August 01 / 17.55 Goodwood

17.55

Good To Firm

HKJC World Pool Handicap

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
RTV
View Course
HKJC World Pool Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.90
  • Place: £7.00

Form: 652312 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Came good (seventh attempt) with a Newbury win (1m, good to firm) last month and he backed that up with a strong-finishing second at Windsor (1m, good) 11 days later; hasn't looked entirely straightforward but something seems to have clicked recently and he could continue on an upward curve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Great Chieftain

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Oliver Cole

Good seventh of 23 here in the Cambridgeshire when second home on his side; not much went right on UAE debut at Meydan (1m, good) in January but he was a solid fifth of 16 over that C&D a fortnight later and is now back down to his last winning mark; C&D winner who looks a key player.

7/2

7th

17

(16)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Great Chieftain

8st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Oliver Cole

Won two in a row in May (1m, good; including here); merely midfield at Goodwood 34 days ago but that was his first run for three months and he may have needed it; not discounted in view of previous, progressive form.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.65

Form: -32123 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 32123 this season and his third at Ascot (1m, good to soft) last month was behind an improver; handles most ground but his record now stands at 1-12 and there are plenty of unexposed rivals lurking in this hot race; has work to do.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Ebts Guard

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tough and consistent sort who won the C&D Spring Cup on 2025 reappearance but couldn't get a clear run in it this time round; third in this race last year and 9lb higher today but he's an each-way contender.

10/1

18th

3

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Ebts Guard

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tough and consistent sort who won this race (good ground) on his reappearance 12 months ago and finished second in the Balmoral Handicap at Ascot in the autumn; starts the new season on a career-high mark but he's impossible to rule out.

16/1

2nd

3

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 1

14:47 Nottingham

Ebts Guard

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Acts on soft; has mostly run well in warm 7f/1m handicaps this season, never better than when dead-heating for second in a valuable event at Ascot 11 days ago; this first Listed assignment makes for a different scenario but he has the form to be not far away.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 30-612 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-8 when scoring at Sandown (7f; good to soft) in June and he chased home a major improver on his return visit last month; looks worth another try at this trip but he's fairly exposed now and drying ground is a concern.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

13

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Spanish Blaze

8st 11lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Acts on soft and good to firm; similar type to Mission To Moon, being a consistent 3yo; close fourth to Telemark at Doncaster (7f) most recently; frame possibilities off the same mark.

7/1

4th

11

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:40 Doncaster

Spanish Blaze

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Sandown (7f, good to soft) in June and has run well in defeat on his four starts since, most recently fifth back at Sandown (7f, good) where not helped by a slow start; might not be far away.

15/2

5th

6

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Spanish Blaze

9st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Ran creditably on Eclipse day, taking his C&D record to 112, and has remained in form elsewhere since; successful in the nursery on this card 12 months ago and commands respect returned to Sandown.

4/1

4th
7 (15)
Apiarist

28/1

Form: 41-534

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ended his 2yo campaign with a win in a valuable race at York (7f, soft) but he's not gone on from that in three runs this term; ran into some trouble when fourth at Ascot (first run since gelded) last time but he was behind two of today's rivals in that race and others are more convincing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(15)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Apiarist

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Three fine efforts on AW to start the year but his run of good form came to a halt when well behind Blue Rc at Newcastle over Easter; acts on turf but has a much better strike-rate on AW; drawn widest.

20/1

12th

6

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Apiarist

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Finished a good third in this race 12 months ago when rated 2lb lower; arrives in good form, having beaten Popmaster at Lingfield (1m) before a good third at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago; chance if stall 1 proves no hindrance.

10/1

3rd

4

(3)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Apiarist

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Beat very good yardstick in Popmaster for fourth AW win from just eight tries at Lingfield 19 days ago (1m; ridden by Jack Callan for the first time); up just 3lb, and no issue with this shorter trip, but he's never been to Kempton and trainer is just 1-14 here last five years.

