16.20
GoodHong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Handicap
- Prize money: £38655
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.95
- Place: £3.45
Form: 6101-1 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 1 (9) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Progressive for James Owen last year and he has hit new heights in 2026, winning at Goodwood and Newbury (both 6f on good ground) in May and running big races in major handicaps over C&D (Wokingham), Goodwood (Stewards' Cup) and York since; not so good in the Ayr Gold Cup last time but he's not the type to stay down for long. |
8/1 |
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11th 13 (14) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Progressive for James Owen last year and he has hit new heights in 2026, winning at Goodwood and Newbury (both 6f on good ground) in May and running big races in major handicaps at Ascot, Goodwood and York since; only beaten a nose at the Ebor meeting and that race is already working out extremely well; 3lb well in so his claims are obvious. |
13/2 |
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2nd 5 (12) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
The winner of five of his 12 starts (5.7f-6f) since joining James Owen last summer; fourth and sixth in major handicaps on last two starts and it would seem highly likely that he will give his running once again; appears to handle any ground. |
9/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.15
Form: 750-01 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 3 (16) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Successfully returned to 6f in the spring, winning narrowly at Newbury and finishing a close second there next time (both on good) but he wasn't himself on his next two starts, over 7f and 6f; on the back burner. |
18/1 |
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11th 4 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Dropped to 6f in the autumn and won a 16-runner handicap at Newbury (good ground) in April; solid form when second back at Newbury in May but he ran poorly at York (7f, good) when last seen 12 weeks ago; not handicapped out of things if freshened up by his break. |
12/1 |
|
19th 2 (3) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Snapped a losing sequence in big field at Newbury (6f, good) in April and good second there (6f, good) since; won over C&D in 2024 2yo campaign and he should be fine back up to 7f; bang in form and he's one to consider. |
8/1 |
10/1
- Place: £5.65
Form: 243-11 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (4) |
15th Oct 2026 Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
One of two for in-form yard; 5-13 on the AW but just 1-10 on turf; that sole success came this time last year at Navan (5f, soft) and he's 4lb lower than when beaten 0.75l in the Rockingham here in June (5f, good); not discounted. |
12/1 |
|
14th 10 (1) |
26th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Best form has been on the AW but still ran sixth of 24 in a seriously competitive 6f handicap here a fortnight ago; dropping back to 5f won't hurt. |
7/1 |
|
6th 13 (5) |
13th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Better AW performer, gaining fifth win last month at Dundalk over this trip; some good turf efforts in defeat earlier in season, notably Rockingham staying on third at this venue (5f); runs off 6lb lower turf mark here and has to be respected. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 6640-4 D BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (4) |
19th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice for Andrew Balding as a juvenile; yet to be placed for his current trainer this year and tries his luck back on AW; his handicap mark continues to spiral and he needs to get things back on track. |
20/1 |
|
9th 4 (4) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Below form on last two outings and remains without a win since 2023 but started off for new stable with three good runs in April-June (5f-6f) and lurks on a dangerous mark; can't be ruled out. |
12/1 |
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9th 8 (9) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
No win since 2023 but he has raced mainly over 5f for new yard and may show the benefit of this return to 6f; attractively treated on plenty of form and can't be dismissed. |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: 310-22 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (13) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Won at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month on first run beyond a sprint trip; only fourth of eight at Ascot (7f, good to firm) since but remains of interest in view of his penultimate effort. |
4/1 |
|
4th 3 (5) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
He had useful form over 6f but proved suited by the step up to 7f at Newbury three weeks ago, winning his first race for a year and looking better than ever; up 4lb but may be capable of further progress at this distance and he's firmly in calculations. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 40-005 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (6) |
1st Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Well treated on the pick of his 6f form on various ground for previous yard in 2025; mostly had a slow time of it this year but there were much better signs at Goodwood on last two starts and he only just failed to get up there last week; should go well. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 (16) |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
He's had a regressive campaign but returned to form off a reduced mark with clear second over C&D (soft) recently, behind one who easily followed up; versatile ground-wise; can have a big say if backing up that latest run. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 6 (9) |
8th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Thrown in on his 3yo best, notably a 6f win at Ascot (good to soft) 12 months ago when 11lb higher; 2026 campaign has been underwhelming though and others look stronger for the win. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 073-01 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (10) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Gained a deserved second success of 2026 (after four second placings) over C&D in September; not ideally drawn when 11th of 16 in 7f Newbury handicap last week so not out of things here. |
14/1 |
|
11th 16 (17) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Dug deep to justify strong market support in 6f Ripon handicap (soft; has also won on good to firm) 18 days ago; below par on his previous attempt over 7f but the way he stuck on at Ripon suggests this sort of trip could be within range. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 (10) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Thirsk winner (6f, good; from 6lb lower) in April; various near misses since, including at Newmarket and York, and as recently as last week at Thirsk (beaten a head); high draw is helpful, the prospect of rain-softened ground less so; still rates a player. |
