4:45pm The Inkerman London Handicap

Official trophy supplier for Goodwood Racecourse

Class 2. One mile about four furlongs (11f abt 218yds), for three yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £20000. Penalty Value £10468. Owners Prize Money: Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code

No Horse Age Weight Draw

1 SOTO SIZZLER (GB) (22)

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Jalousie (IRE) (Barathea (IRE))

7 10-2 (8)

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Owner: Mr I. J. Heseltine Trainer: David Menuisier, Pulborough Breeder: D. A. Yardy Sponsor: Shinco Racing Limited Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hollow box, checked sleeves and cap. Form: 125050 CD

Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 6l behind Marching Army at 50-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (good) last month. Needs to step forward based on his recent efforts. Official BHA Rating 103

2 PRIDE OF PRIORY (GB) (44)

B g Pivotal - Millennium Star (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))

4 9-11 (2)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Owner: Mr T. J. W. Bridge Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Fittocks Stud Sponsor: Tattersalls Colours: DARK BLUE, MAUVE epaulets, DARK BLUE sleeves, MAUVE stars and cap. Form: 001110 D BF

Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Wickywickywheels at 7-2jt-fav when seventh of 15 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 4f in August. The return to a smaller field appears to be a positive. Official BHA Rating 98

3 TRITONIC (GB) (162)

Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Selenography (Selkirk (USA))

5 9-11 (7)

Jockey: Hollie Doyle

Owner: McNeill Family & Mr Ian Dale Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Breeder: Miss K. Rausing Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, MAROON sleeves and cap. Form: 624/40-2

Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground, but last win was over three years ago; has also won three hurdles (latest NH win was in December last year). Beaten 2l by Contact when second of 7 at 9-2 at Newmarket over 1m 4f in April. Capable of a decent showing. Official BHA Rating 98

4 AJERO (IRE) (50)

B g Red Jazz (USA) - Eoz (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

7 9-11 (4)

Jockey: David Egan

Owner: Julie and David R Martin and Dan Hall Trainer: Kim Bailey, Cheltenham Breeder: Peter & Sandra McCarthy Sponsor: Kim Bailey Racing Ltd Colours: DARK BLUE and YELLOW (halved), DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 222210 C BF

A winner at 1m 1f on good to firm ground; has also won five hurdles (latest NH win was in February). Beaten 11l behind Protagonist at 4-1jt-fav when 12th of 15 at Sandown over 1m 2f (good) in August. That wasn’t his true running and he is worth another chance. Official BHA Rating 98

5 ON TO VICTORY (GB) (99) 8 9-7 (5)

B g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Clouds of Magellan (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) Jockey: David Probert Owner: HP Racing On To Victory Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Breeder: The Aston House Stud Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd Colours: WHITE, RED seams, RED and WHITE quartered cap. Form: 2500-50 D He has won four times from 1m to 1m 6f on good to soft and soft ground; has also won two hurdles. Beaten 12l behind Get Shirty at 28-1 when last of 17 at Haydock over 1m 4f (soft) in July. Appears to be up against it despite the handicapper giving him a chance. Official BHA Rating 94

6 SARATOGA GOLD (GB) (14)

Ch g Mayson - Lady Sylvia (Haafhd) Owner: Mr David J. Keast Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Breeder: David J. Keast Sponsor: Stonegate Homes Colours: PINK, PURPLE braces, PINK sleeves, PURPLE stars, PINK cap, PURPLE star. Form: 560111 C D

Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 5-2jt-fav at Epsom over 1m 4f (good) last month, beating Dundory by 1 1/2l. Arrives in excellent form as he bids for a four-timer. Official BHA Rating 90

4 9-3 (3)

Jockey: William Buick

7 GOSHEN (FR) (142)

B g Authorized (IRE) - Hyde (FR) (Poliglote) Owner: Mr Steven Packham Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Breeder: Mr Christophe Toulorge Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Colours: WHITE, RED stripe, diabolo on sleeves. Form: 111/63/-3 D BF

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago; has also won six hurdles (latest NH win was in February). Third of 8 behind Aggagio beaten 2l at 10-11fav here over 2m (soft) in May. Others make more appeal. Official BHA Rating 87

6 9-0 (1)

Jockey: Hector Crouch

8 TORCELLO (IRE) (23)

Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Islandagore (IRE) (Indian Ridge)

8 8-13 (6)

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Owner: Mr Dan Gilbert Trainer: Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh Breeder: Rathasker Stud Sponsor: Tote

Colours: BLACK and LIGHT BLUE check, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, RED cap. Form: 510-600 CD Has won eight races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 10l behind Sam Cooke when last of 10 at Newbury over 1m 4f last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Last year’s winner who needs to bounce back. Official BHA Rating 86

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Racing Post Standard Time: 2 min 33.00 secs Record Time: 2 min 31.39 secs BETTING FORECAST 9-4 Goshen (FR), 3-1 Pride of Priory (GB), 4-1 Saratoga Gold (GB), 6-1 Ajero (IRE), 7-1 Tritonic (GB), 16-1 Soto Sizzler (GB), On To Victory (GB), 50-1 Torcello (IRE)

Race Result

1st: ................................ 2nd: ................................ 3rd: ................................ 4th: ................................

Distances: 1-2 ........... 2-3 ........... 3-4 ........... Time: Min . Secs

2021 WINNER: TORCELLO (IRE) 7 8 9 Silvestre De Sousa 28-1 (Shaun Lycett) 12 ran

STEWARDS NOTED:

SOTO SIZZLER:Following its run on 17/9/2022 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls. PRIDE OF PRIORY:Following its run on 26/8/2022 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. ON TO VICTORY:Following its run on 2/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls.

R ace Summary

PRIDE OF PRIORY didn't receive much luck in running when attempting to make it four on the bounce at Hamilton in August and the son of Pivotal is likely to bounce back on this occasion. Saratoga Gold has progressed nicely on his most recent efforts and arrives in search of a four-timer, having gone up 14lb for those victories. Tritonic was last seen finishing second at Newmarket in April and is expected to be competitive along with Ajero. Win: PRIDE OF PRIORY Danger: Saratoga Gold