August 19 / 13.50 York

13.50

Good

Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £69579
  • 0m 5f 89y
  • Class 2
  • 21 runners
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Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.25
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 510533 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Finished third behind Trefor and The Man in this race 12 months ago, having to wait for a gap but finishing off fastest of all; continued the good work this term, most recently finishing third of 21 to Stratusnine here (6f, good to firm) last month; 8lb better off with that rival for under one length; big run on the cards.
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1st

1

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Air Force One

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

A sprinter on a sharp upward curve, winning notable handicaps at York and Doncaster (extended 5f; good) in recent months; likely to make his mark at this level in time and he is one to take seriously.

10/1

1st

5

(17)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Air Force One

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Enjoyed his finest hour when rattling home to win a 5.4f handicap at York's Ebor meeting last month; more prominently ridden over 6f three days later and didn't quite see it out on good to soft ground; still has time to do better but this mark does demand it.

10/1

8th

17

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Air Force One

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

In good form this year and he took it to a new level when powering home to win the 5.4f handicap here on Wednesday; has had few chances at 6f (third to Stratusnine over C&D last month) and will be fine on good to soft (more to prove should it get slower); respected under a 5lb penalty.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1-3321 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Successful in 5f handicaps twice last September having moved to Ed Bethell; beaten favourite on his first three starts this year, including here, but still ran to a useful level; managed to put his head in front, just, at Hamilton (5f, good) 18 days ago and although a 3lb rise didn't look overly generous, the third has won since; still has potential after just nine runs.
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2nd

5

(9)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Corolla Point

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Successful in 5f handicaps twice last September having moved to Ed Bethell; beaten favourite on his first three starts this year, including here, but still ran to a useful level; managed to put his head in front, just, at Hamilton (5f, good) 18 days ago and although a 3lb rise didn't look overly generous, the third has won since; still has potential after just nine runs.

11/2

1st

1

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Corolla Point

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Won 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and here (soft) on his first two runs for Ed Bethell last September; has recorded even better form in defeat this year, notably his close second of 14 in the Gosforth Park Cup (5f) five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced should any of the forecast showers arrive; gets the vote.

5/2

2nd

6

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Corolla Point

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and Hamilton (soft) on his first two runs for Ed Bethell last September; beaten favourite in both starts this year, latterly at York six weeks ago which is a strong piece of form; no obvious reason why he won't handle AW and he is one to take seriously.

3/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.85

Form: 316045

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
He has performed with credit in all three York runs; two fine runs at Glorious Goodwood, notably in the Stewards' Cup in which he would have gone very close to winning granted a clear run at a crucial stage; races off the same mark and has a big run in him.
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1st

4

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Beverley

Toca Madera

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Several good runs for his new yard this year and likely to give his running; surprising if one, or both, of the big two didn't have his measure.

6/1

12th

10

(11)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Toca Madera

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won here (5f, good to firm) in June; ran two fine races at Goodwood's Glorious meeting and again when third behind Air Force One at York last month (travelled best); soft ground wouldn't have been ideal when second of six at Goodwood two weeks ago; drying conditions would be in his favour and he has the ability to get involved.

9/1

2nd

3

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Toca Madera

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has done himself proud since Doncaster win in June, finishing close up over 5f at the big meeting here and again in the Stewards' Cup (6f) four days later; another smart effort when third of 21 at York next time but well held on good to soft there since and deteriorating ground would be a worry.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 293900

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

20/1

Form: 111502 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; ran right up to his best when second of ten in a Shergar Cup race at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago; runs off the same mark but this looks a deeper event.
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2

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Gold Star Hero

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Bell

He has enjoyed more success on AW than turf but has run well in both visits to Ascot, finishing third of 12 four weeks ago; Billy Loughnane booked and he's likely to make a bold bid but he could help tee this up for one of the finishers.

6/1

3rd

3

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Gold Star Hero

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; ran right up to his best when second of ten in a Shergar Cup race over C&D (good to firm) four weeks ago; did best of those drawn in double figures at York 17 days ago and should give another good account.

