Newmarket Race 7 - HKJC World Pool Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
STUDY OF WORDS (1) represents leading connections. The three-year-old maintained a progressive record during his first season after an easy and impressive 15L victory in a course and distance maiden last October. Looks hard to beat on return. Bidding for a hat-trick CROCKHAM HEATH (5) has been improving with each outing after securing a 3.25L success in a lower level 1900m handicap at Wolverhampton AW during January. Big claims. SAHARA KING (2) made a winning debut last November gaining a narrow novice triumph at Wolverhampton AW before a 2000m fifth at Newbury two weeks ago. Progress expected. GATEHOUSE (4) bids for a hat-trick following a Southwell AW handicap win last month. Might feature.
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 61kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign winning to post a big 15 len win. This track October 22 over 2000m defeating Sayedaati Saadati carrying 60.5kg at $1.10. On debut ran last in a small field at Ascot September 6 over 1610m, soft track; 8 len behind River Card carrying 60.5kg at $4.30. Has ability and worth following.
Last Starts 193 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 22/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $23,060.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | William Buick | 60.5kg | 2:05.92 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $1.14 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $55,350.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | Soft | William Buick | 60.5kg | 2:13.27 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/5 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $55,350.00 | Ascot Uk | 1603m | Soft | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | 1:45.99 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $4.33 |
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up. Strong on debut won by a neck at Wolverhampton November 8 over 1700m defeating Ranga Tang with 59kg at $17. Returned from break 5th of 10 at Newbury on April 17 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Maltese Cross with 61kg at $15. He is capable of testing this field.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/04/2026 | 160 | NOV 3 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:06.05 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/11/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Alec Voikhansky | 59kg | 1:49.23 | 1-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 60kgs
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Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 8 at this track on April 15 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Archers Bay with 62kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Goodwood on August 2 over 1400m, neck behind Isaac Newton carrying 58kg at $15. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/04/2026 | 193 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | David Egan | 62kg | 2:05.43 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/16 | 04/10/2025 | 22 | CL2 2 | $464,290.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57kg | 1:42.69 | - | 3 |
| 6.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/09/2025 | 26 | NOV 2 | $16,610.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Soft | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:47.05 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 6/7 | 17/08/2025 | 15 | G3 OPEN 2 | $130,020.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Good Soft | David Egan | 57.5kg | 1:21.59 | - | 2 |
| 14.1L | $18.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/08/2025 | 30 | MDN C 2 | $136,120.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good Soft | David Egan | 58kg | 1:26.63 | 1-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/07/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:27.59 | 2-1-5 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by a nose at Southwell All Weather April 7 over 1600m defeating Sovereign View with 60kg at $4.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at Chelmsford December 11 over 2000m defeating New Bay Star with 60.5kg at $1.80. Can play a big role again.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/04/2026 | 117 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60kg | 1:40.07 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | 9 | NOV 2 | $12,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 2:07.07 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 02/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:37.90 | 5-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last campaign scored a big 3.5 len win at Wolverhampton January 30 over 1900m defeating Toastmaster carrying 60kg at $3.50. First up last campaign 12th of 15 at this track on October 31 over 1400m, 19 len behind Yazin with 58kg at $51. Worth serious consideration.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/01/2026 | 71 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 60kg | 1:59.96 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 1:43.59 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 12/15 | 31/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Jason Watson | 58kg | 1:26.93 | 10-9-12 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $51.00 |