May 03 / 14.55 Newmarket

14.55

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Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Palace House Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £48203.5
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Palace House Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.55

Form: 07551- CD

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won a Group 3 over C&D (good) as a 2yo; inevitably had a harder time of it in 2023 but his best form last year, a fluent win from Beautiful Diamond in an Ascot Listed race (5f, soft) in October, suggests he could hit a new peak this year; his reappearance record suggests this might be needed, though.
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2nd

7

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Rumstar

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Acts on flat tracks but he comes into his own when tackling a stiff test at 5f, as when winning this race last year, taking C&D record to 2-2, and roaring home to win a Group 3 at Sandown (good to firm) in July; cheekpieces worn in October are discarded; yard in form; not to be underestimated.

5/1

6th

1

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Rumstar

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Three-time winner at Group 3 level, two of them this year, including when defying a penalty at Sandown in July (5f, good to firm); ran a stormer when fifth in the Nunthorpe four weeks ago; versatile ground-wise and he should make another bold bid.

3/1

5th

5

(14)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Rumstar

10st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Can look good over 5f, as when winning either side of a winter break and, more recently, when outstaying She's Quality in a Group 3 at Sandown (good to firm) in July; however, he's had some wobbles too and his fifth to Arizona Blaze in a Group 2 at the Curragh last time was one of them; quite capable of a good show on his best form and has been supplemented.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.25

Form: 16610- D

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
She came into her own from last summer onwards but although gaining a spreadeagling win in a 5f Listed race at Tipperary (good; first-time blinkers) in September she has work to do on Group form with others in this field.
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4th

12

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Shes Quality

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

1-15 in stakes race, that win gained in a 5f Listed event last season; despite that poor strike rate, she deserves plenty of credit for consistency this season; runner-up in four consecutive British Group 2/3 races before well held in mid-field behind Asfoora in the Nunthorpe.

10/1

10th

13

(11)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Shes Quality

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

She doesn't hang around and can lead but she found the stiff 5f at Sandown (good to firm) against her when run down late on by Rumstar in July; ridden much more patiently in Group 2 at Goodwood since, setting to work with a will but failing by a neck to overhaul Jm Jungle; this track can see her to good advantage and she can go well; blinkers return in place of cheekpieces.

10/1

2nd

12

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Shes Quality

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Speedy filly; better than ever in 2025, notably when runner-up, after getting no cover and racing apart from the winner, in a warm Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good; had form on soft early in career) in May; perhaps found the steep 5f at Sandown rather too much since but this test can suit; in the thick of it.

8/1

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8/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 5074-1 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Impressive winner of 5f Listed race at Cork (good to yielding) last June but he took to lingering at the start on his final three runs of 2024; was fast away on AW comeback at Southwell, when holding a good rival (who conceded 3lb) at bay, and he's certainly capable of going well if getting away on terms.
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1

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Clarendon House

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Robert Cowell

High-class sprinter on turf and AW; his two C&D wins have both been mighty performances and there is no doubt he has the raw ability to give the weight away to today's opponents; sadly he has become a nightmare at the start, refusing to race in three of his last five runs; can't be supported with confidence; stable run four here.

16/1

1

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

20:45 Southwell (AW)

Clarendon House

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Robert Cowell

High-class sprinter on his day and he has tasted defeat in just one of his four runs on AW; fine effort to beat Marshman in a Listed race here in February and third in a Newmarket Group 3 next time; no doubt he has the ability to win a race of this nature but he is increasingly troublesome at the start and he has refused to race twice this summer; capable but too much risk attached to recommend.

10/1

Form: 0657-2 C

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Strong traveller who often leads; acts well on the Rowley course and was seen to best advantage when winning a 6f Group 3 here (good) last April; that was as good as it got as the return to 5f, albeit in Group 1s, didn't work out as well as seemed possible towards the end of 2024; however, conditions suit and this is likely to be a main target.
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1st

5

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Washington Heights

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Close third in Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock 12 months ago and made most to win Listed race at York (5f, good to firm) last summer; well below par all four starts since (short of room in Newmarket Group 3 on latest) but down in grade here and may well bounce back.