15/8 |
8/1
Form: 24-034 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (4) |
14th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Has a good record in this sphere, including a win and eyecatching third on AW finals day in 2025/2026; regressive since returned to turf but could well prove resurgent in this scenario; mark is attractive. |
10/1 |
|
13th 5 (6) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
He has done all his winning on AW (3-8) and has never finished better than fourth in his five starts on turf; hung badly right when behind in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood latest and connections now turn to cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
23th 21 (19) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
He has done all his winning on AW but his fourth at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April is a comparable standard; can win races on the grass but perhaps not this one. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: /3-942 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Horse
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (10) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Has moved in the right direction on AW since returning from lengthy layoff but the form suggests he doesn't retain peak ability; the 8yo is the oldest contender back on turf. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 2 (7) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Second run back from a long break (C&D) was better than the first; on a good mark if able to take another step forward. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 (3) |
19th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Smart sprint handicapper but off for 13 months after finishing third over C&D on New Year's Day 2025 and always behind on his Chelmsford comeback 26 days ago; needs to have come on a lot. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 320-08
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 25 (9) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
On a losing run but smart at this level on his day, as when coming home like a lion to take a late third in the Gold Cup in 2024; he retained plenty of ability in 2025 and although some way off his usual level this year he might well revive off a handy mark now visored with soft ground helpful. |
25/1 |
|
8th 3 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Hasn't won for a good while now but subsequent Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability and he was drawn wide last time at Chester; appealingly handicapped and enjoys slow ground, so unwise to ignore. |
11/1 |
|
8th 8 (9) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
On a long losing run but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and his latest Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability, surging to the front 1f out but failing to see out the stiff 7f; this easier test should suit and he can't be discounted. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 7-0651 CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 2 (13) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Blessed with significant ability but his tendency to fluff the start makes him an unreliable proposition; produced late to win a valuable handicap at Newcastle (6f, AW; first run after wind surgery) on Good Friday but down the field on all three outings since. |
20/1 |
|
24th 8 (22) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Blessed with significant ability but his tendency to fluff the start makes him an unreliable proposition; produced late to win a valuable handicap at Newcastle (6f, AW; first run after wind surgery) on Good Friday and if anywhere near that level he would have a squeak. |
33/1 |
|
11th 10 (3) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Had wind surgery prior to an impressive performance over C&D on Good Friday; struggled in a Newbury handicap six weeks ago; stable sent out the winner of this race in 2022, 2023 and 2024; work to do at this level. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 71280- D
Last run: 204 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 14 (8) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Capable of fairly useful form but finished last of 18 over C&D in final start for Jamie Osborne; sold for 18,000gns later in October; headgear switch; best watched. |
33/1 |
|
6 (18) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won a heavy-ground handicap at Salisbury last month and backed it up with a good second at Newmarket; below that level at Goodwood 12 days ago and needs a full revival. |
20/1 |
|
4 (3) |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Back to winning ways at Salisbury (6f, heavy) last month and second at Newmarket (6f, heavy) since; this in-form C&D winner has solid claims. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 01-776 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (2) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Dual winner of the Group 3 Bengough over C&D at this meeting, including last year; it's generally been tough going for him in 2026 but he showed he's still capable off this mark on his day when fourth of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (good) three weeks ago. |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 (21) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Won this race in 2023 (soft ground) off a 9lb higher mark; it's generally been tough going for him this year but he retains ability and it doesn't require a huge leap of faith to see him go close; he could do with being more alert at the stalls though. |
25/1 |
|
15th 8 (16) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Money-spinner for connections down the years; recent efforts have suggested he retains a good deal of his ability and his handicap mark is easing; beaten only 3l in a 7f Group 1 at this meeting 12 months ago; each-way shout. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 203573 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (9) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
All five wins over sprint trips, the latest at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; three lesser runs since and remains 2lb above that winning mark; started his career over 7f (runner-up second start) but has raced almost exclusively over shorter since. |
33/1 |
|
10th 6 (5) |
10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Took advantage of a more favourable mark when winning over this C&D (good to firm) in June, a first win in Britain for over two years; perhaps downhill tracks weren't so helpful in two runs since, at 6f and 5f, but he still has something to find in this company. |
25/1 |
|
20th 13 (10) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Ended a losing run in a Class 4 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month but only fourth of seven when penalised at Epsom; well beaten in his two visits here. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £83.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £55.01 |
| Tricast | £783.64 |
| Trifecta | £1111.40 |