Glorious Goodwood Day Two: Expect Moore glory for Churchill

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Tippin' Jimmy gives us his verdict across Glorious Goodwood.

1:50 Goodwood - Aurora Gray (10/1)
In a difficult opener I am going to side with Aurora Gray who I feel there is more to come from. She has been switched to stayers and sometimes it just takes a while for a horse to bring their best. She looked a certainty to win at Newbury last time out, with three furlongs to go but just didn't see her race off. But she lost out to a good rival, and that form has worked out quite strong.

2:25 Goodwood - Secret Advisor (5/1)
William Buick must have chose to rode this horse, which is an obvious betting indication. Charlie Appleby's three-year-old has been running okay, but should have a bold chance now dropped into handicapping. He ran a great race to finish behind two top horses at Royal Ascot last time out, and that form is rather strong for this.

3:00 Goodwood - Happy Like A Fool (10/3)
I know this is a horse who is thought very highly of in Wesley Ward's juvenile team, and she was beaten at Ascot last time out pretty fairly. I did think she would win that day, so faces a tough ask to return here. My worry is the track, and the weather; but if she handles both she has got a serious chance.

3:35 Goodwood - Churchill (2/1)
We have seen plenty good battles at Goodwood over the years and I do think this one promises to be another. My verdict has to be Churchill however. He has been brilliant in winning both classics, and just didn't run to his true best at Royal Ascot. He gets 7lb less than Ribchester, which may just be the deciding factor between the two.

4:10 Goodwood - Lamya (11/2)
Richard Hannon and Ryan Moore team up with Lamya, who made a promising debut effort at Newmarket. He only finished sixth that day, but travelled well and eventually the form has been working out quite strongly. He should improve, and I do fancy his chances.

4:45 Goodwood - Turning The Table (14/1) ew
David Simcock's three-year-old has got talent, but I just don't think he has shown it on his last two starts. He was an encouraging winner at Windsor, before two poor efforts since. He is on a decent mark and should give a true running of himself.

5:20 Goodwood (Arab Race) - Tayf (3/1)
Although my knowledge of these races is quite poor, Oliver Peslier has come here to ride in this race and as a top jockey I don't expect to see him going home empty handed.

5:50 Goodwood - Sun Lover (11/2) , War Glory (8/1) ew
A nice Roger Varian horse I have been following is Sun Lover, who was so unlucky when beaten narrowly at Doncaster last time out. This horse is gradually improving, and his mark is unaltered since that run. I expect him to add another win to Andrea Atzeni's growing tally.

War Glory is one that will strike in a big race like this, Hollie Doyle's claimer is also a bonus.

Lucky 15 - (Lamya/Aurora Gray/Sun Lover/Happylikeafool)