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World Pool, one of the world’s largest commingled racing pools, was created by the Hong Kong Jockey Club and has been powered by them since 2000 Guineas Day in Newmarket. The turnover reached PS27.1million, up from PS26.1million a year ago.
On the Rowley Mile it was a memorable race day, as World Pool ambassador Frankie Dettori won his fourth 2000 Guineas in the colours and colors of late Prince Khalid Abdullah on Chaldean. With nearly PS4.7million bet in the pool, the 2000 Guineas was the most profitable race on the eight-race program.
Pool betting operators in 28 countries are now betting into World Pool. This allows racing fans around the world to bet on one pool. The result is a huge amount of liquidity and great value.
World Pool Moment of the Day
The funding for World Pool Moment of the Day was increased in 2023. PS4,000 was given to the winning groom. Chetan Singh of Chaldean was the recipient of the prize.
Singh, along with the 24 other global Moment of the Day Winners in 2023, will be entered into the World Pool Moment of the Year Competition. The winner of this competition could win a VIP trip to Hong Kong for four in 2024.
Michael Fitzsimons said : “Despite the weather not being on our side at Newmarket, we are delighted with the increase in turnover compared to a year ago.
Frankie stole the show yet again. It was an exciting race day with lots of action. Fans from all over the globe were entertained. We all know that he’s one of, if not THE biggest stars in sports history. So to see him win the 2000 Guineas with his last ride was truly special.
“Newmarket deserves great credit for producing a programme of such high quality, with a very healthy field size. We are looking forward to the next World Pool events in Newbury and Epsom.”
Alex Frost is the Chief Executive Officer of UK Tote Group. He said: “It was great to see that our World Pool Season got off to such an impressive start at Newmarket, with some high-class racing and some amazing results, including World Pool Ambassador Frankie Dettori’s final 2000 Guineas win.
The Tote again provided exceptional value. Tote+ Win beat the SP in four out of eight races, while matching the SP on the other races. It also operated with an average overround (overround) of 103%, as opposed to 122% for the bookmakers. Newbury will host its first World Pool race on Lockinge Day, in just a few weeks.
Sophie Able from Newmarket Racecourses, International Director of, said: “2000 Guineas Day has been an exceptional Flat Racing Day, even if it was a bit damper than expected! The fields were excellent and we were pleased that World Pool helped us improve the prize money and the race program.
“To see Frankie win the biggest race on his home track for the last time was an appropriate climax, and we hope that bettors from around the globe enjoyed what was a memorable event.”
