13.50
GoodHong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
- Prize money: £69579
- 0m 5f 89y
- Class 2
- 22 runners
Runners: 22 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Form: 712010
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (2) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Would have finished closer than tenth in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (6f) granted a clear run; scaled new heights when beating his 14 rivals there (5f, also good to firm) three weeks ago, finishing his race off strongly; 3lb wrong under his penalty today and while he has more good races in him, this one might prove too demanding. |
16/1 |
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1st 2 (4) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
6f win in Bahrain in April; shaped well at Chester (5f, good) on his return to Britain and again when tenth in the Wokingham, a race where he would have finished closer with a clear run; looks the type to win a nice prize this year but his low draw may be a disadvantage. |
7/1 |
Form: P28312 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 13 (5) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Looked one to follow when bolting up at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December; had numerous excuses for a series of subsequent defeats but things finally clicked again at York (6f, good to firm) last week, gamely repelling 20 rivals; 2lb wrong under his penalty but he has Group-race aspirations and shouldn't be passed over lightly. |
16/1 |
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1st 2 (9) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Just one win to his name since returning to action in November and that is scant reward for some fine efforts, including an unlucky defeat over 5f here in May; good third at Chester (6f, good; drawn wide) four weeks ago; remains a sprinter of interest. |
7/1 |
Form: 24-530
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 5 (17) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Quickly established himself as a smart sprinter, winning Group 2 and Group 3 prizes at Meydan (both 5f; good to firm and good) in early 2025; the addition of cheekpieces saw him return to his best when second in a 5f Group 3 on Dundalk AW last October; not quite at his best in two runs in Dubai in January and absent since; new blinkers need to have a positive effect. |
33/1 |
|
2nd 1 (5) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
10st 3lb |
British raider won twice at Meydan in the spring, landing a Group 2 and a Group 3 (both at 5f); came up short in a 6f Group 1 there in April; below-par last twice on turf but he is 2-3 on the AW so could rebound in first-time cheekpieces after an 111-day break. |
7/1 |
Form: 102120 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 25 (8) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Beat his 21 rivals at York in May and added a handicap at Chester (6f, good) last month; ran a fine race behind Sondad at the Curragh two weeks ago and is 7lb better off for half a length this time; officially the best handicapped horse in the race (5lb ahead of his mark) and another big run should be forthcoming. |
12/1 |
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2nd 6 (20) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 63y |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team when making virtually all in a 22-runner handicap at York Dante meeting (6f, good); bounced straight back from a lesser run at Thirsk when second at Ripon; made all for a 6f Chester win three weeks ago; stable won this with Mr Wagyu in 2022. |
8/1 |
Form: 1-3321 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (11) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Won 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and here (soft) on his first two runs for Ed Bethell last September; has recorded even better form in defeat this year, notably his close second of 14 in the Gosforth Park Cup (5f) five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced should any of the forecast showers arrive; gets the vote. |
5/2 |
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2nd 6 (4) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Won 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and Hamilton (soft) on his first two runs for Ed Bethell last September; beaten favourite in both starts this year, latterly at York six weeks ago which is a strong piece of form; no obvious reason why he won't handle AW and he is one to take seriously. |
3/1 |
Form: 9-3136
Last run: 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (5) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Progressive front-runner who was denied late on in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good to soft; has won on good to firm) in early June; he'll give backers a run for their money but could again be picked off where it matters. |
6/1 |
Form: 416-00
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
23th 4 (21) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
All wins over 6f (on soft and good ground) and he's 0-5 at 5f; can lead; 5lb higher than when winning the Ayr Silver Cup (soft) last September but Jack Callan claims 3lb and forget Ascot last month as he banged his head on the stalls; however, at this trip others are preferred. |
33/1 |
Form: 30-300
Last run: 97 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 4 (1) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Third of 22 in 3yo handicap over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting 12 months ago and progressive on AW since; soft ground may not have suited at Musselburgh last time and he's had wind surgery since; however, a career best is needed today and he has to prove he's just as good on turf as AW. |
