Fox on the prowl for glory

URBAN FOX was a surprise winner at the Curragh on her most recent start, but it certainly would not be a shock if she were to follow up in the Qatar Nassau Stakes, the feature event on day three at Goodwood.

The four-year-old began her career with James Tate, showing plenty of potential in 15 starts for that trainer, but following her sale for 425,000 guineas last autumn, Urban Fox is now with William Haggas.

And she has wasted little time in a repaying a chunk of that sale price, winning a decent Ascot handicap on her return in May before rolling on to finish fourth in the Duke of Cambridge at the Royal meeting.

However, Urban Fox posted a career high when landing the Pretty Polly Stakes last time, beating subsequent Irish Oaks second Forever Together by a comfortable three-and-a-quarter lengths.

It did not appear to be the toughest Group One on paper, but Urban Fox asserted her authority that day and this is an ideal opportunity to prove that was no fluke.

SABRE fell slightly short at Royal Ascot but is worth another shot stepped up to six furlongs in the Qatar Richmond Stakes.

He was successful over five furlongs on his initial outing but then came unstuck in the National Stakes before a tardy start saw him also edged out in the Windsor Castle.

The way he stayed on that day suggested a step up in trip might be the next logical step and he can seize the opportunity.

PRECIOUS RAMOTSWE can reverse recent Haydock form with God Given in the Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes.

The pair were third and second, respectively, behind Horseplay in the Lancashire Oaks, with a length and threequarters separating them.

SELECTIONS: GOODWOOD: 1.50 Rock Eagle, 2.25 Precious Ramotswe, 3.00 Sabre, 3.35 URBAN FOX (NAP), 4.10 Cupboard Love, 4.45 Summer Skies, 5.20 Count Otto.

NOTTINGHAM: 2.10 Be Like Me, 2.45 Regular, 3.20 Chippie Hill, 3.55 Thundercloud, 4.30 Jack Regan, 5.05 Tallinski, 5.35 Methag.

DOUBLE:

Sabre. Urban Fox and