Goodwood Races: Tips, racecards and betting preview for Day 3 on Thursday at Glorious Goodwood day live on ITV

DAY three of Glorious Goodwood is a stunner.

A cracking renewal of the Nassau Stakes is the feature event on a fantastic eight-race card. Our man Jack Keene has taken a close look and picked out his best bets.

1.10 Mirabeau En Provence Handicap

CASPIAN QUEEN ran a rare poor race at Newmarket last time out.

But she was unlucky not to win here the time before and she could bounce back in the hands of Ryan Moore with first-time cheekpieces fitted.

Electric Ladyland beat the selection over C&D in June but is now 6lb worse off for a short-head.

She is still the likeliest danger, though narrow Windsor winner Glamorous Anna also commands the utmost respect.

SELECTION: Caspian Queen

1.45 Unibet You're On Handicap

ZABEEL CHAMPION was a ready winner of a good Newmarket handicap last time out.

He is 8lb higher now but he is bred to improve with time and racing, so he should have more to offer.

Al Salt has bagged a couple of minor races on the all-weather and looks a nice prospect, but this demands a big step forward.

A bigger threat to the selection may come from Magical Morning, who was a solid fifth at Listed level last time and will be more at home back in a handicap.

At decent odds, keep an eye on Celtic Art who has been crying out for the step up to this sort of trip.

SELECTION: Zabeel Champion

2.15 Qatar Richmond Stakes (Group 2)

GUSSY MAC was a ready winner of the Dragon Stakes at Sandown last time out.

The son of Dark Angel saw his race out strongly and will relish the extra furlong here.

He gets the nod ahead of Yazaman, who has bumped into Tactical the last twice.

This sharp 6f should be ideal for him and he is a big threat. He looks to have Qaader covered on their Newmarket clash.

Admiral Nelson was bitterly disappointing at Royal Ascot but he had looked very exciting beforehand and it's too soon to write him off.

SELECTION: Gussy Mac

2.45 John Pearce Racing Gordon Stakes (Group 3)

ENGLISH KING was a hugely impressive winner of the Derby Trial at Lingfield back in June.

He had a valid excuse in the Derby itself when never put in the race.

The drying ground is in his favour and he can turn the tables on Khalifa Sat, who was best positioned to pick up second place at Epsom.

Al Aasy is an interesting contender and brings a different form line into the race. He won nicely in the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket, but a 3lb penalty makes life tricky.

Mogul has been hyped from day one but it's been a while since he delivered.

SELECTION: English King

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3.15 Qatar Nassau Stakes (Group 1)

Nazeef is a winning machine and showed a great attitude to win the Falmouth Stakes last time.

But this step up in trip is a big question mark – she certainly isn't bred for a mile and a quarter.

Deirdre was a ready winner of this race last season and she was far from disgraced when fifth in the Coral-Eclipse.

She should give it a good go again under the champion jockey, but FANCY BLUE is a filly going places.

Donnacha O'Brien's three-year-old was ultra-game when landing the Prix de Diane and she will be hard to beat in receipt of weight.

Ballydoyle's globe-trotting star Magic Wand should get the fast ground she craves and she isn't opposed lightly.

SELECTION: Fancy Blue

3.45 Gusbourne Nursery Handicap

The Richard Hannon horses are flying at present and RUNNING BACK looks a good bet on handicap debut.

He was a close second in a tactical, four-runner race at Kempton last time when shaping as though the step up to this trip would be right up his street.

He gets the verdict over runaway Haydock winner William Bligh, who clearly has a decent engine but this will be the quickest ground he has encountered.

Calcutta Cup stepped up on his debut effort when a solid fourth at Newbury last time.

He will no doubt improve now tackling nurseries, while Mark Johnston's Codebook and Monza City demand close attention in the betting.

SELECTION: Running Back

4.20 British European Breeders Fund EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes

Not a race to get too heavily involved in.

The ones with experience don't set an amazing standard, though Teodolina was undeniably eye-catching when a never-nearer third on debut.

She will appreciate this longer trip and has an obvious chance, while Newbury runner-up Dreams Unwind bumped into a very useful-looking type on debut.

But it could pay to take a chance on the newcomer SPIRIT OF BERMUDA, who is speedily bred and was resold for 210,000gns at the breeze-ups last month. The Haggas team are on fire at present.

Another to catch the eye on paper is Zooma, though she could improve with age.

SELECTION: Spirit Of Bermuda

4.55 Tatler Nursery Handicap

WINTER POWER will likely be a warm order here but she looks to have plenty in her favour.

She bolted up on handicap debut last time out, showing blistering speed to win by five lengths.

This downhill track will suit and she is well-treated under her 6lb penalty.

Acklam Express and Different Face can battle it out for second place.

SELECTION: Winter Power

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