The heavy showers had the ground going to good. This led to a few horses being withdrawn. It was no day for betting with four favourites being placed and little value in the winners apart from Katie's Kitten. This filly is quickly becoming a course specialist despite rising in the weights. There was also a double on the night for Trevor Whelan and Roger Charlton.
The second race was a selling race which ended up with the winner being bought back in for £18,000. This race had Red October showing some pace, the gelding was away quickly followed by Aboard The Beagle. The midfield horses were Barbarosa and Twiggys Pride. After the first furlong Aboard The Beagle took over the lead and at two furlongs out Decora joined the two front runners Red October and Aboard The Beagle. Two furlongs to go and Red October was going strong matching Aboard The Beagle's pace. However, in the closing stages Red October steamed ahead even after being eased up he went on to win by 7 lengths. The second was Aboard The Beagle by 3 1/4 lengths to third place Decora. This was the most impressive finish of the evening.
The penultimate race had Waleyfa lead closely followed by Subtle Beauty, Breakaway and Enchanted Night. Slowly away were Wild Rhythm and Ratafia. A few in the field were quickly outpaced and struggling. At five furlongs out Wild Rhythm had moved up the field and pressed the leaders. With two to go Waleyfa was being ridden hard like Wild Rhythm. Subtle Beauty was close up and went second again. But when Callum Shepherd pushed the button one furlong out Subtle Beauty led again and couldn't be caught by the chasing pair of Waleyfa and Wild Rhythm. Waleyfa kept on well to finish second by 2 lengths to Subtle Beauty. The third was Wild Rhythm by 1 1/2 lengths.
Hopefully, more race meeting reviews soon. In the meantime, I will be enjoying the racing from Glorious Goodwood.