3/1

Form: 2-4512

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (fifth attempt) when beating Jungle Mac at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in June and went very close when upped to 1m there (good) 19 days ago; has another 6lb rise to deal with but he pulled clear with the winner last time and is open to more progress.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

18

(21)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Treasure Time

8st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won in a big field at York (1m, good to firm) last August and he's unexposed at today's trip, which could suit; best run of this light campaign came when fourth at Ascot last month but he needs something extra today.

16/1

8

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Treasure Time

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Haggas

Best form when finishing strongly to lead close home at York (1m, good to firm) last August; just two runs this year, following a fair reappearance with a never-sighted run at Goodwood (1m1f) last week; has cheekpieces fitted now but he remains with potential and this stiff test can suit.

5/1

2

(12)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Treasure Time

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Ran well when fifth here (good to firm) last August and won competitive 3yo handicap at York (1m, good to firm) later that month; fifth of 12 on return at Sandown (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago and could be suited by this extra furlong; unraced on softer than good; retains potential for top yard.

4/1

33/1

Form: -53188 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Raised his form to a new level with a front-running win at Ascot (1m, good) in May but he's flopped at Haydock and Newmarket in last two runs; has plenty to prove after those heavy defeats and headgear is now added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(13)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

The Ice Phoenix

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

led, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

1st

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

The Ice Phoenix

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charles Hills

Won a Lingfield novice (7f, Polytrack) last November and added an Ascot handicap (1m, good) in May; out of the frame in three starts since, though not disgraced when sixth of 14 in first-time blinkers at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last month; bit more needed all the same.

10/1

Form: 031 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Blue Point colt who cost 105,000gns as a yearling; has improved with each of his three runs and it was another major step forward when beating a 2-5 shot in big-field novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in June; looks on a fair mark now switched to a handicap and he's an interesting contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20th

3

(12)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Westridge

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Progressive 4yo who impressed in big-field handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) and was a close third of 15 at York (1m2f, good to firm) subsequently; his surplus stamina may be no bad thing in what is likely to be a strongly run race and he's respected for his top stable.

9/1

3rd

1

(7)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Westridge

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Carries his head high but his profile has been progressive since cheekpieces have gone on and he produced a smart handicap performance when comfortably accounting for his 17 rivals over this trip at Glorious Goodwood (good) 25 days ago; his two other wins came on good to firm; an 8lb rise demands further improvement but no surprise were he to find it.

100/30

17

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Westridge

8st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Both wins on good to firm at Windsor; carries his head high but recorded two seconds and a win over 1m3f, 1m2f and an extended 1m3f from his three starts since the cheekpieces went on this term, putting him on an upward curve.

16/1

Form: 52-232 BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-8 but he has form figures of 2232 in his last four handicaps and rallied well to go very close at York (7f, good to firm) last Saturday; on same mark here and looks interesting back up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(12)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Bills Baar

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

0-7 in handicaps but went down by the narrowest margin at York last July; disappointing favourite in October and gelded ahead of this return to action; probably best watched from wide draw on AW debut (half-brother and dam did win on an artificial surface).

13/2

1

(12)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Bills Baar

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

0-7 in handicaps but went down by the narrowest margin at York last July; disappointing favourite in October and gelded ahead of this return to action; probably best watched from wide draw on AW debut (half-brother and dam did win on an artificial surface).

13/2

5th

4

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:55 Catterick

Bills Baar

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Quite lightly raced this term and in good form, suffering a poor run when eighth in 1m Goodwood handicap in August; he ought to be in the shake-up.

5/1

14/1

Form: 92314 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start for Hugo Palmer when landing a Chester handicap (7.5f, good) in June but couldn't pose a threat over same C&D (fourth of seven) last month; this return to 1m could help but he needs to kick on again and navigating his way through this big field won't be easy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Native King

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

midfield

10/1

5th

6

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Native King

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Came from the rear to win on his handicap/stable debut at Chester (7.5f, good) in June and has suffered trouble in running both starts since; this 3yo retains potential and could play a leading role if getting the breaks.