10/1

5th

14

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Gold Star Hero

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; ran right up to his best when second of ten in a Shergar Cup race at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago; runs off the same mark but this looks a deeper event.

20/1

11/1

Form: P28312 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Looked one to follow when bolting up at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December and, after a series of misfortunes befell him early in the year, things have finally clicked this summer; saw off his 20 rivals over 6f here last month and then went down all guns blazing in the Stewards' Cup; another 3lb higher today but may not have reached his ceiling; high draw could be a negative.
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7

(11)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Stratusnine

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Heavy ground was no help to him in the Ayr Gold Cup last time but he's been a stalwart in highly competitive 6f handicaps this year; sole run here was 7f but he wouldn't be an entirely forlorn hope if back to his best.

14/1

6th

5

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Stratusnine

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Hugo Palmer

C&D win as a 2yo; took a while for things to fall his way this year but his win at York (6f, good to firm) in July was followed by a second-place finish in the Stewards' Cup; ran two fine races at York's Ebor meeting (not ideally drawn on first occasion) but he clearly needs more to defy this mark; talented apprentice's 5lb claim is helpful.

14/1

6th

1

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Stratusnine

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Form figures of 22216 at York; Wednesday's sixth can be upgraded as he was comfortably on top of those drawn high; returning to 6f should suit and he is proven on slow ground, for all that his best efforts have been on good to firm; high on the list.

12/1

5/1

Form: -66600 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f handicap at last season's Dante meeting here and confirmed the track suited him well when collared late by Trefor in this race 12 months ago; 3lb lower this time around and he has done enough in 2026 to think he retains all his ability; trainer is making a name for himself in the big sprint handicaps and it's likely this has been the main aim all summer; big chance if getting it right at the start.
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4th

3

(12)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

The Man

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Did well in two big fields on good to firm at York last season but yet to show that form in 2026; cheekpieces went on for last two outings when slowly away at Glorious Goodwood and seventh of 21 at York, the latter rather disappointing given his market prominence and that he ran so well in it the year before; well handicapped but needs a revival.

7/1

7th

20

(3)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

The Man

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Won a 5f handicap at last season's Dante meeting here and confirmed the track suited him well when collared late by Trefor in this race 12 months ago; 3lb lower this time around and he has done enough in 2026 to think he retains all his ability; trainer is making a name for himself in the big sprint handicaps and it's likely this has been the main aim all summer; big chance if getting it right at the start.

5/1

13th

11

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

The Man

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Back from a break and wind surgery when impressive in a big field at York in May 2024 (5f, good to firm; 7lb lower); however, failed to fire at Meydan this year and was again down the field at Newcastle a month ago; cheekpieces replace a hood.

14/1

Form: 033825

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Irish raider; he has run some solid races in defeat this summer but this looks a tough race in which to try to end a four-year drought.
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19th

2

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Erosandpsyche

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

Hasn't won for ages but continues to run well and had some of these behind when second in a Cork Listed race last month (5f, yielding); the Navan run can be dismissed as he was squeezed out at the start.

16/1

5th

1

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Erosandpsyche

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Daniel James Murphy

A long time since he got his head in front but some excellent runs in defeat this season; touched off in 5f Listed heat at Cork last time and nudged up 3lb; however, not sure this stiffer track plays to his strengths.

11/2

2nd

2

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Erosandpsyche

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

Four wins include valuable C&D handicap and only just failed to get up in similar contest last month, finishing strongly; didn't land a blow but by no means disgraced eighth of 21 in very valuable York handicap latest; new headgear combination tried.

15/2

Form: 707100 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Course winner last month but has done all his winning at Class 4 level or lower; likely vulnerable in a race of this nature.
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5th

1

(2)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Ziggys Triton

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Won at York (5f, good to firm) in July and he was back to form when second on the AW last Saturday; tends to race close to the pace and should make another bold bid with Conor Whiteley claiming a handy 5lb.

4/1

2nd

2

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Ziggys Triton

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David O’Meara

Tended to be all or nothing on turf this season but boasts a consistent record over C&D (two wins, two seconds and two thirds from eight runs); doesn't arrive in much form but the switch from grass looks in his favour.

