July 15 / 14.35 York

14.35

Good

John Smith’s City Walls Stakes (Listed Race)

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

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 25-014 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
C&D Listed winner as a 2yo; gained her first success since when a workmanlike winner of Chester handicap (5f, soft) in May; that still leaves her with a bit to find on form with a couple of these, though, and she was below par at Ayr three weeks ago.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Nymphadora

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Beaten a neck in a Newbury Group 3 a fortnight ago (5f, heavy) but she had a relatively easy time of it up front, with a rail to help, and the form doesn't appeal as being reliable; penalised for a Listed win in July; others appeal more.

5/1

2nd

4

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Nymphadora

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Two wins this season, namely a Chester handicap (5f, soft) in May and a York Listed event (5f, good to soft) in July; she's come up shy in Group 2 and Group 1 races the last twice but conditions shouldn't be an issue and she looks the likeliest leader in this field; should go well.

7/2

9th

13

(2)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Nymphadora

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

She's opposable on the vast majority of her form but she was a C&D 2yo Listed winner in 2021 and had something to spare in a C&D Listed race (good to soft) last month; also effective on fast ground and she could be in with an each-way squeak now back here after a lesser run at Glorious Goodwood.

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 181752 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Upwardly mobile 4yo who scored a wide-margin success at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April and hit a new high when short-headed in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good to firm; short of room 1f out) in June; creditable efforts in defeat on his three goes at York; commands major respect.
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11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Silky Wilkie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

3rd
6 (7)

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -41113 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Four wins from seven starts, the latest in convincing fashion in C&D Listed race in May; had an excuse (jumped path and hampered) when a beaten odds-on favourite at Sandown four weeks ago; may not have reached his limit just yet and won't be inconvenienced by rain; solid contender.
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No Results Found

18/1

Form: 542825 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Quirky 6yo on a long losing sequence; runner-up in this race 12 months ago and has twice filled the same position in handicaps this season, but he needs everything to fall right and others appeal more for the win.
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14th

13

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Mondammej

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own and refused to leave the parade ring on last intended start in November; however, perfectly capable of a big run off this mark and he's gone well fresh in the past.

33/1

4th

5

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mondammej

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own but he has slipped back down the weights and ran a fine race over C&D on Monday on his return from a three-month break, keeping on well; this should be run to suit and he is well capable of backing up quickly.

15/8

8/1

Form: 19-010 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Steady improver and a strong-finishing handicap success over C&D (from Mondammej) in May was a personal best; respected on that form and softening ground would not bother him, but he has to put a poor Royal Ascot run (6f) behind him.
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10

(18)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner and also first past the post in this race in 2022 (demoted to second after causing interference); well treated if retaining all his ability but he was tailed off in the Shergar Cup on his reappearance after a long absence, having hit his head on the stalls; risky.

40/1

10th

4

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 9lb

J: Dario Di Tocco

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner, not seen since finishing tenth in the Wokingham here in June 2024 (subsequently gelded); has run some good races at Ascot, including when fourth in this event two years ago, and he's well treated if retaining all his ability, but looks a risky proposition after such a long absence.

20/1

10th

18

(21)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Roger Teal

His most recent wins were 6f on AW but he tends to flag over this trip on turf and his stride shortened in this race 12 months ago; on a more favourable mark now but others should find greater reserves in the later stages.

33/1

6th
8 (2)
Kerdos

8/1

Form: 1-2832

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has had six races but still doesn't look quite the finished article; 0-4 this year but ran a blinder when beaten neck in 26-runner handicap at Royal Ascot (5f) three weeks ago, leading overall over 1f out; handles soft ground as well as good to firm; open to further improvement and could be the answer.
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8th

3

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Classy sprinter for Clive Cox and won a Listed and a Group 2 for that yard; decent run on debut for this yard at Dundalk before disappointing in Cork Listed race next time on soft; much better over C&D last time when a 2.75l sixth behind Mission Central.

14/1

6th

8

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Classy sprinter for Clive Cox and won a Listed and a Group 2 for that yard; decent run on debut for this stable at Dundalk in February, but behind a few of these when tailed off at Cork last time; needs to leave that well behind.

25/1

9th

4

(2)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Hasn't won since taking the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2024 when with Clive Cox; posted a reasonable debut run for this yard at Dundalk and this ground will suit but needs a return to his best to score.

16/1

25/1

Form: 07-331 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Trained until this season by Clive Cox; was beginning to look exposed until running away with five-runner handicap at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; however, this represents a steep step up in grade and rain-softened ground would be a concern.
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4th

8

(6)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Rum Cocktail

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Placed in her first two starts for this yard before bolting up in a Class 4 handicap at Yarmouth in June (5f, good to firm); she's come up well short in two Listed events since, though, and is likely to do so again here.

