17.25
Good To SoftJohn Smith’s Sprint Handicap
- Prize money: £10729.7
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £14.00
- Place: £2.90
Form: 1489-1 D
Last run: 64 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (1) |
13th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Not fully exposed at 6f; ran no race in the Great St Wilfrid consolation at Ripon four weeks ago but he's better than that and it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him bounce back. |
9/1 |
|
14th 9 (16) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
dwelt start, raced near side |
11/2 |
|
1st 18 (3) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Less than straightforward but he has found his niche for this yard as a sprinter and made it 2-2 at Nottingham with a narrow success (6f, good) in May; a 3lb rise is manageable and he's one of the likelier contenders. |
7/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 2679-5 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (7) |
10th Oct 2024 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
All or nothing for new yard this year but he capitalised on the drop to Class 5 company with a comfortable success at Newcastle last week (7f); unpenalised for that win and he has to be feared given he's 6lb ahead of the handicapper. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
1st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
0-27 since debut success in 2019 and 0-5 this term for new yard; close second at York in July but has posted duck eggs since; drop to Class 5 is the angle with him. |
16/1 |
|
14th 9 (15) |
8th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Second of 18 over C&D in July on second stable start and worth a second look on account of that strong course form; however, he's finished down the field both runs since and needs to bounce back. |
25/1 |
20/1
- Place: £5.40
Form: 307836 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 (11) |
24th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Two 6f wins at Chelmsford during the winter but his form can be up and down and he wasn't at his best at Chelmsford last time; now back up in trip but he needs to raise his game and stall 11 could make things tough. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 (3) |
22nd Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
mounted in chute, in touch with leaders on inner |
3/1 |
|
1st 8 (7) |
13th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Some useful types couldn't get to grips with him when he made all over C&D in December but he couldn't sustain effort at Wolverhampton next time; never got to the front over 5f here since; not ruled out back over C&D. |
7/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 510666 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (7) |
9th Nov 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Tough and reliable 4yo; a cosy win at Haydock (5f, heavy) three weeks ago was his fourth of the campaign, and although he's up 5lb and now has to run in a higher grade, he may not have reached his ceiling just yet; 6f is fine. |
7/1 |
|
11th 10 (7) |
9th Nov 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Tough and reliable 4yo; a cosy win at Haydock (5f, heavy) three weeks ago was his fourth of the campaign, and although he's up 5lb and now has to run in a higher grade, he may not have reached his ceiling just yet; 6f is fine. |
7/1 |
|
1st 4 (3) |
18th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Strong record over 6f at Haydock includes two wins this season (good/soft; acts on heavy); currently in a consistent vein of form and ran well in competitive field over 5f at York (soft) last Friday; due to go up 1lb in future; highly respected. |
15/8 |
9/1
Form: -33005 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (5) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
9yo who has been beaten on his last 20 starts going back to June 2023 but he's been running well of late, including when third in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, good) and when second of 18 at York (7f, soft) a fortnight ago; there's every chance he'll be thereabouts once more. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 9 (14) |
11th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Ground and trip no problem and, although he's had plenty of chances since last win over a year ago, he's in decent heart and should give another good account. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 4 (2) |
1st Oct 2024 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
100/30 |
14/1
Form: 556524 CD BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (6) |
11th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
in rear but in touch with leaders, took keen hold over 3f out |
5/2 |
|
6th 4 (6) |
11th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
in rear but in touch with leaders, took keen hold over 3f out |
5/2 |
|
6th 2 (12) |
1st Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Gained his first AW win at Southwell (6f) in November off a 2lb lower mark; three good runs in defeat since, including over C&D on Saturday when he finished well once in the clear; more appealing than many. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: -35142 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (6) |
28th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
raced in second, lost position 2f out, kept on inside final furlong |
13/2 |
|
4th 11 (4) |
24th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Only 1lb higher than for his C&D win in March; some good efforts in defeat on turf this summer and he shouldn't be judged too harshly on latest Chelmsford sixth (well backed); one to consider. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 2-3442 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (6) |
30th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Veteran bagged his sixth C&D victory in claimer a week ago; this is tougher back in handicap company but he's still not taken lightly under a 4lb penalty. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
30th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Veteran bagged his sixth C&D victory in claimer a week ago; this is tougher back in handicap company but he's still not taken lightly under a 4lb penalty. |
11/2 |
|
1st 7 (2) |
23rd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Ran poorly at Bath last time but he'd been in form beforehand and this is much weaker than he's used to; no secrets as a 10yo but these terms favour him and an eighth course win could be on the cards. |
100/30 |
8/1
Form: 550421 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (8) |
18th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Career record is 4-25; placed off this mark the last twice, 1l second to True Promise at Southwell (6f) back on AW latest; now gets a 6lb pull with that rival and Warren Fentiman takes off 7lb; firmly in the mix. |
8/1 |
|
10th 9 (8) |
18th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Career record is 4-25; placed off this mark the last twice, 1l second to True Promise at Southwell (6f) back on AW latest; now gets a 6lb pull with that rival and Warren Fentiman takes off 7lb; firmly in the mix. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 4 (7) |
