17.30
Good To FirmJohn Smith’s Sprint Handicap
- Prize money: £12885
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 19 runners
Runners: 19 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.60
- Place: £2.40
Form: 381-24
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 9 (14) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Produced a strong finish to win a 6f handicap at York last month; strong in the betting back at York three weeks ago but could manage only seventh after his rider removed his blindfold late; still has handicapping scope. |
8/1 |
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7th 9 (12) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Well backed when coming from off the pace to beat 18 rivals over C&D 13 days ago; a 4lb rise doesn't look excessive; respected. |
6/1 |
25/1
- Place: £6.70
Form: 940407 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (13) |
3rd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Boasts a solid record over C&D, latterly when fourth to New Image from a similar draw last weekend; yard been among the winners and he's at least entitled to close the gap on 6lb better terms. |
6/1 |
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4th 2 (11) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Boasts a good record over C&D; has never run on the AW off a mark this high (ran exclusively on turf since last spring) but unlucky not to have picked up a handicap this season and this is a touch easier back on Tapeta. |
12/1 |
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6th 20 (5) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
A five-time scorer in 2025, including over C&D; runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Redcar this summer and not ideally drawn with 14th in 6f Ripon handicap last time; not ruled out. |
25/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: -26953 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (3) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
A fairly useful 5f/6f winner in 2025; yet to add to that in 2026 but comes here in decent nick, staying on into eighth of 21 in 5.5f York handicap 13 days ago; can go well off a 2lb lower mark here with this return to 6f also a plus. |
6/1 |
|
8th 8 (7) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 89y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
He hasn't won yet in 2026 but he has looked to retain plenty of ability and his latest Pontefract second (6f, good to firm) was a solid effort; should appreciate this intermediate trip and he has a big run in him. |
13/2 |
7/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: -86663 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (12) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Series of good runs this summer but his losing run is up to 16 and he has a wide stall to negotiate; more minor money perhaps his best hope. |
7/1 |
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4th 2 (3) |
16th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Without a victory since 2024 but he comes here in very good nick, runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Ripon last two outings; yard has excellent record in this so he's a player. |
100/30 |
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2nd 1 (1) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Winless since 2024 but he's holding his form well this summer, posting a good second of 21 in 6f York handicap in July; very much one to consider despite 2lb weights rise. |
11/4 |
28/1
Form: -80508 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (11) |
15th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Ended a losing run at Carlisle (6f) in August but below that form both runs since and came last of 16 at Doncaster (6f) two days ago; needs to bounce back. |
9/1 |
|
16th 5 (4) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Won by 4l at Carlisle (6f, good) last month before close third under 5lb penalty at Ffos Las (6f, good); he's another 4lb higher today but could still give a good account if conditions suit (unproven on slow ground). |
9/1 |
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3rd 1 (3) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Not an instant success for new stable this season but won easily by 4l off much-reduced mark at Carlisle (5.8f, good) ten days ago and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper under 5lb penalty here; commands respect. |
11/10 |
40/1
Form: 148389 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (9) |
27th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Close third of 26 off this mark at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) in July and he's better than he showed on his two starts since (6f/7f, good to soft/soft); however, he needs to bounce back today and his last four wins have come over 6f. |
16/1 |
|
11th 11 (8) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Third of 26 in a 6f handicap at Glorious Goodwood but then disappointed when 4-1 at Hamilton; lacks the same appeal as some in here, especially when 6f has always looked his trip. |
20/1 |
|
7th 5 (2) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Scored at Leicester (6f) in April; running well since and just edged out when third of 26 in 6f Goodwood handicap 23 days ago; that form is proving very strong, so he merits serious consideration despite 2lb rise. |
13/2 |
9/1
Form: 111124 D BF
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (4) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Rejuvenated with James Owen, reeling off an AW hat-trick in January and making it four on the bounce when scoring at Catterick (6f, good) in May; only just missed out at Doncaster last month and it was 5f when beaten favourite at Sandown last time; now 3lb higher but she did look promising early in her career and Mason Paetel's claim helps too. |
9/1 |
|
4th 4 (6) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Only narrowly failed when bidding for a five-timer last week at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) and she's 3lb well-in on the back of that effort; whether she wants the ground slower than good is questionable, and her improvement has come at 6f. |
3/1 |
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2nd 13 (13) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Rampant mare who completed a four-timer when coming back from a break to score at Catterick (6f, good) last month; that made it 4-4 for this yard and she's still competitively weighted on form for her previous stable; impossible to ignore. |
100/30 |
33/1
Form: 61-007 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 (4) |
1st Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Just one win on grass (6f, good to firm) and that was over two years ago but he kept on well when beaten 4l at York in July in his latest turf run over 6f and is now 7lb lower; not dismissed in this lower grade. |
16/1 |
|
12th 4 (9) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Course winner who comes here on the back of a respectable seventh of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap 19 days ago; possibilities from a falling mark. |
12/1 |
|
7th 5 (7) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Four-time Tapeta winner whose AW mark has eased after three no-shows on turf and who's now 1lb lower than when successful at Newcastle last winter; currently 3-10 for Billy Loughnane and a better showing can be expected. |
10/1 |
17/2
