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World Pool’s worldwide commingled turnover reached HK$224 802,517 at Dubai’s Super Saturday Meeting (approx. $28.6m across eight races in Meydan. This is an increase of HK$18.9m. On 2022, $2.4m
Ras Al Khor conditions race had the highest turnover, with pari-mutuel organizations from more than 20 countries contributing to the HK$33.518,763 (approx. $4.3 million bet on Al Suhail, Godolphin’s contest winner.
The G1 races saw a combined turnover of more than HK$30m. $4.3m was placed on the G1 Jebel Hatta race, while the G1 Al Maktoum Challenge R3 brought in HK$31.5560,463 (approx. $4m to the total turnover for the day.
Salute the Soldier won the Al Maktoum Challenge R3 a second-time and the eight-year-old Bhupat Seemar-trained child became the 2023 World Pool Moment of the Day winner. His groom also took home a check for HK$40,000 and entry into the World Pool Moment of the Year contest.
Bheekh Sing, groom for Salute The Soldier,said “I’m thrilled!” This is a significant amount of money and will be a great help in many ways. The World Pool rewards us for our hard work and love of horses.
“Salute the Soldier is a legend. Since 2019, I have been his groom and we look forward to many more great days together.”
Sam Nati is Head of Commingling at Hong Kong Jockey Club.said – “World Pool continues its growth year-on-year, and we couldn’t be happier to surpass 2022’s Super Saturday turnover total. The meeting was enhanced by the participation of runners from Hong Kong.
“We continue to see incredible comparative value, and deep liquidity wherever World Pool is.”
World Pool will be returning to Meydan Racecourse on Saturday 25 March for the Dubai World Cup meeting.
