Megan Nicholls Racing Preview: Glorious Goodwood Day 1 Tips
TUESDAY RACING TIPS
Goodwood 1.20 – Chesterfield Cup
I’m going with Defiance (9/2) here.
He’s got to overcome an awkward draw in 17 but he should be much sharper for his run at Epsom having been off the track for quite some time.
He’s a gorgeous horse and, being so lightly-raced, there should be plenty more to come.
The each-way shout could be Tony Montana (9/1), who will enjoy the step back up in trip.
Things didn’t really work out in the Royal Hunt Cup but he ran two good races in defeat prior to that at York and Goodwood – a repeat could see him run into the places.
Megan’s Tip: Defiance WIN; Tony Montana EW
Goodwood 1.55 – Vintage Stakes
This looks a really good renewal with plenty of depth to it.
I’m with Humidity (7/2), who showed a really good attitude to win the Chesham at Royal Ascot, following in his father’s footsteps.
James Doyle was very complimentary of him and I can see him improving again. There’s lots of pace on and that will really suit as I expect him to get further in time.
I think he’s quite a classy type.
Megan’s Tip: Humidity WIN
Goodwood 2.30 – Lennox Stakes
This could prove a very good opportunity for Jonquil (5/2 fav).
He’s a horse I’ve always liked and I think the trip was to blame in the Commonwealth Cup as everything probably happened a bit fast for him. Back up to seven furlongs, I expect to see a much better performance.
His second in the French Guineas looks a very strong piece of form and I think conditions should be perfect.
The biggest challenger looks to be the old boy Kinross (3/1).
Any rain would be a big help but he’ll almost certainly take a big step forward from the run at Haydock as he usually tends to need his first start of the season.
Megan’s Tip: Jonquil WIN
Goodwood 3.05 – Goodwood Cup
Illinois (6/5 fav) should be hard to beat in the Goodwood Cup.
He ran well in the Gold Cup at Ascot, where he was probably outclassed and outstayed by Trawlerman.
Stepping back to two miles should be more to his liking and I wonder if Ryan Moore might be able to dictate from the front with no guaranteed pace angle.
Illinois is a very classy animal and I think he’ll just have too much for this lot.
Megan’s Tip: Illinois WIN
Goodwood 3.45 – Five-furlong Handicap
Redorange (9/2 fav) can take the final ITV race on Tuesday.
Clive Cox’s charge is an improving sprinter and this race looks like it will set up well for him with loads of pace. He should be able to sit off the leaders and pick them off towards the finish.
He continues to run well and he looks to have a big chance.
I’ll also have a few quid on Twilight Jet (22/1).
He’s dropping down to five furlongs but I don’t think that will be a problem. He ran extremely well on his second start for this stable at Epsom and he’s shown some decent form prior to that too.
That run at Epsom suggested he was somewhere back to his best and I do think he might surprise a few, especially if there is a bit of rain.
Megan’s Tip: Redorange WIN; Twilight Jet EW
Odds correct at time of publication but subject to fluctuation
