| 1530515 |
1 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
6 |
-100.0 |
Native Warrior |
null |
b |
g |
Wootton Bassett |
Beauty Salon |
Dutch Art |
4 |
62.6 |
95 |
v |
C Soumillon |
null |
K R Burke |
Landed a handicap by 3/4l off 92 over at Newcastle last time; visor retained; consistent; versatile ground wise; probably bit to come but needs it off top weight |
Wearing a visor |
100 |
6 |
4 |
19.36 |
|
|
2 |
14 |
175.0 |
372 |
| 1530515 |
2 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
16 |
375.0 |
Rhoscolyn |
null |
b |
g |
Territories |
Zeyran |
Galileo |
7 |
62.6 |
95 |
t |
K Stott |
null |
D OMeara |
Did not get a clear run beaten 4l in a handicap at Haydock last time; took this in 2023 off 8lb lower; good course record; wants some rain a strike rate recently a worry |
Wearing a tonguestrap |
99 |
5 |
3 |
32.63 |
|
|
10 |
0 |
0.0 |
411 |
| 1530515 |
3 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
10 |
-100.0 |
Cracking Gold |
null |
ch |
g |
Havana Gold |
Meaning Of Time |
Captain Gerrard |
4 |
62.14 |
94 |
t |
David Probert |
null |
C G Cox |
Landed a handicap by a short-head off 91 at Newmarket (July) last time from Great Acclaim; inconsistent; strong stayer at the trip; touch more required |
Wearing a tonguestrap |
97 |
4 |
12 |
-10.92 |
|
|
11 |
0 |
0.0 |
398 |
| 1530515 |
4 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
14 |
-100.0 |
Billyjoh |
null |
gr |
g |
Mayson |
Goadby |
Kodiac |
5 |
61.69 |
93 |
p |
Tom Marquand |
null |
M Appleby |
Slowly away beaten 5l in a handicap at Ascot last time; generally consistent in high end handicaps at 6-7f; placed in this last year off 2lb higher; in the mix |
Wearing cheek pieces |
103 |
3 |
2 |
66.79 |
|
|
6 |
10 |
87.27 |
386 |
| 1530515 |
5 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
2 |
375.0 |
Mcmanaman |
IRE |
b |
g |
Dark Angel |
Seafront |
Foxwedge |
7 |
60.33 |
90 |
null |
Taylor Fisher |
3 |
J Tickle |
Below par beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap over 8f at Newcastle last time; inconsistent; well treated on Dubai form; drawn on wing of large field; bit to find on recent efforts |
null |
91 |
7 |
13 |
-12.15 |
|
|
12 |
0 |
0.0 |
332 |
| 1530515 |
6 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
8 |
375.0 |
Fine Interview |
FR |
gr |
g |
Havana Grey |
Hypatia |
Holy Roman Emperor |
4 |
60.33 |
90 |
null |
Faleh Bughenaim |
null |
H Al Jehani |
Ran to form beaten 2l off 91 over 6f here last time; off a short-break; best with cut; not fully exposed at 7f; can make presence felt |
null |
101 |
8 |
1 |
94.72 |
|
|
3 |
14 |
102.56 |
410 |
| 1530515 |
7 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
9 |
-100.0 |
Blue Prince |
IRE |
b |
g |
Blue Point. |
Zip Along |
Iffraaj |
4 |
60.33 |
90 |
null |
S M Levey |
null |
P D Evans |
Won this last year off 1lb lower; below par beaten 8l in a handicap over 8f at Lingfield last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; bit to find in current form |
null |
95 |
6 |
9 |
-2.18 |
|
|
16 |
-10 |
74.24 |
358 |
| 1530515 |
8 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
19 |
-100.0 |
Society Man |
FR |
b |
g |
Cracksman |
Society Lady |
Zafeen |
5 |
60.33 |
90 |
null |
J Fanning |
null |
C Johnston |
Below par beaten 5l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; wide draw; fair mark on French form; could do with some rain and may just need this |
null |
91 |
6 |
null |
null |
|
|
13 |
0 |
0.0 |
383 |
| 1530515 |
9 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
20 |
0.0 |
Crimson Spirit |
null |
b |
g |
Harry Angel |
Fanrouge |
Red Clubs |
4 |
59.87 |
89 |
null |
R Kingscote |
null |
D C Kubler |
Landed a handicap by 2l off 83 at Epsom last time; hugely progressive; versatile ground wise; wide draw; probably bit to come; danger |
null |
99 |
2 |
null |
null |
|
|
14 |
0 |
0.0 |
395 |
| 1530515 |
10 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
4 |
-100.0 |
Great Acclaim |
null |
b |
g |
Aclaim |
Freedom Spirit |
Muhaarar |
4 |
59.87 |
89 |
b1 |
Charles Bishop |
null |
Eve Johnson Houghton |
Beaten 3 1/2l off 90 over 8f at Newmarket (July) last time; narrowly denied off 1lb lower penultimate start; blinkers first time; all wins at 1m but fair claims if getting stiff test |
Wearing blinkers for the first time |
104 |
7 |
5 |
8.33 |
|
|
7 |
10 |
49.62 |
399 |
| 1530515 |
11 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
11 |
-100.0 |
Glenfinnan |
IRE |
b |
g |
Harry Angel |
Fatanah |
Green Desert |
5 |
59.42 |
88 |
null |
D Egan |
null |
M Dods |
Below par beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at York last time; generally out of form; significant jockey booking; bit to find after wind op |
null |
91 |
5 |
11 |
-3.34 |
|
|
5 |
12 |
48.16 |
290 |
| 1530515 |
12 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
7 |
-100.0 |
Havana Blue |
null |
gr |
g |
Havana Grey |
Exrating |
Exceed and Excel |
5 |
58.97 |
87 |
h |
Ryan Sexton |
null |
Miss J A Camacho |
