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2025-05-03 Newmarket 14:55
Newmarket

Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Palace House Stakes (Group 3)

Going: Good

Distance: 5f

Prize: £48,204

Runners: 11

Surface: Turf

Age: 3yo+

Class: Class 1

Type: Flat

NO.

HORSE

FORM

AGE

ODDS

4 (1)

Rumstar (GB) G CD

J:Rob Hornby T:Jonathan Portman

Form: 07551-

Age: 5

WT: 9st 9lbs

OR: 107

1.5

Additional info

Owner: Vincent And Russell Ward

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Last run: 210 days

Pedigree

Sire: Havana Grey (GB)

Dam: Stellarta (GB)

Damsire: Sakhee's Secret (GB)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 12 Wins: 2 Percent: 17

Comment: Won a Group 3 over C&D (good) as a 2yo; inevitably had a harder time of it in 2023 but his best form last year, a fluent win from Beautiful Diamond in an Ascot Listed race (5f, soft) in October, suggests he could hit a new peak this year; his reappearance record suggests this might be needed, though.

10 (9)

She's Quality b (IRE) F D

J:James Ryan T:Jack W Davison

Form: 16610-

Age: 4

WT: 9st 6lbs

OR: 105

7.6

Additional info

Owner: Aristia Park Bloodstock & Partners

Breeder: Rathbarry Stud

Last run: 230 days

Pedigree

Sire: Acclamation (GB)

Dam: Quality Time (IRE)

Damsire: Exceed And Excel (AUS)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 5 Wins: 0 Percent: 0

Comment: She came into her own from last summer onwards but although gaining a spreadeagling win in a 5f Listed race at Tipperary (good; first-time blinkers) in September she has work to do on Group form with others in this field.

7 (11)

Washington Heights (GB) G C D

J:Tom Eaves T:Kevin Ryan

Form: 0657-2

Age: 5

WT: 9st 9lbs

OR: 107

9.2

Additional info

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXVII

Breeder: Bearstone Stud Limited

Last run: 76 days

Pedigree

Sire: Washington DC (IRE)

Dam: Epping Rose (IRE)

Damsire: Kodiac (GB)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 26 Wins: 5 Percent: 19

Comment: Strong traveller who often leads; acts well on the Rowley course and was seen to best advantage when winning a 6f Group 3 here (good) last April; that was as good as it got as the return to 5f, albeit in Group 1s, didn't work out as well as seemed possible towards the end of 2024; however, conditions suit and this is likely to be a main target.

1 (6)

Clarendon House (GB) G D

J:Sean Levey T:Robert Cowell

Form: 5074-1

Age: 7

WT: 9st 9lbs

OR: 109

11.0

Additional info

Owner: Middleham Park Racing VIII

Breeder: D R Tucker

Last run: 70 days

Pedigree

Sire: Mehmas (IRE)

Dam: Walaaa (IRE)

Damsire: Exceed And Excel (AUS)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 11 Wins: 2 Percent: 18

Comment: Impressive winner of 5f Listed race at Cork (good to yielding) last June but he took to lingering at the start on his final three runs of 2024; was fast away on AW comeback at Southwell, when holding a good rival (who conceded 3lb) at bay, and he's certainly capable of going well if getting away on terms.

2 (8)

Democracy Dilemma (IRE) G D

J:Tom Marquand T:Robert Cowell

Form: 34146-

Age: 5

WT: 9st 9lbs

OR: 106

11.49

Additional info

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay

Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud

Last run: 210 days

Pedigree

Sire: Cotai Glory (GB)

Dam: Majestic Alexander (IRE)

Damsire: Bushranger (IRE)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 11 Wins: 2 Percent: 18

Comment: Front-runner who raised his game when winning a Listed race at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in August; found No Half Measures too strong at Newbury (5f, heavy) next time and he was in the ruck behind Rumstar at Ascot (5f, soft) when last seen in October but the switch in surface can help balance the books; one of three runners for the yard.

