July 28 / 16.45 Goodwood

16.45

Good To Firm

World Pool Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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World Pool Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
3 (1)
Get Ahead

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.75
  • Place: £2.75

Form: -33340 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Hasn't added to last season's debut win but she retains all her ability and has run some sound races in defeat in good sprints this year; will need to squeeze out extra to come out on top but Adam Kirby takes over for the first time in 2022.
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2nd

8

(3)

10th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Get Ahead

9st 3lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

ducked right start, in touch with leaders towards far side, went second under 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well but headed towards finish

33/1

8th

9

(15)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Get Ahead

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

An improver this year, posting a convincing Listed win at Haydock (6f, good to firm) then going very close in Chantilly Group 2 (5f, good); she's better than she showed at Sandown latest but is likely to come up short here.

40/1

6th

9

(9)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Get Ahead

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Clive Cox

Better than ever since returned to sounder surface, winning Listed event at Haydock (6f, good to firm) then going close in Group 2 at Chantilly (5f, good); has to be feared in current form, granted similar ground.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.25

Form: 341221 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Consistent and steadily progressive; getting loose beforehand proved no barrier to success at Hamilton 13 days ago (5f, good to firm), making all to record a comfortable success; one of a number who like to get on with it in this field though and he needs another career best.
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11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Silky Wilkie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 1-4016 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Not straightforward but she's capable on her day, as when readily seeing off ten rivals over C&D (good to soft) in May; needs to better latest AW effort but she wouldn't be a forlorn hope.
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25th

23

(5)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Kape Moss

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Has had a say in 6f Listed races on last two starts (good to soft/good to firm) but now 15lb higher than her latest handicap defeat, at Epsom in April, which surely puts the brakes on in this company.

25/1

2nd

4

(8)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Kape Moss

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

4yo who has been progressive this year and ran a cracker when fourth in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago; effective on fast ground in the past and could be thereabouts.

13/2

4th

6

(2)

6th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Newmarket

Kape Moss

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

In good form in 5f handicaps at Southwell (AW; won) and Epsom (close third) this season, while shaping as if this return to 6f will suit; however, has the worst chance at the weights in this higher grade.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 534111 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Had looked exposed until finding a rich seam of form this summer, winning on Wolverhampton AW last month and adding further successes at Windsor and Doncaster (5f; both good to firm); displayed his quirks when wandering around at Doncaster but the form has been boosted since; 2lb well in and should make a bold bid for the four-timer.
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6th

1

(6)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dusky Prince

9st 10lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Back in better form last month and finished first past the post (demoted for causing interference) at Newcastle on latest start; back up 2lb but is on last winning mark and should remain competitive.

4/1

2nd

4

(8)

20th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Dusky Prince

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Completed a hat-trick on turf/Tapeta last summer and having dropped 2lb below his last winning mark, he ran better when third of six at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, finishing less than a length behind Bellagio Man; each-way claims if continuing his resurgence.

7/1

3rd

2

(3)

9th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dusky Prince

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

The third leg of his summer hat-trick came off 2lb higher at Doncaster but he's finished down the field in his last three runs including twice at Southwell this winter; has won over this C&D but he has a bit to prove and needs to get back in the groove.

6/1

Form: 211-27 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
The winner of two of his three starts as a 2yo; very promising reappearance at Musselburgh (behind Sophie's Star) when he looked rusty and events conspired against him; only seventh in a hot 6f handicap at Newmarket three weeks ago when leaving the impression a return to 5f would suit; likely there's a bigger effort in him and a strongly run race at this trip may prove ideal; interesting.
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4th

1

(9)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Le Beau Garcon

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Handles most ground but all of his four wins have been on good to firm; last success was at Ayr (5f) 12 months ago but that was on his reappearance and he's only 1lb higher for today's return; needs a close look after 221 days off.

6/1

11th

1

(12)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Le Beau Garcon

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winning reappearance at Ayr (5f) in May and returned to form with a close call at Catterick 20 days ago; however, inconclusive AW form from just two attempts and offputting that he hasn't run on sand since late 2023.

6/1

3

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Le Beau Garcon

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made a winning return to action at Ayr in May but two runs since have been disappointing, even allowing for the higher grade; needs a full revival but he has run well here in the past.

10/1

Form: 3-7271 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
On the up for his new yard this year, running with great credit in a hot sprint at Royal Ascot before readily accounting for Sir Henry Cotton at Haydock 26 days ago (5f, soft); 5lb rise to contend with but he won't mind the faster conditions and still has potential after just eight starts.
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4th

12

(12)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Ascot

Swayze

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Impressive at Haydock (5f, good to firm) in May but hasn't repeated the form, fifth of 13 in a Racing League event at Newcastle nine days ago; a few others appeal more.

