Kodi Bear to Goodwood

Kodi Bear | Racing Post

Clive Cox thought G1 Dewhurst S. runner-up Kodi Bear (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}) emerged with plenty of credit after finishing fourth in the G1 Prix Jean Prat, with the colt now in the shake-up for a swift return at Glorious Goodwood. Stepping up markedly in class at Chantilly Sunday after winning a listed race upon his return to action, he was embroiled in a battle for the early lead and slipped on the final bend but still stuck on for fourth place in the Group 1. The new G3 Bonhams Thoroughbred S. at Goodwood July 31 is a possible next port of call but other options will also be considered.

“He wasn't blessed with a lot of luck,” said Cox. “It was a messy race. They went hard up front and he slipped on the bend, so I thought he emerged with credit. The other two leaders were effectively tailed off. I'd just like to see him for a day or two before I make a concrete plan, but one race we'll consider is the new one at Goodwood, which is a Group 3 for 3-year-olds worth £100,000. He's also in the [G2] Celebration Mile [at Goodwood Aug. 29], so we'll just monitor things over the next few days.”

 

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