7/1

9th

21

(14)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Ziggys Triton

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David O’Meara

Course winner last month but has done all his winning at Class 4 level or lower; likely vulnerable in a race of this nature.

33/1

12/1

Form: -04001 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Travelled powerfully before wearing down The Man close home in this race 12 months ago; he arrives 3lb higher this time around, penalised for last week's Windsor success (a race in which he was second before his win here last year); whether his draw in stall 20 is a positive remains to be seen though.
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6th

2

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Trefor

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Charles Hills

Resumed winning ways in 6f Windsor handicap in August; not disgraced from a poor draw when in midfield in 21-runner handicap at York (5.5f) since; eased 1lb and can't be ruled out.

7/1

10th

10

(20)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Trefor

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Travelled powerfully before wearing down The Man close home in this race 12 months ago; he arrives 3lb higher this time around, penalised for last week's Windsor success (a race in which he was second before his win here last year); whether his draw in stall 20 is a positive remains to be seen though.

12/1

Form: 6-1412 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
On the up for new trainer this year, winning 5f handicaps at Yarmouth and Southwell before a fine second at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) three weeks ago, hitting the front 110 yards from home but picked off late on by a thriving opponent; 3lb rise asks a stiffer question.
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8th

2

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Naanas Sparkle

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Has developed into a useful handicapper; won at Goodwood (5f, soft) most recently, taking record to 6-18; faces a stiffer task upped in class but he's broadly progressive and could go well.

16/1

1st

5

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Naanas Sparkle

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Has had some good results for this yard in 2026, winning two of his first three starts and going agonisingly close over 5f (good; has won on good to soft) at the top meeting here in July when checked in his run; not so strong at the finish over slightly further at York since but a major player back over C&D.

5/1

11th

12

(12)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Naanas Sparkle

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

On the up for new trainer this year, winning 5f handicaps at Yarmouth and Southwell before a fine second at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) three weeks ago, hitting the front 110 yards from home but picked off late on by a thriving opponent; 3lb rise asks a stiffer question.

10/1

16/1

Form: 712010

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Wins in Bahrain (6f, good to firm) and at Ascot (5f, good to firm) this summer; stiff task under a penalty in the Stewards' Cup 18 days ago and ran respectably in midfield; the Ascot form makes him of interest and he could prove suited by this intermediate trip; whether his high draw proves beneficial remains to be seen though.
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21th

1

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Dubai Bling

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Ran on strongly to lead close home in a 5f handicap at Ascot in July; dangerous if returning to that level but his three runs since, while respectable, haven't been quite so good; unraced on slower than good.

25/1

3rd

2

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:19 Newmarket (July)

Dubai Bling

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Led close home to win valuable 5f Ascot handicap in July and wasn't beaten far when back over 6f for Stewards' Cup at Glorious Goodwood (also good to firm) at start of this month; didn't fire at York (5.3f, good) on Wednesday, though, and needs a personal best here.

8/1

12th

1

(17)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Dubai Bling

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Wins in Bahrain (6f, good to firm) and at Ascot (5f, good to firm) this summer; stiff task under a penalty in the Stewards' Cup 18 days ago and ran respectably in midfield; the Ascot form makes him of interest and he could prove suited by this intermediate trip; whether his high draw proves beneficial remains to be seen though.

16/1

25/1

Form: 788077 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Had a fine year in 2025, winning four times including in Listed and Group 3; not in comparable form in 2026 but he has too much ability to be discounted completely.
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7th

3

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Spartan Arrow

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Archie Watson

Group 3 win at Dundalk (only run to date on Polytrack) last October was one of four victories for the year; struggled this season, often being inclined to hang right, and followers will largely be pinning their hopes on the surface switch doing the trick.

14/1

13th

13

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Spartan Arrow

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Had a fine year in 2025, winning four times including in Listed and Group 3; not in comparable form in 2026 but he has too much ability to be discounted completely.

