Racing Tips by Matt Rennie: Three Horses to Watch from Goodwood, Hamilton, and Newmarket on Saturday
Top Horse Racing Tips for August 2: Goodie Two Shoes, Silent Love, and Classy Al Shine
The horse racing calendar heats up for August 2, with Goodie Two Shoes and Silent Love being the main highlights for UK tracks, while Classy Al prepares for a race at Hamilton.
Goodie Two Shoes Aims for Lillie Langtry Stakes Victory
Goodie Two Shoes, a six-year-old horse trained by Joseph O'Brien, is in form and is tipped for the 2:30 pm race at Goodwood, the Lillie Langtry Stakes, a Group 2 event. Matt Rennie and Ron Wood have both recommended Goodie Two Shoes, with odds around 7/2.
Silent Love Takes on Chalice Stakes
Silent Love, a three-year-old horse trained by Charlie Appleby, is set to compete in the 3:20 pm race at Newmarket, the Chalice Stakes. Despite having to find ratings points compared to her older rivals, Silent Love is strongly recommended by Ron Wood with a 1 point win tip at 7/2 odds from Betfred, marking her as a next best selection.
Classy Al Readies for Hat-trick Bid
Classy Al, a seven-year-old horse trained by Jim Goldie, has been in fine form recently. He won his last race at Hamilton and is attempting a hat-trick bid in his upcoming race. Classy Al has won twice over the track and trip, including his last win over the same course and distance. However, he has been raised 3lb for his latest win.
The top horse racing tips for August 2 do not explicitly feature Classy Al, so it may be worth checking closer to race time or from other sources for that horse. For Goodie Two Shoes and Silent Love, backing them at Goodwood and Newmarket looks supported by expert tips for August 2, 2025.
Additional Context
The card on August 2 includes major graded stakes at Saratoga (Whitney Stakes Day), but Goodie Two Shoes and Silent Love are mainly highlighted for UK tracks (Goodwood and Newmarket respectively) on this date. The tips suggest betting on value plays including Goodie Two Shoes and Silent Love for their respective races.
Meanwhile, Silent Love, who finished third in her first two outings, made a breakthrough win in June at Kempton, while Classy Al, the winner of the Kempton maiden, finished third in his first two outings but went on to win a maiden at Kempton in June. Goodie Two Shoes has recently won three races in Listed and Group 3 company, while Classy Al has won twice over the track and trip, including his last win at Hamilton.
Lauren Young is the jockey for Classy Al in his upcoming race, and she takes 7lb off Classy Al's weight for the race. In the Lillie Langtry Stakes, all of Goodie Two Shoes's rivals have something to prove. The Lillie Langtry Stakes is a Group 2 race, while the Chalice Stakes is a listed race.
Sports enthusiasts looking forward to horse racing on August 2 can consider the Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood and the Chalice Stakes at Newmarket as their main racing highlights. Goodie Two Shoes, a formidable competitor trained by Joseph O'Brien, is tipped for the Lillie Langtry Stakes, while Silent Love, trained by Charlie Appleby, takes on the Chalice Stakes. Both horses receive expert recommendations for August 2, 2025, making them viable options for value plays in horse racing.
