Hugo Palmer Blog | Goodwood Festival Day Three
Coral Racing Ambassador, Hugo Palmer, previews his runners ahead of day three of the Goodwood Festival this week, including Adaay Of Scarlett in the 14:25.
13:50 Goodwood – Lion Of Alba
Lion Of Alba was a bit disappointing at Newmarket last time out but we had fitted a tongue tie that day and I'm hopeful that that will have helped him. We've been looking forward to stepping him up in trip, as he's out of a Galileo mare and there is plenty in his pedigree to suggest that a mile and a quarter will really suit him. If he sees it out as we expect, I think he should be very competitive.
14:25 Goodwood – Adaay Of Scarlett
Adaay Of Scarlett has been a model of consistency this season. He has had five starts, finishing first or second in all of them and he's really done us really proud. There are a few
different pieces of form coming together in this race but he is tough, genuine and very reliable. This looks the right level for him and he certainly deserves his chance on a stage like this.
16:45 Goodwood – Mia Fantasia & High Hazard
Neither of our runners have been particularly lucky with the draw, Mia Fantasia is probably going to be an even better horse when he steps up to a mile, however this still looks a nice race to run in and it's a great opportunity to give his owners a day out at Glorious Goodwood. He definitely has got ability and the return to quicker ground should suit him much better than the conditions he faced last time out.
High Hazard has improved noticeably since being gelded and we are pleased with the progress he has made. Unfortunately, he's come out with the worst of the draw, which is far from ideal around this track, so he will need plenty to go his way. Even so, he is in good form and can hopefully show the improvement that we've been seeing at home.
17:55 Goodwood – Mr Seagull
Mr Seagull hasn't been handed the easiest draw either, although it's not quite as bad as it could have been. I'm hoping it won't prove too much of an inconvenience and that the race will suit him. If things fall into place from his wide berth, I shall be looking forward to seeing how he gets on.
Coral Racing Ambassador, Hugo Palmer