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HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £113420
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 331-63 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Came up short (fourth of six) in this race three years ago and record suggests he's best suited by Listed level; latest effort, in a Chester contest that he'd won twice previously, confirms as much.
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3rd

1

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Holguin

9st 7lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won this race in 2023 and 2025, posting a personal best when narrowly beating Witness Stand in the latter; didn't shine back from a lengthy absence at Haydock in May, but he shaped as though he needed that run and has leading claims if he can get back near his best here; key player in his bid to make it 3-4 at Chester.

9/2

6th

5

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Holguin

9st 10lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won the same Listed event at Chester in 2023 (soft) and 2025 (good), posting a personal best in latter; not seen since but he has plenty of form when fresh and cannot be ruled out.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 207-15 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to impressive win at Haydock (7f Listed) and respectable fifth at Royal Ascot (6f Group 1) this season; fared best of the runners from off the pace when second to Witness Stand in this contest 12 months ago; top on ratings in this bid to go one better.
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5th

8

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Lake Forest

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Runner-up in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting in 2024; campaigned over 7f-1m since that November; reappeared at Haydock (7f, good) last month having been gelded and powered clear for impressive Listed win; the drop back to 6f poses a question but the stiff track and strong pace will be in his favour, and he could have a part to play.

10/1

1st

6

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Lake Forest

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won the Group 2 Gimcrack as a 2yo and finished second in the Group 1 City Of York (7f, good to firm) last August; made no show in two Group 1s in Australia in the autumn and he's since been gelded; returns in a much lower grade than usual and very dangerous if ready to roll after six months off.

9/4

Form: 310-92 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Creditable second, conceding weight all round, in 6f AW Group 3 at Newcastle latest start; readily bagged Group 2 honours at Doncaster on last attempt over 7f on home soil and may be capable of further progress at this distance; one of the main contenders.
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2nd

1

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Marvelman

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

1-1 on AW, namely a 7f novice a Kempton last March; recorded a big personal best when winning the Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, soft) and his two defeats since have been excusable; tough task trying to give weight away back sprinting after 133 days off.

11/2

Form: 2-2537 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Still useful but has failed to back up the form of his Irish Group 2 success two years ago and finished behind some of today's rivals in last three outings; losing sequence looks set to be extended.
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7th

8

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Poet Master

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won a Group 2 in Ireland in July 2024; not added to that success since but he has run well in two of his three starts this time round, latterly finishing third of eight in a Group 3 at Epsom (7f, good to soft); drops in trip for his AW debut.

10/1

3rd

6

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Poet Master

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Group 2 winner at the Curragh (7f, good) in July 2024 and runner-up in two 7f Group races last autumn (very soft/good); not at his best on his two runs this season but each-way claims if back on song today.

9/1

Form: 70-471 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Prevailed in Group 3 event at York (7f, good) last time, bouncing back to form with tongue-tie fitted (retained today) and dropped back in trip; record of 3-3 at Goodwood features a success when pacemaker in last year's Sussex Stakes; commands respect returned to this venue.
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1st

4

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:58 York

Qirat

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ralph Beckett

Not totally solid on his form since 150-1 success when pacemaker in last year's Sussex Stakes (1m, good); however, looks interesting back down in trip, with his 7f record reading 1211225 (ran creditably behind Never So Brave in C&D Group 1 the final time); fitting of tongue-tie may also contribute to a resurgence.

12/1

7th

5

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:40 Epsom

Qirat

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Not totally solid on his form since 150-1 success when pacemaker in last year's Sussex Stakes (1m, good); below par in Listed grade in sole run this season; however, record of 3-3 at Goodwood bodes well for this first visit to Epsom, which is a fairly similar track; return to best is plausible.

8/1

Form: 1-2571 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper who landed the Hunt Cup, albeit from favourable draw, at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) most recently; faces a stiffer task on these terms but possibly hasn't reached his ceiling yet and a strike-rate of 5-6 over 7f bodes well.
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1st

28

(33)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Rogue Diplomat

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Failed to fire in French Listed race last time; broadly progressive in handicaps and went close in the Lincoln when bidding for a five-timer (ran creditably in Spring Cup next time); however, chance partly depends on the weather, as he's ideally suited by ground softer than good.

16/1

5th

11

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Rogue Diplomat

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Progressive 4yo; 5-6 over 7f but showed he's just as effective at 1m when making Urban Lion pull out all the stops in the Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft) three weeks ago; 1lb better off for a nose defeat and there should be little between the pair again.

7/1

Form: 0-0826 CD BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Best effort this year when going close in Group 3 at Epsom on penultimate start; record at Goodwood features two wins at this meeting, including in this race 12 months ago, and a good second to Qirat on worse terms in a handicap; shortlist material back here.
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6th

6

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Witness Stand

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Went close behind Holguin in this race last year before winning the Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good); had some struggles last autumn/winter, but he returned after wind surgery with a near-miss in a Group 3 at Epsom (tongue-tie added) last month; that was much more like it and he's a major player if he can back that up.

5/2

2nd

8

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Witness Stand

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Listed winner on soft ground who won the Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good) last July before excellent second in the Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury (7f, good to firm) in August; he's lost his form on his last four starts but perhaps wind surgery will have done the trick; wears a first-time tongue-tie and capable of having a big say if rediscovering his best.

9/1

Form: 8-4015 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has progressive AW form, notably winning twice at Kempton; possibly flattered by his bare figure when rank outsider in Group 1 at Royal Ascot last time; in any case, needs to find further improvement.
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5th

3

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Lord Britain

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos

Quite a progressive sort on AW and has gained both wins over 7f at Kempton, including in Class 4 handicap latest start; soundly beaten in both turf attempts, always behind in the 2,000 Guineas on second occasion; plenty to find and plenty to prove back in this sphere.

150/1

1st

1

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Lord Britain

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Has been competitive or more when away from Group company and a strongly run race back at 7f should suit; others still appeal more from a handicapping perspective.

16/1

Betting Forcast

20/1 Holguin, 11/10 Lake Forest, 5/1 Marvelman, 25/1 Poet Master, 7/2 Qirat, 14/1 Rogue Diplomat, 7/1 Witness Stand, 50/1 Lord Britain

Verdict

Last year's runner-up Lake Forest is usually held up in rear and needs the cards to drop right but he has the best chance on the figures. QIRAT (strong alternative) and Witness Stand (solid second choice) conversely bring no complications and they are well suited by Goodwood, while Marvelman is also in the mix.[Steve Boow]

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Lake Forest

SPOTLIGHT:

Qirat

POSTDATA:

Lake Forest