16.15
Good To SoftJohn Smith’s Nursery Handicap
- Prize money: £10468
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £18.00
- Place: £5.10
Form: 264
Last run: 45 days
W: 8st 12lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (10) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Doesn't find winning easy (2-28) but is consistent for the level; third in four of his last five AW starts, including when keeping on behind Mount Ruapehu at Southwell (6f; 14-1) 23 days ago; wide draw isn't ideal for turf return; stablemate of Indy's Angel. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 9 (2) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Can miss the break and tends to pull hard; still deserves some respect after a recent third over C&D. |
10/1 |
9/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 445
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (2) |
18th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Needs to rebound, having been disappointing at Pontefract last week; scored comfortably in Ffos Las maiden (6f, heavy) the time before and a reproduction of that form would put him in the mix. |
12/1 |
|
7th 7 (11) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders on outer, switched to centre 2f out |
11/2 |
8/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 575
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 12lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (6) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Poor strike-rate and he hasn't been at his best since finishing second at Southwell in October; slipping down the weights but others arrive in better form. |
12/1 |
|
10th 10 (1) |
30th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Just one win from his 21 starts but he was twice a runner-up over C&D last autumn and he is now 4lb lower than for the second of those efforts; recent runs need bettering if he is to take this though. |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 (4) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Just one win from 17 starts (5.5f, good to firm; off 3lb lower mark) but he comes here on the back of two good second-place finishes at Southwell; clear of the third on latter occasion and a 2lb rise justified; should be in the thick of it. |
15/8 |
6/1
Form: 021 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 6lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (14) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Ended a lengthy losing run when winning a 0-55 AW handicap run to suit round Lingfield last time; upped 6lb but was competitive off higher marks on turf last summer and that win may have boosted confidence. |
10/1 |
|
1st 3 (10) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Didn't fire over 7f here last month and is now 0-9 for Chris Gordon but keeping-on fourth of 12 at Kempton (6f) two starts ago was a pretty good effort and he remains on a good mark; considered, despite awkward draw. |
6/1 |
|
8th 4 (2) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Sole win was over 6f on turf in July 2024; on reduced mark and was a creditable fourth at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) three weeks ago but that took his record to 1-22 and he's untried at this trip; others are more persuasive. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 558
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (3) |
26th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Back on the up for Adam Kirby this spring, winning at Southwell (6f, AW) and Lingfield (5f, AW) as well as three second-place finishes; 0-16 on turf but effective on fast ground and this intermediate trip could be ideal. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 1 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 4f 217y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Bolted up on his stable debut at Southwell in March (6f); dropped to 5f for his last two starts, picked off late at Catterick (good ground) before a ready win on the AW track here nine days ago; another 7lb higher mark to contend with but unlikely he has reached his ceiling just yet. |
7/4 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won easily in today's headgear combination on last month's seasonal/stable debut at Southwell (6f, AW) and ran big race in defeat when dropped back to 5f at Catterick (good; wore cheekpieces) last week; quickly back in action before latest 2lb rise takes effect and may still have more to offer for new trainer. |
5/4 |
16/1
Form: 3365
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 8lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (4) |
15th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won a 5f nursery at Beverley off 2lb higher last August; only two echoes of that form this season, one on latest start but others are preferred. |
16/1 |
|
11 (12) |
2nd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won a 5f nursery at Beverley off this mark last August; struggled so far this year but her yard's among the winners and she did make an eyecatching debut over C&D (her only start here) last March; wouldn't be the biggest shock if she ran better today. |
50/1 |
14/1
Form: 816 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (3) |
8th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
mounted in chute |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 (2) |
2nd Feb 2025 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Record of 2-4 since wearing visor, the wins over 5f in Class 5; unable to sustain effort in 6f Class 4 at Kempton on Wednesday and this drop back in trip/grade looks ideal; remains of interest. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 2 (2) |
