Sixth Race 4.35PM

THE AL SHAQAB GOODWOOD CUP STAKES (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Class 1. About two miles (abt 16f), for three yrs old and upwards

Estimated Total Value: Total prize fund £500000. Penalty Value £283550. Owners Prize Money: Winner £222800; Second £91450; Third £45750; Fourth £22850; Fifth £11450; Sixth £5700. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code

No Horse

1 BROOME (IRE) (40)

B h Australia - Sweepstake (IRE) (Acclamation)

Owner: M Matsushima/Mrs Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd

7 9-11 (2)

Jockey: William Buick

Colours: GREY and WHITE check, striped sleeves, WHITE cap.

Form: 60-5130 D

Has won nine races from 1m to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding - soft. Beaten 15l behind Courage Mon Ami at 12-1 when 10th of 12 in the Gold Cup at Ascot over 2m 4f in June. That trip proved to be too far for him and he isn’t one to discount. Official BHA Rating 118

2 COLTRANE (IRE) (40)

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Promise Me (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

Owner: Mick and Janice Mariscotti

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Breeder: Rockfield Farm

Sponsor: Kingsclere Stud

6 9-11 (11)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, DARK BLUE sleeves and cap.

Form: 4212-12 D BF

Winner of seven races from 1m 4f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 3/4l by Courage Mon Ami when second at 11-4fav on his latest outing in the Gold Cup at Ascot over 2m 4f in June. Arrives following a career-best effort; hugely respected. Official BHA Rating 117

3 COURAGE MON AMI (GB) (40)

B g Frankel - Crimson Ribbon (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA))

Owner: Wathnan Racing

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

4 9-11 (5)

Jockey: Frankie Dettori

Colours: PEACOCK BLUE, OLD GOLD sleeves, RED cap.

Form: 11-11 C

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather A winner in the Gold Cup at Ascot over 2m 4f on his latest outing in June, beating Coltrane by 3/4l. Defied his inexperience on the biggest stage and is still open to improvement. Official BHA Rating 118

4 ELDAR ELDAROV (GB)

(40)

B c Dubawi (IRE) - All At Sea (Sea The Stars (IRE))

Owner: KHK Racing

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

Sponsor: Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited

4 9-11 (8)

Jockey: David Egan

Colours: YELLOW and BLACK stripes, halved sleeves.

Form: 1410-20

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Courage Mon Ami at 6-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in the Gold Cup at Ascot over 2m 4f in June. The drop back in trip might aid his cause. Official BHA Rating 117

5

(GB) (68)

B g Muhaarar - Prudenzia (IRE) (Dansili)

Owner: Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Breeder: Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc

Sponsor: Helicentreuk

6 9-11 (3)

Jockey: Richard Kingscote

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE hoop and armlets, hooped cap.

Form: 0-12055

He has won four times from 7f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather

Finished 17l behind Roberto Escobarr when last of 5 at 6-4 in the Henry II Stakes at Sandown over 2m in May. An admirable performer who has plenty to find. Official BHA Rating 109

6 GIAVELLOTTO (IRE) (74)

Ch c Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Gerika (FR) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Scuderia la Tesa Limited

Trainer: Marco Botti, Newmarket

Breeder: Societa Agricola La Tesa SRL

Sponsor: Marco Botti Ltd

4 9-11 (9)

Jockey: Andrea Atzeni

Colours: WHITE, LIGHT BLUE stripe, sleeves and cap.

