The combined logic behind this three-fold horse racing accumulator lies in form, suitability, and shrewd campaigning. Best Secret may still be improving and showed enough at Ascot to justify confidence. Coppull holds strong claims based on the quality of his third in the Coventry and should thrive over 6f at Goodwood. Whirl, with Group 1 credentials already in the bag, looks to have a great setup to beat her more experienced rival under the conditions. These aren’t wild swings – they’re carefully selected runners with real winning chances on a day where form should hold.
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Reasoning This trio of expert selections brings together class, progression, and smart placement across three competitive races at Glorious Goodwood. Each runner has strong recent form, ideal conditions, and expert jockeyship on their side. Combined into a well-balanced accumulator, they offer excellent value and realistic winning chances for a Thursday to remember. |
13:20 Goodwood – Best Secret
John Pentin; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
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The opening contest at Goodwood, a typically hot 10-furlong three-year-old handicap, promises a frantic charge down the straight. Navigating through traffic will be crucial, but Best Secret could well have the class to rise above the chaos. Representing Wathnan Racing and trained in France, this colt by Persian King made a real impression at Royal Ascot last time out. He finished a close third in the Golden Gates Stakes, beaten only a length despite having to switch repeatedly to find a clear path.
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That run marked him as a serious handicapper, and the visual impression he created earned him the ‘Horse In Focus’ tag. Now tackling this valuable Goodwood target off a slightly higher mark, connections clearly had this in mind post-Ascot. The 40-day gap since that run suggests he’s been kept fresh with this in mind, and James Doyle – a rider with ice-cool race management – is tasked with guiding him through. With more improvement in him and a setup that could suit his late burst, Best Secret has all the ingredients for a big run in this deep field.
13:55 Goodwood – Coppull
Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Coppull looks to bring class and promise into the Group 2 Richmond Stakes after a highly creditable run at Royal Ascot. The Clive Cox-trained colt had already hinted at potential with a tidy debut win, but it was his third in the Coventry that really stamped him as one to keep on side. Facing an ultra-competitive field of juveniles, he travelled powerfully and stuck on gamely to be beaten just over a length.
Importantly, the numbers from that performance back up the visual appeal, with the timefigure suggesting a genuine Group horse in the making. With that effort behind him and natural two-year-old development on his side, Coppull is expected to take another leap forward. David Probert keeps the partnership intact and is no stranger to success at this level. While rivals like Egoli and Havana Hurricane bring their own credentials, Coppull has the right blend of tactical pace and finishing power to stake his claim. If he breaks cleanly and tracks the speed, expect him to be involved in the serious end of the race.
15:05 Goodwood – Whirl
Gram Dodd; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
The Nassau Stakes may only feature five runners this year, but it could deliver one of the most intriguing duels of the week. On one side, See The Fire represents the older brigade with proven class, but Whirl brings serious momentum and that crucial three-year-old allowance. Trained by Aidan O’Brien, Whirl arrives off the back of an impressive win in the Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh where she made all and found more when challenged. That win confirmed her promise shown earlier in the Musidora and built on a brave Oaks second where she was narrowly beaten by a stablemate.
Her tactical speed and ability to battle when headed are key strengths, particularly on a track like Goodwood where positioning is vital. While See The Fire impressed at York in May and wasn’t disgraced at Royal Ascot, the weight advantage and upward profile of Whirl could prove decisive. Ballydoyle runners have a strong recent record in this race, and Whirl looks ready to extend that trend. Ryan Moore knows her inside out and is likely to make use of her forward-going style again. If she controls the pace, she’ll take plenty of pegging back.
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