Form: -73412 D BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 (12) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Has struggled since finishing first and second over 6f at Pontefract (both good) at the start of the summer but is well handicapped again; has yet to prove himself at 7f, though. |
16/1 |
|
10th 10 (7) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f). |
16/1 |
|
11th 1 (5) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f. |
9/1 |
22/1
Form: 276-46 CD
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (2) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Only beaten 1l when fourth in this in 2024; no wins last year and he weakened to finish 5l behind Archduke Ferdinand at Redcar last time; continues to edge down the weights. |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 10-480 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (1) |
17th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Fair reappearance over C&D in April but he hasn't gone on from that and was tailed off at York (6f, good to firm) in July; continues to drop down the weights but he has plenty to prove after a short break; stablemate of Beauty Choice. |
20/1 |
|
21th 12 (19) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Fair reappearance at Pontefract but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; down the field behind Magic Boy here 13 days ago. |
25/1 |
7/1
Form: 287032 D BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (10) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner; yet to strike this year but there have been several good runs along the way; on a dangerous mark and he holds each-way claims again. |
9/1 |
|
6th 15 (3) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
A four-time scorer (including C&D on good) in 2025; 0-12 this year but arrives on the back of a couple of respectable efforts over 6f at Ripon and is on a fair mark, particularly if the 5lb claim of Jake Dickson (who partners him for the first time) is taken into account. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 (2) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
A four-time scorer (including twice over C&D) in 2025; back on track with fifth of 20 over C&D 17 days ago when first home in his group; must enter calculations off the same mark in a change of headgear. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: -32572 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (5) |
19th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Went very close off 5lb higher at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) in March but he's been up and down since; had an excuse in the mud at Haydock last time but losing run is now up to 13 and others are more convincing. |
16/1 |
|
9th 10 (12) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
He has finished runner-up twice this season, including at Redcar (5f, good) off 4lb higher, but he failed to justify support when seventh at Beverley three weeks ago; career-low mark but his modest strike-rate (2-27) tempers confidence and there's a soft-ground query too. |
12/1 |
|
7th 4 (4) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Runner-up off 2lb higher at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in June; respectable fifth (Castan sixth) of 12 at Thirsk (5f, good) 12 days ago; enters calculations for last year's winning yard. |
5/1 |
28/1
Form: 04530- D
Last run: 259 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (6) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Scored on her only visit here (5f juvenile novice in 2024); good effort on her second start for this yard when third of 21 at York (6f, good to firm; probably stays this trip) in July; weakened on soft ground four weeks ago but she's not dismissed attempting 7f again from this career-low mark. |
12/1 |
|
5th 10 (3) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
On a lengthy losing sequence but she has made a good start for her new yard, third in 6f York handicap before racing on unfavoured side when midfield over C&D 17 days ago; can go well off a 2lb lower mark. |
25/1 |
|
12th 19 (2) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Low-key stable debut at York last month but she fared much better when third of 21 back there 13 days later; runs off the same mark today and she's not out of it. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 015111 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (19) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Won four times in the first half of 2026 but she has come up short in Class 4 events on her last two starts; 2-3 over C&D but perhaps a shade high in the weights for now. |
14/1 |
|
9th 1 (13) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Four wins this season; not ideally positioned when down the field over C&D 13 days ago but, even so, an improved effort will be needed to defy this mark. |
20/1 |
|
15th 3 (15) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Arrives on the crest of a wave having won four of her last five starts; a 4lb rise for her small-field Class 5 win at Ripon last month could just find her out here, though. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 121329 D BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (2) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Not as good or consistent as he was and is always capable of fluffing the start; has been running over 6f on turf in recent times and will need things to fall just so back to 5f. |
8/1 |
|
6th 10 (13) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Had been running well but has performed miserably in his last two races when awkward at the start both times. |
20/1 |
|
16th 4 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk ten days ago when he wasn't on his best behaviour in the stalls; has the ability to feature off this mark but is not without risk. |
14/1 |
11/1
Form: 225132 D BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (1) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Both his wins in 2026 have come over C&D, the latest last month off a 2lb lower mark; beaten favourite off the same mark back here 11 days ago but ran okay; new mark has kicked in but likely to give a good account |
5/1 |
|
4th 16 (1) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Prominent racer who took his C&D form figures to 1131 when seeing off 11 rivals in an apprentice race on good last Thursday; same mark here so ought to make a bold bid, particularly from the inside draw. |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 (6) |
17th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Prominent racer who has been up and down this season but he had an excuse at 7f last time and he scored over C&D (good) in June; looks interesting off only 1lb higher than for that success and he won this race in 2024. |
7/2 |
11/1
Form: 141542 CD BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (2) |
16th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Dual C&D winner who is back to the mark he was successful from at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; fair fourth over C&D 19 days ago; sports first-time cheekpieces on this 107th start and he warrants consideration. |
9/2 |
|
4th 2 (7) |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; only 2lb higher here, but has mixed record since that last success and he was down the field at Beverley last time; others are more persuasive. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: 413613 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £290.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £148.41 |
| Tricast | £1650.79 |
| Trifecta | £4495.60 |
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