14:35 York

Saturday 12 July 2025

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John Smith's City Walls Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 14:37 | Winning time: 57.21s

(4)

Apollo One²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: P Mulrennan| T: P & J Clutterbuck| OR: 107

7/1

Most likeable and reliable sprinter who signed off for 2024 with 6f Ascot Group 3 success. Creditable seventh of 28 in Wokingham at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Leading form claims but most of his best efforts have come at 6f.

Form: 2821-77

(8)

Grand Grey^t1²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 106

9/1

Shaped well when ½-length second of 7 in Group 3 Abernant at Newmarket (6f) on UK/stable debut but below that level twice since, albeit in a Group 1 last time. Has his sights lowered in a bid to get back on track.

Form: 340-270

(7)

Jm Jungle¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 102| BF| CD

7/2

Likeable sprinter who scored over C&D at last season's Ebor meeting. In fine form again this term, resuming winning ways in Epsom Dash last month before another good effort over C&D a fortnight ago. Should be very competitive now stepping up to listed level for the first time.

Form: 5-22312

(1)

Seven Questions^p¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: D Tudhope| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 100| D

40/1

Took his form to another level in first-time headgear when 33/1 winner of the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket in 2024. Hasn't shown much spark since however, including in 3 outings for new yard this season.

Form: 005-774

(5)

Washington Heights²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: S A Gray| T: K A Ryan| OR: 107| D

9/4

Smart sort who won a 6f Group 3 last season and was back to that sort of level when third in the Temple at Haydock (5f, good to firm) in May. Another creditable effort 2 lengths seventh of 20 to American Affair in King Charles III at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Big player.

Form: 57-2437

(2)

Miss Attitude^t,p²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Rob Hornby| T: J Channon| OR: 90| D

10/1

Useful mare. 2 lengths sixth of 8 to Saratoga Special in listed race at Ayr (5f, good to firm, 18/1) 21 days ago. Something to find.

Form: 407526

(6)

Rosy Affair²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: P J McDonald| T: G Boughey| OR: 90| D

11/1

Useful filly who was a good third in 6f Newmarket handicap on reappearance before 1¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Saratoga Special in listed race at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago.

Form: 1222-34

(3)

Star Of Mehmas²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: Hollie Doyle| T: R Hughes| OR: 98| D

4/1

Listed winner at 2 and has performed well under a penalty on all 3 outings this year, including C&D. No penalty this time and this uncomplicated front-running type should give it another good shot.

Form: 111-323

Forecasts

Washington Heights (9/4), Jm Jungle (7/2), Star Of Mehmas (4/1), Apollo One (7/1), Grand Grey (9/1), Miss Attitude (10/1), Rosy Affair (11/1), Seven Questions (40/1)

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS arrives on the back of some good recent efforts in top Group races over this trip and can take advantage of a slightly easier task now. Apollo One has a good form shout but needs to prove he's fully effective over a fast 5f so it could be that the chief threat comes from Star of Mehmas and Epsom Dash winner Jm Jungle.