Class 2 16 May 2026

Last Saturday Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Handicap

Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Handicap · 6f

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AI rates Dark Ace Medium Join free to vote Updated 5 days, 7 hours ago
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
OR
SR?
RPR
Age
Wgt
AI
Votes
Odds
Pick
Comment
1
Annaf
Age 7 · 9-12
01-776
84
114
7
9-12
14/1 16/1 14/1
Successful in major handicap in 2023 and a few Group races since but balance of 2026 form suggests he's unlikely to defy top weight in this field.

SR 84 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

2
Wiltshire
Age 6 · 9-10
7-0651
86
111
6
9-10
8/1 6/1 8/1
Had wind surgery prior to 6f success on finals day at Newcastle last time, taking AW record to 4-9; no certainty to follow up, being only 1-8 on turf and back on a tougher mark.

SR 86 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

3
Berkshire Whisper
Age 4 · 9-6
24-034
85
111
4
9-6
8/1
Has made the frame at Newcastle (AW; behind Wiltshire) and Leicester since being gelded; good fourth in the Listed Carnarvon Stakes on this card last year; 0-3 on turf but has each-way claims.

SR 85 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

4
Fine Interview Non-Runner
Age 5 · 9-7
3119-1
TBA
111
5
9-7
SP
4
Purosangue
Age 5 · 9-4
6640-4
79
113
5
9-4
8/1 15/2 8/1
Made late headway from the rear over 5f at Pontefract on stable/seasonal debut; interesting back up in trip, despite still being on a long losing spell; remains attractively treated on plenty of form.

SR 79 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

5
Albasheer
Age 8 · 9-3
/3-942
89
113
8
9-3
20/1 18/1 20/1
Has moved in the right direction on AW since returning from lengthy layoff but the form suggests he doesn't retain peak ability; the 8yo is the oldest contender back on turf.

SR 89 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

5
Jakajaro silks
Jakajaro
Age 5 · 9-6
557-11
108
117
5
9-6
SP
6
Far Above Dream
Age 4 · 9-3
6101-1
97
114
4
9-3
17/2 15/2 17/2
Justified favouritism (6f, good) on seasonal debut, taking Goodwood record to 3-3 and overall strike-rate to 4-12; a possible danger provided his progress can be sustained away from that track.

SR 97 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

7
Mirabeau
Age 4 · 9-2
750-01
91
112
4
9-2
8/1
Narrowly regained the winning thread in big field over C&D (good) last time when dropped back to 6f for first time since debut; unexposed at this trip and still looks favourably treated back up just 3lb; respected.

SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

8
Addison Grey
Age 4 · 9-2
310-22
96
113
4
9-2
3/1 10/3 11/4
Low-mileage 4yo who is a three-time winner; gelded prior to second-place finishes over 6f at Newbury (beaten a head by Mirabeau) and Newmarket (behind a handicap snip) this term; solid claims.

SR 96 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

9
Korker
Age 7 · 9-1
320-08
93
113
7
9-1
25/1 20/1 25/1
Useful on his day but is on a long losing run and has a doubt over current form; by no means sure to take advantage of a reduced mark.

SR 93 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

11
Lakers Non-Runner
Age 4 · 9-2
1-3395
114
4
9-2
SP
11
Realign
Age 4 · 9-0
9017-9
91
111
4
9-0
17/2 7/1 17/2
Lightly raced 4yo who was gelded prior to Haydock win in penultimate 2025 start; may resume progress with Newmarket reappearance under his belt; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

13
Dark Ace
Age 4 · 8-10
243-11
100
111
4
8-10
11/1 12/1 11/1
Irish handicapper whose AW double in Britain this year has taken his record since being gelded to 3-6; improving and can't be dismissed, despite being a stone higher than for last turf attempt (which he won).

SR 100 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

14
Thunder Blue
Age 5 · 8-7
71280-
98
112
5
8-7
50/1 33/1 50/1
Capable of fairly useful form but finished last of 18 over C&D in final start for Jamie Osborne; sold for 18,000gns later in October; headgear switch; best watched.

SR 98 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

15
Yes I'm Mali
Age 4 · 8-2
073-01
98
111
4
8-2
14/1 9/1 11/1
Prevailed in big-field Class 5 event at Thirsk (6f, good) last month on second start for new yard; back up sharply in grade but gets weight all round and may remain competitive.

