Our Goodwood racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Thursday 30th July 2026. The action gets underway at 13:50 and runs through to 17:55, with going reported as 1.50, 3.00 & 3.35 +7yds and 4.45, 5.20 & 5.55 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 7.3) (watered) (rail movements).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Wayne Lordan has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 6 rides, Donnacha Aidan O’Brien’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% 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 | 21 | 11 | 52.38% | 71.43% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 20 | 8 | 40% | 65% |
| Dean Kilbryde | East Anglian Daily Times | 15 | 6 | 40% | 66.67% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 18 | 7 | 38.89% | 77.78% |
| Rob Wright | The Times | 20 | 7 | 35% | 50% |
13:50 – Coral Kincsem Heritage Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 2 | Going: 1.50, 3.00 & 3.35 +7yds and 4.45, 5.20 & 5.55 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 7.3) (watered) (rail movements) | | flat
This is a typically deep Goodwood 3yo handicap: tightly compressed weights, a few unexposed improvers and not much room for error around this place. Ciarrai Abu arrives with the sexy profile after two wins from his last three and has understandably attracted plenty of support, while Harmonics, Savvy Disko and Decade Of Time are other progressive types moving into a hotter race. Dial Me In is interesting dropped to 8st 11lb after contesting strong races, and Jamie Spencer on Dark Whisper in a big-field Goodwood handicap is the sort of angle that always catches the eye. It looks a proper race rather than a throwaway nursery for three-year-olds, but it is still a tricky puzzle where tactical position and handling the track will matter just as much as raw ability.
Top Selections
1. Ciarrai Abu – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: George Wood | Trainer: Harry Eustace | Form: 62-141 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 97
He makes most appeal because he combines momentum with a handicap mark that still may not have caught him. The form figures are solid, the latest win advertised that he is thriving, and he gets in here off just 8st 9lb despite a lofty rating of 111. Stall 2 should help if George Wood can get him into a handy rhythm, and this sharp, fast-ground 1m1f looks a sensible fit for a colt who seems to be learning quickly. At 4/1 he is no giveaway in a 14-runner handicap, but he is the one with the clearest profile of a horse still going the right way. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Dark Whisper – 14/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Jamie Spencer | Trainer: David Menuisier | Form: 231 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 76
Dark Whisper is the each-way play because he is less exposed than plenty of these and comes here off the back of a maiden win after a neat, progressive start to life. He has only had three runs, so there should be more to come, and Menuisier is not one to throw one into a race like this without thinking he belongs. Jamie Spencer is an eye-catching booking at Goodwood, where patience and timing can make all the difference in these cavalry-charge handicaps. The 14/1 on offer makes plenty of appeal if you think he can take another step forward now entering handicap company. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ciarrai Abu is the win bet: he is progressive, well treated at the weights and has the look of a horse who can cope with this rise in class. Dark Whisper is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, with his unexposed profile making him interesting in a race full of more obvious handicap types. The main dangers are Harmonics and Dial Me In, while Decade Of Time also deserves respect.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon Blues | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (William Hill) |
| Evanesco | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Harmonics | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Gonna Fly | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Savvy Disko | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Decade Of Time | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Birgham Dub | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Lion Of Alba | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Dial Me In | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Dark Whisper | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
| Strength Of Spirit | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Ciarrai Abu | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Loz Vegas | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Fortunatus | Ciarrai Abu |
| Spotlight | Ciarrai Abu |
| Jim Delahunt | Dial Me In |
| Rockavon | Ciarrai Abu |
| Rory Delargy | Ciarrai Abu |
14:25 – Markel Richmond Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings)
Race Details: 6f | Class 1 | Going: 1.50, 3.00 & 3.35 +7yds and 4.45, 5.20 & 5.55 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 7.3) (watered) (rail movements) | | flat
This looks a proper juvenile sprint rather than a messy midsummer guessing game, with several of these already advertising smart form. Flann Sunna arrives unbeaten and has quickly forced his way to the head of the market, while Cut A Dash, Adaay Of Scarlett and Night In Vegas all bring solid pattern-race credentials to the table. Jaan Ki Tukri is a more interesting outsider than his price suggests on the figures, boasting the best Topspeed number in the field, and Aidan O’Brien’s Man’s Best Friend is the lurking unknown after winning on his second start. On quick ground over Goodwood’s sharp 6f, tactical speed and the ability to travel strongly downhill will matter plenty. It’s a strong race, but not an impossible one to solve.