5/1

8th

9

(10)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Washington Heights

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Can lead; won 6f Group 3 here in 2024 but a beaten favourite in this race last year and sole success in 2025 came in a Listed York race (5f, good to firm); below best on recent comeback and a win looks unlikely.

25/1

12th

11

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Washington Heights

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Campaigned mostly over 5f last year, bagging Listed honours at York in July prior to facing stiffer tasks returned to Group 1 level; effective at 6f in the past and produced his peak RPR when landing this prize (on good ground) in 2024; not ruled out.

8/1

Form: 46554- CD

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back to C&D handicap win in 2022 but that does no justice to a fine record in Group races for Henry Candy, including a second and a fourth in the Group 1 King's Stand at Ascot in 2022 and 2023; soft ground was against him in this race in 2023 but he was beaten only about a length in the runnings either side and the likely strong pace will suit; sold 80,000gns in October; good chance he'll go well again for new trainer.
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6th

11

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Twilight Calls

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Richard Spencer

Losing run goes back nearly four years; no impact in sprint handicaps on turf at Meydan this year and makes a very belated AW debut on his return to Britain.

25/1

13

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Twilight Calls

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Spencer

Something of an enigma but his ability has never been in question; hasn't managed a win since April 2022 but he ran a cracker in the Stewards' Cup, coming home in fifth but doing best of the far-side group; failed to back it up behind Northern Ticker at York four weeks ago and risky, even with Warren Fentiman taking off a useful 5lb.

16/1

8

(11)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Twilight Calls

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Competitive in Group 1s in his prime; not the force of old but his mark has dropped and he was first in the far-side group when fifth to stablemate Two Tribes in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time; a long losing sequence is a concern but he'll be very dangerous if building on Goodwood.

12/1

Form: 22814- D

Last run: 232 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the Group 2 Norfolk at Ascot and later had a Listed race at York (also 5f, good to firm) in the bag from some way out, albeit the second, who went on to better things, had little go right; off since September but of interest with the 3yo allowance.
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12th

11

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Tropical Storm

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

His best form is at 5f and he hasn't been at the top of his game since a Listed win at this meeting last May; however, he kept on well for third at Goodwood (5f, good) recently, suggesting the return to 6f is worth exploring, and his two career wins have both come here; a visor goes on.

10/1

3rd

7

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Tropical Storm

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Bagged 5f York listed event last May; off seven months/gelded before posting an encouraging eighth of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago, nearest finish having lost ground when hampered soon after start; not without interest off a reduced mark.

6/1

8th

3

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Tropical Storm

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

More miss than hit in 2025, winning 5f Listed race at York (good to firm) in May but failing to make the frame otherwise; now returns from a gelding operation on a handy mark and with his stable in form; big chance if he's on a going day.

9/2

Form: 13005- CD

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Some smart form for George Scott included a narrow win in this race 12 months ago (good; first-time cheekpieces, later tried in blinkers) and he had some class and going excuses later; sold 50,000gns in October; has possibilities but needs to show he isn't dependent on headgear on yard debut.
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1st

5

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Seven Questions

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Acts on any ground; on a losing spell that goes back to Group 3 success two years ago but is on a very attractive mark and his Class 2 form this term includes a couple of respectable efforts; this combination of a drop in grade and assistance of Jamie Spencer (up for first time; regular jockey for the owner) may be the time to catch him.

7/2

4th

9

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Seven Questions

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

Disappointing favourite at Ripon last time, taking record for current yard to 0-10, but his reappearance was encouraging and he has become very attractively handicapped; peak mark was 18lb higher and earned by bagging Group 3 honours at Newmarket two years ago; has the plum draw and can't be written off.

9/2

6th

1

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Seven Questions

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

Losing spell goes back to his Palace House success two years ago but he has a reduced mark to work with as a result and he ran well when third on his Pontefract reappearance (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago; player if he can build on that.

5/2

Form: 51282- D

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in this (good) last year but she was still a cracking third against more seasoned rivals; had a satisfactory season overall, having dead-heated for a Listed race at Ayr and doing well in defeat against a smart one in a Group 2 at the Curragh, given the interference she suffered at the start; looks good for a big run.
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3rd

9

(12)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Beautiful Diamond

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: K R Burke

Three Listed wins, latest at Ayr (5.5f, soft) last September; returned with Listed third at Bath (5f, good) but well beaten in Longchamp Group 3 (5f, soft) since; fifth in this race in 2024; may again be vulnerable.

