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Racing: Simon Holt of Channel 4 analyses today's Stewards' Cup at Goodwood

Simon Holt
Friday 31 July 1998 23:02 BST
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Selhurstpark Flyer: Splendid front-runner who, despite advancing years, is better than ever.

Fire Dome: May develop into Group horse and is well handicapped.

Nigrasine: Winner over seven furlongs and has speed for this. Exposed.

Eastern Purple: Runaway winner at Haydock in May and fair fifth at Newbury on latest start.

Gaelic Storm: On a hat-trick following victories at York and Newcastle. Progressive type. Chances.

Proud Native: Successful over five furlongs at Doncaster in March but "duck eggs" for form figures since.

Superior Premium: Third (and best of far-side group) in Wokingham at Royal Ascot and has won twice since. Should run a big race.

Dancethenightaway: Finished fast in the Wokingham. Inconsistent.

Triple Hay: Course-and-distance scorer in May and made bold show when fourth at Newbury recently.

Double Action: Was never going in the Wokingham. Likes cut.

Nuclear Debate: Fast-improving sprinter from shrewd yard. Consider.

Surveyor: Unlucky third at Newbury last time. Open to improvement.

Qilin: Well-beaten third in listed race at York. High in the weights.

No Extras: Three times a course winner between six furlongs and a mile and looks tuned up for this. Strong finisher from stable in form.

Bold Effort: Fair eighth in the Wokingham and then got up in the last stride at Sandown (stiff 5f). Often runs well in this type of race.

Night Shot: Consistent sprinter, successful on softish ground.

Literary Society: Looked in need of this trip at Ascot (5f) last time.

The Gay Fox: Held by several rivals. Gets behind in early stages.

Harmonic Way: Strongly-run six furlongs should suit but held by the handicapper.

Rudi's Pet: Well beaten recently.

Jayannpee: Getting on but won at Bath two starts ago. Course winner.

Masha-Il: Beat 23 others over course and distance in June with four of today's rivals behind.

Lamarita: Good third at Epsom in June but hangs under pressure.

Stand Tall: Useful round the gaffs but yet to run well at this grade.

Always Alight: Has run respectably in big handicaps. Tough.

Sharp Hat: Must improve.

Sylva Paradise: Fourth at Ascot (form working out well) on last start.

Distinctive Dream: Disappointing here last month.

Kilcullen Lad: No chance with winner when second last time. Speedy.

Ansellman: Hardy veteran who seems better in claimers nowadays.

Conclusion: FIRE DOME could be a Group horse in a handicap.

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