Top Selections
1. Flann Sunna – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford | Form: 11 | Rating: 109 | Topspeed: 93
He is short enough, but with good reason. Flann Sunna has done nothing wrong in two starts, building on a debut win with another clean success and shaping like a colt with plenty more to come once pressure is applied. The bare figures do not yet make him bombproof against more battle-hardened rivals, but visually he looks the type to take a notable step forward in Group company. William Buick is an obvious plus around here, and the Crisford team know the score with sharp juveniles. At 11/8 he is hardly hidden, yet he still makes most appeal as the likeliest winner if handling this rise in class as expected. Bet: WIN
2. Jaan Ki Tukri – 22/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Hector Crouch | Trainer: Clive Cox | Form: 32291 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 110
This one is too big a price to ignore. Jaan Ki Tukri has been busy, but that experience can be a real asset in a race like the Richmond, and his latest win suggested things are beginning to click. More importantly, his 114 rating and standout 110 Topspeed put him right in the argument on the numbers, yet the market seems happy to dismiss him. Clive Cox is no stranger to fast juveniles and Hector Crouch should be able to keep him in a nice rhythm from stall 5 before asking him to attack late. At 22/1, he looks the value each-way play in a field where a few classier reputations may be overbet. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Flann Sunna is the win play because he looks the most likely improver and could simply be a cut above. For an each-way punt, Jaan Ki Tukri makes plenty of appeal at a double-figure price given his figures stack up better than the market implies. The obvious dangers are Cut A Dash, who should come on for his latest fourth, and the reliable Adaay Of Scarlett, who keeps knocking on the door.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaay Of Scarlett | 9/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Big Cigar | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Cut A Dash | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Flann Sunna | 11/8 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Hickory Lad | 28/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Jaan Ki Tukri | 16/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Mr Macartney | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Night In Vegas | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Where Love Lives | 33/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Adaay Of Scarlett |
| Ben Morgan | Cut A Dash |
| Newmarket | Flann Sunna |
| Whistler | Flann Sunna |
| Lee Sobot | Flann Sunna |
| On The Nose | Mr Macartney |
| Lambourn | Night In Vegas |
| Marlborough | Where Love Lives |
15:00 – Maison Perrier Gordon Stakes (Group 3)
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 1 | Going: 1.50, 3.00 & 3.35 +7yds and 4.45, 5.20 & 5.55 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 7.3) (watered) (rail movements) | | flat
This is a tidy little Gordon Stakes rather than a vintage one, but it still looks a proper tactical Group 3 with a few different form strands colliding. Enceladus arrives with the sexy profile after back-to-back wins and it is no surprise he heads the market, while Bay Of Brilliance has the best rating in the field and is easy enough to forgive one disappointing effort. Geryon is another who comes here on the up after getting his head in front last time and he shapes like this trip will suit well. Shaihaan has bits of smart form without quite looking straightforward, while Sahara King needs to bounce back. In a seven-runner race at Goodwood, positioning and balance around the bends could be just as important as raw ability.
