15.12
Good To FirmJohn Smith’s City Walls Stakes (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £39697
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 1
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £13.70
- Place: £3.90
Form: 87-814 D BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (18) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
All turf races on good or quicker ground; best form when narrow winner of a C&D Listed race in July but his sights are raised much higher today in this, his first Group race. |
25/1 |
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1st 5 (13) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Built on an eye-catching reappearance (over this C&D) when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) in May; only fourth to Washington Heights in Listed event at Carlisle next time but has had a break since and may well bounce back; has real possibilities if he does. |
13/2 |
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4th 1 (5) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Classy sprinter who built on an eye-catching reappearance when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) 12 days ago; found only one too good in French Listed event last summer and looks a strong contender back in this grade. |
5/2 |
12/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 3-7300
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (7) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Third in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint last October and he's gone close in a couple of Listed races at York (5f, good to firm) this season, the latest three weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); however, his form has to go to a new level if he's to win this. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 9 (2) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 10lb |
Third to Dickensian over C&D in May, stern assignments in Royal Ascot Group 1s since; sole win came in Yarmouth nursery and he's still in deep waters despite this apparent drop back in grade; cheekpieces replace visor. |
12/1 |
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12th 2 (19) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Third in Group 3 Cornwallis (5f, good) and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (5f, firm) on final two 2yo starts, and also third in Listed race at York (5f, good) last month; respectable midfield finish in King Charles III Stakes here (5f, good to firm) on Tuesday but needs a career best today. |
40/1 |
7/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 60-490 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (16) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
Handles most ground; best form when winning a Group 2 on good to soft at Glorious Goodwood in 2025 and although he hasn't nailed it in the same way this year, the recent rain could give him a toehold into this race; visored once as a 2yo, now goes in blinkers. |
25/1 |
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5th 4 (14) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Won a handicap at this meeting in 2023 and he won this race last year (good to soft; seems versatile ground-wise); he hasn't been at the very top of his game this year but there have been encouraging signs on his last two starts and he could play a leading role back at Glorious Goodwood. |
10/1 |
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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 |
14/1
Form: /74-60 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (10) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
Finished a close third in the 2024 running and went on to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (5f, firm; has won on good to soft) later in the year; seen only twice in 2025 and it's been a slow process recapturing form but a recent close fourth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race (first-time visor, now discarded) in July was better; no surprise to see him go well at a price. |
50/1 |
|
4th 6 (1) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Won this race in 2024 and finished that campaign with a superb success in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (firm); lightly raced since (had a spell at stud) and well below par this season; needs first-time visor to spark a revival. |
14/1 |
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23th 12 (5) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Smart 5f form as 3yo included close third in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York and a win in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (firm); just four runs since, best of those when fourth of 20 in this race last year when ending up away from the main action; went to stud after (that career is on hold for now) and needs his recent Carlisle reappearance to have brought him on plenty. |
40/1 |
16/1
Form: 1-6150 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 13 (14) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 12lb |
Has not yet won above Listed level; anything but disgraced when mid-division in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot or when a close fifth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race after, but it's hard to see her in this picture. |
150/1 |
|
15th 9 (10) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Respectable effort in midfield in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month before 1l fifth of 13 in Listed race at York (5f, good to firm); however, a career best is needed today. |
25/1 |
|
5th 7 (5) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Likeable mare with a good strike-rate; ran at least as well as could have been expected when midfield in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (125-1) last time, but she was only fifth to Washington Heights in Listed event the time before; may again be up against it. |
16/1 |
11/2
Form: 51-020 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 2 (4) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
Said goodbye to handicaps when winning over C&D in May 2025 and just two runs later he won the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (good to firm; handles good to soft); off the track for nearly a year after and he's been slowly working his way back to form since, looking more his old self when winning a Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood latest; a likely force. |
7/1 |
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1st 2 (9) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Won the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last June then missed the rest of the season; mixed form this year but he showed spark when second to Night Raider at Haydock in May and today's expected frenetic gallop will be right up his street; not ruled out. |
