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HKJC World Pool Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 20 runners
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HKJC World Pool Handicap

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 11-30 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won in France last autumn on his two 2yo starts (6.5f/1m, soft/very soft); however, soundly beaten in an AW conditions race and Royal Ascot handicap on his two outings this year and he needs to raise his game.
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No Results Found

Form: 44-10 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Built upon 2yo promise to win big-field maiden at Newbury (1m, good) on reappearance and when 13th of 30 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) he was third of 15 in the far-side group; possible player.
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13th

30

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Exclusive Code

8st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Archie Watson

Encouraging runs behind Group-class horses last season; back from a lengthy break and a gelding operation when the workmanlike winner of a big-field maiden at Newbury (1m, good) that's produced a stack of winners; unexposed and respected.

16/1

1st

6

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Newbury

Exclusive Code

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Finished fourth in 7f events at Newbury and Goodwood won by colts who have since performed well at Group 1 level; gelded since; may take a step forward.

8/1

Form: 10-270

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Fast-ground 2yo novice winner who reappeared with good second in a handicap at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) in April; however, two lesser runs have followed; gelded since and has to get back on track.
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25th

25

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Vincenzo Peruggia

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Johnston

Last season's novice win came on good to firm (7.5f); this year's defeats at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft; ran well) and Newmarket (good to firm; not so well from the front) mark him down as an unlikely winner of this.

50/1

Form: 111127 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
4-4 in handicaps (1m/7f) prior to clear second to thriving winner at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May; disappointing at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained) and something to prove on the back of that, but not written off in view of previous form.
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7th

7

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:52 Newmarket (July)

Wild Thoughts

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Had a charmed run when winning first four handicaps, at 1m and 7f, but the spell was broken by St Anton at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) last time; raised a further 5lb against rivals who haven't shown their hand to the same extent; cheekpieces are now fitted.

9/1

19

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Wild Thoughts

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Reserve; won this spring in his first four handicaps and beaten a head at Carlisle on latest; makes a big step up in class but his stable has continued in great form and, although he's unraced beyond 1m and the third of those wins was over 7f, there's enough in his family to give hope for 1m2f.

28/1

Form: -45705

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
9l maiden win at Lingfield (7f, AW) last November and reappeared with close Listed fourth there (7f) in February; he's dropped down the weights but his turf form on his last four starts hasn't come up to scratch.
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5th

1

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Sandown

Richies Rocket

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Wide-margin Lingfield maiden winner (AW) who ran on for fourth in a 7f Listed race there on reappearance; hasn't confirmed that promise in three subsequent outings back on turf but a wide stall was always going to make life hard in a big field on 7f Goodwood handicap debut in May and it's possible he failed to stay 1m in the Britannia at Royal Ascot since.

8/1

17th

12

(31)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Richies Rocket

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

All runs 7f, the win in an AW maiden in November; gelded after disappointing in a classy conditions race and his handicap debut at Goodwood (good) last time was fairly eye-catching when he had a wicked draw and saw his race out well (behind Pathein, Wechaad and New Monarch); not dismissed.

33/1

Form: 3-2212 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Progressive this term and he got off the mark at Sandown (1m, good) in May on his second handicap start; couldn't quite get there when second of five at Sandown (1m1f, good) since but the expected competitive gallop in this big field should be right up his street, and he's one to consider.
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2nd

1

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:32 Sandown

Law Court

9st 9lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Has shown steady progress that may well continue; opened his account in Sandown handicap (1m, good) most recently, beating The Joker and taking record this term to 221; solid claims.

5/2

1st

1

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Law Court

9st 11lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Yet to score but he's been in the frame all four starts and ran well when second at Newbury (1m, good) on his handicap debut 12 days ago; made his bid on a part of the track that was possibly unfavoured that day and looks sure to make his presence felt again.

7/2

Form: 11-904 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won both 2yo starts and, having been gelded, he returned to form when keeping on for fourth of 14 at York (1m, good) last month; retains potential for top yard and the first-time cheekpieces could elicit something extra.
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4th

12

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Zennor Storm

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Two from two as a 2yo, both starts on Kempton AW; has finished last in a couple of turf handicaps this season but a subsequent gelding operation may prompt a turnaround and he represents a major trainer whose last two York runners, both in competitive races two Saturdays ago, were successful; by no means written off.

10/1

10th

1

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Newbury

Zennor Storm

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Two from two as a 2yo, both starts on Kempton AW; last of nine in Newmarket handicap (1m) on reappearance but may do better with the outing under his belt; by no means written off.

