16.20
GoodHong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Handicap
- Prize money: £38655
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.95
- Place: £3.45
Form: 6101-1 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 6 (11) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Justified favouritism (6f, good) on seasonal debut, taking Goodwood record to 3-3 and overall strike-rate to 4-12; a possible danger provided his progress can be sustained away from that track. |
8/1 |
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1st 2 (3) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
A three-time winner for James Owen in 2025, signing off with a second C&D success in October; has a career-high mark to overcome on his seasonal return but not taken at all lightly. |
5/1 |
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5 (8) |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
3yo who has had an up-and-down campaign and was soundly beaten in the Ayr Silver Cup three weeks ago; however, he's won twice this season (good/heavy), including over C&D earlier last month, and is not ruled out. |
6/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.15
Form: 750-01 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (4) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Narrowly regained the winning thread in big field over C&D (good) last time when dropped back to 6f for first time since debut; unexposed at this trip and still looks favourably treated back up just 3lb; respected. |
5/1 |
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1st 6 (4) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Campaigned over as far as 10.3f and this will be his first 6f run since his 2yo debut; well beaten in the Lincoln on his reappearance (1m, good to soft); dangerous mark judged on best 2025 effort (7f, good to soft); trip is a query but Oisin Murphy a notable booking. |
16/1 |
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19th 14 (22) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Trainer won this in 2024; ran well when third of 20 off 1lb higher at Ascot (7f, good to soft) in September but unable to match that level on final four starts last season; returns having been gelded; needs something extra. |
33/1 |
10/1
- Place: £5.65
Form: 243-11 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 13 (9) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Irish handicapper whose AW double in Britain this year has taken his record since being gelded to 3-6; improving and can't be dismissed, despite being a stone higher than for last turf attempt (which he won). |
10/1 |
|
1st 9 (1) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Made it 2-5 since being gelded when winning at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; he's won twice on Polytrack at Dundalk; this in-form Irish challenger holds solid claims up 4lb for last time. |
7/2 |
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1st 11 (2) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Irish 4yo whose strike-rate is 3-14; has form figures of 1243 since being gelded, the success on turf and other efforts on Dundalk AW (dual winner there previously); each-way squeak on seasonal debut. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 6640-4 D BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (1) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Made late headway from the rear over 5f at Pontefract on stable/seasonal debut; interesting back up in trip, despite still being on a long losing spell; remains attractively treated on plenty of form. |
8/1 |
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4th 3 (8) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Capable of useful form for Andrew Balding; close fourth when favourite for last year's Ayr Gold Cup; hasn't won since 2023 but looks interesting off current mark in this field on debut for new yard; remains with same owner; drops back to 5f for first time since good second (joint-best effort) in Sandown Group 3 in July 2024. |
6/1 |
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11 (7) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Only 2-20 and but knows what these big-field handicaps are all about and was bang there when favourite for the Ayr Gold Cup two weeks ago (6f, soft; first-time cheekpieces); things didn't go to plan when he tried 7f once before; possible. |
14/1 |
11/2
Form: 310-22 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (12) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who is a three-time winner; gelded prior to second-place finishes over 6f at Newbury (beaten a head by Mirabeau) and Newmarket (behind a handicap snip) this term; solid claims. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 9 (7) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Unexposed 4yo; hugely encouraging seasonal return at Newbury (6f, good; gelded during his absence) a fortnight ago, missing a beat at the start but moving through to lead inside the final furlong before being picked off close home; 2lb well in and this flashy grey appeals as the type to win a major sprint handicap this year; solid contender. |
5/1 |
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2nd 4 (1) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Managed only a midfield finish in the Portland Handicap (5.6f, good) when last seen in September but he was favourite for that prestigious event having won well at Newmarket on penultimate start; still has potential after just six starts, three of which have resulted in 6f wins; looks the type to be contesting major sprint handicaps this summer but stall 1 is a slight query on his return (best pace looks middle to high); gelded since last seen. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 40-005 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 2 (1) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Back-to-back 6f wins at Windsor (good to firm) and Ascot (good to soft) in 2025; has taken a while to get going this season but he shaped as if coming to the boil when sixth of 14 at Newbury (led briefly over 1f out) two weeks ago; back to his last winning mark and should be at concert pitch now. |
12/1 |
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6th 10 (7) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Proved somewhat resurgent at Ascot last week in third start for Charlie Pike and may build on that effort; only 1lb above last winning mark and can't be ruled out. |
20/1 |
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5th 3 (3) |
8th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Two 6f wins at the end of last summer, at Windsor (good to firm) and over C&D (good to soft); just 2lb higher than for the latter but he's hard to assess now, having been well held over an inadequate 5f on his yard debut (AW) then eased following serious interference at Newbury; too much to prove just now but one to keep an eye on. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 073-01 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 (9) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Won over C&D (good) last month on second stable start; midfield finish at Newbury (6f, good) next time before 1l second of 20 at York (6f, good) last Saturday; he could still have more to offer for this yard; respected. |
13/2 |
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2nd 9 (11) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Prevailed in big-field Class 5 event at Thirsk (6f, good) last month on second start for new yard; found it harder in a Newbury Class 2 last weekend but could fare better with his sights lowered. |
