Goodwood

Preference is for the lightly raced, ex-French HERMETIC (nap) who seemingly exceeded expectations over a shorter trip at York on his British debut. The veteran Alfred Boucher shaped better than his winning margin suggests at Salisbury last month, rapidly seizing control over 2f out, so he is shortlisted. Maxident would seem the chief threat, however, if the ground is soft or heavy.[Richard Austen]