Goodwood 4:45 Tips – Persian Spring Can Show His Class

Tip: Persian Spring 🔥

Quick Tips

⭐ Best Bet: Persian Spring
⚡ Main Danger: The Dancing Pirate
🎯 Each Way: Clash Of Hearts

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Race Preview

The Hawes & Curtis Nursery looks another deep juvenile handicap, but Persian Spring has the profile of a colt who could prove a class above these rivals. Richard Hannon's youngster impressed when winning a strong York novice before his chance disappeared in the Norfolk Stakes, where he endured significant scrimmaging and never got a clear run. The return to 6f looks ideal and the fact he still holds Group race entries suggests connections believe he is considerably better than his opening handicap mark.

The Dancing Pirate has shaped with promise in all three starts and now enters handicap company after successive runner-up efforts. Andrew Balding's home-bred has finished close behind smart opposition at Beverley and Chester, and his pedigree suggests there is more improvement to come. Oisin Murphy is another major positive and he rates the chief danger.

Clash Of Hearts arrives on the back of a dominant Pontefract success, making all to win by five lengths after previously chasing home Persian Spring at York. Adrian Keatley's colt is clearly progressing and a 4lb pull at the weights from that earlier meeting makes him a serious contender if he can dominate again.

Dubai Champion is respected after a comfortable Hamilton victory under Ryan Moore's regular association with Ben Haslam, although his effectiveness on fast ground remains a slight concern. Innichen is another progressive type following successive victories, while Paper View deserves respect despite carrying a penalty after making it two wins from two since being gelded.

Value Angle

Clash Of Hearts appeals as the value play. His emphatic Pontefract success suggested he's improving rapidly and the revised weights with Persian Spring give him every chance of closing the gap.

Tips

Best Bet: Persian Spring ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Main Danger: The Dancing Pirate ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Each Way: Clash Of Hearts ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Verdict

Persian Spring's York form stands out in this field and his Royal Ascot defeat is easy to forgive given the interference he encountered. Back over 6f on nursery debut, he looks capable of showing the Group-class potential his trainer clearly believes he possesses. The Dancing Pirate rates the biggest threat, while Clash Of Hearts can continue his progression and offers solid each-way value.

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