The variety of the action is often cited as one of the enduring qualities of racing in the British Isles and that is certainly true of Tuesday’s fare, which ranges from turf flat racing at Goodwood, one of the most picturesque courses in the country, to jump racing at Hexham in Northumberland and all-weather racing under floodlights in the evening at Kempton.
The most one-sided race ever seen on the turf, or more precisely the sand, or the dirt as the all-weather is sometimes referred to, took place at Kempton in 2010 when Jamie Baulch, the Olympic silver medallist, raced Peopleton Brook over 100 metres.
Peopleton Brook, admittedly a very moderate performer by Thoroughbred standards, was on offer at the incredibly generous odds of 9-1 on before he beat the athlete by what was officially recorded as 52 lengths.
There is no such certainty at the Surrey track on Tuesday evening but Noble Masterpiece (6.50) seemingly has plenty in his favour in the 32Red App handicap over a mile. The well-bred Sir Michael Stoute-trained runner quickened up in fine style on his handicap-race debut at Yarmouth last month and is expected to be well suited by the step up in distance this time.
The best bet of the day runs at Hamilton in the shape of Guishan (4.45), who lines up for the EBF Flowers of Scotland Fillies’ Handicap. The progressive runner overcame a poor draw to win in good style at Chester last time out and has winning form over Tuesday’s track and trip.
Tuesday’s tips
Goodwood 1.30 Ancient Longing 2.05 Rasima 2.40 Mt Augustus 3.15 Golden Salute 3.50 Arthur McBride 4.25 Jashma 5.0o Maestro Mac
Hamilton 1.50 Bombay 2.25 Retribution 3.00 What Wonders Weave 3.35 Dodgy Bob 4.10 Racquet 4.45 Guishan (nap) 5.20 Paddy’s Rock 5.55 State Sovereignty
Hexham 2.15 Kalanisi Glen 2.50 Gettysburg Address 3.25 River Of Intrigue 4.00 Tornado Watch 4.35 Miss Conway 5.10 Ashkoun
Kempton 5.50 Roman Spinner 6.20 Creek Walk 6.50 Noble Masterpiece (nb) 7.20 Future Empire 7.50 Captain Lars 8.20 Luang Prabang 8.50 Howardian Hills
