/ David Cleary / 30 July 2011 / Leave a Comment 
Will David's picks be first over the line?
"The Group 1 Nassau Stakes at 15:10 brings together three top-class fillies or mares, but at the likely prices Crystal Capella has to be backed."
David Cleary has selected a trio of promising bets on day five at Glorious Goodwood...
Glorious Goodwood has been providing a feast of exciting, top-quality racing all week and the final afternoon should produce more of the same.
The Group 1 Nassau Stakes at 15:10 brings together three top-class fillies or mares, but at the likely prices Crystal Capella has to be backed. She hasn't stood much racing in recent seasons but she showed just what she's capable of in the Princess of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket last time, a career best effort. In contrast, both her main rivals were below form last time, Midday particularly so in Ireland, while Snow Fairy, with just one run this year, has yet to show she's fully trained on. The drop back to a mile-and-a-quarter seems to be the main reason behind Crystal Capella's price, but she was good enough to beat Dar Re Mi at the trip as a four-year-old.
The Stewards' Cup at 15:45 looks predictably hard to solve, with the absence of too much obvious pace and the usual conundrum of the draw. Perhaps the most interesting runners are drawn low, with Macs Power and Mon Cadeaux nearest the far rail. Macs Power has an obvious chance, while Mon Cadeaux is among the best handicapped in the field and shapes as if he could even benefit from dropping back to six furlongs.
The staying handicap at 14:35 is open but Sharaayeen has untapped potential and a step up in trip could be just the thing to unlock it. Investissement rates the danger.
Recommended Bets
Back Crystal Capella @ [6.0] in the15.10 at Goodwood
Back Sharaayeen @ [8.4] in the 14.35 at Goodwood
Back Mon Cadeaux @ [42.0] in the 15.45 Goodwood
Glorious Goodwood's Friday card is perhaps the most punter friendly of a very tough week. Handicap good thing Green Destiny and unbeaten juvenile Harbour Watch are among the leading attractions as Timeform Radio Pundit Graham Cunningham runs the rule over the best of the action....
Almost anything would seem humdrum after the brilliance of Frankel yesterday but the third day of Glorious Goodwood will do its best not to. Punting won't be easy, with some wide-open looking races all the way, but there are a couple of races which appeal to David Cleary....
David Cleary is off to Glorious Goodwood this afternoon and he's opted for the value on day one......
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