3 (10)

No Half Measures (GB) F D

J:Ryan Moore T:Richard Hughes

Form: 11615-

Age: 4

WT: 9st 9lbs

OR: 108

11.49

Additional info

Owner: R P Gallagher

Breeder: Bumble Bloodstock & Mrs S Nicholls

Last run: 209 days

Pedigree

Sire: Cable Bay (IRE)

Dam: Fascinator (GB)

Damsire: Helmet (AUS)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 24 Wins: 2 Percent: 8

Comment: Unraced as 2yo but highly progressive in 2024, winning six of 11 starts and ending the year with a Group 3 win at Newbury (5f, heavy) then first home from the double-figure draws in the Group 1 Abbaye at Longchamp (very soft); has acted well on good and good to firm ground at a lesser level; likely to be sharp for reappearance with Ryan Moore booked (2-2 on her).

8 (5)

Beautiful Diamond (GB) F D

J:Clifford Lee T:K R Burke

Form: 51282-

Age: 4

WT: 9st 6lbs

OR: 104

12.0

Additional info

Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum

Breeder: Rosyground Stud

Last run: 210 days

Pedigree

Sire: Twilight Son (GB)

Dam: Babylon Lane (GB)

Damsire: Lethal Force (IRE)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 35 Wins: 7 Percent: 20

Comment: Beaten favourite in this (good) last year but she was still a cracking third against more seasoned rivals; had a satisfactory season overall, having dead-heated for a Listed race at Ayr and doing well in defeat against a smart one in a Group 2 at the Curragh, given the interference she suffered at the start; looks good for a big run.

6 (3)

Twilight Calls (GB) G CD

J:Jamie Spencer T:Richard Spencer

Form: 46554-

Age: 7

WT: 9st 9lbs

OR: 104

21.98

Additional info

Owner: Phil Cunningham

Breeder: James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd

Last run: 237 days

Pedigree

Sire: Twilight Son (GB)

Dam: Zawiyah (GB)

Damsire: Invincible Spirit (IRE)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 13 Wins: 2 Percent: 15

Comment: Losing run goes back to C&D handicap win in 2022 but that does no justice to a fine record in Group races for Henry Candy, including a second and a fourth in the Group 1 King's Stand at Ascot in 2022 and 2023; soft ground was against him in this race in 2023 but he was beaten only about a length in the runnings either side and the likely strong pace will suit; sold 80,000gns in October; good chance he'll go well again for new trainer.

11 (7)

Tropical Storm (GB) C D

J:Oisin Murphy T:Andrew Balding

Form: 22814-

Age: 3

WT: 9st 0lbs

OR: 103

27.03

Additional info

Owner: Teme Valley Racing

Breeder: Hellwood Stud Farm & R C Dollar

Last run: 232 days

Pedigree

Sire: Eqtidaar (IRE)

Dam: Avon Breeze (GB)

Damsire: Avonbridge (GB)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 44 Wins: 4 Percent: 9

Comment: Runner-up in the Group 2 Norfolk at Ascot and later had a Listed race at York (also 5f, good to firm) in the bag from some way out, albeit the second, who went on to better things, had little go right; off since September but of interest with the 3yo allowance.

5 (2)

Seven Questions (IRE) G CD

J:Luke Morris T:Robert Cowell

Form: 13005-

Age: 4

WT: 9st 9lbs

OR: 106

40.0

Additional info

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Last run: 224 days

Pedigree

Sire: Kodiac (GB)

Dam: Get Up And Dance (GB)

Damsire: Makfi (GB)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 11 Wins: 2 Percent: 18

Comment: Some smart form for George Scott included a narrow win in this race 12 months ago (good; first-time cheekpieces, later tried in blinkers) and he had some class and going excuses later; sold 50,000gns in October; has possibilities but needs to show he isn't dependent on headgear on yard debut.

9 (4)

Pepsi Cat t (IRE) M CD

J:David Egan T:Steph Hollinshead

Form: 050-24

Age: 6

WT: 9st 6lbs

OR: 88

90.09

Additional info

Owner: Richard Kent & Richard & Pam Dawson

Breeder: B Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy

Last run: 13 days

Pedigree

Sire: Tamayuz (GB)

Dam: Music Pearl (IRE)

Damsire: Oratorio (IRE)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 4 Wins: 1 Percent: 25

Comment: Won a C&D handicap (good to firm) last May on her sole course start and went on to run well in an Ayr Listed race for her sex but she's aiming high on these terms.