14:55 Newmarket

Saturday 2 May 2026

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HKJC World Pool Palace House Stakes (Group 3)

3YO plus | Class 1 | 5f | 14 Runners | Turf

(11)

Asfoora²⁰⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-13| J: Oisin Murphy| T: Lemos Souza| OR: 115| D

9/2

One of the top sprinters around, beating several of these when winning Nunthorpe at York and Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp last season. Could be vulnerable on first run back under a 7 lb penalty, however.

Form: 757171-

(8)

Ain't Nobody²⁰⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: R L Moore| T: K A Ryan| OR: 112| D

14/1

Seemed to excel himself in first-time headgear when second in the Nunthorpe at York and that remains his standout effort. Headgear left off for this return.

Form: 062007-

(13)

First Instinct²⁰⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 107| D

16/1

Career best when winning Group 3 at Newbury in September by neck from Shagraan. Had the worst of the draw in Prix de l'Abbaye next time but penalty makes this a tough ask on return.

Form: 325410-

(9)

Jm Jungle²⁰⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 112| D

14/1

Took his form to another level last season, winning the Dash at Epsom and Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood. Drawn away from the action in Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp final start and he's on the shortlist.

Form: 123160-

(4)

Night Raider²⁰⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: James Doyle| T: K R Burke| OR: 109

7/1

Speedy front runner but failed to win last season, albeit highly tried. Back down in class on return but this looks a strong Group 3.

Form: 006450-

(3)

Quinault^t¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Marco Ghiani| T: S C Williams| OR: 111| C

13/2

As good as ever when making all in 7f Group 3 at York last summer and ended season with fine third in Champions Sprint at Ascot. On the go early this year and ran well when third in Group 3 here (6f) 16 days ago. Front runner who is worth another go at 5f (usual hood left off).

Form: 573-213

(5)

Rumstar²⁰⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Rob Hornby| T: J G Portman| OR: 110| CD

7/2

Twice a winner last season, including when making a successful reappearance in this (2-2 over C&D). Excuses last 2 starts of the campaign and bold bid expected on return.

Form: 015560-

(2)

Shagraan²¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Rossa Ryan| T: C G Cox| OR: 108| D

10/1

Likeable sprinter for Michael Appleby, winning a couple of listed events towards the end of last season. Just edged out at this level at Newbury in between those wins and can go well fresh. Has re-joined former yard.

Form: 384121-

(10)

Washington Heights¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 105| C| D

28/1

Respectable fourth in this last year. Took advantage of a drop in grade when getting back to winning ways in listed race at York in July and excuses at the highest level both subsequent outings. However, needs to leave comeback run here well behind.

Form: 37100-0

(12)

Frost At Dawn^v²⁰⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: L Morris| T: W J Knight| OR: 109| D

6/1

Went close in a listed race at this meeting last year and better than ever after, winning listed event at Haydock before placed in Group 1s at Royal Ascot/York. Big player if ready to go after 6 months off.

Form: 212430-

(1)

Miss Attitude^t,p²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Billy Loughnane| T: J Channon| OR: 101| D

22/1

Successful twice last year, better than ever when landing listed race at Deauville in August. Excuses both starts this season but needs things to drop right.

Form: 2710-74

(6)

Town And Country¹⁹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Shane Foley| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 99| D

50/1

Confirmed herself a useful filly when winning listed race at Sandown last summer but limitations exposed in pattern events after.

Form: 0/22100-

(14)

Beckford's Folly¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 110| CD

11/1

Progressive at 2 yrs, taking his form to another level when narrow winner of the Cornwallis over C&D. However, never a threat under a penalty against his elders in Abernant Stakes here on return and looks up against it again.

Form: 41161-8

(7)

Five Ways²¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 104

20/1

Progressive as a juvenile, making all in Group 3 at Kempton before fourth in the Middle Park here final start. Raced only at 6f but should prove effective at this trip. However, likely to find this too demanding under a penalty taking on established older rivals on return.

Form: 4114-

Forecasts

Asfoora (4/1), Rumstar (6/1), Frost At Dawn (13/2), Quinault (7/1), Night Raider (8/1), Ain't Nobody (10/1), Jm Jungle (10/1), Shagraan (12/1), First Instinct (12/1), Beckford's Folly (12/1), Washington Heights (20/1), Five Ways (20/1), Miss Attitude (25/1), Town And Country (33/1)

A strong renewal. RUMSTAR is 2-2 over C&D, winning this in good style on his return last year so tops the shortlist ahead of the race-fit Quinault and the likeable Shagraan.