Canny Hughes

Overall, the Handicap Ratings did well, the speed ratings dipped well below standard, and the (4) and (5) graded races kept up their high top two winning percentage.

The Handicap Ratings and Speed Ratings combined top three strike rate for Monday was 65% following Sunday's 70% -- an in running weekly average of 67.5%.

There were five from seven successful (4) and (5) UK graded races, Monday, giving a 71 % winning top two strike rate following Sunday's 65% -- a 67% winning top two strike rate. The clear top rated winning strike rate was 57% following Sunday's 33% -- an in running weekly clear top rated strike rate of 45%.

The full top three summary for Monday:

HANDICAPS
Clear top rated strike rate was 35%. Best top rated SP was 11/2
Top two strike rate (incl joints) was 54%. Best 2nd top SP was 16/1
Top three strike rate was 62%. Best 3rd top SP was 4/1

SPEED RATINGS
Clear top rated strike rate was 23%. Best top rated SP was 11/2
Top two strike rate (incl joints) was 23%. Best 2nd top SP was NO Wins
Top three strike rate was 38%. Best 3rd top SP was 4/1
note: Unless there are overnight withdrawals there is always one clear top rated horse (in both services). There are never more than three horses (in either service) in the top two in any race where there are joint 2nd tops (one top rated two joint 2nd top). There are never more than four horses in the top three (in either service) in any race where there are either joint 2nd or joint third tops.

If a horse isn't in the top three rated of the handicaps or the speed ratings, then it is highly likely it won't win.

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Goodwood starts, Tuesday.

Main Aim should continue on the up in the 3-25.

Richard Hughes is a canny rider round Goodwood and should get normal front runner Australia Day (2-10) into a good position from a bad draw to reward an each way bet.

And Wellington Square (5-10) should get the furious gallop he needs to be seen at his best.

Have a good day.