10/1

Form: 10-321 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
He's got better with each of this year's three runs and he got back on the scoresheet when making all with something to spare at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) last month; 6lb higher in a tougher race today but this progressive colt could make another bold bid.
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1st

2

(9)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Runswick

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

Won a tidy six-runner Epsom novice (7f) in September and he built on an encouraging comeback/handicap debut third (also good to soft) last month when going very close at Chester (7.5f, soft) 12 days ago; quicker ground raises a question but he's going the right way and must be factored in.

100/30

2nd

2

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:12 Chester

Runswick

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

A fair 7f winner at 2yrs; resumed from eight months off with a very good third of nine on his handicap debut at Nottingham (1m) 24 days ago, leading long way; this Ghaiyyath colt must enter calculations.

11/1

Form: 471 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Made debut in April and he improved upon his first two runs when winning by a short head at Leicester (1m, good) last month; he's not obviously well treated off his opening mark but he cost 475,000gns as a yearling and is in good hands to continue to progress; Oisin Murphy has an excellent record for the yard in the last five seasons (18-39; 46%).
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No Results Found

Form: 42-116 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with a win at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in April and he followed up on his handicap debut at Newbury (1m, good); represents in-form yard and he's probably capable of better than he showed when sixth of ten over C&D (good) last month, but others arrive with more pressing claims.
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6th

2

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Goodwood

Euston Hall

9st 10lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Off the mark at the third attempt when winning a Yarmouth maiden (1m, good to firm) in April and followed up on his handicap debut at Newbury (1m, good; made virtually all) 34 days ago; that form has since been franked by the runner-up and he's respected off this 6lb higher mark.

7/2

1st

8

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Newbury

Euston Hall

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Prevailed narrowly in Yarmouth maiden (1m, good to firm) on seasonal debut, building on his 2yo AW efforts; this thrice-raced colt looks the type who could improve further and do well in handicaps; respected.

13/2

Form: 22-151 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won Kempton maiden (1m, AW) in April on fourth start then finished fifth on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good to firm); gelded prior to winning four-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) a fortnight ago; up in grade and needs to prove he's fully effective on turf, but he's from a fine family and represents a top yard; respected in first-time cheekpieces.
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1st

2

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Go Rimbaud

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Fine family; no great improvement this term for his maiden win at Kempton (1m, AW) on return, making all as 6-4 favourite, before a respectable show when fifth of eight on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good to firm; joint favourite) later in April; gelded since and needs overall improvement.

11/10

5th

4

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Go Rimbaud

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John & Thady Gosden

Golden pedigree, dam had four Group 1 winners (at 1m up to 2m4f) among her siblings, including Friendly Soul for this yard; this one hasn't been as dynamic as the latter so far and his defeat of some newcomers and handicap prospects on Kempton AW (1m; made all) 17 days ago was hard to assess in merit terms; needs more now handicapping but that's quite possible.

5/2

Form: 2-322 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
He's finished in the first three on all four starts and was stretched by 1m2f when turned over at odds-on last time; wears first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut and his stable won this in 2023; Ryan Moore rides and improvement is possible, but necessary if he's to defy his opening mark.
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2nd

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 3

16:07 Salisbury

Storming Point

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Thrice-raced colt who is proving consistent; good second in both turf attempts, latest at Windsor (1m, good to soft) behind a useful sort; leading form contender upped further in distance.

4/6

2nd

8

(10)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:09 Windsor

Storming Point

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dam was Group and Listed-placed at up to 1m1f in France; fair form when placed at Newbury (extended 6f, soft) in October and Kempton (7f, AW) 12 days ago; could still do better and has a strong place chance.

3/1

Form: 21-433 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Close third over C&D in June on second handicap start (good; Get Outta Here second) and filled the same position at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, albeit no match for the first two; he might have an each-way shout in first-time cheekpieces.
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3rd

8

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Abundant

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

AW maiden winner last year who made an encouraging handicap debut/return when fourth at Windsor (good to firm) in May; stepped up on that when close third at Goodwood (also 1m, good; Ciarrai Abu fourth) three weeks ago; winner of that race has gone in again since, as has the fifth; likely to sit handy from his low draw and enters calculations.

13/2

3rd

9

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Goodwood

Abundant

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Tom Ward

Made all when winning at Southwell (1m, AW) in October on his third start and posted a solid effort at Windsor (1m, good to firm; first start since being gelded) on his handicap debut last month; may come on for that first outing for 199 days and holds claims.

9/1

Form: 231213 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in June and at Southwell (1m, AW) on July 5; did well to finish third at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last time having hung badly left, which he also did when winning there; it remains to be seen how he'll cope with the camber in the straight at this tricky track, but he has plenty of ability provided it's harnessed in the right direction.
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3rd

7

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Kalokalo

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Steadily progressive colt who has form figures of 21423121 (turf/AW) since handicapping; comfortably justified favouritism dropped back to 1m at Southwell eight days ago; 1-1 at Windsor (1m2f win) and holds solid claims under a 6lb penalty returned to this course.

