Make A Splash | 28/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
20:05 – Casamigos Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: 7.1) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper 3yo handicap rather than a throwaway evening puzzle, with several progressive types arriving off wins and a few others who still look ahead of their marks. Get Outta Here is the obvious starting point after scoring last time and is understandably prominent in the market, but this is no gimme under a penalty-style burden despite carrying only 126. Euston Hall has done little wrong in winning his last two, while Ciarrai Abu and Annastarzy also come here on the up. See Blue sets a fair standard on figures after a pair of runner-up efforts and Abundant has enough pace figures to make him interesting at a price. Competitive, but not impossible: it should be decided by which improver has a bit left in hand over a mile that will reward tactical speed.
Top Selections
1. Ciarrai Abu – 9/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Kaiya Fraser | Trainer: Harry Eustace | Form: 62-1 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 61
There was a lot to like about the way Ciarrai Abu got the job done on his reappearance, building on two promising juvenile runs and shaping very much like a colt who would improve once sent handicapping. A mark of 93 asks a question, but not an impossible one for a lightly raced 3yo from a yard that does well with this type. Stall 1 could be a help around here if Kaiya Fraser is sharp enough to hold a position, and 9/2 looks fair in a race where the favourite is respected rather than feared. He appeals as the one most likely to have another chunk of improvement in him. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. See Blue – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Donagh Murphy | Trainer: Richard Hughes | Form: 1-22 | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 90
See Blue makes plenty of each-way appeal because his form has a solid, dependable look to it and the figures back that up. He won as a juvenile, has returned with two runner-up efforts this season and his topspeed mark of 90 is one of the standout numbers in the field. Richard Hughes’ runners often improve with racing at this trip, and this one looks straightforward enough to give Donagh Murphy options from stall 8. You can knock him for not quite getting his head in front the last twice, but in a 10-runner handicap that reliability counts for plenty. At 17/2, he looks the value play to hit the frame and possibly better. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ciarrai Abu is the win play at 9/2, chiefly because he still looks open to the most improvement after just three starts. See Blue is the each-way punt at 17/2 in a race where his consistency and strong speed figure make him very hard to ignore. The obvious danger is Get Outta Here at 2/1, while Euston Hall is another progressive sort who deserves respect.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Blue | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Euston Hall | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Politely | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Queen Tamara | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Sponsor | 22/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Ciarrai Abu | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Mr Writer | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Annastarzy | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Abundant | 17/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Get Outta Here | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
20:35 – Goodwood Horseracing Club Membership Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 7.1) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a sharp little 3yo sprint rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the in-form pair Red Snapper and Havana Smile. Red Snapper arrives on the back of another solid placed effort and is clearly thriving, while Havana Smile comes here after getting his head back in front and has the plum inside draw. Carefree Dream is interesting off a light weight despite carrying the highest rating in the field, and Akirra is the sort who could easily step forward from a reappearance run for a yard that does well with sprinters. Even so, in a race over a bare 5f at Goodwood, tactical pace and getting the fractions right will matter plenty. It is competitive enough, but not an impossible puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Red Snapper – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Ffrench Davis | Trainer: Kathy Turner | Form: 21-262 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 78
Red Snapper is the one I want on side. He has been admirably consistent this season, and that latest second suggests he is knocking loudly on the door again. A mark of 81 still looks workable judged on his recent efforts, and his Topspeed figure of 78 stacks up well in this company. He is not carrying much weight, which never hurts in a fast 5f around here, and if Ben Ffrench Davis can get him travelling handy from stall 7 he should be finishing as strongly as anything. At 10/3 with Bet365, he is not wildly overpriced, but he does look the most solid win proposition in the line-up.
Bet: WIN
2. Akirra – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Joe Leavy | Trainer: Clive Cox | Form: 5214-5 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 62
Akirra makes plenty of each-way appeal if you are prepared to forgive a slightly underwhelming comeback. Clive Cox knows exactly how to place a sprinter at this sort of level, and this filly had shown progressive form last season before being put away. Her latest fifth should have blown away the cobwebs, and it would be no surprise at all if she came on for that outing. She does have to deal with top weight and a wide draw in 8, which is the obvious concern, but there is enough ability here to think she can still hit the frame. At 9/2 with Bet365, she looks a fair each-way punt in an eight-runner race.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Red Snapper is the percentage call for the win bet, given his consistency and a profile that suggests another big run is coming. Akirra is the each-way alternative at a backable price if she steps forward from her seasonal return. Havana Smile is the obvious danger after that recent win, while Carefree Dream is another who would not surprise if the race falls right off a low weight.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akirra | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Kesta | 20/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Havana Smile | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Sky Bet) |
| One And Gone | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Duskaura | 18/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Carefree Dream | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Too Darn Good | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Red Snapper | 10/3 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
Goodwood Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zikany | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faleh Bughenaim | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Myla Coppins | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Kaiya Fraser | 15 | 3 | 20% | 40% |
| Thomas Greatrex | 15 | 3 | 20% | 40% |
| Joe Leavy | 38 | 6 | 15.79% | 36.84% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Goodwood:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Lavelle | 17 | 4 | 23.53% | 52.94% |
| Sir Mark Prescott Bt | 25 | 5 | 20% | 36% |
| David Menuisier | 137 | 26 | 18.98% | 29.93% |
| Ralph Beckett | 205 | 33 | 16.1% | 40.49% |
| Martyn Meade | 39 | 6 | 15.38% | 41.03% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Goodwood racing tips for Friday 19th June 2026. We’ve covered all 6 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Goodwood today?
The first race at Goodwood on Friday 19th June 2026 goes off at 17:45, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Goodwood today?
The going at Goodwood is reported as 7.1) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Goodwood today?
There are 6 races on the card at Goodwood today, running from 17:45 through to 20:35.
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