Top Selections
1. Enceladus – 15/8 with Betfair
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 33-11 | Rating: 118 | Topspeed: 104
He is the obvious starting point and, unlike plenty of short-priced three-year-olds at this stage of the season, he actually looks to be improving fast enough to justify the support. The form figures are neat, but more importantly the progression is there: two educational runs, then two wins, and he now steps into Group company with momentum behind him. A Topspeed figure of 104 says he is not winning on reputation alone, and Joseph O’Brien knows exactly how to place a staying three-year-old. At 15/8 he is hardly hiding from the market, but he still looks the one with the most upside in the field. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Geryon – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: -44241 | Rating: 120 | Topspeed: 94
Geryon makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where a few have something to prove. His latest win was a deserved one after knocking on the door, and the overall profile suggests a colt who has been learning on the job rather than one already exposed. The official rating of 120 puts him right in the mix and Colin Keane is exactly the sort you want in a race that may turn tactical. He does not have the same sexy angle as Enceladus, but 9/2 with three places on offer looks fair for a horse arriving in form and still going the right way. He looks the solid each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Enceladus is the win play because he looks the most progressive runner in the line-up and may still be a little ahead of the handicapper despite moving into Group company. For an each-way alternative, Geryon makes most appeal at the prices in a seven-runner field with three places. Bay Of Brilliance is the obvious danger if bouncing back, while Shaihaan has enough ability to outrun his odds.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geryon | 9/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Bay Of Brilliance | 10/3 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Enceladus | 7/4 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Betfair) |
| Magnetude | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Sahara King | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Shaihaan | 17/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Venetian Lace | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Robin Goodfellow | Enceladus |
| Templegate | Enceladus |
| Jason Heavey | Enceladus |
| The Judge | Enceladus |
| Ian Gaughran | Enceladus |
| Dean Kilbryde | Enceladus |
| Newsboy | Enceladus |
15:35 – Qatar Nassau Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies & Mares)
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 1 | Going: 1.50, 3.00 & 3.35 +7yds and 4.45, 5.20 & 5.55 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 7.3) (watered) (rail movements) | | flat
This may only be a five-runner Nassau, but it is still a proper Group 1 with a clear class angle and a fascinating age clash. Diamond Necklace brings the standout profile, unbeaten in five starts and already up to a lofty 124, while Friendly Soul is the proven older mare in the line-up and looks the one most likely to give the favourite a race. See The Fire has useful form of her own but arrives off a below-par sixth, and Botagoz needs a sizeable leap on the figures despite being progressive. Moments Of Joy looks badly up against it. In truth, this is not an especially deep Nassau by top-level standards, but it is a race where the obvious one may simply be the right one.
Top Selections
1. Diamond Necklace – 4/5 with William Hill
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 111-11 | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 122
She is very hard to crab. An unbeaten record, the best official rating in the field despite receiving weight as a three-year-old, and a topspeed figure of 122 all point in the same direction. Aidan O’Brien has clearly found another high-class filly here and Ryan Moore is exactly the man you want aboard in a tactical five-runner Group 1 around Goodwood. Friendly Soul is talented and battle-hardened, but Diamond Necklace looks the one with the greater upside and her profile screams top-notch middle-distance filly. At 4/5, she is no giveaway, but she still makes the most sense as the most likely winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race this small. Diamond Necklace is the win bet and the one to beat on all known evidence. There is no each-way play with only five runners, so forcing one would be poor punting. Friendly Soul is the obvious danger if the favourite gets drawn into a messy tactical contest, while See The Fire needs respecting if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Soul | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| See The Fire | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
| Botagoz | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Diamond Necklace | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 4/5 | 4/5 (William Hill) |
| Moments Of Joy | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Duke | Friendly Soul |
| Stephen Darbyshire | Friendly Soul |
| The Data Detective | Friendly Soul |
| Garry Owen | Friendly Soul |
| Rory Paddock | Diamond Necklace |
| Sam Hardy | Botagoz |
| Mirror Online | Diamond Necklace |
16:10 – Buccellati Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 3 | Going: 1.50, 3.00 & 3.35 +7yds and 4.45, 5.20 & 5.55 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 7.3) (watered) (rail movements) | | flat
This is a proper Goodwood sprint handicap: 18 three-year-olds, plenty arriving with something to prove, and very little room for error over the bare 5f on quick ground. The pace looks spread across the track, with low numbers like Naana’s Shadow and Old Is Gold not short of speed, while higher-drawn runners such as Shes Got A Brother and Dazzling Haze should ensure this is run at a fierce clip. Truly Glamorous, Quantum Power and One And Gone all come here on the back of winning runs, but the handicapper has not missed them. By contrast, Pilu looks to have been aimed at a race of this type and his profile makes plenty of appeal. Tricky? Absolutely. But not impossible if you side with proven speed and a workable weight.
