UK racing tips – Sunday 27 August 2023

GOODWOOD

Race 1 – REMAAD 91/100

An open contest where a case can be made for plenty, however REMAADD just shades the verdict having finished runner-up at Haydock earlier this month.

The son of Gleneagles is likely to appreciate this extra furlong and can continue his trainer’s fine form.

Others worth noting are recent Newmarket third Centurion Dream along with Wonder, who caught the eye when finishing third on his introduction despite running green throughout.

Race 2 – INGRA TOR 9/2

A really competitive renewal and you can make a case for most of the field. The most compelling argument is for INGRA TOR, who has shaped well in both starts this season and now switches to the turf for the first time in 2023.

Willem Twee looks sure to improve again this year and any market move for him on the back of a 326-day break would be worth noting.

Spanish Star has won over C&D four times and must be considered once again, while Capote’s Dream is in fine form and could be dangerous.

Race 3 – TORRE DEL ORO 56/100

TORRE DEL ORO is best in at the weights and, with cheekpieces added for the first time, this lightly-raced colt is presented with a good opportunity to gain a first career success on turf.

His latest start, when fifth in a class 4 handicap at Chester, reads well in the context of today’s race and the Andrew Balding-trained three-year-old is hard to oppose.

Devasboy also holds strong claims at this level, while Ramensky commands respect on his peak efforts.

Race 4 – FULFILLED 28/10

FULFILLED finished a staying-on third over an extended 1m3f at Windsor earlier this month and a 1lb raised mark looks unlikely to stop him being in the mix here with the extra yardage to suit.

He is now rated 6lb above his last winning mark, which came over the same trip at Lingfield in June, but he likely has more to offer given he won going away on that occasion.

Aimeric disappointed against stiffer opposition at Newmarket last month and could bounce back in this company, while Benacre is another to consider.

Race 5 – IMPERIAL QUARTER 7/2

Cherry brings the best form into the race, but she was been beaten at skinny odds on her penultimate start and is passed over in favour of the Roger Varian-trained IMPERIAL QUARTER.

She was a promising fifth at Newmarket on debut and with that run under her belt, and this extra two furlongs likely to suit, she gets the vote.

Any market confidence behind the smartly-bred debutant Heavens To Betsy could be significant.

Race 6 – OUZO 9/2

With his main rivals The Gatekeeper and Escobar having finished down the field in a handicap at York on Thursday, everything seems to be aligned in the favour of OUZO, who appears primed to go well off just 2lb higher than his last winning mark.

The Jamie Osborne-trained gelding ran well the last time he was tried over this C&D and, with the ground also likely to suit, he holds all the aces. Thunder Ball is another to monitor in the betting.

Race 7 – ETON BLUE 28/10

Nonsuch Lad is a pretty consistent sort and looks sure to involved, while Morlaix returns from a lengthy absence but has the potential to be dangerous at this level and a market check is required.

However, preference is for ETON BLUE, who has run well on all three starts so far this season and has been found a good opening here.

The booking of Simon Walker is always a positive in these amateur jockeys’ events and George Baker’s five-year-old can gain his first win of the year.

YARMOUTH

Race 1 – HOT TEAM 8/1

Runner-up on his last two starts, this represents a good opportunity for HOT TEAM to regain the winning thread and Patrick Morris’ seven-year-old looks the one to beat.

He is now rated 5lb above his last winning mark, which came in the form of a staying-on success over 1m1f at Hamilton in May, and he can get the better of last-time-out winner Liberated Lad, who has been put up 2lb.

Ivy Avenue is seeking to bounce back from a below par run at Nottingham last month.

Race 2 – VALIDATED 5/2

Only narrowly denied when finishing third on his racecourse debut at Kempton earlier this month, VALIDATED left the impression he would have more to offer and he is taken to break his maiden tag here.

He is related to a few smart types and can get the better of last-time-out winner Charming Whisper, who has to shoulder a penalty.

Lambert completes the shortlist following a facile win in selling company.

Race 3 – ABRAVAGGIO 3/1

Dion Baker took a big step forward when only losing out by a narrow margin over 7f at Brighton last Monday and a reproduction of that effort can see the four-year-old firmly in the picture.

However, the hat-trick seeking ABRAVAGGIO secured a staying-on success, also over 7f, at this track most recently and looks the one to beat off 5lb higher. Fellow last-time-out winner Anglo Saxson is another to consider.

Race 4 – JEFF KOONS 33/10

Although a beaten favourite last time, another chance can be given to the unexposed JEFF KOONS, who was unsuited by soft ground when fourth at Doncaster earlier this month.

He’s having his first start in handicap company and an opening mark of 87 may underestimate his ability.

Royal Dubai appears to have been crying out for this step up in trip and must be taken seriously, as must Royal Symbol, who took a step forward last time and has the scope for further improvement.

Race 5 – HURT YOU NEVER 5/2

Although her winning streak came to a halt when runner-up at Windsor a fortnight ago, HURT YOU NEVER is taken to get back to successful ways, with Ray Vonn looking the most likely danger.

The three-year-old gelding was last seen going down narrowly at Newmarket nine days ago, which was his first start back since having wind surgery, and off a 2lb higher mark, he warrants plenty of respect.

Of the remainder, Catwalk Model looks best having won her maiden over C&D in cosy style in June.

Race 6 – ONEMORENOMORE 6/1

Philip McBride was responsible for sending out the winner of this race last year and he has solid claims this time around with ONEMORENOMORE.

He attempted to make all at Southwell a week ago but, with this drop in trip likely to suit and first-time blinkers applied, he gets a tentative vote.

Top-weight Luna Queen was a cosy winner over C&D at the start of the month and, although a 4lb rise makes life more difficult, she should remain competitive.

Wilde And Dandy has run well on both previous starts here and is another worth noting.