16/1 |
|
11th 2 (1) |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Steadily progressive and posted another personal best when third at Southwell (5f, AW) on reappearance; his turf form is at a lower level but he still won at Thirsk last spring and finished third in a big field at York's Dante meeting (both 5f, good to firm); race-fit and should be in the thick of things again if a low draw doesn't count against him. |
5/1 |
Form: 316045
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 28 (26) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Has a history of running well at this meeting and Tuesday's fourth (5f, good) was another solid effort; this looks a much stiffer test though. |
25/1 |
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4th 6 (4) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Came good off a reduced mark at Doncaster in June (5f, good to firm) but two lesser efforts have followed and this is a tough race in which to bounce back. |
25/1 |
Form: -04001 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (2) |
10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Had two C&D wins under his belt before finishing close up in the last two runnings of this (both on good to firm); not ideally placed when returned to this track in May but he should have a say again now back on a better mark, 3lb lower than last August. |
11/2 |
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14th 9 (16) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Only 1lb higher than for his win at York's Ebor meeting (5.4f, good to firm) last August; Windsor fourth in May was promising and the Wokingham was always going to be a tough task latest; not dismissed. |
16/1 |
Form: 033825
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (3) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Four-time winner was only beaten a short head by Ipanema Queen at Cork last time (5f, good to firm); nudged up 1lb but more concerning is that his runs at this track this term have been moderate; capable if things fall right though. |
13/2 |
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2nd 3 (7) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Won this race in 2022 when trained by Paddy Twomey; only one win since but has run with credit several times this season, notably behind Kendall Roy over C&D last month; not as good behind Genesis in the Rockingham Handicap. |
15/2 |
Form: 6-1412 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 (6) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Last season went well and so too this current campaign for new trainer with 5f wins on good to soft (handles faster) and Tapeta; may not have reached his ceiling just yet and has been third and first in his two runs here. |
12/1 |
|
1st 4 (7) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Progressive last year and reappeared with a win on stable debut at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) in May; respectable fourth at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) since and this 4yo may yet have more to offer; ran well in 2024 on sole previous encounter with Tapeta. |
7/1 |
Form: 788077 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (5) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Had a fine year in 2025, winning four times including in Listed and Group 3 company; not in comparable form so far in 2026 but the handicapper is easing his burden. |
7/1 |
|
7th 2 (8) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Enjoyed an excellent 2025 when a four-time scorer, including in 5f Group 3 at Dundalk in October; yet to fire this term and failed to beat a rival in 5f Pontefract handicap last month; tried in a change of headgear here. |
10/1 |
Form: 111502 D
Last run: 11 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 8 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; he didn't run badly off his revised mark at Epsom on Derby day and last week's Stewards' Cup was always going to be a tough assignment; this is more suitable but others look better treated. |
14/1 |
|
18th 27 (4) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; he didn't run badly off his revised mark at Epsom on Derby day but it would be a surprise if he were up to a task of this magnitude. |
50/1 |
Form: -56310 D
Last run: 60 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 26 (8) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Listed winner in France; mostly rather vulnerable in handicaps for this yard, including over C&D in May, but he didn't get much of a run behind Fandom at Thirsk (good) next time and confirmed he was on the way back when leading near the line at Goodwood (also 6f, soft) two weeks ago; has quite a bit more to do under a penalty (3lb badly in). |
28/1 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Good third off this mark at Thirsk (6f, good) last week, doing best of those drawn in single figures and that despite meeting some trouble in running; has plenty of form on soft in France; one to take seriously. |
3/1 |
Form: 293900
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (12) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb
|
|
10/1 |
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10th 4 (10) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Admirable campaigner down the years and although he hasn't placed in three visits to York, he has been poorly drawn in two of them and ran well in Listed company on the other occasion; looked to retain ability when third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on 2000 Guineas day and he shouldn't be crabbed for his Wokingham effort as he trounced the only other rival to race up the stands' rail; it has been a long time since he's had a mark this low; big run on the cards. |