SR 98 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

18
Eye Of Dubai Non-Runner
Age 5 · 8-12
1527-0
112
5
8-12
SP
Horse Bet365 Paddy Power Coral Ladbrokes William Hill Betfred Best
1 Annaf 14/1 open 17.00 14/1 open 19.00 14/1 open 19.00 14/1 open 21.00 14/1 open 19.00 14/1 Bet365
2 Wiltshire 8/1 open 7.50 10/1 open 7.50 10/1 open 7.00 10/1 open 8.50 17/2 open 7.50 10/1 Coral
3 Berkshire Whisper 8/1 9/1 open 9.00 9/1 open 9.00 9/1 17/2 open 9.00 9/1 Coral
4 Fine Interview
4 Purosangue 8/1 open 8.50 8/1 open 8.50 8/1 open 8.50 17/2 8/1 open 8.50 17/2 William Hill
5 Albasheer 20/1 open 19.00 22/1 open 19.00 22/1 open 19.00 22/1 open 21.00 22/1 open 19.00 22/1 Coral
5 Jakajaro
6 Far Above Dream 17/2 open 8.50 9/1 open 9.00 9/1 open 8.50 9/1 9/1 open 9.00 9/1 Coral
7 Mirabeau 8/1 17/2 17/2 17/2 open 11.00 17/2 17/2 Coral
8 Addison Grey 3/1 open 4.33 3/1 open 4.33 3/1 open 4.33 3/1 open 4.50 11/4 open 4.33 3/1 Bet365
9 Korker 25/1 open 21.00 25/1 open 21.00 25/1 open 21.00 25/1 25/1 open 23.00 25/1 Bet365
11 Lakers
11 Realign 17/2 open 8.00 10/1 open 8.50 10/1 open 8.50 10/1 open 9.50 10/1 open 8.50 10/1 Coral
13 Dark Ace 11/1 open 15.00 11/1 open 13.00 11/1 open 13.00 12/1 open 15.00 11/1 open 13.00 12/1 William Hill
14 Thunder Blue 50/1 open 41.00 50/1 open 34.00 50/1 open 34.00 50/1 open 41.00 50/1 open 34.00 50/1 Bet365
15 Yes I'm Mali 14/1 open 12.00 12/1 open 10.00 12/1 open 10.00 12/1 open 12.00 11/1 open 11.00 14/1 Bet365
18 Eye Of Dubai

Prices update each odds sync. Green ▼ = shortened (steamer), Red ▲ = drifted, Blue = = unchanged since last sync. Best column highlights the bookmaker offering the longest price.

Chamber Verdict

Balanced lens

Jakajaro

Speculative

Jakajaro owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (65) and market confidence (49). There is still enough pricing upside to keep the pick from looking overexposed. The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

N/A Robert Cowell Edward Greatrex
66% Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner

Addison Grey

Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.

3/1 · Clive Cox
✓ Value Signal

Korker

Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.

25/1 · K R Burke
◈ Chamber Memory

Balanced

Even weighting across form, market confidence and race-day volatility.

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Chamber Signals

How the chamber read the race

Why this horse Live cards showing how the active lens weighted each signal for this outcome.
Speed rating Live signal
65 / 100
⚖ Weight 38% +24.7 pts

Base ability signal derived from the runner's best available speed figure.

Market confidence Speculative
49 / 100
⚖ Weight 22% +10.9 pts

Transforms live price respect into a confidence signal inside the chamber.

Pace profile Speculative
50 / 100
⚖ Weight 12% +4.6 pts

How cleanly the runner's engine fits the projected rhythm and pressure map.

Value edge High conviction
73 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +7.3 pts

Shows whether the current price still leaves enough upside in the pick.

Chaos factor High conviction
61 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +6.1 pts

Controlled volatility that keeps the simulation realistic and stress-tests the profile.

Favourite bias Low conviction
40 / 100
⚖ Weight 8% +3.2 pts

Extra certainty applied when the active lens wants to trust the obvious market leader.

Top chamber signals Top 5 ranked by the active lens.
1 5. Jakajaro
58.7 N/A
2 8. Addison Grey
56.5 3/1
3 6. Far Above Dream
54.9 17/2
4 2. Wiltshire
54.9 8/1
5 11. Realign
52.6 17/2
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8
Age 4 · 9-2
3/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 96 🐾

SR 96 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

2
Age 6 · 9-10
8/1
★☆☆☆☆ SR 86 🐾

SR 86 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

3
Age 4 · 9-6
8/1
★☆☆☆☆ SR 85 🐾

SR 85 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

4
Age 5 · 9-4
8/1
★☆☆☆☆ SR 79 🐾

SR 79 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

7
Age 4 · 9-2
8/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 91 🐾

SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

6
Age 4 · 9-3
17/2
★★☆☆☆ SR 97 🐾

SR 97 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

11
Age 4 · 9-0
17/2
★★☆☆☆ SR 91 🐾

SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

13
Age 4 · 8-10
11/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 100 🐾

SR 100 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

1
Age 7 · 9-12
14/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 84 🐾

SR 84 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

15
Age 4 · 8-2
14/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 98 🐾

SR 98 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

5
Age 8 · 9-3
20/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 89 🐾

SR 89 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

🤖AI Intelligence Saturday Racing's analytical engine

Saturday Racing AI
Dark Ace
Confidence: Medium

Dark Ace leads the field with SR 100 and is trading at . The Saturday Rating places it clear of the field on ability. Weight of 8-10 is manageable for a horse of this class.

Shortlist Dark Ace, Thunder Blue, Yes I'm Mali, Far Above Dream, Addison Grey
Each-way: Thunder Blue Danger: Yes I'm Mali

🗺 The Course Class 2

6f Distance to cover
Good Expected going
14 Confirmed runners
Newbury Track and setting
Class 2 Race grade