7/4

1st

7

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Kalokalo

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Has form figures of 2142312 (turf/AW) since handicapping, the wins over 1m and 1m2f; ran well from the front at Nottingham most recently; solid claims back down in trip.

9/2

Form: 6-6334

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Twice finished third behind Law Court and The Joker at Sandown (1m/1m1f, good) then finished fourth of eight there (1m2f, good to firm); he's raced ten times, with one win, and improvement is needed in this hot contest.
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4th

3

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:47 Sandown

Loblolly

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: S Woods

Sole win came on AW last September but best form when taking minor honours in 1m/1m1f handicaps here (good) on last two outings; made most last time and looks well worth a go at 1m2f for yard among the winners.

11/2

3rd

5

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:32 Sandown

Loblolly

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

Recorded sole win on AW but belied his 50-1 odds with good third behind Law Court and The Joker at Sandown (1m) most recently; in the mix, provided he backs up that effort.

6/1

Form: -73123 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) in May then went very close over this C&D (good) where he had to wait for a run; made good headway from the rear before his effort flattened out at York (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, finishing third; could have a part to play.
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No Results Found

Form: 1-4030

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
He's raced in four handicaps this year and has twice made the frame (7f/1m, good/good to firm); however, he was well beaten at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and needs to bounce back with a career-best effort.
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11th

5

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Aqua Bear

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

7f AW maiden winner who returned to form when third at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) recently; the drop back to 7f could help and he has a chance.

9/1

Form: 1-55

Last run: 80 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (7f, AW) last November on sole 2yo start; fifth on both outings this season, most recently on handicap debut at Windsor (1m, good to firm) when beaten 3l; very lightly raced and improvement can't be ruled out, but he certainly needs to take a step forward today.
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5th

2

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:47 Windsor

Dumuji

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Clive Cox

Defied market weakness when winning a 7f novice at Kempton on his debut in November; not so good at Leicester four weeks ago; up in trip for his handicap debut but not obviously well treated.

12/1

Form: 4-1617 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 in handicaps when winning in good style on his turf debut at Newbury (1m, good to soft) last month; disappointing there (1m, good to firm) since and needs to prove himself on fast ground, but he can be dangerous if tapping back into the promise shown two starts ago.
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7th

11

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Storm Point

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

2-3 since handicapping, his latest success coming on his turf debut over C&D (good to soft) four weeks ago; 5lb higher and will likely face different conditions this time, but he remains open to further improvent; respected.

5/1

1st

4

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:55 Newbury

Storm Point

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

All five runs at 7f and 6f on AW, finding extra to hold rivals at bay on handicap debut at Kempton in April, then his path was blocked at Lingfield next time; the step up to 1m may be less of a problem than today's conditions on turf debut.

13/2

Form: 0-4465

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
He's yet to pose a serious threat this season but has run some respectable races, as when keeping on from the rear for fifth at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; edging down the weights and this big-field scenario and expected strong pace could see him to good effect; interesting.
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5th

10

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Mr Seagull

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hugo Palmer

His narrow debut success in August hasn't been added to in six subsequent starts, including in three handicaps this term, latterly at 10.5f; drops in trip from a reduced mark but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

6th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:37 Chester

Mr Seagull

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

Winless since his debut but (cheekpieces on) he has advanced his form when fourth in handicaps at Haydock (1m) and York (1m2f) this spring; holds solid claims eased 1lb.

10/1

Betting Forcast

50/1 Intense Vision, 13/2 Exclusive Code, 50/1 Vincenzo Peruggia, 20/1 Wild Thoughts, 33/1 Richies Rocket, 7/1 Law Court, 12/1 Zennor Storm, 7/1 Runswick, 8/1 Electric Dreams, 16/1 Euston Hall, 5/1 Go Rimbaud, 10/1 Storming Point, 12/1 Abundant, 12/1 Kalokalo, 33/1 Loblolly, 8/1 Get Outta Here, 20/1 Aqua Bear, 33/1 Dumuji, 33/1 Storm Point, 50/1 Mr Seagull

Verdict

The big field and expected strong pace should play to the strengths of LAW COURT, who has been progressing nicely. Such a scenario is also likely to be a positive for Mr Seagull and he is feared most ahead of Get Outta Here, who went very close over C&D last month. Kalokalo isn't straightforward but has the ability to be a factor, while Zennor Storm, Electric Dreams and Go Rimbaud could all have more to offer.[Ben Hutton]

Selections

POSTDATA:

Zennor Storm

SPOTLIGHT:

Law Court

TOPSPEED:

Vincenzo Peruggia