Coral Goodwood Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race)

Winless in his last six starts, Sax Appeal has nonetheless shown consistent placing ability, landing four thirds in recent starts; he has run over today's going before, yet ranked 12 of 18 on our ratings, he faces a stiff ask from 119 lb.

Maxi King has been knocking on the door, a second two starts back and a third four starts back highlighting consistent placed efforts, and he has experience of today's going — the concern is that he remains yet to score in his last five starts.

Duke of Oxford won two of his last five starts and returns on a quick 20-day turnaround in good heart, with experience of today's going working in his favour. Carrying 137 lb is the one ask, but his recent winning form makes him our pick.

Defiantly has run over today's trip and going before, and he comes here fresh after 45 days off carrying 133 lb — second last time out is the standout angle. The main risk is he's winless in his last five starts.

Valiancy boasts back-to-back wins in his recent form and has experience of today's going, making him a serious threat off 132 lb; the main concern is whether a 45-day absence has left him short of peak sharpness.