May 17 / 16.55 Newbury

16.55

Good

World Pool Handicap

  • Prize money: £18319
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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World Pool Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
10 (11)
Solar Army

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.05

Form: 622-12

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Gelded ahead of getting off the mark at the seventh attempt in a 7f handicap at Kempton and probably better again when second at Newmarket (7f, good), where Gilet and Rogue Diplomat were further back; 1m won't be an issue on pedigree and Ryan Moore takes over.
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1st

10

(11)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Solar Army

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Roger Teal

Gelded ahead of getting off the mark at the seventh attempt in a 7f handicap at Kempton and probably better again when second at Newmarket (7f, good), where Gilet and Rogue Diplomat were further back; 1m won't be an issue on pedigree and Ryan Moore takes over.

13/2

1st

10

(11)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Solar Army

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Roger Teal

Gelded ahead of getting off the mark at the seventh attempt in a 7f handicap at Kempton and probably better again when second at Newmarket (7f, good), where Gilet and Rogue Diplomat were further back; 1m won't be an issue on pedigree and Ryan Moore takes over.

13/2

2nd

8

(13)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Solar Army

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

Progressive in Class 5 handicaps over 7f on AW since handicapping, gelded prior to Kempton reappearance win; has something to prove off new mark in this higher grade back on turf.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.35

Form: 2122-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Consistent last season when a 6f maiden winner and a four-time runner-up (6f/7f); left the impression that his Newmarket return was needed (7f handicap, good) and he should stay this far.
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3rd

1

(3)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Gilet

9st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Yet to win a handicap but not for a lack of effort and he ran well for second over C&D last month; perhaps stretched by 1m2f at Lingfield last month and he is one to take seriously back down in trip.

3/1

11th

8

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Gilet

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Warren Greatrex

Sole win came in a Lingfield maiden (6f, AW) a year ago, but is back off the same mark as when beaten half a length over C&D (good to firm) in May; soft ground not a problem and each-way claims if reproducing that form.

12/1

3

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Kempton (AW)

Gilet

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

6f AW maiden winner who seems to stay this trip; not at best on last three starts (hung left returned to AW last time) and will have to fare better if he's to win this.

9/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.85

Form: 13 BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has looked green in both his AW races, winning at Newcastle (7f) and then close up under his penalty at Southwell (1m); the winner of the latter race was disappointing behind Rogue Diplomat next time, but this Kingman colt is open to considerable improvement and has been gelded.
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3rd

15

(7)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:47 Goodwood

Regalian

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Placed in May/June in his first two handicaps (1m/1m1f, good to firm/good) and he's of interest on that form; two lesser runs have followed (1m2f, good to firm/soft) and he has something to prove, but this 3yo remains lightly raced and is in top hands; not written off.

10/1

10

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Regalian

8st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: William Haggas

Has looked a bit quirky but his close second at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in June shows he's capable off this sort of mark; never a threat on quicker ground at the Newmarket July meeting but it was a hot 3yo only handicap; returns from two months off, minus the blinkers he's worn on last two starts and with his yard in excellent form; going softer than good would be an unknown but there's still a feeling he might have a bigger performance in him.

6/1

7th

6

(5)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Regalian

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) in February and he's gone close in two of his three runs since, including after a slow start on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m1f, good; blinkers added) last month; up 3lb but that latest form has been boosted by the third since and he should have more to offer.

13/2

Form: 82-1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Appeared to justify some market confidence when flooring the Wood Ditton runner-up at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) and this mark might be workable on handicap debut; Silvestre De Sousa is a positive booking.
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2

(10)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Roman Centurion

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: John Ryan

Consistent form (1m, good to firm) this season, winning a maiden then creditable fourth in a couple handicaps; gives impression this return to 7f is worth exploring; not ruled out.

9/2

4th

5

(1)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Roman Centurion

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Ryan

Kept to 1m this season; won a Yarmouth maiden and then ran creditably in a Newbury handicap without looking ahead of his mark; may improve again but needs to.

10/1

4

(9)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Newmarket (July)

Roman Centurion

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Ryan

Both starts this season over 1m, winning Yarmouth maiden then running creditably in Newbury handicap; gives the impression this drop back to 7f won't be an issue; remains unexposed.

14/1

16/1

Form: 731-6

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Progressed to win his final start as a 2yo (7f AW) and then gelded; couldn't land a blow upped to 1m for his handicap debut at Newmarket (good) but he was weak in the market and didn't run badly; remains of interest.
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3rd

11

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Happy Banner

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Sole success came in a Kempton AW novice in December 2024; has been beaten in eight handicaps since, latest when a place behind Nakaaha when third of six at Bath (1m, firm) last month; no margin for error off this mark but should find a race soon.

7/1

3rd

7

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Bath

Happy Banner

9st 2lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

AW form features his sole win, as a 2yo, and close second at Chelmsford when last seen; by mo means certain to go one better, with turf record (76537) not totally convincing.

