14.35
GoodJohn Smith’s City Walls Stakes (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £39697
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 1
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
13/2
Form: 821-77
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (9) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Stable star who runs in this race for the fourth time, recording best results when second in 2024 and third in 2023; went without a win in 2025 but the ability was still intact, second in the Portland (5.6f, good) and an Ascot Group 3 (6f, soft); faced some stiff tasks in the Middle East this year but his second in a Listed race at Jebel Ali (5f, dirt) was promising, finishing with a flourish for second; fair mark back on grass; should run well. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
A very popular winner of this race (soft) last year, following some staunch efforts in top 6f handicaps; was back in familiar territory when a close second of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (about 5f, good) in September, as he had been 12 months ago, and a bold bid is very much on the cards. |
11/2 |
|
1 (10) |
13th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Has gone close in a host of top sprint handicaps, including when beaten a nose in a strong running of this race 12 months ago; he'd be a leading contender in that sort of form but this season has been underwhelming and he faded into last of nine in a Listed race three weeks ago; needs a revival. |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: 40-270
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (7) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 34y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Ran well in the Group 3 Abernant in April on his stable debut (6f, good) but he's been unable to build on it in three runs since; others have more pressing claims. |
20/1 |
|
2 (8) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Ex-French 4yo who excelled himself on stable debut when second in Group 3 Abernant at Newmarket (6f, good); hasn't repeated that form in two runs since, although he faced a stiff task in Group 1 at Royal Ascot on latest; no surprise if he bounces back and he'll be a major player if he does; just as effective at 5f as 6f in France; tongue-tie on for first time in Britain. |
11/2 |
7/2
Form: -22312 C BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (9) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
6yo who rose through the ranks last season and won the Group 2 King George Stakes at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) in August; reappeared with respectable fourth of 14 to Night Raider in the Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and he could show the benefit of that outing today. |
9/1 |
|
4th 4 (9) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Below best from a high draw in the Group 1 Abbaye on final 2025 start; thoroughly reliable previously and he richly deserved his Group 2 win at Goodwood (5f, good to soft; effective on good to firm) last August; versatile track-wise but has never run at Newmarket so there is a query to answer. |
9/1 |
|
6th 1 (13) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
Thoroughly honest 5yo who has risen to new heights over 5f this year with his win in the Dash at Epsom (good; acts on good to firm) topped by a Group 2 win at Goodwood last time out, albeit with the race going like clockwork for him; has more to do in this company, including with Washington Heights on Listed form over C&D in July, but he won't fail for the want of trying. |
11/1 |
16/1
Form: 05-774 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (3) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Acts on any ground; on a losing spell that goes back to Group 3 success two years ago but is on a very attractive mark and his Class 2 form this term includes a couple of respectable efforts; this combination of a drop in grade and assistance of Jamie Spencer (up for first time; regular jockey for the owner) may be the time to catch him. |
7/2 |
|
4th 9 (1) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Disappointing favourite at Ripon last time, taking record for current yard to 0-10, but his reappearance was encouraging and he has become very attractively handicapped; peak mark was 18lb higher and earned by bagging Group 3 honours at Newmarket two years ago; has the plum draw and can't be written off. |
9/2 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Losing spell goes back to his Palace House success two years ago but he has a reduced mark to work with as a result and he ran well when third on his Pontefract reappearance (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago; player if he can build on that. |
5/2 |
15/8
Form: 7-2437 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Close third in Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock 12 months ago and made most to win Listed race at York (5f, good to firm) last summer; well below par all four starts since (short of room in Newmarket Group 3 on latest) but down in grade here and may well bounce back. |
5/1 |
|
8th 9 (10) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Can lead; won 6f Group 3 here in 2024 but a beaten favourite in this race last year and sole success in 2025 came in a Listed York race (5f, good to firm); below best on recent comeback and a win looks unlikely. |
25/1 |
|
12th 11 (6) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Campaigned mostly over 5f last year, bagging Listed honours at York in July prior to facing stiffer tasks returned to Group 1 level; effective at 6f in the past and produced his peak RPR when landing this prize (on good ground) in 2024; not ruled out. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 407526 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (1) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
She divided Washington Heights and Jm Jungle in a York Listed race (5f, good to firm) last July and later won at that level in France but, even allowing for having a fitness edge, she has to raise her game to win today. |
25/1 |
|
4th 7 (12) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Made good progress last summer, notably when beating male opposition in a 5f Listed event at Deauville in August; shaped nicely in a good 5f handicap at Southwell on her return to action two weeks ago; strong claims. |
100/30 |
|
7th 3 (6) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
She made a winning seasonal debut in a Class 3 handicap over C&D 12 months ago; found some improvement in the second half of that campaign, including a Listed win in France last August (5f, good); looks high in the weights ahead of her return to action. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 222-34 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (15) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Listed winner at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last August and followed up in Group 3 at Deauville (6f, soft) 13 days later; reappeared with near-miss in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and has strong claims. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 7 (2) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Record is 5-13; ended her 2025 campaign with an August double that comprised a Listed race at Pontefract (good to firm) and Group 3 at Deauville (soft), both over 6f; progressive and tactically versatile mare who warrants respect on reappearance. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: 11-323 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 (2) |
19th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Won the Listed 2yo event on this card 12 months ago (5f, good) and posted a last-gasp win off top weight in a competitive handicap at York (5f, good to firm) last month; today's trip could be a good fit and she's a strong candidate if handling the ground (unraced on a slow surface). |
3/1 |
|
1 (14) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Won 2yo Listed race last September (5f, good) and went close in Listed races on first three starts this term, beaten just a head over C&D (good to firm) on the middle occasion; below par here last month when she reportedly boiled over in the preliminaries; could bounce back with a bold bid on handicap debut. |
11/1 |
|
8 (3) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 5lb |
Arrives in form with three near-misses in Listed races this season; just denied at Sandown (5f, good to firm) last month, and she'd previously led until the dying strides over this C&D; should make another bold bid. |
5/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £23.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £26.40 |
| Trifecta | £116.40 |