40/1

12th

4

(13)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

14:50 Ayr

Rum Cocktail

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

4yo who posted a career best when easily winning Yarmouth handicap (5f, good to firm) in June, but she's since been soundly beaten in a Listed race at York (5f, good to soft); others are preferred.

33/1

7th

10

(6)

15th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:35 York

Rum Cocktail

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

slightly awkward start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders in centre of group

25/1

Form: 1-19 D BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo; won his first two races (off ten months in between) and showed useful form when easily beating eight opponents in Catterick novice (5f, good to soft) on second occasion; however, he came up well short behind Great State in a C&D Listed race in May and again has plenty to find.
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8th

5

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Changeofmind

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Up in grade after winning a Class 5 at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) but had dropped to a tempting mark; wouldn't count the 6lb rise against him.

9/1

1st

1

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Changeofmind

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Won his first two starts but beaten 17 times since; down the field at Thirsk on last week's reappearance but drops in grade today and the slower ground should suit.

10/1

14th

12

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Changeofmind

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-16 since winning his first two races and beat just one home in a division of this race 12 months ago; now 8lb lower but he carries risks after seven months off.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 305-11 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Progressive 5yo who followed a C&D handicap win in May by taking a Haydock Listed race (career-best effort; plenty in hand) the following month; may not have finished improving yet and he's a strong contender again, although plenty of rain would be a concern (unplaced both runs on softer than good).
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3rd

12

(9)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Regional

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Still capable of classy form, having been placed in the last two runnings of the 5f Group 1 at Royal Ascot; however, he's on a losing run, being 0-8 since landing the Sprint Cup at Haydock in 2023; getting on and returns to action as an 8yo.

14/1

3

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Regional

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Has made into a high-class, dependable sprinter and he wasn't beaten far in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June; far from disgraced in another Group 1 at Deauville last time when the extended 6f possibly stretched his stamina; all his wins have come on good ground or firmer so rain could jeopardise his chance, but he's the one to beat on form in first-time blinkers.

13/8

8

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newbury

Regional

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Group 1 win over 6f in 2023; fourth, behind a couple of reopposing rivals, in this race 12 months ago; two good runs this year (Meydan/Royal Ascot) and returning to 6f no bad thing; should be in the thick of it.

9/4

Form: 110-60 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; had an excellent 2022, winning five 5f events including the Dash at Epsom and a Listed race at Tipperary, but he's been well held in his two outings this year; needs to be revived by recent wind surgery.
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6

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Tees Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Adrian Nicholls

Capable 5f performer on his day but has not made the frame in six runs this year; a slow start meant he couldn't adopt his usual front-running tactics at York five weeks ago, and his mark is tumbling, but he's risky.

20/1

19th

4

(18)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Tees Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Smart front-runner on his day; the handicapper took a dim view of his Beverley win last September and he has found it tough going this time around, including at Redcar 11 days ago after a wind op; he is well handicapped again now though and should have a big run in him if his high draw proves no hindrance.

40/1

Form: 123-96

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Non-stayer in the 1,000 Guineas on reappearance; fared better when 3l sixth of 13 in 6f Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot in June; attempts 5f for the first time and her pedigree gives hope that the drop in trip will suit; lightly raced and not dismissed lightly down in grade.
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4th

11

(8)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Queen Me

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kevin Ryan

in touch with leaders, smooth headway disputing second under 2f out, kept on but lost two places towards finish

6/1

8th

8

(4)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

14:50 Ayr

Queen Me

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won on debut last July (6f, good to soft) and placed in 2yo Group races the next twice (including here); respectable sixth in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) and, although she failed to threaten in last month's Nunthorpe, she could be firmly involved now back down in grade.

4/1

11th

15

(1)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Queen Me

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Kevin Ryan

Went close in the Group 2 Lowther Stakes here (6f, good) last August on her second 2yo start and ran well for a long way when sixth in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) last time; lightly raced and this first attempt at 5f may be a plus but she has plenty to find on form.

40/1

Non-runners

Regional, Tees Spirit, Queen Me

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.50
Straight Forecast £27.37
Trifecta £142.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Regional

RP RATINGS:

Silky Wilkie

The Star:

Great State

SPOTLIGHT:

Kerdos

TOPSPEED:

Nymphadora

LAMBOURN:

Chipstead

Daily Record:

Great State

Telegraph:

Kerdos

D Express:

Silky Wilkie

Daily Mirror:

Silky Wilkie

The Times:

Nymphadora

The Guardian:

Regional

Daily Mail:

Regional

The Sun:

Regional