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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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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8th

1

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Elmonjed

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Classy on his day and although not at his best at Deauville in July when last seen, he had been better than ever when winning a Group 2 at York (6f, good) in May; some form claims despite the penalty but flat tracks suit him well and he's having his first run on this one; yard also represented by Division.

8/1

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

8th

1

(11)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Ferrous

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jack Channon

Smart operator on AW and although his turf form lags slightly behind, his second at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in July was a cracking effort; ran poorly in the Stewards' Cup five weeks ago and he's 2lb higher today; unwise to rule him out at a track he has run well at in the past.

10/1

25th

23

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Ferrous

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Best known for his AW exploits but he is fine on turf and has a lower mark in this sphere; went desperately close at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, a race in which the first two pulled clear in the closing stages from a subsequent winner; 2lb ahead of the handicapper and he was successful on his only visit to Goodwood; interesting.

16/1

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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8th

7

(2)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Shagraan

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Clive Cox

Successful in this race 12 months ago when trained by Michael Appleby; best run since returning to Clive Cox when a close second to an improver at Newbury (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) last time; solid claims.

7/2

2nd

4

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Shagraan

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Clive Cox

Record of 0-4 this term for new stable but latest effort can be forgiven (traffic issues); Listed wins flanked his neck second in this race last year; in the mix, provided he takes to first-time headgear.

9/1

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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4th

2

(17)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Pellitory

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Versatile sort who landed the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, heavy) in first-time tongue-tie most recently, adding to his 7f wins and taking record to 5-21; in top form and may remain competitive even with 6lb penalty.

16/1

1st

18

(16)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Pellitory

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Slow start for David O'Meara but back in the groove now, winning 7f handicap at Haydock last month and creditable third at Goodwood three weeks ago; handles soft and a good test at the trip should be fine; now tongue tied.

33/1

3rd

3

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Pellitory

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Record is 4-19; went close in competitive race at York in July; flattered by the winning margin at Haydock (7f, good) last time but may remain competitive back up 4lb; peak mark was higher.

16/1

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

5

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Toyotomi

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David O’Meara

Ex-French; took time to acclimatise and was down the field in the Gold Cup last autumn but of more interest now, having been quite impressive at Goodwood (6f, soft) in June and seriously hampered at the Curragh (6f, yielding) last week on second run back from a break; Oisin Murphy up for the first time; likely to be suited by this thorough test and has a solid chance.

5/1

10th

7

(12)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Toyotomi

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Former French Listed winner scored for this yard in soft-ground Goodwood handicap in June and didn't run badly over same C&D last month, having travelled well; any rain would help his cause.

14/1

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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Verdict Starting price

8th

17

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Apollo One

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

A fixture in top sprint handicaps for a number of years and he has finished second in the last two renewals of this race; has a much lower mark this time around and his latest York fourth was a solid effort; unlikely to be far away.

7/1

4th

16

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Apollo One

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Fine servant to connections down the years; retains ability but he wasn't at his best here last month and younger rivals may have his measure.

16/1

11

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Apollo One

9st 5lb

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

10/1

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