16.55
GoodJohn Smith’s Stayers’ Handicap
- Prize money: £10468
- 2m 0f 56y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.30
Form: 011411 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (6) |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Not straightforward but his record for current stable features a useful win at Newmarket (2m2f) last September; creditable second (off 1lb lower) in this race last year; place possibilities. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Not straightforward but his record for current stable features a useful win at Newmarket (2m2f) last September; creditable second (off 1lb lower) in this race last year; place possibilities. |
7/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 611-32 D BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (1) |
19th Aug 2023 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Came good on Flat last autumn with 2m wins at Ascot (good) and Newmarket (good to soft); more to prove on soft, as her latest start (heavy defeat at Ascot) confirms but she was in good form going into that; usual cheekpieces are replaced by a visor. |
10/1 |
|
6th 7 (9) |
28th Jul 2023 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Came good on Flat last autumn with 2m wins here (good) and at Newmarket (good to soft; more to prove on soft); seconds this month at Chester and York confirm she's a big player if the ground is okay. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (8) |
15th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
slightly awkward start, towards rear on outer, pushed along briefly halfway |
6/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 622-63
Last run: 38 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (3) |
5th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
3-34, with latest win last November on Lingfield Polytrack; shot back to some form when beaten a neck off career-low mark in six-runner race on turf at Leicester (1m4f) on latest outing and he's notched up a few placed efforts at this track, so he's one to consider back up 2lb. |
100/30 |
|
2 (5) |
10th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
3-33 and has shown little in two runs since switching to current yard; has dropped to a career-low mark but needs to raise his game. |
14/1 |
|
6 (7) |
21st Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Has struggled on AW in recent starts but has dropped back to a winning mark if staging a revival back on turf. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 864-52 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 8st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 8 |
29th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
midfield, mistake 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out |
25/1 |
|
6th 7 |
18th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
held up in rear |
100/1 |
|
8th 2 (7) |
16th Oct 2023 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Beaten on her last 15 starts going back to last June but she's been running well of late in the main and could be thereabouts. |
11/2 |
13/2
Form: 6-6453 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (7) |
3rd Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Won four-runner race at Beverley (2m, soft) in July but out of form since; soundly beaten last time in the Cesarewitch here for the third year running; well handicapped if this proved one of his good days. |
14/1 |
|
0 26 (11) |
14th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Well beaten in this race in 2021 and 2022 and even further adrift in the Trial three weeks ago on his only other race at Newmarket; good ground for all three of those was probably not ideal and he'd be well handicapped if this proved one of his best days, but others look more solid. |
100/1 |
16/1
Form: 795035
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (8) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 2m 0f 32y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
A six-time winner but a 9yo now and has been absent since finishing second over hurdles in March 2025; probably best watched. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won over C&D in December and by 16l at Newcastle (extended 2m4f) in February, both from the front on good to soft; disappointing in his two runs in between and again on latest start but he was brought out quickly under a penalty in the latter; visor replaces his usual cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
3 |
20th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won at Musselburgh (3m) in December and by 16l at Newcastle (extended 2m4f) last Thursday, both from the front on good to soft; disappointing in his two runs in between but he'd have a huge chance under this penalty if that form from last week (a narrow career best) is repeated. |
2/1 |
16/1
Form: 04208- D
Last run: 285 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (1) |
10th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Began the season with two heavy defeats but he bounced back to form when scoring at Redcar a fortnight ago (1m6f, good to firm; cheekpieces back on); consistency hasn't been his strong suit so no guarantee he'll be in the same form; non-runner at Thirsk yesterday. |
2/1 |
|
1st 7 (3) |
26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Sole win came at Doncaster (2m Class 5, good to firm) in April 2022, although he did also go close at Thirsk (2m) later in the season; bit to prove after finishing down the field in his two outings this year. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 117-83 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 |
11th Oct 2023 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, prominent, awkward jump and dropped to rear 1st, detached 3rd, soon struggling |
16/1 |
|
6th 4 (5) |
20th Aug 2023 Good 2m 1f 27y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won three of his first five handicaps (1m6f-2m) last summer in these colours when trained by Sir Mark Prescott; a 4l third over 2m at Newmarket in June divides two complete no-shows and it's not clear what to expect. |
8/1 |
|
8th 9 (7) |
15th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
raced in last, pushed along before halfway, struggling and reminders 6f out |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 480135
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (3) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 3f 15y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
She had been running with credit this season prior to her comfortable win at Musselburgh (1m5f, good); up 6lb but she still has handicapping scope on last year's best; all wins on good ground but appears to handle soft. |
3/1 |
|
1st 4 (1) |
31st Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Three times a course winner for Jim Goldie, the latest (extended 1m4f) last August off a 9lb higher mark; solid efforts on her last three starts; big run expected. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 7 (4) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Third in 1m4f handicaps at Musselburgh on her last two starts, staying on nicely on both occasions; drop back in trip on faster ground isn't sure to suit. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 0-5544
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 18 |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 4f 97y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Not proven over this far (stiff tasks at 2m5f); won at Nottingham (1m6f) in June; not quite so potent in her three runs since and although she's a highly consistent sort, effective at this track, her strike-rate is just 4-50. |
33/1 |
|
6th 6 (3) |
19th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 61y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Won six-runner handicap on reappearance at Nottingham last month (1m6f, good to firm; from 3lb lower); however, she's been soundly beaten the next twice and needs to raise her game today. |
16/1 |
|
8th 2 (3) |
29th Jun 2024 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Faces a tough task under 5lb penalty for Nottingham reappearance win (penultimate start) and has not raced on AW for over three years; effectively back on a career-high mark; opposed. |
16/1 |
Form: 745254
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (8) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Veteran who led close home over 1m5f here (good to firm) last month, his 13th success; also suited by this shorter trip, but was effectively 3lb below that last winning mark when only fourth over C&D a week later and his new mark has taken effect; younger rivals look better treated. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective. |
5/1 |
|
1st 6 (3) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out. |
10/1 |
Form: /111-5 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 8st 8lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 10 (11) |
5th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Yet to win this year but there has been a recent upturn in her form, and she would probably have preferred a stronger pace to aim at when a staying-on second behind Fair Dinkum over C&D last month; up in grade today but has the services of Oisin Murphy; shortlisted. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 (9) |
18th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
dwelt start, in rear |
13/2 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
2nd Nov 2023 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Won all three races last season but seems badly to have lost her way since an encouraging reappearance in June; leap of faith is required to support her at present. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.33 |
| Tricast | £67.57 |
| Trifecta | £76.70 |
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