Goodwood
Friday, May 2, 2025FlatClass 36f
Verdict
Verdict
KNEBWORTH has shaped as if retaining all ability in 2 starts this year, doing well under the circumstances at Doncaster on most recent outing, so he earns the vote fitted with first-time blinkers. Spring Bloom should be all the better for his reappearance, with Waleefy also feared.
Knebworth
Spring Bloom
Waleefy
6f Hcap
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. WaleefyJ: Jim CrowleyT: William HaggasF: 3/2412123-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 238
VerdictProgressive at 3 yrs, winning at Newmarket and Newbury. Second to Lethal Levi (now rated 113) at Newbury then respectable third of 6 in minor event at Ascot (7f, good to soft, 5/4) final start 7 months ago. Likely to go well on this return to action. - 2. KnebworthJ: Ethan JonesT: Richard HughesF: 452351-45
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictSigned off last term with a career best when winning at Newbury in October and shaped as if retaining all ability in 2 starts this year, racing in disadvantaged group when fifth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good) latest. Blinkers on for 1st time and expected to go well. 
4. ChairmanoftheboardJ: Connor BeasleyT: Jack ChannonF: 9/823001-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictEnded a losing run stretching back three years over C&D in October. Most likely needed the run when down the field on his reappearance at Doncaster. Visor back on.- 5. Spring BloomJ: Mason PaetelT: Robert EdderyF: 5116444-6
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictShaped as if better for the run when sixth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good) on reappearance 15 days ago. 7 lb claimer takes over and is only 1 lb above last successful mark. 
7. Capotes DreamJ: Trevor WhelanT: Tom WardF: 3294622-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictSeventeen runs since last win in 2023 but ran respectably after 5 months off when fourth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Kempton (6f) 17 days ago and may strip fitter for the outing. Cheekpieces back on.
3. KiwanoJ: Pat CosgraveT: George BakerF: 01690-060- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 98
VerdictConsistency not his strong suit but capitalised on drop in grade when running out a 66/1 winner at Yarmouth (6f) in July. However, was found to have bled when well held on most recent outing at Sakhir last time.
6. Count OttoJ: Jack DaceT: Amanda PerrettF: 129642/76-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 439
VerdictWon 3 times in 2023 but hasn't been seen since running respectably at Kempton 14 months ago. Hood refitted.- Unnamed Favourite
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