11/2

15/2

Form: 41-471 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Havana Grey colt; has a mixed record in his five starts but he added to his Newcastle maiden win when bolting up in a Salisbury handicap (1m, good to firm) last week; 6lb well in under a penalty for that success and has leading claims if he can back that up.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(5)

5th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Gabrial

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

in touch with leaders, chased clear leader and over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong

6/1

3rd

4

(5)

5th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Gabrial

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Won a C&D maiden just over a year ago and easily landed a Salisbury handicap (1m, good to firm) in July; shot up the weights as a result and could only manage fifth of seven at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in September, but shaped as though the return to this stiffer mile will suit; respected.

6/1

Form: 1-315 BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Debut winner at Newcastle last November and recorded a 40-1 success when beating 14 rivals on handicap debut at York (7f, good) in May; not so good at Thirsk last time but he's still unexposed and has shaped as if this step up to 1m could suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Diligent Resdev

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ayr Bronze Cup winner in 2024 who also posted some good efforts without winning in 2025; beat one on his return in 7f Haydock handicap after nine months off but he should strip sharper now.

10/1

9th

2

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Diligent Resdev

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won the 2024 Ayr Bronze Cup in fine style (6f, good); 0-5 in 2025 but looked to retain all his ability; conditions won't be an issue and he has run well first time out in each of his seasons of racing; chance.

7/1

3

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Sandown

Diligent Resdev

10st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lightly raced 4yo who won the Ayr Bronze Cup last September and has run well in defeat on all four starts this season, most recently third of 13 at York (7f, good to firm); there's every chance he'll be in the mix.

4/1

10/1

Form: 343221 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-11 but he's been generally progressive and his latest performance was a cosy success at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; 5lb higher on this step back up in grade but he beat a hat-trick seeker last time and is unexposed at this trip; shortlisted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(3)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Jungle Mac

9st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

midfield

16/1

33/1

Form: 165945

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two-time French winner (5.5f/7.5f) but he's been comfortably held in three runs for new yard this summer; mark is sliding but he has something to prove and this is a step back up in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Ended 2025 in good order and he was a good second over 1m here on his return in January; three heavy defeats have followed and there is likely to be other pace for him to contend with today; drops in class but others appeal more.

16/1

8th

9

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has had a couple of close calls over C&D this winter but he's lost his way in last two starts and was tailed off at Newcastle (1m) three weeks ago; has something to prove and he needs a major revival.

25/1

12th

11

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Had been in a consistent vein of form but needs to rebound from his disappointing show when favourite at Southwell most recently.

14/1

Form: 721-5

Last run: 89 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to justifying favouritism at Lingfield (7f, AW) on final attempt in 2yo novice events; attracted support into 14-1 on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f, good) in May and ran well to finish fifth of 19; returns after another break but he has a progressive profile and this step up to 1m looks a good move on pedigree.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Rockstar Icon

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Oliver Cole

His sole success from 15 starts came over C&D and he didn't run badly at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run (6f); disappointed at Wolverhampton last week though and others have stronger claims.

12/1

7

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Rockstar Icon

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Oliver Cole

His sole success from 15 starts came over C&D and he didn't run badly at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run (6f); disappointed at Wolverhampton last week though and others have stronger claims.

12/1

7

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Rockstar Icon

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Oliver Cole

His sole success from 15 starts came over C&D and he didn't run badly at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run (6f); disappointed at Wolverhampton last week though and others have stronger claims.

12/1

Non-runners

Qirat, Cerulean Bay, Local Hero, Mount Teide, Versatile, Diddy Man

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £255.50
Straight Forecast £167.04
Tricast £1928.86
Trifecta £2782.40

Selections

The Times:

Westridge

SPOTLIGHT:

Sir Gabrial

Telegraph:

Jungle Mac

TOPSPEED:

Treasure Time

D Express:

Golden Pharaoh

The Guardian:

Bill's Baar

The Sun:

Mount Teide

Daily Mail:

Qirat

RP RATINGS:

Sir Gabrial

The Star:

Westridge

Daily Record:

Westridge

Daily Mirror:

Jungle Mac

POSTDATA:

Treasure Time