25/1

7th

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Spartan Arrow

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Archie Watson

Had a fine year in 2025, winning four times including in Listed and Group 3 company; not in comparable form so far in 2026 but the handicapper is easing his burden.

7/1

18/1

Form: 102120 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester and then running a fine race in a hot sprint handicap at the Curragh last month; weakened in the closing stages of the Stewards' Cup, a race in which he was 5lb well in, and a personal best is needed to defy this highest mark of his career over the shortest trip he will have tackled.
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12th

1

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Dark Thirty

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual 6f winner at York and Chester this summer; got back on track with third of 24 in 6f handicap at the Curragh 13 days ago so must enter calculations off a 2lb lower mark.

5/1

3rd

2

(16)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Dark Thirty

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: John & Sean Quinn

Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester before narrow defeat to Sondad in the Scurry Handicap; both recent efforts below best however so needs to bounce back but meets Sondad on 8lb better terms.

14/1

14th

4

(13)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Dark Thirty

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester and then running a fine race in a hot sprint handicap at the Curragh last month; weakened in the closing stages of the Stewards' Cup, a race in which he was 5lb well in, and a personal best is needed to defy this highest mark of his career over the shortest trip he will have tackled.

18/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 24-530

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of ability (two Group-race wins in Dubai) but slow starts have crept in, notably in the Stewards' Cup 18 days ago; the experiment with blinkers has been quickly aborted but he is a risky proposition for now.
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6th

1

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

West Acre

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Scott

Talented sprinter (two Group-race wins in Dubai in 2025); slow starts have crept in this year but he was better in that department at York 17 days ago, only to find himself drawn on the wrong side; has the ability to feature but there are risks attached.

16/1

15th

3

(19)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

West Acre

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Has plenty of ability (two Group-race wins in Dubai) but slow starts have crept in, notably in the Stewards' Cup 18 days ago; the experiment with blinkers has been quickly aborted but he is a risky proposition for now.

50/1

19th

5

(17)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

West Acre

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Quickly established himself as a smart sprinter, winning Group 2 and Group 3 prizes at Meydan (both 5f; good to firm and good) in early 2025; the addition of cheekpieces saw him return to his best when second in a 5f Group 3 on Dundalk AW last October; not quite at his best in two runs in Dubai in January and absent since; new blinkers need to have a positive effect.

33/1

Form: 6-0450

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
0-4 this year but retains ability; there's a slight concern that she will get taken off her feet early under these conditions and others appeal more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

15:22 Hamilton

Stormy Impact

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Down the field at York (5f, good) recently but these conditions in an easier race can play more to her strengths and she's favoured by the weights with Arklow Lad on their form in the Dash at Epsom; can go well.

4/1

16th

19

(11)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Stormy Impact

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

0-4 this year but retains ability; there's a slight concern that she will get taken off her feet early under these conditions and others appeal more.

25/1

15th

3

(18)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Stormy Impact

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last term and fourth in the older-horse version this season; just as effective at 6f and she never got a chance to show her true colours last time at Chester; lacking course experience is not ideal but she's not dismissed.

16/1

Form: 000607 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a local Group 1 in Bahrain in January but got clobbered by the handicapper as a result; slipping back to a more realistic mark but drawn highest and others bring much more pressing claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Another Baar

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Dual C&D scorer; below par this season after a 5f win in Bahrain in January until much better signs with seventh of 23 in Silver Cup at Ayr (6f) one week ago, when third in his group; likely player off a 2lb lower mark.

16/1

7th

20

(19)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Another Baar

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Multiple winner on a range of surfaces, including heavy, but he's still reeling from a steep rise in the weights following a local Grade 1 win in Bahrain during January and was nearer last than first at York last month.

33/1

17th

22

(22)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Another Baar

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a local Group 1 in Bahrain in January but got clobbered by the handicapper as a result; slipping back to a more realistic mark but drawn highest and others bring much more pressing claims.

