Predicted winnings for the £200,000 pool's Placepot race at Glorious Goodwood, as recommended by Paul Kealy with his combination bet.
Goodwood Races: Paul Kealy's Top Picks for August 2, 2025
Goodwood Racecourse is set for an exciting day of horse racing on August 2, 2025, with challenging ground conditions due to the wet weather. Racing expert Paul Kealy has shared his top picks for the day, focusing on horses that are well-suited to the prevailing conditions.
In the 3.05 race, the Stewards' Cup, Kealy's main selection is Strike Red, a horse that appreciates the easier conditions and performed well in last year's Stewards' Cup [1]. Another contender to watch is Arabian Crown, which boasts strong soft ground form [3]. Ruby's Angel and Rogue Temptation are also worth considering due to their promising form relative to the race conditions [3].
Kealy advises caution when backing market favorites, citing Arabian Crown as a potential choice over horses like Alazi, despite Alazi's previous win in that race [3]. Hammer The Hammer, a potential winner in the Stewards' Cup with 28 runners, is also a horse to keep an eye on [2]. Vadream, which has fallen down the handicap to a dangerous mark, could perform well at a good price in the same race [2].
In the first race, the opener at 1.20, Al Aasy is expected to win, while Ambiente Friendly is mentioned but not considered a strong contender [1]. The second race at 1.55 promises an exciting competition, with Last Year's Derby Runner-up, unspecified, having the ability to win if its gelding operation has calmed it down and its stable is performing well [2]. Artistic Star, Duraji, and Hallelujah U are listed as competitors in this race [2].
The 2.30 race features Danielle and Term Of Endearment, who are considered the most likely pair for this event [1]. The 7f handicap at 3.45 is expected to be difficult, but Mudbir, Andesite, and Aurora Majesty are considered strong contenders due to their performances and starting positions [1].
In the final leg at 4.20, Isaac Newton has shown enough to win a good race at this level and is expected to perform well [2]. The Goodwood Placepot perm has 108 lines, offering a variety of combinations for punters to consider.
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[1] The Racing Post, 2025. "Goodwood Racecourse: Paul Kealy's top horse racing betting picks for August 2, 2025". The Racing Post. [Online]. Available: https://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/goodwood-racecourse-paul-kealys-top-horse-racing-betting-picks-for-august-2-2025/560142
[2] The Racing Post, 2025. "Goodwood Racecourse: 3.05 Stewards' Cup, 1.55, 1.20, 2.30, 3.45, 4.20 Race Previews". The Racing Post. [Online]. Available: https://www.racingpost.com/races/goodwood-racecourse/goodwood-racecourse-3-05-stewards-cup-1-55-1-20-2-30-3-45-4-20-race-previews/560147
[3] The Racing Post, 2025. "Goodwood Racecourse: Strike Red, Arabian Crown, Ruby's Angel, Rogue Temptation, Alazi, and Paul Kealy's Analysis". The Racing Post. [Online]. Available: https://www.racingpost.com/races/goodwood-racecourse/goodwood-racecourse-strike-red-arabian-crown-rubys-angel-rogue-temptation-alazi-and-paul-kealys-analysis/560148
- In the Stewards' Cup race, Arabian Crown, despite not being a market favorite, is a potential sports-betting choice due to its strong soft ground form, as Paul Kealy suggests over horses like Alazi.
- For the 7f handicap at 3.45, sports-betting enthusiasts might consider Mudbir, Andesite, and Aurora Majesty, who are strong contenders and could perform well based on their past performances and starting positions, according to Paul Kealy.
