August 22 / 13.20 Newmarket (July)

13.20

Good To Firm

Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Hopeful Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £31190.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Hopeful Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1-3524 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Had a fine 2024 campaign once blinkers were added, winning two Newbury handicaps then blitzing his rivals in the Ayr Gold Cup; 0-4 this year but he has been running with great credit in good company; drops into Listed company and his record of 211 over C&D features a notable 3yo handicap win; looks sure to go well.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(8)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:30 York

Lethal Levi

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Went very close in a Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good) in May and comfortably made all in Listed race at Newmarket last month (6f, good to firm; Elmonjed second); carries a 3lb penalty today but has leading claims nevertheless at a track where he has plenty of strong form.

6/1

1st

6

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Newmarket (July)

Lethal Levi

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Had a fine 2024 campaign once blinkers were added, winning two Newbury handicaps then blitzing his rivals in the Ayr Gold Cup; 0-4 this year but he has been running with great credit in good company; drops into Listed company and his record of 211 over C&D features a notable 3yo handicap win; looks sure to go well.

3/1

3

(5)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Lethal Levi

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Last season's Ayr Gold Cup winner who has returned in good nick, going down by only a short head in a 6f Group 2 at the Curragh (good) five weeks ago; also had some good 7f form last year.

11/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -44210 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Strong handicap form when seeing off 18 rivals at York last month (6f, good; tongue tied for the first time); disappointed in the Stewards' Cup three weeks ago; interesting that he comes here, rather than heading to York for the valuable sprint handicap he won at last year's Ebor meeting; not fully exposed just yet.
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1st

8

(1)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Elmonjed

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: William Haggas

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

9th

5

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Elmonjed

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

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

6/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: -11139 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
He has developed into a high-class sprinter on AW, winning three 6f handicaps this year before a fine third in Group 3 company in June; underwhelming finishing effort back on turf at Newbury five weeks ago (6f, good to firm; Group 3) and that leaves him with a point to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ferrous

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Handicap mark not impossible judged on his C&D win last May off 3lb lower; running okay in defeat this winter and it would be no surprise to see him in the thick of the action.

12/1

6th

2

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ferrous

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Good record on AW; as good as ever this year, finishing fourth (behind Cool Hoof Luke) in a Listed race at Lingfield five weeks ago and then second in a handicap back at Lingfield last week; stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust (one turf attempt saw him finish tailed off) but he hasn't got much to find on form.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Ferrous

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

He was returning from a 147-day break when readily accounting for eight rivals in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 10lb higher this time around but he has earned his lofty rating; close fourth in a Listed event here four weeks ago; contender.

4/1

Form: -34338 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Tough and generally reliable sprinter; latest Goodwood effort wasn't his best though and he now has his first 6f run of the campaign; perhaps vulnerable to stronger stayers in this field.
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11th

8

(4)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Shagraan

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

His form took a surge forward towards the end of last season with 5f Listed wins for Mick Appleby at Beverley (good to firm) and Ascot (soft); reappeared with 3l third of 14 to Night Raider on stable debut in the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) and he's open to improvement on this second start of the season; one to consider.

13/2

3rd

8

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Shagraan

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

In action between May and October last year for Michael Appleby, finding a form spurt late on with a close second to First Instinct in a Group 3 at Newbury sandwiched by Listed 5f wins at Beverley and Ascot (good to firm and soft); more needed back with former trainer but may yet do better.

10/1

1st

1

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Shagraan

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Appleby

Tough sprinter who has improved of late, winning the Listed Beverley Bullet (5f, good to firm) in August and finishing clear of the rest when second of 14 in Group 3 at Newbury (5f, good to soft) in September; tactically versatile and may not have reached his ceiling just yet; commands respect.

3/1

5th
10 (10)
Pellitory

33/1

Form: -19478

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f on slower than good as a 2yo; marked improvement when winning a 7f conditions event on the Rowley course in April (7f, good); found life tough since and now drops in trip with headgear fitted; easy enough to have reservations.
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16th

11

(16)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Pellitory

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Record of 3-14 for James Owen, reaching a useful standard but proving rather difficult to place after the third success ruined his mark; sold for 52,000gns and gelded since last run; probably still too high in the weights for this level of competition.

33/1

13th

1

(15)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Pellitory

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Ran creditably, despite 6f looking inadequate, in York Listed race last time; gained his last win in C&D conditions race at the Craven meeting; could go well in new headgear returned to this scenario.

20/1

5th

7

(9)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:30 York

Pellitory

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

3yo who reappeared with conditions race win at Newmarket and has shown similar form in defeat since, most recently fifth behind Lethal Levi in Newmarket Listed race; looks set for a minor role once more.

