Rayvin Black has progressed into a Grade 2 winning hurdler since last campaigned on the Flat by Mark Tompkins as a three-year-old and appeared to translate at least some of that improvement back to this sphere when staying on strongly to win by 5 lengths over 1 mile 6 furlongs on the course last month. Now with Oliver Sherwood, the Halling gelding steps up in class and distance off an 8lb higher mark, but has won at distances up to 2 miles 1 furlong, on going ranging from good to heavy, so has plenty going for him. The undulations and sharp downhill finish at Goodwood suit his bold, front-running style and he can lead the field a merry dance from the front. Connections will be hoping that the forecast rain arrives in West Sussex but, if it does, Rayvin Black still looks reasonably weighted in the Construction Day Stakes (2.55).
Selection: Goodwood 2.55 Rayvin Black to win