Goodwood Race 5 - Virgin Bet Handicap
SMOOTH SILESIE (5) maintains scintillating form. Followed a pair of placed efforts at Ffos Las and Lingfield with a Yarmouth double past four runs. Two from seven under Jack Mitchell. Key player. Showcasing gelding MERRIMACK (6) returned to winning ways with a neck victory over the distance at Windsor last month. Runner-up has subsequently won. Thereabouts. THE COFFEE POD (1) warrants thought racing off a career-low mark. ON EDGE (2) is two from four tackling the trip. Respect adopting first-time visor.

Jockey: Thomas Greatrex
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Windsor May 19 over 1020m, 1.3 len behind Nogo's Dream with 60kg at $5. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Epsom Downs April 22 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Spartan Arrow with 52.5kg at $6. Among the chances.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 19/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 1024m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 60kg | 1:00.08 | 5-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
6/8 | 09/05/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | P J McDonald | 61kg | 0:57.31 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $3.75 |
5/11 | 22/04/2025 | 137 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Epsom Downs | 1005m | Good | Joe Leavy | 52.5kg | 0:55.73 | 10-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
3/12 | 06/12/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61kg | 0:58.98 | - | 12 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
4/9 | 18/11/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 57.5kg | 0:58.83 | 6-8-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 06/11/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $19,370.00 | Nottingham | 1012m | Soft | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:00.65 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
4/9 | 25/10/2024 | 49 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Soft | Tom Eaves | 58kg | 1:14.94 | 8-1-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $29.00 |
5/13 | 06/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 0:58.44 | 9-7-5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
10/14 | 22/08/2024 | 3 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Sean Levey | 61kg | 0:59.96 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
8/12 | 19/08/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 61.5kg | 1:10.94 | 11-11-8 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
3/4 | 03/08/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $18,990.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Sam Hitchcott | 60kg | 0:59.37 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Gina Mangan
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 8 at Ffos Las on August 5 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Starproof with 63.5kg at $9.50. Before that 8th of 14 at Newbury on July 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Thunderous Love carrying 64.5kg at $5. Overdue for a win and is among the each way hopes.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 05/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good | Gina Mangan | 63.5kg | 1:09.89 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
8/14 | 10/07/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $20,300.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Gina Mangan | 64.5kg | 1:10.56 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
3/11 | 24/06/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Gina Mangan | 64.5kg | 1:12.35 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
3/12 | 26/05/2025 | 343 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Gina Mangan | 61kg | 1:11.19 | 8-6-3 | 13 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
5/8 | 17/06/2024 | 7 | APP HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good Soft | Gina Mangan | 57.5kg | 1:10.99 | 5-8-5 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
1/10 | 10/06/2024 | 16 | APP HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Gina Mangan | 62kg | 0:59.42 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
10/13 | 25/05/2024 | 19 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good | Gina Mangan | 56kg | 1:10.43 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
2/10 | 06/05/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Heavy | Gina Mangan | 60.5kg | 1:03.86 | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
2/9 | 22/04/2024 | 149 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Gina Mangan | 58.5kg | 1:12.28 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
10/11 | 25/11/2023 | 47 | HCP 3U | $13,430.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Gina Mangan | 59.5kg | 1:10.22 | - | 12 |
| 9.5L | $7.50 |
1/15 | 09/10/2023 | 24 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good | Gina Mangan | 61kg | 1:12.18 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Ashley Lewis
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 12 at Chepstow on August 7 over 1000m, 7 len behind Billie Be Quick carrying 56kg at $41. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Ffos Las July 29 over 1000m defeating Smooth Silesie with 63.5kg at $3.30. Would need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 07/08/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good Soft | Sean Dylan Bowen | 56kg | 0:58.03 | 5-6-9 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
1/5 | 29/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 1005m | Good | Kieran O'Neill | 63.5kg | 0:59.02 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
6/7 | 08/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $18,510.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Good Soft | Kieran O'Neill | 56.5kg | 0:58.60 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
4/6 | 23/06/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | 0:57.99 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
2/11 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Kieran O'Neill | 55.5kg | 1:00.51 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
4/7 | 30/05/2025 | 4 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good | Ray Dawson | 59.5kg | 0:58.76 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
5/9 | 26/05/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Kieran O'Neill | 61kg | 0:58.84 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
1/14 | 10/05/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Lingfield | 1002m | Good Firm | Kieran O'Neill | 58kg | 0:56.76 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
6/8 | 20/04/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $18,820.00 | Bath | 1014m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 54.5kg | 0:59.50 | 3-3-6 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
5/9 | 04/04/2025 | 162 | HCP 4U | $18,820.00 | Bath | 1014m | Good Firm | Tyler Heard | 53kg | 0:58.88 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
8/8 | 24/10/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Soft | Darragh Keenan | 58kg | 1:03.30 | 1-3-8 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last in a small field at Lingfield on August 2 over 1000m, 7 len behind Jumbeau with 57kg at $17. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on June 20 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Getreadytorumble carrying 56.5kg at $19. Prefer to see him back in form.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 02/08/2025 | 43 | HCP APP 3U | $18,510.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Good | William Carson | 57kg | 0:57.45 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