14/1

5th

11

(13)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Swayze

8st 8lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

in touch with leaders

16/1

7/1

Form: 428165 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Tough and consistent sprinter who took advantage of a golden opportunity at Chester last month (5f, good); two perfectly serviceable efforts have followed but the suspicion is that there will be something more progressive further down the weights.
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7

(12)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Navello

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Latest run at Nottingham is easy to forgive (unsuitable ground) and he had recorded a career-best RPR when winning at Wolverhampton (5f) on his penultimate start; no issue with 6f but 5f is possibly his optimum.

20/1

7

(12)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Navello

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

in rear, eased and pulled up over 4f out

20/1

7th

2

(3)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:50 Nottingham

Navello

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

prominent

11/1

Form: 113036 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Got the better of Sir Henry Cotton over C&D in April and 11lb better off with that rival today; hasn't always had the rub of the green since and doubt this mark is beyond him when everything falls into place; one to take seriously.
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No Results Found

12/1

Form: 146101 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
The winner of four of his seven starts for Tony Carroll, latterly in a three-runner event at Windsor last month; sold for £60,000 this month; still feasibly treated but won't find it easy dominating in this more competitive event.
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1st

6

(1)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

18:10 Catterick

Resilience

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Two-time turf winner (5f, good to firm) who was running well in defeat on AW in the winter; back up in grade for his reappearance but he's still feasibly weighted and the betting will be useful.

7/1

20/1

Form: 34-200 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
5f AW winner as 2yo; better than ever when going down narrowly at Thirsk on his reappearance in April (5f, soft) but has been well beaten in hot handicaps since (including in cheekpieces latest, retained); others look to have greater potential.
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10th

10

(8)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Catch Cunningham

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

C&D scorer but his recent form is far from encouraging, beating only two in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; hood goes back on; work to do.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Possibly needed latest run (when back from a break); losing sequence is mounting up but this drop in class may do the trick; interesting at this level off 11lb below last winning mark.

13/2

14

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Needs things to fall just right for him but he is on a lowly mark and some of this summer's form gives him leading claims; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Leicester run and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

16/1

Form: 88-155 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Very easy winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham on her reappearance (also won on debut as 2yo); fair run over 6f next time but well below best back at Nottingham eight weeks ago; giving her a break should help matters but others look safer.
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6

(5)

12th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:20 Nottingham

Ballet Steps

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

11th

11

(4)

28th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Ballet Steps

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Kevin Ryan

always towards rear, never going well

16/1

Form: 4-7145 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Sprang a surprise at Musselburgh in June (5f, good; stable debut) and close fourth at Listed level next time; contributed to overly strong pace when only fifth at Chester (6f) last time; likely to grab the stand rail but may prove a sitting duck in the closing stages.
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10th

3

(4)

28th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Sophies Star

9st 6lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Won twice during a consistent juvenile campaign; won again on her first start for Roger Fell last June but lost her way towards the end of the campaign; made a satisfactory start for this stable at Naas but held by Craft Irish on that running.

16/1

6th

6

(1)

6th May 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

14:45 Naas

Sophies Star

9st 11lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Won on first start for Roger Fell 11 months ago but lost her way towards the end of the campaign; non-runner on testing ground here last month and conditions may be against her again with rain in the forecast.

25/1

5

(10)

24th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

19:10 Naas

Sophies Star

9st 9lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Won at Musselburgh (5f, good) first time out last year for Roger Fell and close fourth in Listed race at Ayr next time; lost form thereafter and reappears after 191 days off; had form on soft as 2yo for Karl Burke.

14/1

Non-runners

Sir Henry Cotton, Clarence C

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £90.00
Straight Forecast £65.08
Tricast £793.19
Trifecta £1190.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Le Beau Garcon

The Guardian:

Swayze

POSTDATA:

Shamlaan

LAMBOURN:

Get Ahead

TOPSPEED:

Kape Moss

Daily Record:

Silky Wilkie

Telegraph:

Sir Henry Cotton

RP Ratings:

Le Beau Garcon

The Times:

Le Beau Garcon

Daily Mirror:

Le Beau Garcon

The Star:

Le Beau Garcon

Daily Express:

Swayze

Daily Mail:

Shamlaan

The Sun:

Get Ahead