16.00
Good To SoftJohn Smith’s Handicap
- Prize money: £12885
- 0m 5f 15y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.60
Form: 574-31 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (4) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Third Chester success when beating older horses over 5f (good to soft; has won on good to firm) last month; never involved behind Calico Blue in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot since but his 1131 course record suggests a much better run is likely now. |
9/1 |
|
11th 24 (15) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Won twice at Chester as a 2yo; on the up this season, running well from a poor draw at Chester (6f, good) on his reappearance before winning at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) three weeks later; took his form to a new level when beating older horses at Chester (5f, good to soft) and the manner of that success offered hope of further progress; 1lb wrong under his penalty but horses arriving on the back of a recent win have fared well in this race (Latin Lover won, Dream Composer and Radio Goo Goo both placed) and Toby Moore takes off 7lb; central draw perhaps not ideal but plenty to like otherwise. |
25/1 |
|
1st 10 (3) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
The only 3yo in the line-up; began career with two course wins (5.5f/6f, good) last spring and built upon his pleasing seasonal reappearance when scoring at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last month; well drawn today and could still have more to offer if suited by this trip-and-ground combination. |
4/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: -71103 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (2) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Won twice on AW in early part of this year and kept on well from the rear for creditable third in quite valuable C&D (good) contest last month; also suited by good to soft ground and has the early speed to race much closer to the pace from his favourable draw if that's the plan. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 4 (6) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Successful in last two AW attempts but wasn't in anything like the same form returned to turf last time (effective in this sphere in the past); remains on career-high mark and can be opposed kept to grass. |
16/1 |
|
11th 4 (12) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Had a long spell in Hong Kong; gradually back in business since returning to Britain and gained 5f AW wins the last twice; still attractively treated, considering he was a dual Group scorer on turf as a 2yo. |
8/1 |
11/4
- Place: £2.00
Form: -00702 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21 (9) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Two no-shows at Goodwood were at this meeting in 2023, including this race; however, provided the track doesn't pose any problems, he could be interesting after strong finishes in the Dash at Epsom and last time at Chester where a slow start was the last thing he needed; he should be coming home to some effect. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 2 (5) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Gained two of his ten wins over this C&D and returns here after bouncing back to form with commendable second in last week's Epsom Dash (5f, good to soft); still well handicapped after 3lb rise; likely contender. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 19 (18) |
6th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Prolific winner down the years and he arrives off an 11lb lower mark than when fifth in this 12 months ago; yet to shine this year (poor draw at Chester on penultimate start) but it wouldn't be a huge shock to see him fare better today. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 52-800 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (1) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Beaten 13 times since his last win in March 2025 but he returned to form with close fourth at Chester three weeks ago and he has a good record over this C&D in the main; each-way claims. |
8/1 |
|
4th 9 (7) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Yet to strike form after two starts this season but now 5lb lower than when placed in Epsom's Dash (5f, good) just over a year ago and has won on good to soft ground; can't be ruled out. |
25/1 |
13/2
Form: 20-261 CD
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (12) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
All six wins have been here and at Wolverhampton, including this race 12 months ago when 6lb lower; close fourth here last time when drawn wide but in a smaller field than today and now he's out in stall 12; cheekpieces tried last time are removed. |
13/2 |
|
4th 2 (10) |
10th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Ideally suited by going around a left-hand bend, with his six wins coming here and at Wolverhampton; 10lb higher than for his win in this race last year and the widest draw isn't a big selling point today; cheekpieces join the hood today. |
10/1 |
|
6th 7 (7) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
6yo who posted career-best performance when dominating from the front over C&D (good) last month; used up energy to get across to lead from a wide draw when fifth of ten over 5f here a fortnight ago and can be treated as if still in good form. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 343251 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Beat a big field at Thirsk in May and ran pretty well here next time from stall 9 in a Class 3; backed that up with another competitive show and he got himself too far back at York last time; considered. |
11/2 |
|
7th 6 (13) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
He has turned in a string of good runs this year, winning a 17-runner event at Thirsk in May; while he should give his running it would be a surprise if one or two weren't better handicapped. |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 (7) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Running well in defeat this season prior to narrow win in a big field at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; caught wide at Chester (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago when a respectable sixth of 12; could have a big say. |
15/2 |
10/1
Form: 95-018 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (6) |
10th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Back to winning ways with his Class 5 win at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in May; respectable efforts twice since but he would be more appealing on slower ground. |
14/1 |
|
7th 6 (1) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Left disappointing seasonal debut behind when scoring at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) last month; not discredited in big field at Thirsk soon afterwards and has the inside draw here but others look better handicapped. |
10/1 |
|
8th 5 (9) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Up in grade after winning a Class 5 at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) but had dropped to a tempting mark; wouldn't count the 6lb rise against him. |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: 4-0464 D BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (4) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Just a respectable sixth when well drawn over C&D last month and again a beaten favourite when fourth of seven at Nottingham (5f, good) a fortnight ago; well suited by ground slower than good but probably needs some help from the new cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
In good form for most of 2025, winning two 5f handicaps last spring; not quite hit those heights this time around, including from a good draw at Chester 24 days ago (met some trouble in the home straight); today's drop into a Class 4 will help and she is back against her own sex; should go well. |
11/4 |
|
6th 11 (2) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Has gained all wins in spring, the most recent off current mark at Goodwood (5f, good) last May; finished nicely for close fourth at Bath (wore hood) on Monday with reappearance under her belt; fighting chance from a handy draw. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 0-2106 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (5) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Admirable veteran who had a wicked draw in a C&D handicap last month that he'd won three times before; better boxed this time and there was much to like about his previous effort at Thirsk; considered. |
8/1 |
|
9th 8 (10) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran with 19 wins on his CV, including three editions of this race and a narrow success at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last month; drawn on the outside today and doesn't have much margin for error off this mark but it won't be a surprise if he gives this a good shot. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 (2) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Grand old veteran who can be forgiven his defeat in a Class 2 at York last time, having won at this level the time before at Beverley (2lb lower); had 119 races and yet this is his first visit here. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 00-540 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (6) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Kept on to snatch fourth at Windsor (5f, good) last month but ran poorly over 6f a fortnight ago and has basically become disappointing; needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
|
13th 9 (9) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Unplaced in last four handicaps but there was more encouragement in his fourth to Redorange (runs in the Listed race at 2.33) at Windsor 12 days ago; has raced mainly at 5f but should stay further; not without hope. |
18/1 |
|
4th 11 (6) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Has good chance on last summer's Doncaster second but he was well held in his next three runs; still lightly raced but he's been up and down so far and others are more solid. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £19.70 |
| Tricast | £67.90 |
| Trifecta | £58.80 |
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