12/1 |
Form: 870311 D
Last run: 108 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (1) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Quickly coaxed back to form by James Owen last year, winning 6f handicaps at Kempton (twice) and Chester; struggled on dirt in the Middle East over the winter but his mark dropped quickly and he ran well back on turf in Abu Dhabi in March; returned to Britain with an emphatic success at Leicester (6f, good to firm) eight days ago; today's 8lb higher mark should still be in range but the drop to 5f is a slight query. |
13/8 |
Form: 510533 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (5) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
5f win on this card last year and he followed it was a hugely eye-catching third over 5.4f at the Ebor meeting; back in the winners' enclosure at Beverley in April and he has run well in defeat here and at Newcastle on his last two starts; can fluff the start and he still has to prove himself at 6f but there is an air of unfinished business surrounding him. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 9 (8) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Had some strong handicap form at York last summer; appreciated the return to turf when beating his nine rivals, including the odds-on Corolla Point, at Beverley (5f, good) in April; another solid York run when keeping on for fifth last month but slow starts are creeping in and he may prove vulnerable for win purposes back on AW. |
8/1 |
Form: 6-0450
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 3 (18) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Won the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last term and fourth in the older-horse version this season; just as effective at 6f and she never got a chance to show her true colours last time at Chester; lacking course experience is not ideal but she's not dismissed. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 (8) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Won the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last June and left reappearance behind when good fourth of 20 in the Dash there (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; just as effective at 6f and can play a prominent role from an unchanged mark. |
13/2 |
Form: -66600 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 11 (3) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Back from a break and wind surgery when impressive in a big field at York in May 2024 (5f, good to firm; 7lb lower); however, failed to fire at Meydan this year and was again down the field at Newcastle a month ago; cheekpieces replace a hood. |
14/1 |
|
11th 7 (13) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Looked a smart prospect last season, beating his 21 rivals at York's Dante meeting and second of 20 at the Ebor meeting; not at his best in three runs in Dubai but this mark should be in range and he has won on Tapeta and after a break; goes without accessories (usually hooded) today; interesting for a yard in form. |
6/1 |
Form: 707100 C
Last run: 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (8) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
In and out this season but has gained 5f wins at Musselburgh (good) and York (good to firm); not entirely disgraced in big field at Goodwood last time and could make his presence felt. |
14/1 |
|
10th 17 (18) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Made the most of a drop in grade to edge home in a Class 4 at York 18 days ago (5f, good to firm) and went up only 3lb for that; however, he's by no means certain to repeat that effort and he lacks course experience. |
25/1 |
Form: 000607 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (13) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Landed a 5f Bahrain handicap in January but has struggled since; the handicapper is starting to relent but others are still preferred. |
33/1 |
|
10th 5 (6) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
On a tough mark after a big-race win in Bahrain in January; no impact in two runs this month and he is due to be 3lb lower from the weekend. |
33/1 |
Betting Forcast
16/1 Dubai Bling, 11/1 Stratusnine, 50/1 West Acre, 18/1 Dark Thirty, 11/2 Corolla Point, 8/1 Lexington Blitz, 40/1 Candy, 40/1 Against The Wind, 6/1 Toca Madera, 12/1 Trefor, 33/1 Erosandpsyche, 10/1 Naanas Sparkle, 25/1 Spartan Arrow, 20/1 Gold Star Hero, 33/1 Toyotomi, 16/1 Apollo One, 33/1 Dapper Valley, 7/1 Air Force One, 25/1 Stormy Impact, 5/1 The Man, 33/1 Ziggys Triton, 50/1 Another Baar
Verdict
Winners have come from all across the track in the big-field sprints here this year but the inclination is to side with those more towards the far side. That may count against last year’s winner Trefor who is berthed in stall 20, but The Man (second choice) and Air Force One, the pair to chase him home in 2025, make plenty of appeal. The Man has been building up to something bigger and this has likely been the main target all summer, so he is not opposed lightly, but TOCA MADERA (nap) shaped so well in the Stewards’ Cup that he earns preference. Corolla Point should also run well, with Spartan Arrow the most interesting of those at bigger prices.[Paul Smith]
Selections
Daily Record:
StratusnineThe Guardian:
Toca MaderaTHE NORTH:
Air Force OneThe Star:
Air Force One