50/1

40/1

Form: 30-300

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Had some strong form as a 3yo, including at York, and he returned to action in March with a good third at Southwell (5f, AW); two heavy defeats have followed (had a wind op after the first) and he arrives with a point to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

14

(12)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Against The Wind

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Ran well on Southwell AW on his seasonal return but three heavy defeats have followed (either side of a wind operation); dropping down the weights but this looks a tough race in which to try to rediscover his best.

66/1

18th

8

(18)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Against The Wind

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Had some strong form as a 3yo, including at York, and he returned to action in March with a good third at Southwell (5f, AW); two heavy defeats have followed (had a wind op after the first) and he arrives with a point to prove.

40/1

21th

4

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Against The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Third of 22 in 3yo handicap over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting 12 months ago and progressive on AW since; soft ground may not have suited at Musselburgh last time and he's had wind surgery since; however, a career best is needed today and he has to prove he's just as good on turf as AW.

16/1

33/1

Form: 870311 D

Last run: 108 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Coaxed back to form by James Owen last autumn; had an unsuccessful stint in the Middle East over the winter but returned to Owen and won handicaps at Leicester (6f) and Salisbury (5f) in the spring; sold for 25,000gns last month; looks on a tough mark ahead of his stable debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Dapper Valley

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Returned from spell in UAE with two wins (6f/5f) for James Owen in spring but was sold in July then well beaten (albeit in a competitive race) for new stable at York (5.3f, good) last month; sports refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces here; has a point to prove.

33/1

19th

17

(15)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Dapper Valley

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Keady

Coaxed back to form by James Owen last autumn; had an unsuccessful stint in the Middle East over the winter but returned to Owen and won handicaps at Leicester (6f) and Salisbury (5f) in the spring; sold for 25,000gns last month; looks on a tough mark ahead of his stable debut.

33/1

Form: 9-3136

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Better than ever this year following a gelding operation, winning at Goodwood (5f, good) in May and running with credit at Epsom (the Dash) and Glorious Goodwood since; should give his running but might find one or two better treated today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Lexington Blitz

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Versatile ground-wise; particularly effective on downhill tracks and was a ready winner over this C&D in May before having an awkward passage in 6th of 23 at the big meeting here in July; front-running at York didn't come off ten days ago but he has to be of interest on the earlier form.

11/2

20th

6

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Lexington Blitz

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Better than ever this year following a gelding operation, winning at Goodwood (5f, good) in May and running with credit at Epsom (the Dash) and Glorious Goodwood since; should give his running but might find one or two better treated today.

8/1

6th

3

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Lexington Blitz

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Progressive front-runner who was denied late on in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good to soft; has won on good to firm) in early June; he'll give backers a run for their money but could again be picked off where it matters.

6/1

40/1

Form: 416-00

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won last season's Ayr Silver Cup off a 5lb lower mark; has not had much luck this year, banging his head in the stalls in the Wokingham and then suffering a slipped saddle at Goodwood three weeks ago; for one so well suited by 6f and slow ground, today's test may be insufficient.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

23th

19

(15)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Candy

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Spencer

Made all to win last season's Silver Cup off a 5lb lower mark; has yet to beat a rival in 2026 and although getting back on soft ground will help, he is not easily recommended; now hooded.

16/1

21th

7

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Candy

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Won last season's Ayr Silver Cup off a 5lb lower mark; has not had much luck this year, banging his head in the stalls in the Wokingham and then suffering a slipped saddle at Goodwood three weeks ago; for one so well suited by 6f and slow ground, today's test may be insufficient.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £70.10
Straight Forecast £40.11
Tricast £192.49
Trifecta £331.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

The Man

RP RATINGS:

Air Force One

D Express:

Lexington Blitz

Telegraph:

Stratusnine

SPOTLIGHT:

Toca Madera

POSTDATA:

Corolla Point

TOPSPEED:

Gold Star Hero

Daily Mail:

West Acre

LAMBOURN:

Trefor

The Sun:

Lexington Blitz

The Times:

The Man

Daily Mirror:

The Man

Daily Record:

Stratusnine

The Guardian:

Toca Madera

THE NORTH:

Air Force One

The Star:

Air Force One