2nd Feb 2025 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Record of 2-4 since wearing visor, the wins over 5f in Class 5; unable to sustain effort in 6f Class 4 at Kempton on Wednesday and this drop back in trip/grade looks ideal; remains of interest. |
15/8 |
14/1
Form: 537
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (3) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Sole success came here over 7f in February off 4lb higher mark; mainly consistent since, finishing fourth of 12 over C&D 12 days ago; each-way claims. |
5/1 |
|
4th 12 (3) |
2nd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won a 7f handicap off a 3lb high mark in February; not progressed on turf since then (tailed off when tried over 1m2f last time); may fare better back on the AW. |
16/1 |
|
5 (7) |
18th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Gamely rewarded good support when off the mark at Newcastle (7f, AW) in February; however, he needs to produce more than he's managed in five starts back on turf over the summer, now 0-9 on this surface; first try at 1m2f. |
13/2 |
9/1
Form: 301 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (3) |
12th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Both wins at Redcar, the latest a 7f handicap in May off 3lb lower; he has finished last in his two runs since and connections now turn to a visor (wore cheekpieces to no avail once in April). |
16/1 |
|
8th 7 (1) |
20th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Made it 2-2 on this track when winning over 7f (good to firm) in May; never involved at Catterick last week and now needs to prove himself at 1m, one previous defeat at the trip coming after a winter break. |
9/1 |
|
7th 4 (6) |
9th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Won Redcar novice (6f, good to firm) last June and returned to form to make it 2-2 there in May (7f, good to firm); has to prove he can do it away from Redcar but he's entitled to respect on the back of that win. |
11/2 |
9/1
Form: 763
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 14 (10) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Knocking on the door prior to winning at Hamilton (8.3f, good) last month and again ran well when third at Redcar (7f, good to firm) nine days ago; also effective on good to soft ground; could be in the shake-up. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 5 (10) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Three good runs this year, following up his good C&D second in April (good to firm, Mayo County 1.5l back in third but 4lb better off) by winning at Hamilton last time (8.5f, good; won by short head for today's rider Jake Dickson); chance off 2lb higher. |
5/2 |
|
1st 5 (5) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good second of 14 in 7f Redcar handicap last month; firmly in the picture off an unchanged mark. |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 3105
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 6lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (2) |
23rd Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Hasn't really progressed but she was beaten only 2l when fourth in Thirsk nursery (5f, good to firm) this month, and she won a Beverley maiden on good to soft ground; might not be far away. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 (1) |
7th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
disputed lead early, prominent after 1f |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 (8) |
15th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner whose run of steadily progressive efforts came to a halt on nursery debut when upped to 6f; drop back to this trip should suit but vulnerable under a penalty. |
14/1 |
11/1
Form: 247
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (4) |
16th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Shaped well when second at Hamilton on debut (5f, soft) but hasn't progressed and was well beaten on nursery debut at York last time (6f, good to soft); this is easier but has a bit to prove. |
14/1 |
|
8 (8) |
7th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Ability at a modest level on first three starts but no show from high draw on nursery debut at York last time; down 3lb and back in trip but needs to raise game to win. |
10/1 |
|
12th 8 (14) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Kept on for encouraging second of five on debut at Hamilton (5f, soft) in May; unable to build on that the next twice (6f/5f, good/AW) but could be on a handy opening mark if rediscovering his initial promise. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 437
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 6lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
2nd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
In the frame in three of his seven starts for Karl Burke, but out of the frame in seven starts for this yard (blinkers made no difference last time); passed over. |
25/1 |
|
5 (9) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Remains winless and he's yet to fire for his current yard, only 12th in 6f Doncaster handicap six days ago; blinkers go on here. |
20/1 |
|
15 (2) |
15th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Ex-Karl Burke; exposed 12-race maiden who is on a fair mark but needs to improve on his recent form; poor run last time with cheekpieces which are left off here. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £229.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £182.47 |
| Tricast | £851.96 |
| Trifecta | £916.10 |