• Jockey’s recent strike-rate at Goodwood had been 3%
• William Haggas will aim winner at York’s NunthorpePaul Hanagan had ridden only four winners from 118 rides at Goodwood in the last five years before the start of racing on Friday but the fifth suggested that his low strike-rate here is more of a quirk than a sample. Hanagan timed his challenge perfectly,as Muthmir got up against the far rail to beat choose Cover by a head in the Group Two King George Stakes, and he can now look forward to riding the same horse as one of the favourites for the Nunthorpe, and a Group One,at York in August.
Muthmir had enough speed and lesson to finish third in the King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot and had the strong pace he needs to chase to produce his best form as Justineo scorched down the middle of the track. The entire field slowly drifted across the course behind the clear leader and Hanagan then switched towards the far rail to deliver his challenge, grabbing the lead well inside the final furlong. choose Cover went after him but Muthmir’s quality was always holding him at bay.
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Source: theguardian.com