12/1 |
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7th 15 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Prevailed in big-field Class 5 event at Thirsk (6f, good) last month on second start for new yard; back up sharply in grade but gets weight all round and may remain competitive. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 24-034 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (6) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Has made the frame at Newcastle (AW; behind Wiltshire) and Leicester since being gelded; good fourth in the Listed Carnarvon Stakes on this card last year; 0-3 on turf but has each-way claims. |
8/1 |
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4th 6 (7) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Completed an AW hat-trick when scoring on his handicap debut at Newcastle (6f) last April; held in six subsequent runs but he went close off this mark at Southwell in November and was a creditable third at Newcastle three weeks ago; now returns to turf but he ran well in a fast-ground Listed event last spring and he's still unexposed in this sphere; in the mix. |
13/2 |
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3rd 9 (2) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
He was completing a hat-trick when landing the 3yo sprint on this card 12 months ago, a race where he enjoyed a clear run while several in behind met trouble; he hasn't looked ahead of the handicapper in three runs this winter but likely this has been the main target and he has been gelded since his latest run. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: /3-942 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Horse
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (10) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Has moved in the right direction on AW since returning from lengthy layoff but the form suggests he doesn't retain peak ability; the 8yo is the oldest contender back on turf. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 2 (7) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Second run back from a long break (C&D) was better than the first; on a good mark if able to take another step forward. |
7/1 |
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4th 2 (3) |
19th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Smart sprint handicapper but off for 13 months after finishing third over C&D on New Year's Day 2025 and always behind on his Chelmsford comeback 26 days ago; needs to have come on a lot. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 320-08
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (11) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Slow-starter; on a dangerous mark but he is without a win since October 2023 and one 7f run didn't see him improve for the trip. |
28/1 |
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10th 9 (13) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Useful on his day but is on a long losing run and has a doubt over current form; by no means sure to take advantage of a reduced mark. |
25/1 |
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8th 11 (6) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Well beaten at Doncaster on his return but he wasn't well drawn and has a modest record fresh; stepping up to 7f will give him more time to claw back the ground he's likely to forfeit at the start; on a dangerous mark and he's a lively outsider, for all his losing run stretches back to October 2023. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 7-0651 CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (3) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Had wind surgery prior to 6f success on finals day at Newcastle last time, taking AW record to 4-9; no certainty to follow up, being only 1-8 on turf and back on a tougher mark. |
7/1 |
|
1st 11 (5) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Smart form in 2024, including over C&D; only ran once in 2025 and he has finished out of the places in all three starts this year but that doesn't tell the whole story as he made some striking late headway into sixth over C&D in January; he has undergone wind surgery since last seen and now sports a tongue tie; looks on a dangerous mark and could be a major player if he can avoid forfeiting too much ground at the start. |
6/1 |
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5th 2 (1) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Has bundles of ability but slow starts have become a feature and he hasn't been able to get away with it in good company; latest Newcastle effort offered hope of a revival and he has won over 7f in the past; handicapped to win and one to keep a close eye on, especially with Newcastle on Good Friday in mind. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: 71280- D
Last run: 204 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 14 (8) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Capable of fairly useful form but finished last of 18 over C&D in final start for Jamie Osborne; sold for 18,000gns later in October; headgear switch; best watched. |
33/1 |
|
6 (18) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won a heavy-ground handicap at Salisbury last month and backed it up with a good second at Newmarket; below that level at Goodwood 12 days ago and needs a full revival. |
20/1 |
|
4 (3) |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Back to winning ways at Salisbury (6f, heavy) last month and second at Newmarket (6f, heavy) since; this in-form C&D winner has solid claims. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 01-776 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 1 (1) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Group 3 winner at Ascot (6f, soft) last October and he's versatile ground-wise; down to a dangerous mark but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his four runs this year, in handicaps on the last two occasions, and he needs to turn things around in a first-time tongue-tie and reapplied cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
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13th 1 (5) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Successful in major handicap in 2023 and a few Group races since but balance of 2026 form suggests he's unlikely to defy top weight in this field. |
14/1 |
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6th 1 (12) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Ended last season with a game win in Group 3 at Ascot (6f, soft) in October; repeatedly met trouble when only seventh in Saudi Arabia (a race he'd won two years earlier) in February and things didn't really go his way again in a Listed race at Doncaster last month; has possibilities on this drop back in class and his last handicap win was off 1lb higher. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 203573 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (6) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Has recent Windsor form, having posted one of his best efforts this year when third over C&D on penultimate start; infrequent winner, however, and it's two years since his last domestic success. |
14/1 |
|
14th 12 (14) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Ran respectably at Windsor five days ago but still has a modest strike-rate for current yard and hasn't won on British soil for two years. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £83.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £55.01 |
| Tricast | £783.64 |
| Trifecta | £1111.40 |