Newmarket Race 7 - HKJC World Pool Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
STUDY OF WORDS (1) resumes after a 193-day break, having won last start at Newmarket over this trip by 1.5L and also placed at Goodwood prior. GATEHOUSE (4) is a key chance with two wins from three starts, including a last-start victory at Southwell and a previous win over this distance at Chelmsford. CROCKHAM HEATH (5) has won both starts since a debut miss, leading throughout at Wolverhampton and Southwell. SAHARA KING (2) was a last-start fifth at Newbury but won at Wolverhampton two back. EVANESCO (3) was fourth at Newmarket last start and has a Salisbury win this season. Study Of Words (1), Gatehouse (4), and Crockham Heath (5) bring strong recent winning form.
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 61.5kgs
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First-up after 193 days. Last start won at Newmarket over 2011m by 1.5L with 60.5kg at $1.14, settling handy before taking over late. Also placed second at Goodwood two back over a similar trip. Unbeaten at this track and distance. Can feature fresh.
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 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $12,296.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 15L | $1.14 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-5-4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.75L | $7.50 |
| 5/5 | 06/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Ascot | 1602m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4-4-4-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.05L | $4.33 |
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 61kgs
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Last start 5th of 10 at Newbury over 2011m on 17 Apr, beaten 1.05L with 61kg at $15 behind Maltese Cross. Won on debut at Wolverhampton over 1739m, defeating Ranga Tang by 0.3L at $17. Lightly raced 3yo colt by Too Darn Hot. Can feature with further improvement.
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 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.05L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-2-3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 60kgs
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Last start 4th of 8 at Newmarket over 2011m on 15 Apr, beaten 3.55L with 62.5kg at $3.50 behind Archers Bay. Won three runs back at Salisbury over 1609m on soft ground by 2.5L at $1.80. Drops 2.5kg from last start and draws barrier 3. Can feature with the right run.
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 | - | GBBPlus Race | $24,592.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | David Egan | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.55L | $3.50 |
| 7/16 | 04/10/2025 | - | 2Y | $260,000.00 | Longchamp | 1599m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $8,854.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | SOFT | David Egan | 59.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 6/7 | 17/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $73,200.00 | Deauville | 1399m | GOOD | David Egan | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 14L | $23.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/08/2025 | - | Colts & Geldings | $73,778.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | 1-3-3-3-3-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-5 | 9 |
| 6L | $11.00 |
Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a narrow win at Southwell over 1621m on 7 Apr, defeating Sovereign View by 0.1L with 60kg at $4.50. Won two of three starts, including a strong 1.25L victory at Chelmsford over 2011m. Unbeaten at this distance and drops 5kg from last start. In top form and can feature 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 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 60kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,787.00 | Chelmsford | 2011m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.25L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 02/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | - | 4-6-6-4-4-2-2-2 | 9 |
| 1L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 93-day let-up after winning by 3.25L at Wolverhampton over 1905m on 30 Jan, leading throughout at $3.50. Also scored at Southwell two back, making it two wins from three starts this season. Drops 5.5kg and draws barrier 2 for this. Can feature with a repeat of recent form.
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 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Callum Hutchinson | 60kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.25L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/11/2025 | - | 2yo | $6,197.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.25L | $9.50 |
| 12/15 | 31/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 58kg | - | 11-12-9-10-10-12-12 | 9 |
| 19.4L | $51.00 |