Goodwood
Friday, May 2, 2025FlatClass 51m1f
Verdict
Verdict
KINGMAKER appeals as a likely improver now handicapping over further and gets the vote, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong. Magna Gee Gee was second in a competitive Chelmsford handicap on Good Friday and looks sure to go well if as effective back on turf. The shortlist is completed by Nelson Gate, another with the potential for better now moving into handicaps.
Kingmaker
Magna Gee Gee
Nelson Gate
1m2f Hcap
1m2f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Vilaine VerlaineJ: George BassT: Mark UsherF: 6582151-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 141
VerdictWon twice over 1¼m at Chelmsford last year but 0-5 on turf. First outing for 141 days.
2. Grecian LegacyJ: Jim CrowleyT: Daniel & Claire KublerF: 2224-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 181
VerdictFair form when runner-up 3 times as a juvenile. Fitted with a first-time tongue tie on reappearance.
3. PacifistJ: Connor BeasleyT: Charlie JohnstonF: 62-14- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictWinner of 1m maiden at Newcastle in January but beaten just over 9 lengths when fourth on 1¼m Lingfield handicap debut 12 weeks later. This is his first run on turf.
4. BentbasaJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Charlie FellowesF: 5725-3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictFair maiden. 9/1, good third of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 25 days ago, not ideally placed.- 5. Magna Gee GeeJ: Ray DawsonT: Dylan CunhaF: 5741-4542
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictWinner at Wolverhampton in December. Cheekpieces on first time, good second of 14 in handicap (40/1) at Chelmsford (1¼m) 14 days ago. Shortlist material. 
6. MasterinthewoodsJ: Cieren FallonT: Emma LavelleF: 053-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 198
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. 50/1, well-held third of 8 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) when last seen in October. Makes handicap debut from a mark which demands improvement.
7. DragonflameJ: Sean LeveyT: Brian MeehanF: 78-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. 40/1, eighth of 11 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip for handicap debut. Worth a betting check.- 8. KingmakerJ: Jason WatsonT: Andrew BaldingF: 77-5
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. 10/1, fifth of 12 in maiden at Southwell (1m) 35 days ago. Likely improver now stepping up in trip for handicap debut. Market confidence likely significant. 
9. Northwest PassageJ: Warren FentimanT: Roger TealF: 360-4332- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 65
VerdictConsistent maiden. Creditable second of 6 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 65 days ago. Should be competitive back on turf.
10. NaturallyJ: Joe LeavyT: Rachel Cook & John BridgerF: 77555-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 123
VerdictModest maiden for Ed Walker at 2 and probably best watched on return for new yard.- 11. Nelson GateJ: Rhys ClutterbuckT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 479-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 179
VerdictHinted at promise in 3 runs last autumn and could come into his own in handicaps. - Unnamed Favourite
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