Made too much use of well beaten in a handicap over 6f at Pontefract latest; usually consistent; step back up in trip a plus; chance |
Wearing a hood |
100 |
8 |
14 |
-13.88 |
|
|
17 |
-12 |
39.39 |
353 |
| 1530515 |
13 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
3 |
-100.0 |
Leadman |
null |
b |
g |
Kingman |
Big Break |
Dansili |
5 |
58.97 |
87 |
null |
W Buick |
null |
D OMeara |
Raced freely when landing a handicap by 1/2l off 83 at Newmarket (July) last time; top course jockey; drawn on wing of large field; consistent; each way shout |
null |
99 |
4 |
8 |
0.05 |
|
|
9 |
7 |
80.0 |
482 |
| 1530515 |
14 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
17 |
-100.0 |
Mr Chaplin |
null |
b |
g |
Without Parole |
Midnight Hush |
Anabaa |
3 |
58.97 |
94 |
null |
Rossa Ryan |
null |
R M Beckett |
Appeared not to stay beaten 8l in a handicap over 8f at Ascot last time; trainer in form; C&D nursery winner at this meeting last year; yet to quite match 2yo form |
null |
101 |
7 |
10 |
-2.61 |
|
|
15 |
0 |
0.0 |
357 |
| 1530515 |
15 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
18 |
-100.0 |
Physique |
IRE |
b |
g |
Kingman |
Shapes |
So You Think |
5 |
58.51 |
86 |
null |
Oisin Murphy |
null |
Mrs P Sly |
Well backed beaten 1 1/2l off 85 at York last time; wide draw; consistent; won at Galway this time last year; holds no secrets from handicapper |
null |
98 |
6 |
17 |
-53.54 |
|
|
1 |
29 |
227.88 |
415 |
| 1530515 |
16 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
12 |
-100.0 |
Defence Minister |
null |
b |
c |
Too Darn Hot |
Tears Of The Sun |
Mastercraftsman |
3 |
58.51 |
93 |
null |
James Doyle |
null |
H Al Jehani |
Raced freely beaten 1/2l off 92 at Sandown last time; unexposed at 7f; stable first string on jockey bookings; versatile ground wise; threat |
null |
103 |
3 |
6 |
2.61 |
|
|
8 |
8 |
94.29 |
376 |
| 1530515 |
17 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
15 |
-100.0 |
Diamondonthehill |
null |
b |
g |
Al Kazeem |
It's My Time |
Green Desert |
7 |
58.06 |
85 |
p |
Elizabeth Gale |
5 |
Dr R Newland J Insole |
Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off 85 over 6f at Windsor last time; consistent over 6-7f on sound surface; vulnerable in this grade |
Wearing cheek pieces |
97 |
8 |
7 |
0.77 |
|
|
19 |
-40 |
127.42 |
351 |
| 1530515 |
18 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
5 |
375.0 |
Signcastle City |
IRE |
gr |
g |
Dark Angel |
Uae Queen |
Oasis Dream |
5 |
58.06 |
85 |
null |
J P Spencer |
null |
R Hannon |
Yard has won 3 of last 10 runnings of race; below par beaten 7l in a handicap over 8f at Ascot last time; just 2lb above last winning mark; bit to prove |
null |
93 |
8 |
16 |
-52.2 |
|
|
20 |
-40 |
124.79 |
323 |
| 1530515 |
19 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
1 |
-100.0 |
Stanage |
null |
b |
g |
Kingman |
Helleborine |
Observatory |
4 |
57.61 |
84 |
h |
Joanna Mason |
null |
M D Easterby |
Did not get a clear run beaten 5l in a handicap over 8f at York last time; looked unwilling that day; drawn on wing of large field; on last winning mark; risky |
Wearing a hood |
95 |
3 |
18 |
-62.88 |
|
|
18 |
-39 |
134.62 |
331 |
| 1530515 |
20 |
3 |
3YO plus |
16:55 |
Goodwood |
30 Jul 2025 |
World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap |
£25,770 |
7f |
Good |
null |
Even |
Crimson Spirit secured a hat-trick in good style at Epsom earlier in the month and is just 6lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, DEFENCE MINISTER looks the way to go. Hamad Al Jehani's colt occupied the runner-up berth at this level at Sandown on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Physique and Leadman are others to watch out for. |
A tight contest where a host of the field can be given chances. Narrow preference is for the relatively unexposed DEFENCE MINISTER who looks his yard's first string on jockey bookings and bounced back to form when runner up last time despite racing freely. He is potentially thrown in on his 2yo Group form and open to improvement on just his second start over the trip. Great Acclaim was disappointing last time but is very interesting at a price based on his previous runner up effort behind Cracking Gold. The blinkers go on now and though all of his wins have come at 1m he should get a stiff test and has a good draw from which to attack. Veteran Billyjoh is also respected having placed in this last year off a higher mark. He has threatened in high end handicaps for a long time and his last run is worth marking up as he blew the start so he could get involved if turned out quickly. |
Defence Minister |
Crimson Spirit |
Defence Minister |
Great Acclaim |
Billyjoh |
80 |
13 |
-100.0 |
Racingbreaks Ryder |
IRE |
b |
g |
Fast Company |
Nisma |
Montjeu |
5 |
57.61 |
84 |
null |
K Shoemark |
null |
C Hills |
Well backed beaten 1 1/2l off 84 at Yarmouth last time; back in form of late; fair mark on best form; contender |
null |
102 |
6 |
15 |
-30.96 |
|
|
4 |
13 |
75.29 |
341 |