14.25
Good To FirmHKJC World Pool Thoroughbred Stakes (Group 3)
- Prize money: £62381
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 1
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
Form: -23237
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 3 (12) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Consistent gelding whose third to the high-class Talk Of New York in Sandown Listed race (1m, good) last time was just the latest in a string of creditable efforts; should be fine back at 7f but he's beginning to look exposed and the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) needs to give him a lift. |
22/1 |
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3rd 2 (7) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Listed winner at Dundalk (7f, AW) last October and running well in defeat this year, particularly at the Curragh (1m, good; Listed) this month when 2l runner-up in first-time cheekpieces (retained); with a clear run he'd have finished closer last time and holds each-way claims under a 3lb penalty. |
9/1 |
Form: 4-2710 C
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 7 (14) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Disappointing when favourite at Meydan in February, but returned from wind surgery and a gelding operation with a much improved effort to win 17-runner handicap at Goodwood (7f, good) with stacks in hand; that looks solid form and a repeat would give him major claims for a stable that won this race in 2021 and 2022. |
8/1 |
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1st 5 (2) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Unraced on ground softer than good; has consistent RPRs over 7f and looks reasonably solid in that respect; chance of showing progress depends on the effects of his physical tweaks (gelding/wind operations) since a disappointing effort over 6f at Meydan in February. |
11/2 |
Form: 4-7504
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (5) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Won 6f Group 3 on AW last September and fourth in Group 1 Middle Park at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) three weeks later; that rounded off his 2yo campaign but he's been regressive in three runs this season and was down the field in a York handicap last time; has some questions to answer and he's untried at this trip. |
14/1 |
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13th 1 (17) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Won 6f AW Group 3 last September and fourth in Group 1 Middle Park at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) three weeks later; below best in Group races on both starts this year but wasn't devoid of promise at Newmarket, and Haydock last time was a first run on slow ground; not discounted on handicap debut. |
16/1 |
Form: 1-163
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (3) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Ran below expectations when a warm order for the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot last Saturday but was drawn a bit higher than ideal, the way the race panned out, and finishing sixth of 16 wasn't a total disaster; 2-2 previously, including 7f Listed win at Newmarket, and can be treated as retaining potential; respected in receipt of 9lb from his elders. |
13/8 |
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6th 12 (9) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Highly promising colt who cost 230,000gns as a yearling and came from last to first when beating five rivals in Listed event at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on reappearance, maintaining his unbeaten record; high in the pecking order on ratings after just two outings and has lots of potential; could be anything. |
9/4 |
Form: -05421 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (1) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
2yo Listed winner at Pontefract (1m, soft) last October and he appeared suited by the drop back to 1m when runner-up in the German 2,000 Guineas (1m, good) in May, behind Title Role who followed up in a US Grade 1 last Saturday; entitled to respect. |
7/2 |
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4th 2 (2) |
7th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Dante entry; progressive with 3-4 record in Britain last season, ending with a Listed win from the front at Pontefract (1m, soft); however, beaten a long way in Saudi Arabia this February and although back near his 2yo form in Listed race at Newmarket (1m1f, good; disputed lead 2f out) three weeks ago, that was good enough for only fifth of seven to Morshdi; major work to do. |
16/1 |
Form: 1-3113 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (3) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Very promising colt who has a record of 3-4 overall and 2-2 since wearing a hood; above-average winner of the Heron Stakes at Sandown (1m, good; Listed) most recently, coming off strong pace set by a stablemate and storming clear to beat his closest pursuer by just over 5l; looks a Group 1 performer in the making, the way he's going, and it should be remembered that he was second-favourite in ante-post betting for the 2,000 Guineas prior to a change of plan; adds great interest. |
9/2 |
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1st 7 (5) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Impressive at Kempton (1m, AW) last October on sole 2yo start and returned with close Listed third at Meydan (1m, good) before comfortable conditions race win at Newmarket (7f, good) where he settled better in a first-time hood (retained); that latest form hasn't worked out well but he is William Buick's mount of the four Godolphin runners and is a key player. |
11/8 |
Form: 311-18 D
Last run: 64 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (8) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Two novice wins last autumn (7f, good to soft/good) and he comfortably completed the hat-trick when making all in a warm, three-runner conditions race at Southwell (1m, AW) on last month's reappearance; in top hands (one of two for the yard) and he could take this rise in grade in his stride. |
5/2 |
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1st 3 (3) |
23rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Built on his debut effort when ending up a comfortable winner at Redcar (7f, good to soft) in September; took another step forward when winning a novice under a penalty at Newmarket (7f, good) in October when last seen, form that has been franked with six of those behind winning since; had wind surgery since; stepping up in trip should prove no issue and he looks the one to beat on his return. |
4/6 |
Betting Forcast
14/1 Andab, 12/1 Catullus, 25/1 Five Ways, 5/1 Saber Strike, 13/2 Shayem, 4/6 Talk Of New York, 10/1 Yazin