Form: 2132-01

He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 14-1 in the Yorkshire Cup at York over 1m 6f on his latest outing in May, beating Eldar Eldarov by 1/2l. Comes here fresh having missed Ascot. Not one to ignore. Official BHA Rating 113

7 LONE EAGLE (IRE) (40)

B h Galileo (IRE) - Modernstone (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))

Owner: Mr Marc Chan & Ballylinch Stud

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Breeder: Ballylinch Stud

Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd

5 9-11 (10)

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Colours: MAUVE, GOLD chevron hoop, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE stars, WHITE cap, PURPLE star

Form: 350-520 C

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 3f on good and soft ground. Beaten 12l behind Courage Mon Ami at 22-1 when 9th of 12 in the Gold Cup at Ascot over 2m 4f in June. The yard are in excellent form and he ran well for a long way before not getting home last time. Official BHA Rating 109

8 OCEAN WIND (GB) (25)

B h Teofilo (IRE) - Chan Tong (BRZ) (Hampstead (URU))

Owner: Rockingham Reins Limited

Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Chartplan(2004) Ltd

7 9-11 (7)

Jockey: Jim Crowley

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED disc, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, RED stars, EMERALD GREEN cap, RED spots.

Form: 1/2223/-3

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, has also won two NH Flat races. Third of 6 behind Yibir beaten 4l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Sandown over 2m last month. That was a pleasing effort, but he will need to improve. Official BHA Rating 105

9 QUICKTHORN (GB) (45)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Daffydowndilly (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Lady Blyth

Trainer: Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Breeder: Lemington Grange Stud

Sponsor: Bridgend Hotel

6 9-11 (4)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Colours: PALE BLUE, CAMPBELL TARTAN hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Form: 165-641 D

Has won eight races from 1m 3f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather A winner at 7-4 at York over 1m 6f in June, beating Israr by 1 1/2l. Likely to ensure a decent pace and his latest win was backed up by the second landing a Group 2. Official BHA Rating 113

10 TASHKHAN (IRE) (17)

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Tarziyna (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA))

Owner: Mr P. Boyle

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

5 9-11 (1)

Jockey: James Doyle

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE hollow box, striped sleeves and cap.

Form: 543-343

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 5 behind Hamish beaten 3/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing in the Silver Cup at York over 1m 6f (good to soft) last month. Others boast stronger claims. Official BHA Rating 106

B f Dubawi (IRE) - Chicquita (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

Owner: Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/Westerberg

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Breeder: Chicquita Syndicate

Colours: DARK BLUE.

Form: 61-1641 D

Jockey: Ryan Moore

She has won four times from 1m 2f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Won on her latest outing when 6-4fav in the Group 2 Curragh Cup over 1m 6f (soft) last month, beating Rosscarbery by 3l. Softer ground is important to her chances. Official BHA Rating 111

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn by No. 7, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Racing Post Standard Time: 3 min 27.90 secs Record Time: 3 min 24.86 secs

BETTING FORECAST 2-1 Courage Mon Ami (GB), 11-4 Coltrane (IRE), 11-2 Emily Dickinson (IRE), 8-1 Eldar Eldarov (GB), 10-1 Giavellotto (IRE), 14-1 Broome (IRE), 16-1 Quickthorn (GB), 20-1 Lone Eagle (IRE), Tashkhan (IRE), 33-1 Ocean Wind (GB), 66-1 Enemy (GB)

Race Result

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

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

2022 WINNER: KYPRIOS (IRE) 4 9 11 Ryan Moore 6-4 (Aidan O’Brien) 9 ran

STEWARDS NOTED:

ENEMY:Following its run on 25/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was fatigued after a hard season.

Race Summary

COURAGE MON AMI maintained his unbeaten record when taking a massive step forward from a handicap success here to land the Gold Cup. That was only his fourth career start and, with the prospect of more improvement to come, it would be no surprise to see the son of Frankel prove too strong for the opposition. Coltrane gave the selection plenty to think about at Royal Ascot and arrives at the peak of his powers, while any rain will suit the fourth from that contest Emily Dickinson.

Win: COURAGE MON AMI Danger: Coltrane

We mentioned previously that Frankie Dettori is well backed in the World Pool, but it’s hard to ignore him here aboard Courage Mon Ami. The Ascot Gold Cup winner was super impressive that day and it’s hard to see anything but him and Coltrane battling it out again.

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