11/1 |
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6th 2 (15) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Didn't give his running in bid for back-to-back victories in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (last of 26) last month, but he'd previously shaped well when second in the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock; this C&D winner (good to firm) takes a drop in grade and will be a danger to all if on a going day. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 333-10 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 (12) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Third in the Group 3 Molecomb over C&D (good) last July and reappeared with 3yo Listed win at York (5f, good) in May; not beaten far when seventh of 13 in Listed race at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and still lightly raced, but he's down the pecking order on ratings in this line-up. |
25/1 |
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7th 8 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Clearly best effort when winning C&D Listed event (good ground) in May, coming from well off strong pace; well beaten in the big 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot three weeks ago; needs another personal best, and by some way. |
14/1 |
|
20th 1 (19) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Finished second in the Windsor Castle over C&D at this meeting 12 months ago before third-place finishes in three more Group/Listed races; returned from eight months off to win a 5f Listed event at York five weeks ago, missing the break but avoiding the fierce early pace as a result and sweeping through late on; has a touch of class and stable sent out the topweight to finish second in this race 12 months ago. |
11/1 |
6/1
Form: 00-081 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| 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 |
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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 |
18/1
Form: -61311 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (15) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Prominent racer who won competitive 5f races at Epsom, York and Glorious Goodwood on her last three handicap starts (good/good to firm); she's 8lb higher than last time but did it in convincing fashion; strong claims. |
4/1 |
|
1st 3 (2) |
30th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Has won three of four 5f turf handicaps for this yard, including the 3yo Dash at Epsom and a narrow defeat of Schrodinger's Cat at York in June; has since done well in a Listed race there (good to firm) considering the tough task she faced at the weights; has good chance back in a handicap. |
15/2 |
|
9th 14 (12) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 5lb |
3-5 since joining Katie Scott, digging deep to win 13-runner handicap over C&D (good ground) two weeks ago; likely to keep progressing but she's up in grade here. |
18/1 |
12/1
Form: 0-7458 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 103
| 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 |
25/1
Form: 115-70 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 3 (18) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
C&D Listed winner (good to firm) at this meeting last August and she followed up in the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster (5f, good); on a handy mark on that form but she's been a long way below that level this year. |
25/1 |
|
11th 15 (8) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 5lb |
Three wins last year included a C&D Listed race and the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster; well held both outings this term and yet to prove she has trained on. |
25/1 |
|
26th 3 (8) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Represents the same connections as 2020 winner Art Power; 3-6 as a 2yo, including the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster (5f, good); dropped away to finish seventh of ten behind Dickensian at York (5f, good) on her reappearance having forced a strong pace; should be sharper today but this will be a tough race to dominate; handicap debut. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 525426 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 (9) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 12lb |
Her tremendous progress was highlighted by a close sixth in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot (good to firm, probably acts on soft) but her hopes were ended by some interference in C&D Listed race won by Redorange next time; her finding a bit more even now can't be ruled out but this bar is high. |
50/1 |
|
12th 10 (4) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 10lb |
Began her career in handicaps with a BHA mark of 60 and has improved in leaps and bounds since; seemed to excel herself when never-nearer sixth of 26 in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; had run creditably over C&D the time before; big chance if repeating Ascot form. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 0272-7 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (10) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Campaigned mostly over 5f; proved useful (twice Listed placed) last term; well below par in two runs this season but gives the impression he has possibly lost some of his speed; may prove resurgent upped in distance with hood fitted on handicap debut. |
10/1 |
|
13th 12 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 10lb |
Capped a productive 2yo campaign with a close second to Revival Power in Listed event over C&D (good to firm), but he was well beaten on his reappearance and he's a long way down the pecking order on ratings. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 (4) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Unraced on ground softer than good; closely matched with stablemate Words Of Truth on adjusted ratings; form last year featured two wins early doors and two good efforts in Listed grade, namely head second over C&D and at the York Ebor festival; major contender on reappearance. |
5/2 |
Non-runners
Lexington Blitz, Luna A Inbhir Nis
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £119.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £96.06 |
| Trifecta | £1025.40 |
Selections
RP RATINGS:
Heavenly HeatherDaily Mail:
Washington HeightsSPOTLIGHT:
RedorangePOSTDATA:
Miss AttitudeNEWMARKET:
Military CodeThe Guardian:
Luna A Inbhir NisThe Times:
StarlustThe Star:
American AffairTOPSPEED:
Heavenly HeatherD Express:
Heavenly HeatherThe Sun:
Heavenly HeatherLAMBOURN:
Redorange