York Race 1 - John Smith's Nursery
BIG CIGAR (2) broke the maiden on debut winning a maiden at Newcastle AW by 1L but failed to follow up when fifth in the Beverley Two-Year-Old Trophy Conditions Stakes. Can bounce back making handicap debut. SUPER TUSCAN (1) found a first career win on third and latest outing winning a novice race at Chester scoring by 3.75L a fortnight ago. May double up. DUBAI CHAMPION (3) placed third at Ripon two starts back then improved to win a maiden at Hamilton Park winning by 3.25L last time out. Expected to challenge. FURTURRA (4) holds plenty of racecourse experience and is not discounted after placing second over this course and distance.
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 61kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start scored a big 4 len win at Chepstow June 27 over 1200m defeating Dream On Kent carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 7 at Bath on May 12 over 1000m, 7 len behind Sovereign Glory carrying 60.5kg at $7. Has upside and poses a threat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 46 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good Firm | Callum Hutchinson | 59.5kg | 1:11.33 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1005m | Fast | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | 1:03.30 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | 1:00.11 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 61kgs
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.0 len at Newcastle All Weather May 19 over 1200m defeating Dorigo carrying 60.5kg at $3. Second-up 5th of 9 at Beverley on May 30 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Matteo carrying 60kg at $6.50. Useful type and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | OPEN C 2 | $90,750.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 60kg | 1:02.57 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:13.36 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 61kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 3.5 len at Hamilton Park June 17 over 1000m defeating Concert Pitch with 60.5kg at $3.30. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Ripon on June 3 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Social Symbol with 60.5kg at $9.50. Sure to go close.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good Soft | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 0:58.46 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 03/06/2026 | 21 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 0:58.71 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 13/05/2026 | - | NOV C 2 | $72,600.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 58kg | 1:00.47 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on June 27 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Sirocco Sands with 61kg at $4.30. The run before that won by 5 len at Redcar June 20 over 1200m defeating Callisterra carrying 59kg at $1.80. Shapes up nicely.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 1:11.39 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:11.16 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/15 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | SELL 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:12.06 | 10-9-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | SELL 2 | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 59kg | 0:58.26 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 |
| 3/12 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | SELL 2 | $45,370.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:16.33 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 1:00.39 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/05/2026 | 3 | MDN 2 | $74,380.00 | Chester | 1106m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 60.5kg | 1:07.23 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/05/2026 | 8 | MDN 2 | $20,870.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Soft | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:03.61 | - | 11 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 57.5kg | 1:00.99 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Wolverhampton on June 16 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Duidin with 60.5kg at $1.50. Before that 2nd of 13 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind O'gorman with 59kg at $6. Major player.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 16/06/2026 | 32 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 60.5kg | 1:14.67 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/13 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Dylan Hogan | 59kg | 1:12.31 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | 1:00.11 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
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Having third race start. At debut, won by a neck at Pontefract June 2 over 1200m defeating Shemiyla Star carrying 60.5kg at $6. Second-up 19th of 25 at Ascot in the LR Windsor Castle Stakes on June 17 over 1200m, 10 len behind King Of Cloughan carrying 58kg at $34. Still open to plenty of improvement and is right in the mix.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/25 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 58kg | 1:13.34 | - | 12 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:16.92 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently 6th of 11 at Carlisle on June 24 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mia Fantasia with 60.5kg at $1.80. Before that 5th of 13 at Epsom Downs on June 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Hickory Lad carrying 58kg at $26. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 24/06/2026 | 19 | APP MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Carlisle | 1408m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:27.49 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $1.83 |
| 5/13 | 05/06/2026 | 20 | OPEN 2 | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 1207m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 1:11.39 | 11-13-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 59kg | 0:59.59 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on June 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Sirocco Sands carrying 59kg at $126. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Hamilton Park on May 27 over 1000m, 8 len behind Sale Shark carrying 60.5kg at $17. Could find this assignment beyond him.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 27/06/2026 | 31 | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Ben Robinson | 59kg | 1:11.39 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/05/2026 | 47 | MDN 2 | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | 0:58.11 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 0:58.71 | - | 3 |
| 12.0L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.5 len Beverley May 4 over 1000m defeating Concert Pitch carrying 60.5kg at $26. On debut 12th of 15 at Doncaster March 28 over 1000m, 17 len behind A Bear Affair carrying 60.5kg at $67. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/05/2026 | 37 | MDN 2 | $20,870.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Soft | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | 1:03.61 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 12/15 | 28/03/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:02.14 | - | 13 |
| 17.8L | $67.00 |