Glorious Goodwood 2026 Tips & Predictions

Race 1 · 1:50 (UK) · Coral Chesterfield Cup Handicap Stakes

Midak 11/1

Unexposed on handicap debut and well-placed by in-form Ian Williams after a French Listed campaign; strong value against a vulnerable favourite

Backup: Diego El Queso (6/1)

Race 2 · 2:25 (UK) · Coral Vintage Stakes (Group 2)

Al Hudaiba 2/1

Already a Group 2 winner (Superlative) and a near-universal NAP selection; drawn 1 for the Appleby yard that dominates this race — just needs to settle (can be quirky)

Backup: Haffner (2/1)

Race 3 · 3:00 (UK) · Hkjc World Pool Lennox Stakes (Group 2)

Lake Forest 11/8 ★ NAP

Group 1-class dropping in grade, course-and-distance proven (2nd here last year), drawn low with a strong pace to aim at

Backup: Qirat (10/3)

Race 4 · 3:35 (UK) · Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (Group 1)

Scandinavia Evens

Reigning champion and top-rated (123); beat Trawlerman a head in the Ascot Gold Cup — the world’s best stayer over his ideal trip

Backup: Trawlerman (2/1)

Race 5 · 4:10 (UK) · Coral Rewards Shaker Handicap Stakes

Adrestia 10/1

Runner-up in this race last year and well-treated, with a decent draw; the trend says swerve the market — no 1st/2nd favourite has won since 2008

Backup: Lexington Blitz (11/2)

Race 6 · 4:45 (UK) · British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (Colts And Geldings Only)

Launch Sequence 2/1

Placed on debut in a strong Doncaster novice and open to plenty of improvement for Karl Burke/Wathnan — a strong contender in a big-field maiden

Backup: Savage Mariner (5/1)

Race 7 · 5:20 (UK) · Bolney English Wine Fillies' Handicap Stakes

Si Grass 14/1

Lightly raced Churchill filly on handicap debut for the red-hot Johnston yard with promising maiden form — an each-way play against the favourite

Backup: Rumba Numba (11/2)

Race 8 · 5:55 (UK) · World Pool Bet With The Tote EBF Fillies' Handicap Stakes

Machadadorp 9/2

Progressive Balding filly who defied a penalty last time, drawn on the favoured low side with Murphy up — form and draw point the same way

Backup: Sing The Blues (14/1)