3/5 | 20/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 56.5kg | 0:57.28 | 2-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
11/16 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1005m | Good | Joe Leavy | 53.5kg | 0:56.75 | 9-7-11 | 16 |
| 6.1L | $34.00 |
3/6 | 24/05/2025 | 322 | OPEN MDN 3U | $16,610.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:13.40 | 3-4-3 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
6/13 | 06/07/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Jim Crowley | 60.5kg | 1:03.92 | 2-2-6 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $2.38 |
2/12 | 14/06/2024 | 31 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:02.20 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.75 |
3/8 | 14/05/2024 | 15 | NOV 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 1:02.12 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
3/6 | 29/04/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $17,510.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 1:00.17 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 2 len at Great Yarmouth August 15 over 1040m defeating Match Play carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Before that 2nd in a small field at Lingfield on August 9 over 1020m, neck behind Sandscreendeliverd with 59kg at $5. Capable of making it two on the trot.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 15/08/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $15,500.00 | Yarmouth | 1043m | Good Firm | Pat Cosgrave | 58.5kg | 0:59.55 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
2/6 | 09/08/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Lingfield | 1002m | Good | Harry Davies | 59kg | 0:57.34 | 4-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
1/7 | 03/08/2025 | 5 | HCP FLAT 4U | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Good | Harry Davies | 56kg | 1:01.61 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
2/5 | 29/07/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 1005m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 60kg | 0:59.02 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
5/7 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | HCP F 3U | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Hector Crouch | 58.5kg | 0:58.95 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
8/11 | 12/07/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $27,320.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Jack Doughty | 57kg | 0:59.39 | 11-11-8 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $67.00 |
6/9 | 16/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 1:01.16 | 2-3-6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
8/8 | 01/06/2025 | 10 | HCP F 3U | $25,410.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good | Lewis Edmunds | 58.5kg | 0:59.99 | 5-5-8 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
5/7 | 22/05/2025 | 143 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 0:58.66 | 4-3-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
2/8 | 30/12/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 1:01.22 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
4/11 | 21/12/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 1:00.22 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by a neck at Windsor July 28 over 1020m defeating Jax Edge carrying 59kg at $5.50. The start before that 6th of 8 at Newbury on July 3 over 1000m, 6 len behind Faustus with 61kg at $9. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 28/07/2025 | 25 | HCP APP 3U | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 1024m | Good Firm | Olivia Haines | 59kg | 0:58.84 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
6/8 | 03/07/2025 | 24 | HCP APP 3U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good Firm | Olivia Haines | 61kg | 1:00.84 | 4-3-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
3/4 | 09/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $12,180.00 | Brighton | 1060m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 61kg | 1:02.15 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
4/9 | 26/05/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Olivia Haines | 56.5kg | 0:58.84 | 6-7-4 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
2/9 | 18/05/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $41,740.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 54.5kg | 0:58.56 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
11/14 | 10/05/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Lingfield | 1002m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 59.5kg | 0:56.76 | 4-2-11 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
3/12 | 18/04/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $50,810.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 0:59.34 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
2/9 | 27/03/2025 | 64 | HCP 4U | $18,180.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 60kg | 0:58.16 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
8/8 | 22/01/2025 | 6 | HCP 4U | $13,100.00 | Lingfield | 1010m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 59kg | 0:58.56 | 4-4-8 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $3.75 |
2/8 | 16/01/2025 | 29 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | NS | Sean Levey | 56.5kg | 0:58.69 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
4/11 | 18/12/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:12.28 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jack Dace
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at Brighton on August 6 over 1100m, 9 len behind Fancy Dancer with 57kg at $8.50. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at Lingfield on May 20 over 1000m, 4 len behind Ghostman with 60kg at $9. Fitter but hard to see her featuring.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 06/08/2025 | 78 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good | Jack Dace | 57kg | 1:01.74 | 6-8-9 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $8.50 |
6/8 | 20/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Good Firm | David Probert | 60kg | 0:57.79 | 7-5-6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
6/10 | 05/05/2025 | 78 | HCP APP 3 | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Pat Dobbs | 60kg | 1:00.94 | 7-9-6 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 16/02/2025 | 129 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 59kg | 1:01.01 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
2/7 | 10/10/2024 | 38 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | NS | Robert Havlin | 61.5kg | 1:00.88 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
1/6 | 02/09/2024 | 10 | APP NSY HCP 2 | $10,340.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good Firm | David Probert | 57kg | 1:04.07 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
7/8 | 23/08/2024 | 14 | NOV F 2 | $27,220.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Soft | Rhys Clutterbuck | 56kg | 1:13.43 | 2-4-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $67.00 |
4/5 | 09/08/2024 | 16 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good | David Probert | 56kg | 1:13.56 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
6/8 | 24/07/2024 | - | NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | David Probert | 58kg | 1:14.30 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |