July 11 / 15.12 York

15.12

Good To Firm

John Smith’s City Walls Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £39697
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 13 runners
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John Smith’s City Walls Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
5 (13)
Redorange

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £13.70
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 87-814 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Built on an eye-catching reappearance (over this C&D) when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) in May; only fourth to Washington Heights in Listed event at Carlisle next time but has had a break since and may well bounce back; has real possibilities if he does.
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6th

3

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Redorange

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Clive Cox

Better than ever this season, winning useful handicap at Windsor and Listed contest at York; better than the bare result (hampered) in the Nunthorpe last time; possibilities back down in class.

7/2

11th

7

(18)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Redorange

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

All turf races on good or quicker ground; best form when narrow winner of a C&D Listed race in July but his sights are raised much higher today in this, his first Group race.

25/1

1st

5

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Redorange

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Built on an eye-catching reappearance (over this C&D) when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) in May; only fourth to Washington Heights in Listed event at Carlisle next time but has had a break since and may well bounce back; has real possibilities if he does.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 3-7300

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Third to Dickensian over C&D in May, stern assignments in Royal Ascot Group 1s since; sole win came in Yarmouth nursery and he's still in deep waters despite this apparent drop back in grade; cheekpieces replace visor.
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10th

6

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Aspect Island

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Gained sole win in a handicap but ties in with Dickensian and Redorange on his placed form this term; chance of landing this prize partly depends on the effects of physical tweak (gelded since last run).

14/1

8th

11

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Aspect Island

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Owen

Third in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint last October and he's gone close in a couple of Listed races at York (5f, good to firm) this season, the latest three weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); however, his form has to go to a new level if he's to win this.

16/1

2nd

9

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Aspect Island

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: James Owen

Third to Dickensian over C&D in May, stern assignments in Royal Ascot Group 1s since; sole win came in Yarmouth nursery and he's still in deep waters despite this apparent drop back in grade; cheekpieces replace visor.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 60-490 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Six wins to his name include 5f Group 2 at Goodwood last summer; not quite at his best this season, although a midfield run in Group 1 at Royal Ascot last time was a step in the right direction; third here 12 months ago and should be involved in the shake-up again.
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5th

6

(12)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Jm Jungle

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Admirable sprinter who has run some fine races in defeat this year, including when having poor track position in the Nunthorpe; Listed winner on heavy at Beverley a fortnight ago.

25/1

1st

5

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Jm Jungle

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Admirable sprinter who has run some fine races in defeat this year, including when having poor track position in the Nunthorpe nine days ago; drops in grade and holds solid claims.

5/2

14/1

Form: /74-60 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2024 and finished that campaign with a superb success in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (firm); lightly raced since (had a spell at stud) and well below par this season; needs first-time visor to spark a revival.
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4th

5

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Starlust

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Has smart form; won at the Breeders' Cup in 2024 and made the frame in Group 1 events the last twice, finishing second in the Nunthorpe then fourth in the Flying Five; leading player back down in class.

11/4

4th

10

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Starlust

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Finished a close third in the 2024 Nunthorpe and went on to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (5f, firm); ran only twice in 2025, slow process recapturing form; right back near the top of his game when best of the rest behind Bacio in the Nunthorpe; can feature alongside Rumstar and Time For Sandals.

6/1

2nd

9

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Starlust

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Finished a close third in the 2024 running and went on to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (5f, firm; has won on good to soft) later in the year; seen only twice in 2025 and it's been a slow process recapturing form but a recent close fourth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race (first-time visor, now discarded) in July was better; no surprise to see him go well at a price.

50/1

Form: 1-6150 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Likeable mare with a good strike-rate; ran at least as well as could have been expected when midfield in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (125-1) last time, but she was only fifth to Washington Heights in Listed event the time before; may again be up against it.
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7th

9

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Azure Angel

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Listed winner who has a few duck eggs in her recent form figures but those were tough tasks; chance of landing this race partly depends on the effects of new headgear (visor replaces blinkers).

40/1

17th

13

(14)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Azure Angel

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Has not yet won above Listed level; anything but disgraced when mid-division in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot or when a close fifth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race after, but it's hard to see her in this picture.

150/1

15th

9

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Azure Angel

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Respectable effort in midfield in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month before 1l fifth of 13 in Listed race at York (5f, good to firm); however, a career best is needed today.

25/1

Form: 51-020 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Didn't give his running in bid for back-to-back victories in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (last of 26) last month, but he'd previously shaped well when second in the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock; this C&D winner (good to firm) takes a drop in grade and will be a danger to all if on a going day.
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2nd

1

(18)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

American Affair

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jim Goldie

Won the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last June before missing the rest of the season; high points this season are his 1l second in the Group 2 Temple Stakes (5f, good to soft) in May and his Group 2 King George win at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) in July; failed to confirm Goodwood form with Rumstar and Time For Sandals in the Nunthorpe.

8/1

12th

2

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

American Affair

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Said goodbye to handicaps when winning over C&D in May 2025 and just two runs later he won the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (good to firm; handles good to soft); off the track for nearly a year after and he's been slowly working his way back to form since, looking more his old self when winning a Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood latest; a likely force.

7/1

14/1

Form: 333-10 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Clearly best effort when winning C&D Listed event (good ground) in May, coming from well off strong pace; well beaten in the big 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot three weeks ago; needs another personal best, and by some way.
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9th

7

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Dickensian

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Has shown best form this season, including 5f spring win, in Listed grade at York; had wind surgery prior to good third over 6f last time; may remain competitive, provided he's as effective at Newbury.

8/1

3rd

2

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

Dickensian

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Swept through from off the pace to win a Listed race at the Dante meeting (5f, good) here in May; also ran well over 5f here in July and he has had a wind operation since finishing down the field at Glorious Goodwood; 6f will be a new experience and he may prove vulnerable under his penalty.

14/1

13th

13

(12)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Dickensian

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Third in the Group 3 Molecomb over C&D (good) last July and reappeared with 3yo Listed win at York (5f, good) in May; not beaten far when seventh of 13 in Listed race at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and still lightly raced, but he's down the pecking order on ratings in this line-up.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00-081 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Made most to win this race (good to firm) 12 months ago and bounced back to form to beat seven rivals in Listed race at Carlisle six weeks ago; penalised this time but should give it another good go from the front.
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6th

1

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Washington Heights

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Successful in a Carlisle Listed event (5f, good to firm) in May; solid efforts under a penalty twice since; handles soft ground but suspicion he will prove vulnerable giving weight away again.

9/2

8th

1

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Washington Heights

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Made most to win this race (good to firm) 12 months ago and bounced back to form to beat seven rivals in Listed race at Carlisle six weeks ago; penalised this time but should give it another good go from the front.

6/1

1st

5

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Washington Heights

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Close third in Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock 12 months ago and made most to win Listed race at York (5f, good to firm) last summer; well below par all four starts since (short of room in Newmarket Group 3 on latest) but down in grade here and may well bounce back.

5/1

18/1

Form: -61311 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
3-5 since joining Katie Scott, digging deep to win 13-runner handicap over C&D (good ground) two weeks ago; likely to keep progressing but she's up in grade here.
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3rd

1

(15)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Naanas Shadow

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Katie Scott

Prominent racer who won competitive 5f races at Epsom, York and Glorious Goodwood on her last three handicap starts (good/good to firm); she's 8lb higher than last time but did it in convincing fashion; strong claims.

4/1

1st

3

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Naanas Shadow

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Katie Scott

Has won three of four 5f turf handicaps for this yard, including the 3yo Dash at Epsom and a narrow defeat of Schrodinger's Cat at York in June; has since done well in a Listed race there (good to firm) considering the tough task she faced at the weights; has good chance back in a handicap.

15/2

9th

14

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Naanas Shadow

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Katie Scott

3-5 since joining Katie Scott, digging deep to win 13-runner handicap over C&D (good ground) two weeks ago; likely to keep progressing but she's up in grade here.

