16.10
GoodJohn Smith’s Handicap
- Prize money: £20384
- 0m 7f 1y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/1
Form: 8-4744
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 (7) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
She's been a promising fourth on two of her three starts this season, at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and here (7f, good) a fortnight ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); might not be far away. |
11/1 |
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4th 6 (7) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
0-14 since winning debut; shaped quite nicely in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) on reappearance but never the slightest threat at Musselburgh next time; now tried in headgear. |
12/1 |
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6th 1 (2) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
0-13 since her successful racecourse debut albeit highly tried on occasions, but she made a fine return when fourth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago and that form has already received a boost; well drawn and a big player from the same mark; stable also runs Callianassa. |
6/1 |
3/1
Form: 11 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (5) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Began his career with two 7f AW wins and he was a fine second at Chester on his handicap debut last June (7f, good); fourth of 17 in a 1m handicap at Ascot when last seen nine months ago, a run that can be marked up as he raced away from the first three home; still has potential and he returns with his stable back in better form. |
7/2 |
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4th 12 (2) |
26th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Began his career with two 7f AW wins and continued his progress with a close second in handicap at Chester (7f, good) four weeks ago, shaping as if he'll be at least as effective over 1m; this is a tougher test of his credentials but he's anything but exposed and needs serious consideration. |
8/1 |
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2 (2) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Promising gelding who is two from two, both wins over 7f on AW; his smart half-brother Urban Icon is equally as effective on turf as AW and his strong-travelling style suggests this course could suit; also has a handy inside stall, so there are reasons to be hopeful on handicap debut. |
3/1 |
13/2
Form: 23-937
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (11) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
0-14 since debut win in May 2024 but he often ran well in some quality handicaps last season; returns on a competitive mark having had wind surgery; could have a part to play if fully tuned up. |
12/1 |
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6 (8) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 6f 2y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Placed four times for current stable and last two efforts can be forgiven (raced in the most disadvantaged group in Ayr Gold Cup latest); record of 0-12 since debut win is the downside. |
14/1 |
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19 (12) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Not added to his debut win but he has been placed on four occasions this season; got messed about early when down the field at York four weeks ago; cheekpieces now tried; stable looks to have stronger claims elsewhere. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 1257-8
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (9) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
She's well handicapped on 2024 2yo form; last year wasn't devoid of spark but it was an underwhelming campaign and she has to raise her game. |
14/1 |
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4 (7) |
7th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 177y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
One of her two novice wins last season came here; signs of rediscovering some form when a 3l third at Doncaster (7f) on what proved to be her final run for the Quinns (same owners) but then only fourth of six at Newmarket, failing to convince stamina-wise over 1m. |
20/1 |
15/2
Form: 102- BF
Last run: 282 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (7) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Debut 6f winner (good) who has been unable to better that effort or add to that success in 11 further starts; well beaten twice since switching to his current trainer but it's not long since this would have looked a very handy mark and he would be a big player if bouncing back. |
25/1 |
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10th 1 (8) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Never threatened when backed into 7-2 on his stable debut at Newcastle (6f) in January but remains one who could click for this yard and it will be interesting to see whether there is money for him again now back on turf after 95 days off. |
12/1 |
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10th 8 (11) |
24th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Made a winning debut (6f, good; strong favourite) at Hamilton as a 2yo and then pitched into the Coventry Stakes for his second start; went 0-7 in handicaps in 2025 but there was the odd promising effort along the way; dropped 15lb during that period and new stable (sold out of Richard Fahey's stable for 32,000gns last October) quick to drop him in trip; could go well. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 1-4491
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Wins for Andrew Balding came on Polytrack, latterly off this mark over 1m last summer; a slow start did for him down to 5f last time and, while he doesn't always look the easiest and can lug left, he's capable if things fall his way. |
8/1 |
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11th 2 (15) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Both wins and most of his best RPRs have come on AW but his turf runs have come in stronger company than this; drops to 5f for the first time in his career; others look safer. |
14/1 |
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6th 1 (5) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Ran his best race for new connections when a front-running second of six at Chelmsford three weeks ago (6f); runs off the same mark here and has a C&D win on his record; one to consider. |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 1-19
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Below par on AW last autumn on final two runs for Stuart Williams; however, he twice went close on the other Newmarket course (6f, good to firm) last August and he'll be bang there if rediscovering that form on his stable and seasonal debut, for which he wears a tongue-tie; remains in same ownership. |
14/1 |
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8 (6) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner on debut 12 months ago; maintained his unbeaten record when winning a Windsor novice on his return in May; 0-6 in handicaps since but he was second twice at Newmarket in August and he didn't get a clear run at things at Kempton three weeks ago; one to consider. |
7/1 |
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7 (3) |
24th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won on debut at Chelmsford in October (his sole start on AW) and followed up under a penalty at Windsor 214 days later; nothing wrong with his last two runs and looks worth another go over this longer trip of 7f. |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: -13432 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (8) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Consistent in handicaps, including run out of things only late on when third over the extended 7f here (good) in May; best run when narrowly denied in big-field York handicap (good) four weeks ago; that form is solid so a 3lb nudge from the handicapper may not prevent another prominent showing. |
4/1 |
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2nd 8 (6) |
31st May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Just one win from eight goes but he's assembling a solid CV, run out of things only late on when third over the extended 7f at Chester last time; dropping back to a bare 7f should suit; clear each-way prospects. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 44-022
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (1) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Progressive 3yo who landed a good prize for Jay Mackay over C&D (good) in June and was also on target at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; makes obvious appeal from the inside stall. |
7/4 |
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4 (2) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Progressive gelding who has form figures of 2212 this summer and that latest second was a close call from a tough draw at Chester (7.6f, good); usually races prominently and he's a big player off only 1lb higher on this drop back in trip. |
9/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £36.75 |
| Tricast | £177.64 |