14:39 York
Saturday 11 July 2026
All14:0214:3915:1215:4516:2016:5517:30
John Smith's Racing Handicap
- 3YO plus  |  Class 2  |  7f 192y  |  Good to Firm (Good in places)  |  13 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 14:39Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 37.59s
T:Â A M BaldingJ:Â P J McDonald
Wore red hood to post, chased leaders, travelled strongly, shaken up and led 2f out forging on, ridden 1f out, kept on well, always doing enough op 7/2
T:Â K P De FoyJ:Â Ray Dawson
Mid-division, improved over 3f out, disputed third 2f out, chased leader and ridden over 1f out, stayed on but no telling impression op 15/2
T:Â W J KnightJ:Â Rossa Ryan
Dwelt, rear mid-division, headway well over 2f out, pushed along well over 1f out and took fourth, edged right and ran on one pace final furlong op 15/2
T:Â Roger FellJ:Â O J Orr
Led, pushed along and headed 2f out, faded 1f out tchd 40/1
T:Â N TinklerJ:Â Rob Hornby
Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, stayed on, not pace to challenge op 33/1
T:Â C FellowesJ:Â Paddy Bradley
Towards rear, pushed along well over 2f out, kept on but never a danger op 5/1
T:Â R A FaheyJ:Â Warren Fentiman (3)
Mid-division, pushed along well over 2f out, no real progress tchd 28/1
T:Â D O'MearaJ:Â D Tudhope
Reared start, in rear, ridden well over 2f out, plugged on, never involved op 10/3
T:Â R M SmithJ:Â Cam Hardie
Front mid-division, pushed along over 2f out and faded op 40/1
T:Â K A RyanJ:Â T Eaves
Went to post early wearing red hood, dwelt, towards rear, pushed along 3f out and lugged left, no response op 9/1
T:Â D O'MearaJ:Â Mason Paetel (5)
Dwelt, mid-division, pushed along 2f out, gradually weakened op 16/1 tchd 18/1
T:Â W J HaggasJ:Â Jason Hart
Prominent, ridden well over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out op 18/1 tchd 16/1
T:Â H Al JehaniJ:Â Pierre-Louis Jamin
Went to post early, tracked leaders, outpaced and ridden over 3f out losing position, dropped away tamely op 14/1 tchd 15/2
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Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:£4.00Pl:£1.60, £2.70, £2.80EX:£36.40Trifecta:£223.80Tricast:£212.26SF:£31.94Swingers:£7.50, £6.00, £14.20
Forecasts
The Lost King (3/1), Cerulean Bay (3/1), Cosi Bello (11/2), Checkandchallenge (8/1), David Of Athens (8/1), Mr Swivell (9/1), Apiarist (14/1), New Image (14/1), First Principle (20/1), Bragbor (33/1), Tuscan Hills (40/1), Khafiz (50/1), Gentle George (66/1)
APIARIST looks well worth another chance to confirm the promise of his Thirsk Hunt Cup run. He's taken to record a second success at this track, with likeable top-end handicapper Cerulean Bay feared most. Cosi Bello, The Lost King, and Mr Swivell are others to consider in a competitive event.
- APIARIST (IRE)
- CERULEAN BAY (IRE)
- COSI BELLO
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £23,193.002nd: £10,876.003rd: £5,440.004th: £2,718.005th: £1,359.006th: £680.00
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