I was going to respond and say it's not like England have exactly played their 'A' team but then I realised we don't really have an 'A' team anymore!
Juliette Fair e/w in Curraghs opener. Activial to land the French champion over a trip and conditions that suit- it's been a long season for the Fly!
Had me a flutter at 50s on the exchanges for Beep (33/1 with the rest) in Goodwoods 3.00. 8 Stone 2 Luke Morris rides and his performances have often been never nearer type runs. Uphold and Manomine look like two who might set a decent fraction for him to keep on and go close at a price. Trainer in decent form- 2 wins from the last 10, although this would be her first on the level
In the next at Goodwood we have Gavlar running - this horse has been ridden terribly the last twice when simply held up too far back and expected to make up too much ground in the final furlong and a half. The riding has been so deliberate that I suspect the Jock is riding to poor instructions. I hope that today they will let the horse take a mid div and no further back.
Chiberta King is nicely treated with a useful claimer on board, and should be fitter for reappearance in Goodwoods 4.05.