5/1

11

(10)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Happy Banner

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

Made all to win a 7f novice at Kempton last December; 0-5 in handicaps this year and finished behind Arctician at Kempton 13 days ago (tongue tie first time; well backed); something better could be brewing.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3391-5 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Gelded after his successful stable debut at Kempton during the winter (1m handicap; 5lb lower) and was returning from a break when fifth of the eight runners at Newmarket (1m, good); that was a competitive race but so is this.
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1

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:40 York

Dantes Lad

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Pulled up (lost action) at Glorious Goodwood; resumed progress when close second over C&D (good) next time and perhaps good to soft ground was not ideal at Newbury on latest; considered.

7/1

5

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Dantes Lad

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Pulled up (lost action) at Glorious Goodwood; progressive otherwise (on good/firmer) since upped to 1m2f, winning in May/June and close second at York most recently; may do better still; shortlisted.

8/1

33/1

Form: 41-618

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Winner of a Southwell 7f handicap but that was a messy race and looks dodgy form; offered little on stable debut when upped to 1m at Haydock.
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7th

11

(6)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Well Enough

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Winner of a Southwell 7f handicap but that was a messy race and looks dodgy form; offered little on stable debut when upped to 1m at Haydock.

33/1

7th

11

(6)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Well Enough

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Winner of a Southwell 7f handicap but that was a messy race and looks dodgy form; offered little on stable debut when upped to 1m at Haydock.

33/1

8th

6

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Well Enough

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Ran awful after winning a 7f AW maiden but emerged from behind to edge home in a 7f handicap at Southwell (AW; High On Hope and Sex On Fire close up); that might be dodgy form but has only gone up 2lb; now with John Ryan.

10/1

Form: 2-4245

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
No wins in five but he was close up behind Regalian at Southwell in March and looked threatening to a point when 7-1 for his handicap debut over 1m2f at Newmarket; didn't appear to get home and he's now back in trip with a visor added; each-way claims.
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3rd

5

(2)

20th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:38 Goodwood

General Admission

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Made the frame in his first four starts on the AW but twice held on turf, doing too much early when fitted with a visor at Newbury (1m, good to firm) last time; that headgear is on again today so he does have a bit to prove.

6/1

8th

13

(12)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

General Admission

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

No wins in five but he was close up behind Regalian at Southwell in March and looked threatening to a point when 7-1 for his handicap debut over 1m2f at Newmarket; didn't appear to get home and he's now back in trip with a visor added; each-way claims.

8/1

4/1

Form: 3-21

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
230,000gns yearling; made his debut at 1m and last two runs over 7f, last time at Doncaster (good to firm) sent off long odds-on and beating an improver with the pair well clear; going the right way and has plenty of potential to raise current mark.
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9th

3

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Nakeeb

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Richard Hannon

230,000gns yearling; made his debut at 1m and last two runs over 7f, last time at Doncaster (good to firm) sent off long odds-on and beating an improver with the pair well clear; going the right way and has plenty of potential to raise current mark.

4/1

9th

3

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Nakeeb

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Richard Hannon

230,000gns yearling; made his debut at 1m and last two runs over 7f, last time at Doncaster (good to firm) sent off long odds-on and beating an improver with the pair well clear; going the right way and has plenty of potential to raise current mark.

4/1

1st

6

(3)

3rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:20 Doncaster

Nakeeb

9st 4lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

230,000gns yearling; placed in both Newmarket maidens, the latest when second of 11 (7f, good) 16 days ago; sets a useful standard and this looks a good opportunity.

10/11

12/1

Form: 33-16 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Did it well in a Leicester novice (7f, good to firm) but was never that threatening when sent off favourite for handicap debut at Newmarket (good); might not have handled the track that day and there's probably more to come.
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5th

11

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Rogue Diplomat

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Progressive 4yo; 5-6 over 7f but showed he's just as effective at 1m when making Urban Lion pull out all the stops in the Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft) three weeks ago; 1lb better off for a nose defeat and there should be little between the pair again.

7/1

2nd

12

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Rogue Diplomat

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Won over 7f here in September (good to soft) and October (soft) to complete a four-timer; all of those wins came by less than 1l, suggesting he's a type who only just does enough, and there may be more left in the tank; worth another crack at 1m and could be in the mix if seeing it out.

10/1

9

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Rogue Diplomat

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Led towards the finish in competitive field at the Doncaster St Leger meeting (good to soft) last time, completing a hat-trick and taking record over 7f to 4-5; could well continue to progress over this distance; strong contender.

7/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £117.00
Straight Forecast £89.22
Tricast £472.51
Trifecta £577.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Shameful

SPOTLIGHT:

Nakeeb

NEWMARKET:

Roman Centurion

TOPSPEED:

Gilet

POSTDATA:

Nakeeb

Telegraph:

Nakeeb

Daily Mirror:

Nakeeb

The Sun:

Nakeeb

Daily Record:

Nakeeb

LAMBOURN:

Shameful

The Times:

Shameful

The Guardian:

Shameful

Daily Mail:

Shameful

D Express:

Shameful

The Star:

Shameful