Grasping a good idea of what the ground might be like at Goodwood is crucial to finding this afternoon’s winners.

James Fanshawe's aberration in failing to attend the draw for the Bluesquare.com Stewards' Cup made not a shred of difference as Zidane cut through the field to take the famous Goodwood handicap.

William Jarvis has warned Tobosa is more likely to tackle a Listed event at Goodwood on Saturday than the totesport.com Mile.