18/1

12/1

Form: 0-7458 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Often slowly away and comes from the rear; posted a personal best when eighth in big field for Group 1 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; 80-1) last month; second in this race 12 months ago; another with solid claims.
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10th

13

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Miss Attitude

8st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jack Channon

Often slowly away and comes from the rear; posted a personal best when eighth in big field for Group 1 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; 80-1) last month; second in this race 12 months ago; another with solid claims.

12/1

8th

19

(16)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Miss Attitude

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack Channon

Useful in 5f Listed races last year, finishing second at York (good to firm) in July and winning at Deauville (good) the following month, but hard to fancy on her Group-race form or 2026 efforts.

66/1

5th

11

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Miss Attitude

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jack Channon

She divided Washington Heights and Jm Jungle in a York Listed race (5f, good to firm) last July and later won at that level in France but, even allowing for having a fitness edge, she has to raise her game to win today.

25/1

25/1

Form: 115-70 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year included a C&D Listed race and the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster; well held both outings this term and yet to prove she has trained on.
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18th

3

(18)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Revival Power

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D Listed winner (good to firm) at this meeting last August and she followed up in the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster (5f, good); on a handy mark on that form but she's been a long way below that level this year.

25/1

11th

15

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Revival Power

8st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Three wins last year included a C&D Listed race and the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster; well held both outings this term and yet to prove she has trained on.

25/1

26th

3

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Revival Power

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Represents the same connections as 2020 winner Art Power; 3-6 as a 2yo, including the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster (5f, good); dropped away to finish seventh of ten behind Dickensian at York (5f, good) on her reappearance having forced a strong pace; should be sharper today but this will be a tough race to dominate; handicap debut.

25/1

Form: 525426 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Began her career in handicaps with a BHA mark of 60 and has improved in leaps and bounds since; seemed to excel herself when never-nearer sixth of 26 in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; had run creditably over C&D the time before; big chance if repeating Ascot form.
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6th

11

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Heavenly Heather

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Ran a fine race in the Group 1 King Charles III over C&D in June but unable to match it since; the balance of her form suggests she is up against it here.

16/1

9th

5

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Heavenly Heather

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Ran a stormer when close sixth of 26 in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); unable to match that form before or since but she was beaten only 4l when mid-division in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to soft) last time and is a key player in this lower grade; effective on soft ground.

5/1

Form: 0272-7 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Capped a productive 2yo campaign with a close second to Revival Power in Listed event over C&D (good to firm), but he was well beaten on his reappearance and he's a long way down the pecking order on ratings.
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7th

1

(11)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Military Code

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Campaigned mostly over 5f; surged back to form with a hood fitted when he tried 7f under Toby Moore on handicap debut at Newmarket (good to firm; 25-1) five weeks ago, albeit losing three places late on; may bide his time a bit longer on this occasion.

8/1

4th

2

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Military Code

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Campaigned mostly over 5f; proved useful (twice Listed placed) last term; well below par in two runs this season but gives the impression he has possibly lost some of his speed; may prove resurgent upped in distance with hood fitted on handicap debut.

10/1

13th

12

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Military Code

8st 10lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Appleby

Capped a productive 2yo campaign with a close second to Revival Power in Listed event over C&D (good to firm), but he was well beaten on his reappearance and he's a long way down the pecking order on ratings.

12/1

Non-runners

Lexington Blitz, Luna A Inbhir Nis

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £119.10
Straight Forecast £96.06
Trifecta £1025.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Heavenly Heather

Daily Mail:

Washington Heights

SPOTLIGHT:

Redorange

POSTDATA:

Miss Attitude

NEWMARKET:

Military Code

The Guardian:

Luna A Inbhir Nis

The Times:

Starlust

The Star:

American Affair

TOPSPEED:

Heavenly Heather

D Express:

Heavenly Heather

The Sun:

Heavenly Heather

LAMBOURN:

Redorange

Daily Mirror:

Washington Heights

Daily Record:

Washington Heights

Telegraph:

Miss Attitude