33/1

Form: 1-2857 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Group 2 winner as a 2yo; threw away a winning opportunity in a Listed race at Doncaster in March (6f, good to soft) when diving to his left inside the final furlong; this is easier than this summer's earlier turf assignments but he's often slowly away and he isn't one for the faint of heart.
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2

(11)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Iberian

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

Group 2 winner as 2yo; threw away a golden opportunity in 6f Listed race at Doncaster in March when diving to his left inside the final furlong; well below par in the same grade last time and would be a surprise winner here, even if first-time blinkers give him a boost.

50/1

6th

5

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Newmarket (July)

Iberian

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Group 2 winner as a 2yo; threw away a winning opportunity in a Listed race at Doncaster in March (6f, good to soft) when diving to his left inside the final furlong; this is easier than this summer's earlier turf assignments but he's often slowly away and he isn't one for the faint of heart.

9/2

7th

3

(2)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Iberian

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Lightly raced since winning 2yo Group 2 in September 2023 (7f, soft); went close in Listed race on 2025 reappearance (6f, good to soft) and respectable fifth in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) last time; however, he again looks vulnerable this afternoon.

25/1

Form: 612448

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Four wins in France, including at this level in April, and his British debut at Chester 19 days ago (6f, good to firm) wasn't without hope, ending up with plenty to do in a race where the leaders didn't come back; no easy task conceding weight all round though.
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3rd

6

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Toyotomi

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Having been gelded he made a promising reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month; failed to build on that when sixth at Ascot (6f, good) but he got upset in the stalls; well handicapped on his French form up to last July and he's not ruled out.

11/1

6th

2

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Toyotomi

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

First three French wins came at about 1m but better form when winning a Listed race at about 5f last April; took time to find his feet for this yard but he couldn't get out of a scrum at Goodwood (6f, good) in October and ran well for a long way on Newcastle AW last month; the likely strong pace will suit and he has a good run in him.

9/1

5th

1

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Toyotomi

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Well handicapped on his form in France; shaped quite nicely when fifth in a 6f handicap at Goodwood when last seen in October; gelded the following day; appeals as the type to win a nice prize this year.

5/1

Form: /1-141 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Two 7f AW wins and ran well over that trip at York last month (raced wide); took the drop back to 6f in her stride at Glorious Goodwood, racing up the middle of the track for half of the race but then surging clear when joining the main pack over 2f out; likely she is up to this class and a big run looks on the cards.
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3

(13)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Dubai Treasure

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Healthy progress over 7f and 6f culminated in a useful win at Goodwood (good) in July when coming right across from the unfavoured side of the track; however, her finishing effort was perfunctory when tending to hang in a Listed race on the July course here (6f, good to firm) since and she needs a recent break to have been helpful.

7/2

8th

11

(11)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Newmarket (July)

Dubai Treasure

8st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Two 7f AW wins and ran well over that trip at York last month (raced wide); took the drop back to 6f in her stride at Glorious Goodwood, racing up the middle of the track for half of the race but then surging clear when joining the main pack over 2f out; likely she is up to this class and a big run looks on the cards.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-7750 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
He has hit the crossbar in a host of top sprint handicaps and he gained a notable success in an Ascot Group 3 last October; this season has been tough going but he wasn't beaten far in the Wokingham and would have finished closer in the Stewards' Cup but for meeting trouble inside the final 2f; has C&D form; big run expected.
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3rd

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Apollo One

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Stable star who runs in this race for the fourth time, recording best results when second in 2024 and third in 2023; went without a win in 2025 but the ability was still intact, second in the Portland (5.6f, good) and an Ascot Group 3 (6f, soft); faced some stiff tasks in the Middle East this year but his second in a Listed race at Jebel Ali (5f, dirt) was promising, finishing with a flourish for second; fair mark back on grass; should run well.

16/1

2nd

3

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Apollo One

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

A very popular winner of this race (soft) last year, following some staunch efforts in top 6f handicaps; was back in familiar territory when a close second of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (about 5f, good) in September, as he had been 12 months ago, and a bold bid is very much on the cards.

11/2

1

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Apollo One

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Has gone close in a host of top sprint handicaps, including when beaten a nose in a strong running of this race 12 months ago; he'd be a leading contender in that sort of form but this season has been underwhelming and he faded into last of nine in a Listed race three weeks ago; needs a revival.

12/1

Non-runners

Ten Pounds, Invictus Gold

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.30
Straight Forecast £18.63
Trifecta £175.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Lethal Levi

RP RATINGS:

Dubai Treasure

TOPSPEED:

Ten Pounds

NEWMARKET:

Elmonjed

LAMBOURN:

Ferrous

SPOTLIGHT:

Apollo One

The Guardian:

Ten Pounds

Daily Mail:

Ten Pounds

D Express:

Dubai Treasure

The Sun:

Dubai Treasure

Daily Record:

Dubai Treasure

The Times:

Lethal Levi

Telegraph:

Lethal Levi

Daily Mirror:

Lethal Levi

The Star:

Lethal Levi