16.50
Good To SoftJohn Smith’s Stayers’ Handicap
- Prize money: £10729.7
- 2m 0f 56y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
14/1 (Won)
Form: 3-4859 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (6) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, weakening when slightly hampered over 1f out |
6/1 |
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1st 5 (3) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, led narrowly over 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, kept on well final 110yds, always doing enough |
14/1 |
|
9th 9 (7) |
29th Jun 2024 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Raced mostly on turf; not particularly solid on 2024 form but may benefit from wearing cheekpieces for the first time in nearly a year; successful three times in this headgear; possibilities off a workable mark, provided he handles the surface (second attempt). |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 63-273 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (3) |
13th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
dwelt start, raced in last, headway on outer from over 2f out, went fourth inside final 110yds, nearest finish |
4/1 |
|
2nd 3 (8) |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Won four times last year (including on fast ground) and she was a close second of 14 over C&D a fortnight ago; she's up 3lb to a career-high mark but has to be respected on the back of that latest effort. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 9 (17) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
in rear, headway into midfield over 6f out, pressed leaders against near rail over 3f out, went second 2f out, challenging inside final furlong, kept on final 110yds, just held second |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: -68411
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (5) |
18th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 1f 27y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
In good form this season, following up wins over 1m3f and 1m6f with two sound placed efforts over 2m; up another furlong but could go well again. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 6 (7) |
4th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 45y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June in second handicap and followed up at Thirsk (1m6f, good to soft); close third of 14 at York (2m, good to soft) latest and this progressive 4yo can play another leading role; will land £100,000 bonus if winning this to post third win in Sky Bet Sunday Series. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 8 (9) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
steadied start, towards rear |
9/2 |
9/1
Form: /700-9
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (5) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
pushed along briefly soon after start, midfield |
9/1 |
|
9th 4 (6) |
28th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles; not much went right for him but ran okay when last seen in a handicap hurdle at Aintree in April; rider booking is a plus and should not be underestimated. |
10/1 |
|
9th 4 |
12th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Versatile regarding the ground and effective at 2m but his best efforts have been over 2m4f, such as when runner-up here on Boxing Day; soft ground will bring his stamina into play but there's still a query as to whether he will have the pace to keep tabs on the principals. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: -15734 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (5) |
5th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 1f 47y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
midfield, going okay but waiting for room 3f out, headway over 1f out, switched left and ridden inside final furlong, kept on well to lead towards finish |
10/1 |
|
5th 13 (13) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
in rear |
20/1 |
|
4th 7 (7) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
held up in last |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 8-7205
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (4) |
9th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
0-6 for new stable this year but ran well in defeat at Redcar (1m6f, good) last month and appears off the same career-low mark here; no surprise if he features. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
21st Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
6lb lower than for his Doncaster win (1m4f, good to firm) last June, with reappearance clearly his best effort this season; tried 2m on last two outings and now drops back 2f. |
7/2 |
|
6th 10 (4) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 131464 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (13) |
22nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Won here last term; scored twice on Southwell Tapeta in the spring and has won twice on turf since, including when getting up in the final strides at York (2m) on latest outing; back up 2lb but in serious calculations. |
9/1 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
slowly away, raced in last, headway and hung left over 2f out, soon ridden, not clear run and switched right final 110yds, ran on to lead final strides |
6/1 |
|
7th 6 (15) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
slowly away, switched sharply left soon after start, raced in last |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 634251
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (6) |
20th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 3lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, brief headway 3f out, weakened from over 1f out |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
24th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Rewarded good market support when keeping on strongly for clearcut win at Nottingham (1m6f, good to soft) last month, and subsequent defeat in Class 4 race at York (2m) is not viewed harshly; remains on career-high mark but still enters calculations. |
5/1 |
|
8th 11 (12) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 222233
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 15 (14) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
8st 6lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
|
3rd 6 (12) |
6th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Broke duck in this last year but higher in the weights now and despite some stout efforts on AW, and back on turf in a hands and heels race over C&D last week, he looks to be battling the handicapping odds; solid to be involved, though. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 7 (4) |
27th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Sole win in his 23 starts came over C&D on good last July in first-time blinkers; reliable sort who's been runner-up on AW on last four outings, which is his best form but he's not dismissed back on turf, wearing new headgear. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 4-3171 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (8) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Two wins this year, at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in January and at Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) in June, while his latest close fourth of ten at York (2m, good to firm) was another creditable effort; each-way claims from the same mark. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 (1) |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Down the field over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago but perhaps the ground didn't suit; looked progressive previously and he won at Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) two starts ago; he's not discounted. |
12/1 |
|
10th 7 (10) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: /7/2/4 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 (16) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
prominent, led over 6f out, headed and lost ground quickly over 3f out |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 (2) |
23rd Jun 2024 Good 2m 2f 2y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Never figured over hurdles last month on stable debut and return from long absence; not seen on Flat since 2018; best watched. |
33/1 |
|
14th 1 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Easy win in a Newton Abbot seller (2m2f, good) for Dan Skelton in September 2022 but he's not been since then; well treated on his old handicap form but he's untried beyond 2m4f and has something to prove for new yard after a long absence. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 316633
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 14 (6) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Close third over C&D (good to firm) last month and won a four-runner race at Hamilton (1m5f) eight days later; having a pretty solid campaign but needs a bit extra to win this. |
33/1 |
|
1st 2 (1) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 5f 16y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Posted two good thirds in June (including over 1m5f) and he returned to form when close third at York (2m, good to firm) last Friday; has won here and could be in the mix once more. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Tailed off over C&D a fortnight ago but had been in good form last month, finishing third at Ayr (1m5f, good to firm) and Newcastle (2m, AW); has run well here in the past and is not ruled out. |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 3/53-6
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (8) |
10th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 5f 218y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Bumper winner who's regressed and only seen sporadically in recent times; came in for support over C&D last time, though, and worth considering down another 3lb in first-time headgear. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 (6) |
21st Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Won a bumper in 2021; 0-9 under Flat rules and absent 352 days before soundly beaten in his two runs (upped to 1m6f, then 2m) this summer; some 2022 form reads well but he has questions to answer at present. |
20/1 |
|
13th 14 (7) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
raced in second, lost second but prominent over 6f out |
40/1 |
8/1
Form: -12612 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 28y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Won at Ayr (1m7f) in May and front-running second in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle (2m, AW) in June; finished last, however, at York and Newcastle on last two outings; blinkered once and a visor now replaces his usual cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
|
13th 10 (2) |
22nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Pretty consistent when on Flat for this yard, notably when front-running second in the Northumberland Vase over C&D on penultimate start, until tailing off on good to soft at York on latest outing; considered back here. |
20/1 |
|
14th 12 (6) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
led, headed over 6f out |
8/1 |
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