Andrew Balding: Bell Rock has been freshened up since Ascot
The Betway ambassador assesses the chances of his three runners on the opening day of Glorious Goodwood.
13:45
We run Bell Rock in the 1m2f Handicap, and we think that the extra two furlongs will suit him.
He was a good winner on his first start this season at Newmarket, and backed that up quickly with a good run in the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot.
We’ve freshened him up since then and we’re hopeful he’ll run a good race, but it’s always difficult to win handicaps off a mark of 103. He's up against it on that front, but we have always thought plenty of him.
14:15
Youth Spirit is another nice two-year-old that we think a lot of.
He ran very well at Haydock on his debut behind Devious Company, who runs in this race too.
He was a good winner at Newmarket last time, but this is a hot contest with lots of improving horses.
16:20
Skibo Castle makes his debut in the maiden, and I do think he will need the experience.
Goodwood maidens often suit horses with experience and those that have a run under their belt, but I do think this horse will be winning races this year.
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