15.45
GoodHong Kong Jockey Club Handicap
- Prize money: £38655
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/1
Form: 1-3045 D BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (4) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 34y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Ran his best race for this yard when picking up well to win a 5f Class 2 handicap at Ascot (good; has won on soft) in decisive fashion eight weeks ago; looked every inch a Pattern-race performer there but this is a strong race of its type and he'll need another personal best. |
10/1 |
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1st 3 (14) |
26th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Has won on soft and good to firm; pulled hard and just minor late progress in the Wokingham here (first-time tongue-tie, retained) in June but he hadn't been far behind Aramram at Newbury (also 6f, good to firm) previously and a stiff test at 5f could prove ideal; can be involved. |
7/1 |
4/1
Form: 254-11 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (21) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Looks well treated on this year's AW form but failed to transfer it back to turf (in Group 3) last time when bidding for a 6f hat-trick, and still has a weaker strike-rate in this sphere; bit to prove back at 7f and doesn't look the percentage call. |
20/1 |
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11th 2 (13) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Dead-heated with Diligent Harry in Listed grade to complete a Lingfield 6f double in January and take AW record to 4-8; effective when fresh but is by no means certain to transfer the improvement back to turf; only 1-9 in this sphere; tongue-tie applied. |
12/1 |
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1st 2 (7) |
31st Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
He returned from a 73-day break with an emphatic C&D win two weeks ago; held a class advantage over those rivals and that isn't the case here but he did finish his race off extremely strongly and he shouldn't be underestimated. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: -53771
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (11) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Captured this prize last year and largely in good form after, despite his customary slow starts; should strip sharper for his reappearance sixth in 5f Newmarket handicap 17 days ago so he's no forlorn hope in refitted cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
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6th 2 (9) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Strong traveller who can be slowly away; first handicap win when beating Existent at Goodwood (5f, good) last May; treading water during the summer but he did well when a close third of 21 from a tough draw in the Portland (extended 5f, good) in September and a subsequent Ascot defeat by a well-treated rival was another solid run given the race didn't go his way; claims. |
5/1 |
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5 (7) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Just two wins to his name but he has plenty of ability and comes here in top form, most recently coming from well back to snatch second at Ascot three weeks ago (5f, soft); slow starts are a thorn in his side but no surprise to see him arriving on the scene late; new visor replaces cheekpieces. |
4/1 |
7/2
Form: 3311-4 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (1) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Steps up further in class but he has progressive York form and brings impressive stats, being 3-4 over C&D (gained last win cosily in good-ground Listed race) and 4-9 in headgear, which is reapplied with Newmarket reappearance under his belt; has a better chance than bare ratings suggest. |
12/1 |
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9th 5 (8) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Has form on the Newmarket tracks but recorded last three wins at York, including when beating Crestofdistinction with more in hand than the narrow margin suggests in Listed grade on most recent appearance; likely to be more interesting when back at that venue. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: 000-86 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 18 (12) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Not beaten far at Newmarket (6f, good) and Newbury (6f, good to firm) last May and he's well handicapped on that form; however, below best on final two starts last season and likewise on recent reappearance at Newmarket. |
33/1 |
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8th 10 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
6lb lower than for his close sixth in this race 12 months ago; he had the benefit of a pipe-opener before that race, though, and he comes here after a 264-day layoff; should be ending his losing run soon but perhaps not in this field. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 13-224 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (8) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Several good efforts in defeat against top 6f handicappers this year but he never shifted much in the weights and the return to soft ground may have made the difference when he made nearly all to win the Ayr Gold Cup recently; serious rain would bring him into the reckoning. |
12/1 |
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15 (6) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Yet to win this year but he's run some mighty races in defeat, in the frame in the Stewards' Cup and last week's Portland (only run out of second in the closing stages); should run his race again but there will probably be a few stronger. |
16/1 |
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11 (8) |
13th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Fourth to stablemate Two Tribes in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood but then ran poorly in another big field at York and doesn't look to have much in hand of the handicapper. |
18/1 |
5/1
Form: 7-2222 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (7) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Steadily progressive over 6f, mostly in handicaps prior to showing bigger things this season by bagging Listed honours at Doncaster (good to soft) and finishing a good second in Group 3 at Newmarket (good); at the top of his form and may rate higher still; in the mix. |
9/1 |
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2nd 1 (12) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Steadily progressive, mostly in handicaps, throughout his career; won by 1l going away from Jasour in Listed event at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) on seasonal debut, looking better than ever and taking record to 6-23; solid second in both C&D starts; enters calculations upped further in grade. |
11/2 |
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1st 4 (11) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Notably tough and consistent in handicaps, posting another personal best when winning narrowly at Ascot (6f, soft) last October; this Listed event requires another step up the ladder but he always gives his all and it's not out of the question. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 56-114 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (9) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
8st 6lb |
Looked to be coming to the boil when third at Southwell last month but two subsequent turf efforts have been blighted by slow starts; on a dangerous mark but he goes without any accessories and needs to get it right at the stalls. |
16/1 |
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6th 6 (1) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Disappointing at Catterick on Wednesday when he couldn't get into it after a slow start; he had been threatening something better on AW beforehand and this drop in class can help; hood returns; chance if breaking better. |
7/1 |
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5th 6 (5) |
22nd Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Four 6f wins on good or faster turf; running himself into form on AW for his new yard this winter, most recently keeping on for third in a 0-80 at Southwell three weeks ago; 14lb lower than for his last turf outing; interesting contender. |
5/2 |
Non-runners
Orazio, Dream Composer, Purest Time, Kings Lynn
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £19.17 |
| Tricast | £103.31 |
| Trifecta | £80.70 |