Top Selections
1. Pilu – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Watson | Trainer: Roger Teal | Form: 14-625 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 94
Pilu makes most appeal in a race where a lot of these may already be close to their ceiling. His last two efforts suggest he’s edging back to peak form, and that Topspeed mark of 94 says he has the raw pace for a contest like this. He is not burdened with a huge weight, he has a fair middle draw to work from, and Roger Teal knows exactly how to place a sharp sprinter in these big-field handicaps. The latest fifth was perfectly respectable and this return to a strongly-run 5f on fast ground could suit him down to the ground. Available at 8/1, he looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Truly Glamorous – 14/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Gina Mangan | Trainer: Christopher Mason | Form: 26-411 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 95
Truly Glamorous is the each-way play because she’s thriving and still doesn’t look fully exposed as a sprinter. Two wins on the spin tell their own story, and the really eye-catching figure is that 95 Topspeed rating, which is right up there with the best in this field. She’s slipped in here with just 114 to carry, a potentially massive asset in a white-hot Goodwood dash where margins are tiny. The market has her shorter in places, so 14/1 stands out as more than fair for a filly arriving in form and clearly well suited by fast ground. In a race where plenty have questions, she makes lots of each-way sense.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Pilu is the win bet at around 8/1, as he looks well set for a big run in a race that should be run to suit. Truly Glamorous is the each-way punt, especially with five places on offer and a very attractive 14/1 available. Main dangers? Naana’s Shadow from stall 2 and the hat-trick seeker Quantum Power, while Old Is Gold could easily outrun his price from the inside berth.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Blue | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (William Hill) |
| Manatee Mehmas | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
| Dazzling Haze | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Yechance | 17/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Pilu | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Shes Got A Brother | 8/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| River Spey | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Old Is Gold | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (William Hill) |
| One And Gone | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Quantum Power | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Kolkata Knight | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Noble Vow | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Call Margot | 18/1 | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| U S S Charleston | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Coyy | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
| Truly Glamorous | 8/1 | 14/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Postdata | Quantum Power |
| Dave Nevison | Truly Glamorous |
| West Country | Truly Glamorous |
| Tipman Tips | Pilu |
| The Guardian | Pilu |
| Glendale | Old Is Gold |
| Ross Shepherd | Naana’s Shadow |
| Chris Wright | Naana’s Shadow |
| The North | Manatee Mehmas |
| Steve Mullington | Dazzling Haze |
| The Punt | Call Margot |
16:45 – Whispering Angel Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 2 | Going: 1.50, 3.00 & 3.35 +7yds and 4.45, 5.20 & 5.55 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 7.3) (watered) (rail movements) | | flat
This is a proper Goodwood nursery: big field, plenty with unexposed profiles and not much margin for error around this track. Mia Fantasia heads the market after just two runs and is clearly open to more at 7f, while Shadow King arrives here on the back of two wins from four and looks one of the more solid pieces of form in the line-up. Everatease is climbing the ladder quickly after back-to-back wins, and Wise And Wonderful also fits the progressive handicap angle for a yard that does well with these types. Then you have lower-weighted runners like The Bookkeeper and Leave The Bag In who could easily outrun their prices. In truth, it is a tricky puzzle rather than a race to get carried away in, and draw, track position and temperament will matter as much as raw ability.
