YorkThu, August 24, 2023

Plenty of these met in the Golden Mile handicap at Goodwood and that might prove the form to concentrate on. DARKNESS (11) had a couple of re-opposing horses in front of him that day when back in fourth delivering a solid effort on ground too soft. Trained by David O'Meara and receiving an excellent draw in stall five can get off the same mark. Second that day THE GATEKEEPER (16) is due to go up 2lbs and cannot be discounted while the third-placed DUTCH DECOY (15) often gives his running and is reunited with regular rider Ollie Stammers. AKHU NAJLA (5) is unexposed and returned from a lengthy absence with a promising fourth at Ascot. Consider. Last year's winner BLUE FOR YOU (1) warrants respect.