14/1

3rd

1

(1)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Beautiful Diamond

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Her three Listed wins have all come at Ayr, but she is fully effective elsewhere and ran right up to her best when a neck second at Ascot when last seen in October (5f, soft); can go well fresh and she is a leading contender despite her 3lb penalty.

2/1

2nd

6

(11)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Beautiful Diamond

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Beaten only by triple Group 3 winner Rumstar in this race 12 months ago and she took her form to an even higher level when running away with a fillies' Listed event at Ayr (5.5f, soft) last month; fresher than most after just two outings this year and she may still have untapped potential.

11/4

Form: 11615- D

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Unraced as 2yo but highly progressive in 2024, winning six of 11 starts and ending the year with a Group 3 win at Newbury (5f, heavy) then first home from the double-figure draws in the Group 1 Abbaye at Longchamp (very soft); has acted well on good and good to firm ground at a lesser level; likely to be sharp for reappearance with Ryan Moore booked (2-2 on her).
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4th

18

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

No Half Measures

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Hughes

4yo who was suited by the return to 6f when winning the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (66-1) by a neck from Big Mojo; hampered and unable to recover behind same rival in Sprint Cup at Haydock (25-1) next time; closely matched with several of these at her best and may well bounce back.

22/1

13

(14)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

No Half Measures

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Hughes

4yo who was suited by the return to 6f when winning the Group 1 July Cup at 66-1 at Newmarket (good to firm) last time; won a Group 3 on heavy ground last September; needs to prove that latest performance was no one-off but her 6f form-figures now read 21111 and she's entitled to respect.

8/1

1st

10

(15)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

No Half Measures

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Hughes

Very useful filly whose 5f record features a Group 3 win last September; faces a difficult task on ratings but is interesting returned to 6f, having posted form figures of 2111 over this distance, most recently bagging Listed honours on French soil last August.

40/1

100/1

Form: 050-24 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D handicap (good to firm) last May on her sole course start and went on to run well in an Ayr Listed race for her sex but she's aiming high on these terms.
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10th

9

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Pepsi Cat

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

dwelt start, towards rear

100/1

10th

9

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Pepsi Cat

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

dwelt start, towards rear

100/1

4th

7

(15)

20th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:41 Bath

Pepsi Cat

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

held up in rear, headway inside final furlong, went modest fourth towards finish

25/1

Form: 34146- D

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who raised his game when winning a Listed race at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in August; found No Half Measures too strong at Newbury (5f, heavy) next time and he was in the ruck behind Rumstar at Ascot (5f, soft) when last seen in October but the switch in surface can help balance the books; one of three runners for the yard.
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6th

2

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Democracy Dilemma

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner who looks well handicapped on his win at Haydock (5f, good) last autumn but he's been disappointing at Musselburgh and Goodwood this spring; has some questions to answer and he needs a major revival with headgear removed; stablemate of Rhythm N Hooves.

12/1

9th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Democracy Dilemma

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

Useful front-runner who returned with a good third in 5f AW listed event at Lingfield in February; not at his best on soft ground at Musselburgh since but can bounce back here.

8/1

13th

1

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Democracy Dilemma

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Cowell

Tough 5f specialist who usually makes the running; a respectable third at Lingfield six weeks ago should have blown away the cobwebs; concedes weight all round but he's a classy type and should go well.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £141.80
Straight Forecast £141.87
Tricast £1689.67
Trifecta £1213.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

No Half Measures

POSTDATA:

Rumstar

TOPSPEED:

Twilight Calls

RP RATINGS:

Clarendon House

Daily Record:

Tropical Storm

D Express:

Beautiful Diamond

Daily Mirror:

Washington Heights

LAMBOURN:

No Half Measures

The Sun:

No Half Measures

The Star:

No Half Measures

The Guardian:

Rumstar

Daily Mail:

Rumstar

Telegraph:

Clarendon House

NEWMARKET:

Twilight Calls

The Times:

Twilight Calls