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14:35 Goodwood

Chichester Observer Handicap (Class 1) (Class 1)

  • 16 Runners
  • Distance: 7f
  • Going: Good to Firm
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 26.25s
  • 16 Ran
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1
Silk -

Ettrick Water

9/1

    2
    Silk -

    Boston Lodge

    12/1

      3
      Silk -

      Golden Sahara (IRE)

      8/1

        4
        Silk -

        Pango

        8/1

          1(10)
          Silk - Purple, Grey stars, Purple sleeves

          Royal Storm (IRE)

          2
          10/1
          • Form 460020
          • Age 5
          • Weight 9-7

          chased leader, every chance 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong

          2(8)
          Silk - Dark Blue, Dark Blue and Yellow diabolo on sleeves, Dark Blue cap, Yellow star

          Boston Lodge

          44 v
          12/1
          • Form 240003
          • Age 4
          • Weight 9-4

          close up on outside, pushed along 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, took 2nd near finish, no impression on winner

          3(13)
          Silk - ETON BLUE

          Jedburgh

          23
          5/1
          • Form 033202
          • Age 3
          • Weight 9-3

          tracked leaders, led over 2f out to approaching final furlong, weakened

          4(4)
          Silk - PINK, EMERALD GREEN cross belts, armlets and spots on cap

          Uhoomagoo

          43 b
          11/1
          • Form 110030
          • Age 6
          • Weight 9-2

          always in rear

          5(12)
          Silk - Crimson, White sleeves, Gold cap, Crimson hoop

          Ettrick Water

          49 v
          9/1
          • Form 13-5110
          • Age 5
          • Weight 9-2

          held up in touch, effort 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on well

          6(11)
          Silk - Royal blue

          Golden Sahara (IRE)

          44
          8/1
          • Form 122-031
          • Age 3
          • Weight 9-2

          close up, going well 2f out, not clear run and switched right to inside rail over 1f out, chased winner 1f out, unable to quicken and lost 2nd near finish

          7(15)
          Silk - Yellow, Red chevrons, Red sleeves, Yellow diamonds, Black cap

          Sir George Turner

          35
          33/1
          • Form 000000
          • Age 5
          • Weight 9-0

          chased leaders until weakened over 2f out

          8(6)
          Silk - DARK BLUE, PINK Cross of Lorraine, sleeves and cap

          Grizedale (IRE)

          14
          20/1
          • Form 020-500
          • Age 5
          • Weight 8-12

          always behind

          9(5)
          Silk - DARK BLUE and YELLOW check, striped sleeves

          Nashaab (USA)

          22
          33/1
          • Form 002315
          • Age 7
          • Weight 8-12

          held up, ridden on rail 3f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never able to challenge

          10(14)
          Silk - Light Blue, White hoop, armlets and cap

          Digital

          14
          7/1
          • Form 200022
          • Age 7
          • Weight 8-12

          slow into stride, took keen hold and held up, hampered on rail over 5f out, never dangerous after

          11(7)
          Silk - White, Red cap, White spots

          Kool (IRE)

          14
          12/1
          • Form 354023
          • Age 5
          • Weight 8-11

          hood removed late from stalls, dwelt, held up, not clear run final 2f, kept on

          12(2)
          Silk - Black and White (quartered), striped sleeves

          Vindication

          76
          25/1
          • Form 10-0660
          • Age 4
          • Weight 8-10

          held up rear, hanging right but staying on when hampered inside final 2f, never reached leaders

          13(16)
          Silk - MAUVE

          Pizazz

          45 b
          7/1
          • Form 522031
          • Age 3
          • Weight 8-10

          set good pace, headed over 2f out, weakened rapidly

          14(1)
          Silk - Purple

          Barbajuan (IRE)

          56 b
          50/1
          • Form 500000
          • Age 3
          • Weight 8-10

          held up and always in rear

          15(3)
          Silk - Pink and Grey stripes, chevrons on sleeves, Pink cap

          Pango

          21
          8/1
          • Form 221112
          • Age 5
          • Weight 8-8

          in mid-division, ridden on outer over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish

          16(9)
          Silk - Royal Blue, Light Green epaulets, striped cap

          Master Robbie

          28
          20/1
          • Form 000000
          • Age 5
          • Weight 8-8

          in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out

          In depth

          Verdict

          An ultra competitive handicap in which several of the 16 runner should claims including Ettrick Water, Golden Sahara and Pango but the vote goes to Digital, who is taken to gain a deserved success. The selection has been knocking on the door of late and again found only one too good when chasing home Material Witness over course and distance last month. That was on a softer surface than today but Mick Channon's gelding is equally effective on faster ground and, granted luck in running, he looks worth another chance. Pango has obvious claims on recent form but may now be in the grip of the handicapper, while Ettrick Water disappointed at Ascot last time and is difficult to recommend with any confidence as a result. Golden Sahara is less exposed than most and is another with solid claims along with Brian Meehan's Pizazz, although a 10lb rise for the latter's Kempton win leaves him with more to do. Paul Cole's Kool is a consistent performer and warrants respect as does Uhoomagoo, who can never be ruled out in this type of event but Digital is running well and, with a bit of luck in running, may be able to get his head in front.