TUPI TO WIN MORE THAN JUST COPPERS

Today's main race at Goodwood is, of course, the Sussex Stakes. I'm not having a bet on it although Toronado did become interesting to me at 11/4. However, I never planned to have him and, as a result, he's left alone. Plus, if Kingman is as good as he promises, he should be good enough getting an allowance too.

In the Veuve Cliquot Vintage Stakes (3:40), TUPI is the main selection. Quite frankly, previous runnings of this race suggests he has a massive chance. The last four winners have all been trained by Richard Hannon and have been Irish bred. Tupi is both of these so hopefully he can make it five in a row. PALLISTER is also selected, he has won his last two races and runs for a trainer who always does well here. As for the favourite Highland Reel, the step down to seven furlongs makes little sense to me. He may be lacking in pace against some of these.

Tupi on his debut at Sandown.

Goodwood 1:55- SOLAR VIEW- winning form over two miles for a trainer who does well with progressive handicappers. PRESTO VOLANTE could go well at a price too.

Goodwood 2:30- Providing SOMEWHAT can show that his Eclipse run was no fluke, he should take a lot of beating here. CLOUDSCAPE may improve for a step up in trip. His trainer does well with three year old staying types. Snow Sky will want it softer, as may Observational and Scotland.

Goodwood 4:15- Apparently, Charlie Hills has always been quite sweet on HUNDI and she has a good chance in the fillies' maiden. Her run was better than the bare form suggests in her first run in what appears to be quite a hot maiden. She was treated kindly that day and is sure to improve. Shahah obviously has claims although the price isn't attractive and although Touchline has been well backed today, Michael Bell's horses usually come on for their first run.

Goodwood 4:50- HIKING won better than the result suggests at Salisbury last time out and looks a filly potentially going places. The firm ground should not be a hinderance, she looks to have a big chance.


And a couple for the Galway Plate...

Previous winners of this have had Official Ratings less than 139, carried less than 11 stone, were Irish bred and their ages ranged from 6-10. On the basis of this, BURN AND TURN and SHANPALLAS are the choices. Paul Moloney looks an interesting booking on the latter. Count Salazar at a price could be the danger.

Enjoy the duo of festivals

Happy Punting!