2009 Goodwood Cup Preview

Today’s feature race at Glorious Goodwood comes in the form of the 2009 Goodwood Cup, one of British racing’s most prestigious long distance events. Raced over 2 miles, the Goodwood Cup is a true test of stamina, and like many long distance races tends to favour horses with maturity and experience.

In recent years the Goodwood Cup has been dominated by long distance hero, Yeats. However, Aidan O’Brien’s champion stayer will be absent from proceedings on Thursday, giving the likes of Mourilyan, Enroller and Askar Tau the opportunity to land a group two win.

Luca Cumani’s Schiaparelli heads the betting markets for the 2009 Goodwood Cup. The colt has an excellent record in Europe but has struggled to make an impression in group races in the United Kingdom, and finished well of the pace in last year’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Askar Tau looks to be the sensible bet for the Goodwood Cup. Priced 9/2 in the betting markets he’ll return a profit on an each-way bet if he places in the race. He’s also shown the strongest form coming into the event with 5 wins from his last 7 starts.

Punters after a value bet will be looking at Barry Hills’ Carraciola, a solid performer in listed races who also has experience in national hunt racing and the long distances run in that racing format. Trading at 7/1, Carraciola will provide good returns on each way bets with a place.

For a full list of odds offered by top bookmakers on the entries to the 2009 Goodwood Cup, visit the Glorious Goodwood Odds Comparison Service.