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GoodJohn Smith’s Jump Jockeys Challenge Handicap (Professional Jump Jockeys) (GBBPlus Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £11338.8
- 1m 4f 63y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
25/1
Form: 12108- D
Last run: 269 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (4) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Multiple Flat wins at 1m-1m4f, including on heavy; unable to make a significant impact on the Flat last autumn but he's run with credit over hurdles in recent months and is well treated back on the level (6lb below his last winning mark); considered. |
10/1 |
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2nd 4 |
9th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Multiple Flat wins at 1m-1m4f, including on heavy; switched to hurdling late in the day but he's taken surprisingly well to this game, running two good races at Leicester (extended 1m7f; soft and heavy), and may well improve for this easier stamina test now handicapping; thereabouts. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 11 |
20th Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 113y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
8-46 on the Flat; left it rather late in the day to launch his hurdling career but went down fighting over C&D (soft) just after Christmas and has a good chance if in similar form again. |
9/2 |
4/1
Form: -32104 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (3) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Won twice over this trip for Ben Brookhouse last year but his stable/hurdle debut in December was underwhelming and he made a low-key return to the Flat last month; others have much less to prove. |
25/1 |
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9th 5 (2) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Struggled on hurdling/stable at Newbury in December but his last Flat run resulted in a brave win at Newmarket (1m4f, good) in the autumn; still looks feasibly treated on that form and he's in the mix back from another break; had a second wind operation since his last run. |
11/2 |
|
4 (5) |
25th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Had a good year, including a breakthrough win at York (1m4f, good to firm) in July; creditable second at Chester (extended 1m4f, good) 12 days ago and a 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing. |
7/2 |
2/1
Form: -20281
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (4) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 10y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
This course scorer might have needed his recent reappearance and is well treated if bouncing back to his best, having returned to the mark he defied at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) last August; also went close over C&D last summer; cheekpieces off, visor back on; yard hasn't been as prolific as usual in the last couple of weeks but that's likely to change before long. |
11/4 |
|
5th 2 (8) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Wore cheekpieces when just holding on in six-runner July course handicap (1m2f, good to firm) in August; visored when he stopped quickly on good to soft at Nottingham in October and not seen since a hurdles debut the following month; cheekpieces back on for this return. |
7/1 |
|
5th 10 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Fair Flat racer who held on gamely to win at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm; RPR 80) in August; needs to bounce back quickly from last month's poor run and probably won't be aided by any rain here but still considered on hurdling debut. |
15/2 |
16/1
Form: 672156 C
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (8) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won over 2m (good) here in June and the saddle slipped on his return visit the following month; can probably forgive him his Ascot run as well as that was a Class 3; could find this trip on the tight side, though. |
16/1 |
|
6th 5 (5) |
25th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Had an excuse (saddle slipped, eased) last time when bidding for a Chester double; well suited by 2m but remains on career-high mark and this is a better grade than he usually runs in; difficult task. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (5) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 1m 6f 87y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Bang-in-form 5yo who posted a career-best performance when scoring here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; today's drop back in trip won't be a problem; likely contender again. |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: 82/56 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
29th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
1m4f winner on good ground; drew clear to win a Leopardstown maiden in March (2m, soft to heavy) but found wanting in handicaps since then, proving disappointing when sights were lowered at Killarney 20 days ago. |
7/2 |
|
6th 4 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Handicap win over 1m4f (good) at Chester was the highlight of a five-race British Flat career; off the mark hurdling at fourth attempt with an easy Leopardstown victory (2m, soft to heavy); well beaten in a Fairyhouse Listed Leopardstown (2m, yielding to soft) contest last time for handicap debut; this is easier; non-runner 5.20 at Chester on Friday. |
15/4 |
5/1
Form: /80-35
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
The winner of two novices, on fast and slow ground; placed over 1m2f here last month before finishing midfield last week at Haydock (extended 1m3f); in the mix. |
5/1 |
|
5th 4 (2) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Three hurdle races for new stable early in the year but he showed more when third of eight at Chester (1m2f, good to firm) last month after a break; stays 1m3f and had form on testing ground early in career; interesting. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 221847
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (10) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 2f 158y |
10st 2lb |
Won four times for Ian Williams on a variety of ground, all at 1m2f; nothing for this yard at big odds until mildly encouraging run at Bellewstown last time; drops in class now and has his ground, worth a market check. |
9/1 |
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5th 9 (13) |
11th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 205y |
9st 6lb |
Won four times for Ian Williams on a variety of ground, all at 1m2f; well treated on that form but he's failed to beat a rival home in four runs for this stable; hard to fancy. |
50/1 |
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23th 9 (13) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Won four on turf for Ian Williams at 1m2f on varying ground; has failed to beat a single rival in three Dundalk starts for this stable. |
50/1 |
50/1
Form: 3198-6 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (4) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Formerly with Harry Charlton; won over 1m4f (AW) on yard debut last winter but nothing good to take from his subsequent races. |
50/1 |
|
6th 8 (7) |
5th Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who won on stable debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last November but finished down the field on his next two starts; needs to get back on track on this first outing of the year. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 (7) |
30th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
slowly away, always behind, eased when no chance over 1f out |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 112-76 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (4) |
26th May 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Both wins came at Chester in 2024; it's been a washout so far this season and remains best watched. |
16/1 |
|
14th 2 (16) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 17y |
10st 1lb |
Back-to-back wins at Chester in 2024, but has never won on home soil; moderate form last year and same story in two recent outings; 1m7f too far latest. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 (2) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Irish raider; won twice over 1m4f at Chester in July 2024 (good/good to soft); mixed efforts since, mainly at 1m2f/1m4f as he didn't seem to stay when tried at 2m. |
4/1 |
7/1
Form: -63246
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (3) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 5f 192y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Pipped at Chester (1m4f, good) in July and returned to form at Southwell (upped to 1m6f, AW) 15 days ago, getting off the mark at 14th attempt; back up 5lb but may have more to offer at this trip. |
2/1 |
|
6 (9) |
3rd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Just missed out at Chester (12.3f, good) in July but her form has slipped in the wrong direction in three subsequent runs; edging back down the weights but she's now 0-13 and has stamina to prove at this new trip. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £56.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £44.99 |
| Tricast | £152.15 |
| Trifecta | £237.50 |
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