16.10
GoodJohn Smith’s Handicap
- Prize money: £20384
- 0m 7f 1y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/1
Form: 8-4744
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 3 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Overall record of 1-20 but she's been generally consistent this season, including two good efforts at Thirsk (7f/1m, good) in May and a fifth of 19 at York (7f, good to soft) last month; ties in with Oolong Poobong on that latest form and she's in the mix off a sliding mark. |
5/1 |
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5th 14 (8) |
20th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Acts on good to soft but unraced on slower; without a win since her debut in June 2024 (Hilary Needler) but she has posted some good efforts, including when a 1l second of 11 at Thirsk (1m, good) in May; however, she hasn't been at her best in her two starts since and was well beaten in this race last year, albeit off an 11lb higher mark. |
33/1 |
3/1
Form: 11 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (6) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
Knuckled down well to justify favouritism here on reappearance but hasn't made the expected further progress; seems to stay 1m but all three successes remain at 7f; concedes weight all round; others preferred. |
13/2 |
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6th 4 (13) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Not seen to best effect when mid-division in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) last time out but prior to that he kept on well to make a winning reappearance at Haydock (7f, good to firm) and this very lightly raced 4yo retains potential, especially back up to 1m. |
4/1 |
13/2
Form: 23-937
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (1) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
On a long losing sequence but he got right back on track in a refitted visor with second of 12 in 6f handicap at Hamilton last month; up 2lb but that form is proving strong and he can go well again in retained headgear. |
13/2 |
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2nd 4 (13) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win from 18 starts came on his debut in a 5f maiden on soft ground in May 2024 but he has posted some good efforts since; midfield finishes in three starts this year, including when drawn wide at York over 7f on his last two outings; drops back in trip and down in grade with the visor returning. |
7/1 |
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9th 9 (16) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Beaten 16 times since his winning 2yo debut but there have been several good runs along the way; two midfield finishes in good handicaps this summer; edging down the weights and he should be popping up soon. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 1257-8
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (5) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Back on form to take advantage of a reduced mark in 7f Musselburgh handicap (good) three weeks ago; this is harder but the fact she was second in a Group 3 in France as a juvenile provides some hope. |
14/1 |
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1st 2 (2) |
6th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Should be on a good mark but last year was mostly underwhelming and so too her comeback effort over C&D; opposable. |
10/1 |
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6th 4 (9) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
She's well handicapped on 2024 2yo form; last year wasn't devoid of spark but it was an underwhelming campaign and she has to raise her game. |
14/1 |
15/2
Form: 102- BF
Last run: 282 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (5) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Still to add to his debut win in 14 subsequent outings and it has been tough going so far for this stable; now drops into a Class 6 and a revival wouldn't be out of the question. |
10/1 |
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6th 3 (2) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Well down the field on all four starts for Jim Goldie this season (6f-7f), most recently in refitted cheekpieces at Hamilton on Wednesday; stable has more obvious chance with Ashen. |
20/1 |
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7th 2 (7) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won over C&D on his debut when with Richard Fahey (good); hasn't won since and well beaten in three starts for Jim Goldie this time round; plenty to prove at present. |
33/1 |
9/2
Form: 1-4491
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Dual AW winner who finished well to snatch third in a Class 4 handicap at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago; looks interesting off 1lb lower here and he is tactically versatile. |
5/1 |
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3rd 3 (5) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Dual AW winner for Andrew Balding, latterly last June, who hasn't truly threatened on his last four turf starts for this yard; cannot be completely dismissed from this declining mark, though. |
12/1 |
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7th 2 (11) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Won two AW races for Andrew Balding whom he left for 60,000gns; he's not always looked entirely straightforward but he was less than 2l away last time at Newmarket (7f, good) after being in rear at one point; Tom Marquand takes over now; respected. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 1-19
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Doing well for his new yard and nicely on top at the finish in a big field at York a month ago (6f, good to firm); up 5lb but looks a big player. |
5/1 |
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1st 8 (8) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Yet to win a handicap but he shouldn't be long in putting that right judged on his last two runs at Windsor and Newmarket (both 6f, good to firm); one to take seriously. |
8/1 |
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3rd 6 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
This C&D brought out the best in him last season with two close seconds in August (both on good to firm); returned to form with close fourth of 12 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month on his second start of the season and he could play a leading role back here. |
9/2 |
4/1
Form: -13432 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (8) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Consistent in handicaps, including run out of things only late on when third over the extended 7f here (good) in May; best run when narrowly denied in big-field York handicap (good) four weeks ago; that form is solid so a 3lb nudge from the handicapper may not prevent another prominent showing. |
4/1 |
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2nd 8 (6) |
31st May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Just one win from eight goes but he's assembling a solid CV, run out of things only late on when third over the extended 7f at Chester last time; dropping back to a bare 7f should suit; clear each-way prospects. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 44-022
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (1) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Progressive 3yo who landed a good prize for Jay Mackay over C&D (good) in June and was also on target at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; makes obvious appeal from the inside stall. |
7/4 |
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4 (2) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Progressive gelding who has form figures of 2212 this summer and that latest second was a close call from a tough draw at Chester (7.6f, good); usually races prominently and he's a big player off only 1lb higher on this drop back in trip. |
9/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £36.75 |
| Tricast | £177.64 |