24th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Only 2lb higher than for his Doncaster win in June and he's run several good races in defeat since, most recently third of 11 in a useful 6f handicap at Ayr a fortnight ago; C&D winner who looks set to go well once more. |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 546321
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (3) |
11th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Stays 1m and has won over 7f but better known for her 5f exploits and she has only run twice over 6f since October 2021; this represents an ease in grade but she could perhaps do with more help from the handicapper. |
5/1 |
|
6 (7) |
20th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Useful sprinter who won three times in 2024, including over C&D in November; has run well fresh so absence since isn't a concern and she has a chance if there's plenty of pace on. |
8/1 |
|
1st 6 (6) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
towards rear, outpaced halfway, switched left and headway over 1f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, led final 110yds, won going away |
5/1 |
9/1
Form: -21404 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 (11) |
23rd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Now 11lb lower than when winning over this trip at Ripon in the spring; left Tim Easterby for 16,000gns after third at Redcar in October; not ruled out for new stable and he has gone close over C&D in the past. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 11 (11) |
23rd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Now 11lb lower than when winning over this trip at Ripon in the spring; left Tim Easterby for 16,000gns after third at Redcar in October; not ruled out for new stable and he has gone close over C&D in the past. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 7 (9) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Conditions no issue and he's on a dangerous mark; that has been the case for a while though and excuses have been thinner on the ground in recent starts; draw perhaps not ideal either. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: -00705 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (6) |
4th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 (6) |
4th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out |
8/1 |
|
7th 1 (2) |
28th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
prominent, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 06-066 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 (5) |
22nd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
He has taken well to AW, winning over C&D last month and then going down narrowly at Southwell ten days ago; heavily backed here last week but met all the trouble going, eventually coming in fifth of the nine runners; 4lb out of the handicap but last week's run suggests he is back near his very best; this is a classier race but each-way claims. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 12 (5) |
22nd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
He has taken well to AW, winning over C&D last month and then going down narrowly at Southwell ten days ago; heavily backed here last week but met all the trouble going, eventually coming in fifth of the nine runners; 4lb out of the handicap but last week's run suggests he is back near his very best; this is a classier race but each-way claims. |
8/1 |
|
5th 8 (7) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
in touch with leaders towards near side |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 00-495 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (9) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Inconsistent and regressive this year but down the weights and he was third of 13 off this mark over C&D last month; would have been closer granted a clear run and can be involved if he's on another going day. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 12 (6) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
5lb lower than for his turf win last August; mixed bag this year but he's fully effective under these conditions; others still appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
11th 10 (11) |
19th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
slowly away |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 138144 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (8) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
sweating |
5/1 |
|
5th 3 (8) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
sweating |
5/1 |
|
2nd 4 (1) |
23rd Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
taken down early, towards rear, headway over 1f out, short of room and switched right inside final furlong, pressed winner final strides, just held |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 38-670 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (5) |
19th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Finally put his head back in front at Lingfield in January, only to be disqualified for weighing in light; runner-up on his next three starts but his form dipped at Wolverhampton last month; type to bounce back quickly. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 20-020
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (8) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Inconsistent and winless across his first 17 starts before scoring in first-time tongue-tie/blinkers at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks ago; needs to back up that latest performance but he won with something to spare and a 5lb rise may not stop him if the headgear maintains its positive effect. |
7/1 |
|
1st 3 (9) |
16th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
17-race maiden; best run this term when second at Doncaster in June (1m, good to soft); beaten just 5.5l when tenth of 17 in refitted cheekpieces at York last time (7f, good to firm; met trouble); blinkers now tried; chance |
9/1 |
|
10th 16 (10) |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Runner-up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft; also effective on fast ground) last month and he's of interest on that form; however, well beaten the next twice and now 0-16; cheekpieces return (has run okay in them previously). |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 10-094 D
Last run: 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (1) |
4th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
20/1 |
|
9th 10 (1) |
4th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
20/1 |
|
9th 6 (9) |
3rd Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
None too consistent but he had a good day at Southwell two weeks ago, finding plenty in the straight; 4lb rise not beyond him but things did pan out perfectly last time. |
6/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £416.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £226.53 |
| Tricast | £2404.78 |
| Trifecta | £7547.00 |