The upcoming nursery race at Goodwood features a competitive field with several key contenders vying for the win. Among the entrants, My A’Ali Baba emerges as a notable each-way candidate with potential to upset the market. The colt began his career with a victory at Chepstow before encountering softer ground conditions at Goodwood in June, which appeared to hamper his performance. His recent third-place finish at Sandown was encouraging, as he showed strong finishing speed despite some early eagerness. Trainer David Evans, a seasoned campaigner, has secured jockey Colin Keane for the ride, further enhancing the colt’s prospects from a favorable draw.

Cilician, who finished just over a length ahead of My A’Ali Baba at Sandown, is also considered a viable each-way option in this open contest. Another runner commanding attention is Shadow King, who recorded a successful nursery debut at Doncaster. Under a penalty, this colt is expected to perform well and could challenge for victory.

The Bookkeeper is viewed as a colt with significant potential, having shown promise in a shorter Woodcote Stakes race at Epsom. The step back to seven furlongs is anticipated to suit him, and the presence of jockey Ryan Moore adds to the horse’s appeal.

Mia Fantasia, having recently finished behind Dr Rascal at Ascot—Dr Rascal being the winner of the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood earlier in the week—also appears to have scope for improvement in handicap races. Jockey Oisin Murphy’s skill is noted as an advantage when paired with trainer Hugo Palmer’s runners.

Wise And Wonderful, a less experienced but winning filly from Epsom, rounds out the group of potential frontrunners. Her breeding suggests further development and improvement as she matures.

Overall, the nursery at Goodwood presents a wide-open opportunity with several horses showing promising form and conditions that may yield competitive racing.