🐎Horse RacingClass 2

Avastra Funds Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Goodwood · 16:20 (UK local)

Saturday, 23 May 2026

1m 6f

Distance

Turf

Surface

TBC

Going

Runners

Prize: £50,000 added

AI Top 3 Picks

①P1 pick28%

Finalise

J: Tom Marquand · T: W J Haggas

Represents a top-tier stable and jockey combination, often a strong indicator in competitive handicaps. This horse is likely to be well-prepared for a race of this calibre and distance.

②P2 pick22%

Valedictory

J: Benoit D L Sayette · T: J & T Gosden

From another leading yard, Valedictory should appreciate the trip and potentially the going. The stable often excels with progressive types in handicaps.

③P3 pick18%

Spinning Wheel

J: Ray Dawson · T: S & E Crisford

The S & E Crisford stable has been in good form, and this horse could be well-handicapped. Ray Dawson is a capable jockey who can get the best out of his mounts.

Model confidence: 35% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance

Full Racecard (14 runners)

#	Draw	Horse	Age	Wgt	Form	OR	Last	Jockey	Trainer	HG	PR
1	3	Hipop De Loire (FR)	9	9-12	75/4630-	105	24d	P Cosgrave	Nick Scholfield	b	0.0
2	9	③Spinning Wheel	4	9-8	11021-	101	228d	Ray Dawson	S & E Crisford	—	0.0
3	10	Align The Stars (IRE)	5	9-5	8404-12	98	20d	Saffie Osborne	C Johnston	p	0.0
4	6	Moon Over Miami (FR)	5	8-13	5461-50	92	15d	H Crouch	R M Beckett	—	0.0
5	2	Chilli Queen	4	8-12	21112-2	91	19d	David Probert	Miss E C Lavelle	—	0.0
6	1	Too Soon	4	8-11	5338-04	90	14d	Rhys Clutterbuck	G & J Moore	—	0.0
7	11	Oneforthegutter	7	8-11	00008-7	90	21d	S D Bowen	Ian Williams	—	0.0
8	5	Dancingwithmyself (IRE)	5	8-11	8413-24	90	28d	Pierre-Louis Jamin	M L W Bell	—	0.0
9	8	Peaky Blinder (GER)	4	8-10	3391-10	89	15d	Rob Hornby	A M Balding	p	0.0
10	7	②Valedictory	4	8-8	3/41-26	87	14d	Benoit D L Sayette	J & T Gosden	p	0.0
11	4	①Finalise	4	8-7	2212-	86	241d	Tom Marquand	W J Haggas	—	0.0
0	6	French Master (IRE)	4	9-6	—	—	—	R Havlin	J & T Gosden	—	—
0	3	Tides Of War (IRE)	6	8-9	—	—	—	Hayley Turner	D M Simcock	—	—
0	1	Courage Mon Ami	4	9-3	—	—	—	R Havlin	J & T Gosden	—	—

Wgt = weight (st-lb) · OR = official rating · PR = Sky Sports power rating · HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) · Last = days since last run

Key Race Factors

•Competitive Class 2 handicap with a large field of 14 runners.
•Goodwood's undulating track over 1m 6f demands stamina and balance.
•Likely 'Good' or 'Good to Soft' going will suit a wide range of contenders.
•Top trainers (Haggas, Gosden, Crisford) are well-represented, indicating quality runners.
•Minimal draw bias expected over this distance at Goodwood.

Risk Assessment

Variance levelhigh

•Large field size (14 runners) inherently increases race variability.
•Handicap conditions mean horses are closely matched on official ratings.
•Lack of specific recent form or speed figure analysis in the provided context.
•Goodwood's unique track can sometimes produce unexpected results.

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How These Predictions Work

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