Top Selections
1. Shadow King – 11/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Sean Levey | Trainer: Richard Hannon | Form: 5131 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 76
Shadow King makes plenty of appeal as one of the few in here who already looks streetwise as well as progressive. Two wins from four starts is a solid return, and a mark of 93 demands respect in a race where several rivals are still trading on promise rather than substance. Draw 4 should give Sean Levey options, which is no bad thing in a cavalry charge at Goodwood, and Hannon’s juveniles are often well schooled for these rough-and-tumble handicaps. At 11/2 he is not exactly hiding from the market, but he still looks the percentage call given his profile and proven willingness to get the job done. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. The Bookkeeper – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: Richard Hughes | Form: 414 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 77
The Bookkeeper looks the each-way value play, especially with five places on offer. He is not burdened with a harsh weight, has a handy low draw in 2, and his form figures suggest there is a bit more to come now stepped into a race that should be run to suit. That last-time fourth was no disgrace, and Ryan Moore is the kind of booking that catches the eye in a race where positioning and timing are everything. A mark of 84 could underestimate him if he settles and gets a gap when it matters. Available at 7/1, he makes plenty of appeal as the one most likely to hit the frame even if one or two prove better handicapped. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Shadow King is the win play because he brings the most convincing blend of form, attitude and a workable draw. The Bookkeeper is the each-way punt at 7/1 with five places, as his low berth and Moore booking give him obvious place credentials. Mia Fantasia is the danger on potential, while Wise And Wonderful and Everatease also have the profiles to make this a proper test of the market leaders.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow King | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
| Cilician | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Sword Salute | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Ginger Kid | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (William Hill) |
| The Bookkeeper | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Caeruleus | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (William Hill) |
| Everatease | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Mia Fantasia | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 (William Hill) |
| Leave The Bag In | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Agitator | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Cash Cove | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Paddy Power) |
| High Hazard | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (William Hill) |
| Rocket Boots | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (William Hill) |
| Crazy Cubana | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Wise And Wonderful | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Primal | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Rbflying | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (William Hill) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Kieran McHugh | Agitator |
| Rob Wright | Leave The Bag In |
| Farringdon | The Bookkeeper |
| Luke Tucker | Wise And Wonderful |
17:20 – Tatler British EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 2 | Going: 1.50, 3.00 & 3.35 +7yds and 4.45, 5.20 & 5.55 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 7.3) (watered) (rail movements) | | flat
This is a deep maiden for the grade and not one to dismiss as a routine short-priced Ballydoyle job, even if So Lovely sets the standard on what we’ve seen. Her second on debut gives her a clear form edge on bare figures, but there are enough once-raced fillies with promise to make this interesting, notably Avalon Queen, who has already posted the best rating in the field, and Elevating, who shaped well when runner-up first time out. Then there are the blue-blooded newcomers like Beguiled and La Torre, both from yards that know exactly what’s required in this sort of race. Goodwood’s 7f can expose inexperience, so professionalism and track position may matter as much as raw ability. Strong race, but not an impossible puzzle.
Top Selections
1. So Lovely – 4/5 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 2 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 36
She is the obvious one, but sometimes obvious is simply correct. That debut second sets the standard among those with experience and, crucially in a race like this, she comes from a yard that rarely leaves much on the table with these well-bred fillies second time up. Ryan Moore aboard at Goodwood is hardly a negative either. The bare Topspeed figure is modest enough, but for a debutant effort over this sort of trip that does not bother me in the slightest; the key point is that she showed ability straight away and now gets the experience edge over plenty of expensive unknowns. At 4/5 she is no giveaway, but she is still hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Avalon Queen – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Roger Teal | Form: 43 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 80
If you want something at a workable price against the favourite, Avalon Queen makes plenty of each-way appeal. She has the best official rating in the lineup, has already shown she can operate to a useful level, and that Topspeed of 80 gives her substance where many rivals are trading on promise alone. Her form figures suggest she has been learning on the job rather than standing still, and this track should suit a filly with a bit of pace and racecraft. Billy Loughnane is a positive booking for this sort of assignment and 7/1 looks fair in a 15-runner maiden where solid, bankable form counts for a lot. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
So Lovely is the win bet because she has the strongest form on show and is entitled to improve plenty for her debut. For an each-way punt, Avalon Queen looks the sensible play given her rating and proven level. Elevating is the obvious danger among the experienced runners, while market support for Beguiled would be worth noting closely.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Queen | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Beguiled | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Clarity | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Cloud Chorus | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Donna Beauty | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Elevating | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Highland Girl | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Iconic Dream | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| La Bassette | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| La Torre | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Majestic Flame | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Orchard Hatches | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Siena Storm | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| So Lovely | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 (Bet365) |
| State Of America | 25/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ratings Hub | So Lovely |
17:55 – HKJC World Pool Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 3 | Going: 1.50, 3.00 & 3.35 +7yds and 4.45, 5.20 & 5.55 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 7.3) (watered) (rail movements) | | flat
This is a proper end-of-card Goodwood puzzle: a big-field three-year-old mile handicap with plenty arriving on the upgrade and not much room for error around this track. Go Rimbaud, Law Court and Get Outta Here bring the strongest recent form to the table, while Exclusive Code is respected from stall 1 after a win followed by a lesser effort. Runswick and Electric Dreams are unexposed enough to matter, and Storming Point has the profile of one who keeps finding one too good. In a race like this, position and timing will count for plenty, but so will a workable weight, and a few of these look potentially ahead of the assessor. It is competitive rather than bombproof, but there are still a couple that make more appeal than most.
