18.55
Good To FirmIan “Festa” Smithurst Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £5652.72
- 0m 7f 6y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.10
- Place: £1.50
Form: -23533
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (10) |
15th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Unraced on ground slower than good; got off the mark when winning at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June on his third start for this stable, coming home well from off the pace, and has since posted two respectable efforts; could have this run to suit his hold-up style. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 9 (4) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Struck at the third time of asking for Micheal Herrington when seeing off Flight Control and 11 others in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; Flight Control finished a couple of places ahead of him at the Newmarket July meeting since but it was another sound effort from this son of Cotai Glory. |
6/1 |
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5th 7 (4) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Changed stables this spring and he was a close third on his first two runs for the yard (7f, good/good to firm) before a deserved win at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month, getting off the mark at the tenth attempt with Flight Control and Three Non Blondes close up; respected up just 2lb. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 7-4888
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (10) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Didn't get the best of runs when eighth of 20 at York two runs ago (7f, good; Dacres Cross fourth); fair fifth at Doncaster last time (7f, good); each-way chance. |
13/2 |
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5th 12 (10) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
A fair 6f juvenile winner; arrives in good nick, not enjoying the best of runs when eighth of 20 in 7f York handicap four weeks ago; possibilities off an easing mark. |
12/1 |
|
8th 17 (5) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Progressive first three starts but he has not cut much ice in handicaps, fading into eighth at Wetherby on latest; at least the handicapper is cutting him some slack and the good recent form of his stable is a plus. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: -25424
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (3) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Record of 1-13 for Richard Hannon but he won on his stable debut at Glorious Goodwood before following up with a last-gasp success at Redcar (both 6f on good to firm); up another 3lb but he's on a roll and is effective on slow ground including heavy; big player again back up in trip. |
5/4 |
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1st 1 (5) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Record of 1-13 for Richard Hannon but he made a bright start for his new yard when beating 25 rivals at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) last Wednesday; up 4lb for that narrow success but he did well to overcome trouble and is a major player again on this drop back in grade. |
13/8 |
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1st 26 (15) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Has drawn a blank since his 6f nursery debut success at Newbury last year but he did go close in 20-runner York handicap (7f, good) in May; bit below that level in two 7f outings last month but new connections went to 55,000gns to acquire him recently and Billy Loughnane has been booked. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 1-35
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (1) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won on Hamilton debut (6f, good to soft) last June but she's not gone on from that in three runs this season and was well held on handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June; has bit to prove after another break and needs to raise her game. |
14/1 |
|
7th 6 (4) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Debut 6f novice winner at Hamilton last June; off ten months after but she's performed with credit on both runs this spring, fifth of seven in 1m Ascot novice last month; likely better to come now going handicapping. |
6/1 |
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5th 1 (5) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Debut winner over 6f at Hamilton (good to soft); failed to justify a shade off odds-on when penalised at Southwell (7f AW) and that was disappointing, for all that a very slow pace might not have helped; bred to improve for this longer trip. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 1132-4 D
Last run: 170 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (5) |
10th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won Chelmsford maiden (7f, AW) last August before making a winning handicap debut over C&D (good) five weeks later; last seen finishing a below-form third of seven at Leicester in July, after which he left Marco Botti for 34,000gns and was gelded; mark fine and he's of interest, particularly if the market speaks positively. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 (7) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice over 7f as a 2yo; 22-1 and looked as though the run would bring him on at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) two weeks ago; career best required all the same. |
8/1 |
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8th 2 (9) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Scored twice over 7f last summer and continued in good form in AW handicaps in the winter; back from a 170-day layoff here though (cheekpieces added) so needs to hit the ground running. |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 0931-2 D BF
Last run: 170 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (1) |
15th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Out of the frame in four starts since returning in June from six months off, but well treated on the pick of his AW form last winter; swaps cheekpieces for a visor and interesting with Oisin Murphy aboard for the first time. |
4/1 |
|
6th 1 (2) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Went close off 2lb higher over C&D on New Year's Day but returned from a break with three disappointing efforts this summer, the latest when back over this C&D; needs to get back in the groove. |
9/1 |
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8th 10 (10) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Won 6f turf maiden and a 7f handicap on Lingfield AW as 2yo; seemed to improve when runner-up over C&D in January but he hasn't gone on from that back on turf (7f and 1m); return to this trip should suit but others are higher up the list. |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: 182213 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (8) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Kept busy in 2026 and has bagged a pair of 7f handicaps at Lingfield (AW and turf); posted another solid effort with third of seven at Chepstow (7f) and he enters calculations once more. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Enjoyed a very good winter on the AW and he gained a first turf win in 7f Lingfield handicap 11 days ago; up 3lb but this consistent sort can go well again. |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 (3) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Being kept busy having raced 11 times on the AW since November, winning two; is a reliable type, but anyone's guess as to how he will cope with the return to turf; a player if he handles it. |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: 80-000
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Looked useful when winning 6f Ascot novice (soft ground) for Hugo Palmer just under a year ago but this year's Flat form has been very disappointing; last of ten in Class 5 handicap when upped to 8.3f for recent stable debut; has a lot to prove on hurdle debut; tongue-tie fitted. |
14/1 |
|
10th 7 (1) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Landed 6f Ascot novice (soft) for Hugo Palmer last September; little to shout about since but his mark has tumbled as a result and Adam Nicol does well with new recruits (same owners); one to keep an eye on in the betting. |
33/1 |
|
13th 5 (3) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Landed 6f Ascot novice in September but there's not been much to enthuse about since and he came in last of 13 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now. |
50/1 |
8/1
Form: 1-215 D
Last run: 78 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
7/1
Form: 135 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
33/1
Form: 3310 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
25/1
Form: 33353
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
10/1
Form: 335
Last run: 40 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.25 |
| Tricast | £172.87 |
| Trifecta | £168.90 |
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