Jim Crowley “Enable is the best filly I’ve ever seen”

Muthmir is dropping down in grade but he was rated 115 at his peak and he won the King George V stakes a few years ago at this meeting. So he’s down in class and he ran very well in the Epsom Dash. He hasn’t run quite so well in his starts since then but he could go well in this race at a price. He likes Goodwood. He’s not getting any younger but he seems in good form. He’s a hold up horse that likes to get into trouble so the draw shouldn’t be an issue.  

5.15 Goodwood – Layaleena

We were very keen on Layaleena when she ran at Royal Ascot as she had won well the time before at Nottingham, and the form of that race had worked out really well. She went to Ascot and completely boiled over in the preliminaries and it didn’t really happen for her. She’s down in class from Ascot and I think she has a great chance of winning. Sir Michael’s horses are in great form. She’s drawn a bit wide in 10 but that’s not too bad.

Goodwood Cup

I can’t see anything beating Stradivarius. He’s the best stayer around. Cross Counter and Dee Ex Bee might get a bit closer over this trip but I’d be surprised if they can beat the favourite.

REST OF THE WEEK

Nassau Stakes – Maqsad

William Haggas could have run Maqsad in the Prix Rothschild last Sunday but has saved her for this race. She clearly didn’t stay in the Oaks at Epsom where she was the last horse off the bridle. This drop back in trip will suit. Yes it’s a tough race but she’s a good filly and she is in great form.

King George V Stakes – Battaash

I can’t wait to ride him. He’s my best ride of the week and he’s in great order. It looks a weaker renewal of the race than in previous years and he is probably better than he has been in previous years. He’s more relaxed these days and he should definitely make it three King George V Stakes. It will be fantastic if he can as no horse has ever won three King George V Stakes

Jim