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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7th 5 (3) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Made a winning debut in the Hilary Needler at Beverley two years ago (5f, good to firm) but hasn't won since; fair second in a Thirsk fillies' handicap two runs ago (1m, good) but well beaten at Royal Ascot last time. |
8/1 |
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22th 18 (10) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
No win in 16 starts since debut success last June but has run with credit on all four this year, including fourth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft); second of 11 over 1m at Thirsk (1m, good) 17 days ago; each-way shout at likely decent odds. |
33/1 |
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2nd 1 (7) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
She's been a promising fourth on two of her three starts this season, at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and here (7f, good) a fortnight ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); might not be far away. |
11/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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10th 14 (26) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Found a gap on the inside and knuckled down well to justify favouritism at Haydock (good to firm) on sole start this term, taking overall record (AW/turf) to 3-5 and form figures over 7f to 1121; looks the type to improve further and commands respect up just 2lb. |
7/1 |
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1st 9 (5) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Began his career with two 7f AW wins and he was a fine second at Chester on his handicap debut last June (7f, good); fourth of 17 in a 1m handicap at Ascot when last seen nine months ago, a run that can be marked up as he raced away from the first three home; still has potential and he returns with his stable back in better form. |
7/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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10th 7 (22) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
0-15 since debut win in May 2024 but often ran well off marks in the 90s in some quality handicaps last season, including over C&D; respectable sixth of 14 on recent reappearance at Thirsk and could build on that run today. |
10/1 |
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6th 7 (11) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
0-14 since debut win in May 2024 but he often ran well in some quality handicaps last season; returns on a competitive mark having had wind surgery; could have a part to play if fully tuned up. |
12/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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5th 1 (5) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Picked up from Andrew Balding for 60,000gns not long after an AW win (1m) this time last year; not the easiest (can lug left) and will need to settle better after a spell sprinting, over tonight's stiff 7f, but he's capable off this mark if things fall right. |
6/1 |
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7th 3 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Wins for Andrew Balding came on Polytrack, latterly off this mark over 1m last summer; a slow start did for him down to 5f last time and, while he doesn't always look the easiest and can lug left, he's capable if things fall his way. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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4th 13 (6) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
C&D winner; blew hot and cold for former stable but well handicapped on 2025 best; raced freely and dropped away in the final furlong on his stable debut at Newmarket last month; up in class and likely vulnerable. |
16/1 |
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6th 2 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Below par on AW last autumn on final two runs for Stuart Williams; however, he twice went close on the other Newmarket course (6f, good to firm) last August and he'll be bang there if rediscovering that form on his stable and seasonal debut, for which he wears a tongue-tie; remains in same ownership. |
14/1 |
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 |