20.25
GoodJohn Smith’s Handicap
- Prize money: £7731
- 0m 5f 110y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.50
Form: 212443
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (1) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Usually leads; has been off since winning narrowly at Redcar (5f, good to firm; handles good to soft) in August but he went close on his reappearance (6f) here in April and also gave a good account when runner-up in the Class 2 on this card 12 months ago; likely contender. |
4/1 |
|
1st 4 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Made all off 1lb lower at Chester (6f, good) in May and wasn't beaten far on any of four subsequent starts there, the latest over 5f from a tough draw; may not be seen to quite the same effect on this straight track, though. |
11/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 842-75
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (10) |
25th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Prominent racer; three 5f wins when trained by Karl Burke, the latest a handicap off 1lb lower last July; runner-up in two of her five runs for Mick Appleby but she dropped away having forced the pace at Goodwood eight weeks ago; should be able to grab the stands' rail which could be advantageous but there are other pace influences to contend with. |
10/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 224922 BF
Last run: 46 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (8) |
29th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Gamely gained a deserved second success of 2026 in 5f handicap at Doncaster 16 days ago; up 4lb but runner-up has gone in since so this C&D scorer is a likely player. |
7/2 |
|
1st 9 (8) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Won at Chester (5f, good) in July and he's been a close second on his last two starts, most recently off this mark in a big field at York (5.4f, good to soft) last Sunday; he's a very solid contender. |
9/2 |
7/2
Form: -63072
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (7) |
18th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Was having his first start after a second wind operation when down the field at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; 2lb lower then when just missing out at Chester (5f, soft) in June and each-way claims if reproducing that sort of form. |
16/1 |
|
14th 1 (4) |
26th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Short-headed by Copper Knight at Chester (5f, soft) last month and close fourth of eight there (5.5f, good) since but well beaten in May on sole previous visit here and down the field at Yarmouth on Thursday. |
14/1 |
|
10th 8 (11) |
24th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 5f 42y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Only handicap win was off this mark last season (5f, good to firm); close up in Chester sprints the last twice, the penultimate one on soft ground; has each-way claims. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 53-907
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (4) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Placed just a couple of times this term; remains on a long losing sequence, unlike fellow 9yo Impressor, but can't be dismissed off current mark; won a better race on this card two years ago. |
10/1 |
|
17th 19 (19) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Placed twice in Class 6 last month but failed to live up to market expectations at Carlisle last week, extending his long losing run; this 9yo needs to raise his game, back up in grade. |
14/1 |
|
7th 9 (4) |
9th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Can lead; the latest of his nine wins came in Hamilton handicap (5f, soft) in September 2024 and that was off a mark 24lb higher than today's; solid third behind Royal Duke over this C&D two weeks ago and the recent rain will be in his favour; cheekpieces return for the first time since 2022 and he's respected. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 1-0576 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark. |
11/2 |
|
2 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark. |
11/2 |
|
16 (11) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 7-3101
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (10) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Prominent racer with a 4-9 strike-rate on AW; lacklustre run at Kempton six weeks ago but in a strong race; down in class but the widest stall isn't ideal. |
6/1 |
|
12th 4 (9) |
6th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Prominent racer; 4-8 on AW with a record of 231 at Kempton (the win over this trip); drawn wide when below his best at Chester last time; likely to face competition for the lead in this field. |
10/1 |
|
7th 1 (7) |
11th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Made it 4-8 on the AW when making most at Wolverhampton early last week; stall 7 isn't ideal for a front-runner under the penalty, especially one who's having a first run at shy of 6f and boasts a patchy record on turf; bit to overcome. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 09-899 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 15 (4) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Multiple course scorer (also goes well on soft) but yet to fire this season and underwent breathing surgery before coming in only ninth of 12 over 7f here eight days ago; first-time tongue-tie replaces cheekpieces now. |
33/1 |
|
9th 12 (7) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Prolific course winner, including this race in 2024, and he has dropped a long way in the weights; that is a result of some low-key runs this year and a wind operation since the latest is not enough to tempt. |
33/1 |
|
9th 8 (7) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Six-time course winner who is versatile trip-wise but all of his wins have been on good or slower and last two have been in the mud; on a dangerous mark but he didn't fire in his three runs this season; has often worn cheekpieces but is now blinkered first time; non-runner here (7.35) on Friday. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £20.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.92 |
| Tricast | £149.95 |
| Trifecta | £147.90 |
Selections
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