5:40 Goodwood Tips

Bobby Bennu was only beaten a neck last time at Newcastle off a three pound lower mark and he is well drawn near the inside rail in stall 5 and should go close.

Crimson Spirit has already won on this tricky track and has continued to improve as the season has progressed. His second to Secret History at Newmarket last time was boosted on Tuesday when that one ran very well in the closing handicap. The sight of Ryan Moore aboard also has a very positive feel about things, so hopefully we can close the card with a nice winner.

Two runs since Jan for the 6yo and not beaten far in a 14 runner handicap over this 7f C/D when last seen. Comes here fresh after a two month break and has a strong jockey booking. He posted four 100+ RPR ratings last year and his current 89 mark looks tempting. He was rated 10lb higher this time last year.

He has been running very consistently of late and should go well on the good to firm ground. Mason Paetel takes off a useful five pounds in this competitive handicap which should bring him into the reckoning.

A proven course specialist, he returns to his favorite venue running off a rating significantly lower than his last victory over this course and distance. The raw performance metrics show he retains all his handicap capability when granted his preferred sound surface. With a strong early pace forecast to stretch the field out, his trademark closing kick will be fully primed rounding the bend. Combined with a top course jockey booked, 12/1 represents substantial value.

3 times winner who finished 4th of 11 at ascot last time over 6f. This strep back up in trip should suit and jockey booking a positive. Holds an each way chance

His consistent rise in ratings, strong resolve and a beneficial return to a preferred distance with jockey Kieran Shoemark, he could very well secure a place at 18/1.

James Doyle would have had the choice of the two Wathnan horses and I fancy he might have picked the wrong one. Defence Minister was pitched into Group 1 company as a juvenile but found his level in handicaps, finishing 2nd at Sandown last summer before finishing a good 4th in a C&D handicap next time out. That was from a mark of 93 and he ran well when upped in grade at Doncaster on his final start last season. Won on the AW on his return from a mark of 92 before two poor efforts at Ascot where he also ran poorly last term. Now rated 95, he's won twice and placed twice from four previous runs at this level and can outrun his odds.

Humam ran a strange race at Ascot he had little chance with the draw but raced largely alone after swerving a bit at the start the form of the race is working out ok the fates have not been kind again with the draw low numbers normally favoured he is drawn 18 but Sylvestre rides and he is very good in there races may scrape a place