14:10 Chester 11 Jul 2026
John Smith's Handicap
Class 5 | 3YO plus
Winner £7,731 - 13 declared to run
Good-good to firm in places
Draw Advantage: Low
Forecast: Sunny
Temperature: 16.0° - 31.2°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 11.4 mph E
Last Update: 10/07/2026 17:00
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Bit keen, back to form beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Nottingham last time; suited by 5f, gets 6f given right pace, acts on any; chance if building on latest.
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Paradise Walk when second of 6 at 17-2 on her latest outing at Nottingham over 5f (good) last month.
Bit keen, back to form beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Nottingham last time; suited by 5f, gets 6f given right pace, acts on any; chance if building on latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 39 | 6 | 10 | 15.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 27 | 4 | 10 | 14.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 31 | 5 | 8 | 16.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 3 | 9 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 39 | 6 | 10 | 15.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Myla Coppins | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | A W Carroll | 39 | 6 | 10 | 15.4% |
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Yard won this last year; stiff mark and made too much use of beaten 6l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; high in the weights now but has a good draw.
Has won 17 races from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Water Of Leith when sixth of 7 at 11-4 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f in March.
Yard won this last year; stiff mark and made too much use of beaten 6l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; high in the weights now but has a good draw.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 77 | 17 | 11 | 22.1% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 13 | 1 | 1 | 7.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 19 | 1 | 0 | 5.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 1 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 48 | 8 | 8 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 30 | 3 | 6 | 10% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Kavanagh | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| T | Ian Williams | 47 | 13 | 5 | 27.7% |
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Set good gallop, ran to form beaten a length off this mark at Nottingham last time; effective at 5f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; consistent of late, chance here.
He has won four times at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1l by Winchurch when second of 6 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Set good gallop, ran to form beaten a length off this mark at Nottingham last time; effective at 5f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; consistent of late, chance here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 44 | 4 | 12 | 9.1% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 19 | 1 | 6 | 5.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 35 | 4 | 11 | 11.4% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 34 | 4 | 11 | 11.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 6.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Hope Regan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | D M Loughnane | 27 | 3 | 10 | 11.1% |
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Again below form beaten 3 1/4l off a 3lb higher mark at Doncaster last time; wide draw; suited by 6f, acts on a sound surface, likes front-running at sharp tracks; mark easing, bounce back needed.
Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Dyonisos at 17-2 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Again below form beaten 3 1/4l off a 3lb higher mark at Doncaster last time; wide draw; suited by 6f, acts on a sound surface, likes front-running at sharp tracks; mark easing, bounce back needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Allan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | T D Easterby | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Back to form tried in blinkers beaten 3 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark at Brighton last time; top course trainer; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; on long losing run, more like it latest.
A winner at 6f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Third of 6 behind Rogue Bullet beaten 3 1/2l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Brighton over 5f (good to firm) last month.
Back to form tried in blinkers beaten 3 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark at Brighton last time; top course trainer; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; on long losing run, more like it latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 18 | 1 | 5 | 5.6% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jason Watson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | H Palmer | 18 | 1 | 5 | 5.6% |
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Bit keen, below form beaten 6l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; wide draw; effective 5-7f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; not easy to fancy.
Has won 15 races from 6f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Bella Bisbee at 20-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good) last month.
Bit keen, below form beaten 6l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; wide draw; effective 5-7f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; not easy to fancy.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 126 | 15 | 33 | 11.9% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 47 | 2 | 9 | 4.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 40 | 2 | 8 | 5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 28 | 1 | 5 | 3.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 35.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 34 | 2 | 6 | 5.9% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Davies | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% |
| T | M Appleby | 105 | 15 | 29 | 14.3% |
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Below form sixth beaten 4l off 76 last time, 2lb lower here; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and AW; in fine form until most recently.
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Naana's Shadow when sixth of 13 at 14-1 on her latest outing at York over 5f (good) last month. Has won 3 times this season.
