Megan Nicholls Racing Preview: Glorious Goodwood Day 2 Tips
WEDNESDAY RACING TIPS
Goodwood 2.25 – Alice Keppel Fillies’ Conditions Stakes
Wild Blossom (13/8 fav) won nicely on debut at Carlisle then ran with a lot of credit in the Queen Mary.
She wasn’t beaten that far and the race has worked out well going into this one. I think a sharper five furlongs down here at Goodwood will be better for her as she’s not short for early speed.
She’s right up there at the top of the ratings and, being a conditions race, this looks the ideal opportunity before potentially going back up to Listed or group company down the line.
Again, a nice opportunity here potentially well found by Karl Burke and Wathnan Racing.
Megan’s Tip: Wild Blossom WIN
Goodwood 3.00 – Oak Tree Stakes
In the Oak Tree it’s hard to go against Flora Of Bermuda (10/3), who put stalls issues aside at Royal Ascot to bounce back and win nicely at York.
On her seasonal reappearance over the six furlongs at Newmarket she stayed on really well up the hill. She’s met with a few of these fillies previously and come out on top.
It’s hard to see her getting beaten here if she does stay this extra and new distance.
As I say, at Newmarket, the way she hit the line and pulled clear of her rivals suggests that the seven furlongs on a track like Goodwood shouldn’t be much of an issue.
I think that she is going to be hard to beat here and a nice opportunity for her – Andrew Balding’s horses are also absolutely flying.
It could be a good start to Day 2 for Wathnan.
Megan’s Tip: Flora Of Bermuda WIN
Goodwood 3.35 – Molecomb Stakes
In the Molecomb I like Adonius (4/1) for Rebecca Menzies, who’s unbeaten so far.
He’s been very straightforward; quick out the stalls, high cruising speed and a sharp down hill five furlongs should suit him.
For a sprinter, he does everything nicely.
He is going to have to step it up again but how much improvement is left is hard to know as they avoided the Royal Meeting with this in mind.
I think that they were potentially looking to go over to France but with the weather being so hot they felt that it was probably the wrong decision to travel, so they’ve kept him for Goodwood.
Reports on him have been good and he’s a fascinating sprinter who deserves to be taking a step up in grade.
Megan’s Tip: Adonius WIN
Goodwood 4.10 – Sussex Stakes
I’m sticking with Bow Echo (6/5 fav).
It is a fascinating clash between him and Gstaad (3/1) once again, obviously up against older horses now.
If there’s a strong pace on – which there likely will be with the likes of Opera Ballo (3/1) running – that could suit Bow Echo who stayed on really well at Ascot in the St James’ Palace.
Gstaad probably got the run of the race up the inside and looked like he was quick and away, but Bow Echo really battled back to get up on the line.
There’s not much between them and I don’t think there will be much between them again here.
They ultimately both have to step it up against old horses, and if Opera Ballo can relax and get it easy on the front end, William Buick is exceptional at setting fractions and he will be hard to pass.
But I just think the three-year-olds possibly have that little bit extra – especially at this weight.
They are two pretty talented horses, so I think it will be between them with Bow Echo just about coming out on top.
Megan’s Tip: Bow Echo WIN
Odds correct at time of publication but subject to fluctuation
