Goodwood 2:35 Result

High Degree has the strongest recent form in the field, a solid recent -23521 sequence showing consistent placing and a recent win, with a run just 13 days ago suggesting he's fit and fresh. The Too Darn Hot/Sea The Stars pedigree is a good fit for 1m4f on quick ground, and Haggas is a top-tier trainer with excellent strike rate at this level, aided by Cieren Fallon who rides work regularly for the yard. The addition of cheekpieces (p) is often a sharpening angle from Haggas, and his rating of 95 stacks up well against this field's top mark of 96 (Lord Melbourne), yet Lord Melbourne's form figures (6-5095) show more inconsistency and a big layoff (84 days). Too Soon and Tony Montana both have solid recent efforts but are stepping up in class/trip questions remain, and their profiles look more speed-inclined rather than out-and-out stayers over 12f. Rathgar's course/trip form is decent (411930) but has gone the wrong way of late. High Degree looks the type to strip fitter for his prep run and the application of blinkers could sharpen him for this ideal step up in trip. He looks the most complete, in-form contender with major stable support, and represents a fair, not overly short price in a competitive but not scary Class 2 field.