Goodwood 1.50

Goodwood 1.50 - Handicap - Class 2 - 2 miles 4 + 1/2 Furlongs - 20 run - Good to Soft
 
A typically competitive long distance race with last years winner Just Hubert again opposing a few it beat into places in the shape of ROCHESTER HOUSE and Smart Champion. Just Hubert arrives out of form like he did in 2020, Smart Champion may not have wanted quite so much rain earlier in the week and there are some more showers today and of those three I do like the look of ROCHESTER HOUSE today.
 
Mark Johnstons horse has had a quiet campaign so far, comes therefore with a nice mark but is possibly the bst suited of the trip to softer conditions and off 1 lb lower and also with some nice form on the deeper of the AW surfaces (Tapeta) could spring back to form at a nice price.
 
The favourite Elysian Flame and top weight Withold will take some beating but I feel like I want to oppose both at the likely prices. At bigger odds the Johnston second string, Thai Terrier and Dr Newlands horse Seinesational could easily outrun generous Odds too.
 
My strongest fancy is Richard Hughes impressive Royal Ascot runner up CALLING THE WIND who travelled smoothly into previously uncharted Distance territory last time and who would be a very confident pick if repeating that run and I can't leave out the very consistent THE GRAND VISR for Ian Williams and William Buick who is very consistent and really deserves to win one of these specialist races.
 
TIP - CALLING THE WIND / Trackers - Rochester House and The Grand Visr.