Sandown Park Race 1 - Hkjc World Pool Battaash Hcp
A tricky contest where four of the five seem to hold a chance. HAVANA HURRICANE (1) was an excellent third on his re-appearance in the 1200m Listed Carnarvon Stakes at Newbury before finding things too tough attempting the G1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot. Interesting dropping in both trip and grade and the application of first-time cheekpieces also adds appeal. WESTPORT (3) is another who failed to fire at Royal Ascot. Might bounce back to form. Trained by George Boughey and never got into it that day. Three from three prior and retains plenty of potential. Dropping back to 1000m looks a plus for Windsor runner-up COMICAL POINT (2) while ONE AND GONE (5) completes the shortlist.

Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Newbury in the LR Carnarvon Stakes on May 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Song Of The Clyde with 58kg at $23. Second run from a spell 18th of 22 at Ascot in the G1 Commonwealth Cup on June 19 over 1200m, 12 len behind Venetian Sun carrying 58kg at $51. Can improve. Better than that latest effort and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/22 | 19/06/2026 | 34 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,270,460.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:12.08 | - | 10 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/05/2026 | 231 | LR OPEN 3 | $117,970.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:12.39 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/09/2025 | 15 | G1 OPEN C 2 | $529,200.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:11.56 | 8-5-6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/09/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 2 | $239,850.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | Good | Charles Bishop | 58.5kg | 0:58.96 | 10-9-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/07/2025 | 12 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $317,610.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:11.12 | 9-9-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/19 | 19/07/2025 | 31 | OPEN 2 | $466,430.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good | Charles Bishop | 56.5kg | 1:01.18 | 14-13-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/23 | 18/06/2025 | 12 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,850.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 59.5kg | 1:00.06 | 19-19-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/06/2025 | 35 | OPEN 2 | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1210m | Good Soft | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | 1:11.75 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 02/05/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $55,350.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 0:58.91 | 10-9-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Windsor on June 1 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind River Spey with 61kg at $5. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 2 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Ten Carat Harry with 60kg at $10. Worth following.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/06/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $36,300.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 61kg | 1:10.10 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $92,250.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | 1:10.76 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/04/2026 | 181 | OPEN 3 | $54,450.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | 1:13.66 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/13 | 11/10/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 2 | $129,150.00 | York | 1207m | Good | P J McDonald | 58.5kg | 1:12.37 | 5-6-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/08/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $453,740.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:09.79 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/07/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $184,500.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:10.80 | 1-5-6 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/15 | 19/06/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 2 | $276,750.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 0:58.87 | 11-11-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1005m | Good Firm | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:01.26 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 19th of 27 at Ascot PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE STAKES on June 19 over 1000m, 10 len behind Bacio with 57kg at $11. The start before that won by 4 len at Hamilton Park May 3 over 1000m defeating You Mystify Me carrying 64kg at $1.10. Cherry-ripe after four runs back from a spell and can turn things around.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/27 | 19/06/2026 | 47 | HCP 3 | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 57kg | 0:58.36 | - | 3 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/05/2026 | 20 | NOV 3U | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Jack Callan | 64kg | 1:00.05 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.06 |
| 1/13 | 13/04/2026 | 19 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good | Jack Callan | 60kg | 1:12.27 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 25/03/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 58.5kg | 1:11.29 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 25th of 27 at Ascot PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE STAKES on June 19 over 1000m, 18 len behind Bacio carrying 54.5kg at $126. The race before that ran second last of 10 at York in the LR Westow Stakes on May 14 over 1000m, 13 len behind Dickensian carrying 59kg at $81. Needs to improve a long way to even play a minor role in this.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/27 | 19/06/2026 | 36 | HCP 3 | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Ashley Lewis | 54.5kg | 0:58.36 | - | 6 |
| 18.0L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | LR OPEN 3 | $127,050.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Ashley Lewis | 59kg | 0:59.54 | - | 11 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Ashley Lewis | 59kg | 1:00.45 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $34.00 |
| 14/14 | 18/04/2026 | 33 | HCP 3 | $36,300.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Sam James | 62kg | 0:58.12 | - | 10 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 9/13 | 16/03/2026 | 163 | LR OPEN 3 | $83,420.00 | Chantilly | 1100m | Heavy | David Egan | 57kg | 1:08.98 | - | 8 |
| 4.9L | $30.00 |
| 10/15 | 04/10/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $378,840.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Soft | Tom Eaves | 59kg | 1:11.73 | 7-7-10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/09/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 2 | $239,850.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | Good | Ray Dawson | 58.5kg | 0:58.96 | 5-7-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $81.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/08/2025 | 37 | HCP NSY 2 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Soft | David Egan | 61kg | 1:06.26 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 23/07/2025 | 34 | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 0:59.23 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.75 |
| 14/15 | 19/06/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 2 | $276,750.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good | Finley Marsh | 58.5kg | 0:58.87 | 5-10-14 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2025 | 20 | OPEN 2 | $90,750.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Ray Dawson | 59kg | 1:02.43 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Goodwood June 19 over 1000m defeating Carefree Dream carrying 58.5kg at $5. Before that ran last of 16 at Epsom Downs on June 5 over 1000m, 18 len behind Naana's Shadow carrying 56kg at $13. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $28,400.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Ryan Kavanagh | 58.5kg | 0:58.59 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 16/16 | 05/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 1005m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 56kg | 0:56.03 | 13-14-16 | 11 |
| 18.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $26,590.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Sean Dylan Bowen | 61kg | 0:58.33 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Ryan Kavanagh | 53.5kg | 1:00.45 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 56kg | 1:00.55 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/14 | 03/04/2026 | 35 | HCP 3 | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 53.5kg | 1:12.03 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/02/2026 | 42 | HCP 3 | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 54kg | 1:10.49 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/01/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $89,070.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 53kg | 1:12.19 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 56kg | 1:14.86 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 56kg | 1:15.73 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/10 | 19/11/2025 | 41 | NOV 2 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NSL | Ryan Kavanagh | 58kg | 1:13.26 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |