17.05
GoodJohn Smith’s Jump Jockeys Challenge Handicap (Professional Jump Jockeys) (GBBPlus Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £11338.8
- 1m 4f 63y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
10/1
Form: 444510
Last run: 77 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
14th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Bought for 20,000gns out of the O'Meara yard for which he won three times at up to 1m2f; made a quiet stable debut at Chester but was no doubt bought with hurdling in mind. |
9/1 |
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1 (9) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Bought for 20,000gns out of the O'Meara yard for which he won three times, the latest over 1m2f at Ripon in June; well held at York since then; unraced over this far which is a worry. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 242617 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 2 (1) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 1m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
In form having made the frame in most starts this term, close fourth over C&D on penultimate; has never won away from Wolverhampton but can't be dismissed off current mark. |
9/1 |
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4th 5 (3) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Versatile sort whose four wins have all been at this track between 1m4f to around 2m; well-handicapped on his best form but hasn't won for 12 months and some of his younger rivals may have more scope. |
11/1 |
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4th 3 (10) |
13th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
All four wins have been at Wolverhampton (1m4f-2m) and latest was 11 months ago; finished a close third off 1lb higher at Bath (1m6f, good) last month but he's not easy to predict and was well held with cheekpieces tried at Chester last time; the headgear is quickly discarded but he comes with risks attached. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 3-3616 CD
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (4) |
12th May 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Looked rusty after seven months off when last of seven in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap last month; this course winner can build on that now. |
10/1 |
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7th 6 (1) |
4th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Soft-ground win last summer came off a 4lb lower mark and he's entitled to need this at his age back from seven months off; trainer also saddles Bulldog Spirit. |
25/1 |
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3 (8) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won over 1m4f here in June (soft) and got upset in the preliminaries before finishing tailed off on his return visit; was running well when falling back over hurdles; entitled to be involved. |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: 4/1615 D BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (6) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 198y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Versatile 8yo who ran well in two chases this spring and returned to the Flat with game win from the front at Chester (1m4f, good) last month; nudged up only 1lb for that and can make another bold bid here. |
9/2 |
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1st 2 (6) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Seems in form having posted a couple of creditable efforts over fences this year (May/June); close second over C&D when last seen on the Flat ten months ago; capable of taking a serious hand. |
100/30 |
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3rd 2 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Runner-up in three of his four chases, most recently at Bangor (2m1f, good; well clear of third) last month, after a layoff; also suited by this track and can make his presence felt again. |
11/4 |
6/1
Form: 511342 D
Last run: 2 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won five times over hurdles (once over C&D) and three times on the Flat last year; quite versatile regarding ground but has been safely held on both starts this summer (hurdle/Flat) and current mark probably demands a personal-best. |
20/1 |
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8th 3 (1) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Progressive form under both codes last year included a 1m4f course win; quiet return to jumping at Cartmel two weeks ago but that was after a lengthy break and he's on better Flat mark than he is over hurdles. |
4/1 |
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8th 2 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Progressive on the Flat and over hurdles last year, collecting eight wins (one over C&D) in total; absent since respectable fifth in Scottish County Hurdle at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in January, though, and current mark demands another personal best. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: -13424 D
Last run: 77 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (3) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Of his five AW wins, two have come at this track, one over today's distance; respectable third at Chester (2m, good) on his reappearance in May but needs to be at the top of his game here as he is 5lb above his last winning mark. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 0/44/0 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Has six wins on the Flat but his last of four successes over hurdles came four years ago; continues to drop in the weights without looking likely to take advantage. |
7/1 |
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6th 7 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Remains capable at the age of 10 (won on the Flat in October) but it's been hard work back over hurdles, albeit in a pair of Class 2 handicaps; looks vulnerable. |
14/1 |
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4 (8) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Useful dual-purpose performer in his youth; had a long spell on the sidelines prior to his return in February and he's struggled on the Flat and over hurdles this year; down in the weights and he was prominent in the betting last time so he can't be dismissed. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 911314 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 3 (6) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Third start for new yard when winning at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) under Grace Littmoden in May; 4lb rise fair enough and the return to turf shouldn't be a problem back from a short break; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
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1st 8 |
29th May 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025 for Ian Williams; in good nick for his present yard too, fourth of eight in 1m3f Southwell handicap eight days ago; not out of things. |
12/1 |
9/4
Form: 611214 BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (5) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Productive on Flat and over hurdles since early last summer; creditable second, one place in front of L'Eagle Aid who admittedly came from a poorer position, over C&D most recently; major contender. |
7/2 |
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2nd 6 (1) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Went up 29lb for his four wins last season; wasn't at his best on first Flat run this year when last of five at Ripon (had been running well over hurdles); bit to prove. |
9/1 |
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5th 3 (3) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 10y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Notched four Flat wins last year, including over 1m3f here on good; returned from a break to win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) this month; only a fair fourth at Aintree since but still respected back on the Flat. |
5/2 |
8/1
Form: 81-314
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 10 (7) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Three-time winner on turf (1m1f-11.5f), including when making all at Haydock (good to soft) last September; drops back in trip on her first start since and she may well need the outing. |
7/1 |
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6 (6) |
26th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Lightly raced 5yo; made all at Ffos Las (1m1f, good) last month and ran better than her finishing position suggests when sixth at Chester (12.5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; won't mind how the ground is riding; major player back down in trip. |
4/1 |
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10 (7) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Lightly raced; it was a Class 6 handicap she won at Ffos Las (1m1f, good) and then only fourth in a Class 4 at Southwell; still one to consider, having won a 1m3f handicap with give underfoot. |
8/1 |
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