Jim Crowley previews Goodwood and Salisbury rides

Coral ambassador Jim Crowley gives us the lowdown on his rides at Goodwood on Saturday and Salisbury on Sunday, plus his thoughts on Guineas weekend at Newmarket.

Saturday

1.35 Goodwood – Captain’s Bar

He won last year over 6f and then stepped up in trip considerably after that, which did not work out. Distant Light looks the one to beat in this race. My horse is back over a suitable distance and I am hoping he will run well.

2.10 Goodwood – Later Darling

She is still a maiden with a mark of 80. She ran a very nice race last time at Epsom. I think she will come on plenty for that. She deserves to get her nose in front and hopefully it will come in this maiden contest.

2.40 Goodwood – Zanbaq

We think a lot of his filly, which is why she is running in a Listed race on just her second appearance. She got off the mark first time out at Kempton back in November. Obviously, based on what these runners have achieved so far, Primo Bacio is the one we all have to beat, as he has a mark of 111. Our filly has been pleasing at home, she is a half-sister to Queen Power and I am looking forward to riding her.

3.46 Goodwood – Ernesto

This horse has dropped down the weights considerably. He was rated at 103 at one point and is now off a mark of 77. He won a couple of times over hurdles last year. He stays very well and hopefully he can get back to winning ways on the Flat.