Below form sixth beaten 4l off 76 last time, 2lb lower here; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and AW; in fine form until most recently.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S D Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | I Furtado | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% |
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Too keen, below form beaten 9l in a handicap at Windsor last time; off a short-break; effective 5/6f on sound surface; bounce back needed.
He has won four times at 5f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Lequinto at 16-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Windsor over 5f (good) in May.
Too keen, below form beaten 9l in a handicap at Windsor last time; off a short-break; effective 5/6f on sound surface; bounce back needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 29 | 4 | 6 | 13.8% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 10 | 1 | 0 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 14 | 4 | 2 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 27 | 4 | 6 | 14.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 15% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Doughty | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Hobson | 15 | 2 | 3 | 13.3% |
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Won this last year; below form beaten 9l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 5f, acts on any except heavy; mark easing but needs more.
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Style King at 17-2 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f earlier this month.
Won this last year; below form beaten 9l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 5f, acts on any except heavy; mark easing but needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 46 | 6 | 11 | 13% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 22 | 2 | 6 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| C | Course | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| D | Distance | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 1 | 4 | 7.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 29 | 3 | 8 | 10.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 19 | 2 | 6 | 10.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Edward Greatrex | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Ian Williams | 18 | 3 | 7 | 16.7% |
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Below form beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap at Beverley last time; effective 5f, doesn't convince at 6f, acts on good to firm and AW; bounce back needed.
A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Dream Deal at 12-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good) last month.
Below form beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap at Beverley last time; effective 5f, doesn't convince at 6f, acts on good to firm and AW; bounce back needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 20 | 1 | 5 | 5% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & V) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| HG | Visor | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ethan Tindall | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | R A Fahey | 20 | 1 | 5 | 5% |
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Ran to form when fourth beaten 3l off 72 last time, 1lb lower here; suited by 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; mark easing but needs more and drawn a bit high.
A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 3l behind Quantum Power when fourth of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 5f (good to firm) last month.
Ran to form when fourth beaten 3l off 72 last time, 1lb lower here; suited by 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; mark easing but needs more and drawn a bit high.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Eve Johnson Houghton | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
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Below form beaten 9l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; wide draw; suited by 5f, acts on AW, wants sharp tracks; handicapper giving her a chance.
A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Dragon Spin when sixth of 7 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good) last month.
Below form beaten 9l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; wide draw; suited by 5f, acts on AW, wants sharp tracks; handicapper giving her a chance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Callan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Parr | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
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Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Pontefract last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good, but likes give; chance here.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 1 1/4l behind Hover On The Wind when fourth of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 5f (good) last month.
Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Pontefract last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good, but likes give; chance here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 32 | 2 | 9 | 6.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 30 | 2 | 9 | 6.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 20 | 1 | 6 | 5% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 1 | 6 | 4.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 28 | 2 | 8 | 7.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Laura Pearson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M & D Easterby | 26 | 1 | 7 | 3.9% |
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Verdict
Secret Mistral returned to form when taking the silver medal home over this trip at Nottingham latest and is respected, but the vote goes to KNICKS. The five-year-old finished a close fourth at Pontefract recently and that form is working out well. Off an unchanged mark, he can record a second C&D victory. Alfa Duplicate is another to watch out for.
Expert View Verdict
Secret Mistral should again go well from a handy draw, but let's take a chance instead on last year's winner MAHARAJAS EXPRESS. He's had excuses of late but now finds himself 1lb lower than when scoring 12 months ago and the draw, although not great, could have been worse. Beaumadier is proving consistent and remains competitively weighted, so should go well also from stall 6.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 11 | Maharajas Express | 12 | 5 | 9 6 | 68 | 249223 | 1 day | Ian Williams (87 miles) | David Egan | 10/ 1 | 0:59.39 |
| 2024 | Good to Soft | 8 | King Of Tonga | 9 | 8 | 9 5 | 69 | 414245 | 28 days | D Carroll (105 miles) | Zak Wheatley | 14/ 1 | 1:03.79 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 5f 15y | 0:58.78 |
