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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 23 (31) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Has contested three of the last four runnings, doing best when runner-up in 2023 (good to firm; also won a Group 3 over C&D on soft); has been a fine stalwart in other top sprint handicaps, including when only just losing out in the 2024 Portland at Doncaster on sole attempt for Christophe Soumillon; it's hard to ignore one with his history at this level. |
25/1 |
|
9th 5 (13) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Acts on any ground; ran okay behind younger rivals at Newmarket last time; losing run is mounting up but he has been placed in this race twice, finishing second in 2023 and third in 2024; again has each-way hopes. |
8/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (10) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Six wins to his name include 5f Group 2 at Goodwood last summer; not quite at his best this season, although a midfield run in Group 1 at Royal Ascot last time was a step in the right direction; third here 12 months ago and should be involved in the shake-up again. |
7/1 |
|
11th 7 (14) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Best form on sharp tracks; never better than for a Group 2 win at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) last August but well held in the Nunthorpe at York next time on his sole attempt at a Group 1 in Britain; has work to do. |
50/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 10 (3) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Capitalised on his drop in the weights when coming from off the pace to win at Goodwood (5f, good) last month; disappointed back at Goodwood (6f, soft) 19 days ago; stable has stronger claims elsewhere. |
10/1 |
|
7th 2 (8) |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Ended a two-year barren spell when getting up late in a 5f handicap here 16 days; 3lb higher mark to deal with but he has a Group 3 win on his record and conditions won't faze him; respected. |
5/2 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (7) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Made most to win this race (good to firm) 12 months ago and bounced back to form to beat seven rivals in Listed race at Carlisle six weeks ago; penalised this time but should give it another good go from the front. |
6/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (9) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 10lb |
Often slowly away and comes from the rear; posted a personal best when eighth in big field for Group 1 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; 80-1) last month; second in this race 12 months ago; another with solid claims. |
12/1 |
|
8th 19 (16) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Useful in 5f Listed races last year, finishing second at York (good to firm) in July and winning at Deauville (good) the following month, but hard to fancy on her Group-race form or 2026 efforts. |
66/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (7) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Consistent British raider boasts a decent strike rate of 5-13 but her last four wins have come over 6f; finished a 1.5l fourth (a nose ahead of Jakajaro) over 5f in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot last time and there shouldn't be much between them again here; big player. |
4/1 |
|
4th 22 (11) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Successful over 5f in the very early days but three wins in her last four starts have all been over 6f, in Listed races at home and a Group 3 at Deauville; returns to this trip for the first time since beaten in a Listed event last July and others have much stronger claims. |
20/1 |
|
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 |
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 |