Top Selections
1. Get Outta Here – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jamie Spencer | Trainer: David Menuisier | Form: -73123 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 89
He appeals as the one with the right mix of consistency, tactical pace and a handy racing weight for a contest of this nature. His recent figures read well, and while he is now the highest-rated horse in the field, carrying just 124 still gives him obvious appeal in a race where several more exposed rivals are not especially well in. Spencer around Goodwood in a crowded mile handicap is rarely a bad booking either; if gaps appear late, he is the sort to exploit them. At 15/2, Get Outta Here looks solid rather than flashy, but solid is often exactly what you want in a 20-runner handicap. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Abundant – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Levey | Trainer: Tom Ward | Form: 21-433 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 91
Abundant is the each-way play at the prices because he has been running well in better races than this bare result line might suggest, and 125 looks a very fair weight for a colt with his profile. The form string lacks the winning flourish, but there has been enough substance in those recent placed efforts to think he can be involved if getting a reasonable run from a wide stall. His topspeed figure stacks up well against plenty of these and, unlike some shorter in the market, he does not need to improve dramatically to hit the frame. In a race paying five places, 14/1 makes him a perfectly sensible each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Get Outta Here is the main play and makes most appeal as the win bet, with the combination of recent form, racing weight and a jockey well suited to this sort of scenario. Abundant is the each-way alternative at double-figure odds, especially with five places on offer. The obvious dangers are Go Rimbaud, who looks progressive, and Law Court, whose recent profile is hard to knock.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intense Vision | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Exclusive Code | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Vincenzo Peruggia | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Wild Thoughts | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Law Court | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Zennor Storm | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Runswick | 17/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Electric Dreams | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (William Hill) |
| Euston Hall | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Go Rimbaud | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (William Hill) |
| Storming Point | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Abundant | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Kalokalo | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Loblolly | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Get Outta Here | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Aqua Bear | 33/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Dumuji | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Seagull | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Sunday Express | Exclusive Code |
| The Brigadier | Exclusive Code |
| RP Ratings | Get Outta Here |
| Matt Polley | Vincenzo Peruggia |
Goodwood Course Specialists
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Lordan | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Faleh Bughenaim | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Sam James | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 61.54% |
| William Buick | 526 | 100 | 19.01% | 39.73% |
| Gina Mangan | 27 | 5 | 18.52% | 55.56% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Goodwood:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnacha Aidan O’Brien | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Grant Tuer | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| William Haggas | 195 | 43 | 22.05% | 47.18% |
| David Menuisier | 140 | 27 | 19.29% | 30.71% |
| S Woods | 16 | 3 | 18.75% | 25% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Goodwood racing tips for Thursday 30th July 2026. We’ve covered all 8 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 Thursday 30th July 2026 goes off at 13:50, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Goodwood today?
The going at Goodwood is reported as 1.50, 3.00 & 3.35 +7yds and 4.45, 5.20 & 5.55 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 7.3) (watered) (rail movements).
How many races are at Goodwood today?
There are 8 races on the card at Goodwood today, running from 13:50 through to 17:55.
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