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John Smith's Racing Handicap

York · 11 July 2026
  • TypeFlat
  • ClassClass 2
  • Distance7f192y
  • GoingGood To Firm
  • SurfaceTurf
  • Runners13
  • HandicapYes

The Lost King (GB) (3/1J) won the John Smith's Racing Handicap at York on 11 July 2026, beating Mr Swivell (GB) by 1¼ lengths under P J McDonald for trainer Andrew Balding. 13 ran on Good To Firm going over 7f192y; the winning time was 1m 37.59s.

Pos Dr Horse Btn Jockey Trainer Wgt OR PR SR Time SP BSP
1 4 The Lost King (GB) 4 Held up Sat behind the pace - moving comfortably - was roused to go on 2f out and pulled clear - driven 1f out and continued firmly to the line - had matters in hand throughout P J McDonald Andrew Balding 9-7 96 107 84 1:37.59 3/1J 4.20
2 12 Mr Swivell (GB) 5 Racing among the pack - made ground over 3f out - shared third 2f out before sitting close to the front-runner under the whip over 1f out - kept on without ever looking a serious threat 1¼ Ray Dawson Kevin Philippart De Foy 9-1 90 99 83 1:37.80 9/1 12.50
3 7 Checkandchallenge (GB) p 7 Slow to begin - towards the back of the pack - made ground over 2f out then came under a drive over 1f out to move into fourth - drifted right and found only one gear in the final furlong 2¾ Rossa Ryan William Knight 9-11 100 103 81 1:38.26 8/1 12.06
4 6 Khafiz (IRE) 4 Led In front early - came under a drive and overtaken 2f out - weakened 1f out ¾ Oisin Orr Edward Bethell 9-5 94 96 80 1:38.38 50/1 84.66
5 5 Tuscan Hills (FR) 4 Racing among the pack - came under a drive 2f out and kept on - without the gears to get involved 1 Rob Hornby Robson De Aguiar 9-7 96 96 79 1:38.55 40/1 75.00
6 13 Cosi Bello (GB) 4 Towards the back - came under a drive over 2f out - battled on but always short of a threat shd Paddy Bradley Charlie Fellowes 9-8 97 97 79 1:38.55 11/2 7.93
7 8 Bragbor (GB) 5 Racing among the pack - came under a drive over 2f out - unable to make meaningful ground 1¾ Warren Fentiman(3) Richard & Peter Fahey 8-8 86 82 78 1:38.84 33/1 55.91
8 9 Cerulean Bay (IRE) 5 Stood up at the start - towards the back - came under the whip over 2f out - battled on without ever getting competitive 2 Daniel Tudhope David O'Meara 10-2 105 97 76 1:39.17 3/1J 5.18
9 2 Gentle George (GB) 3 Prominent Handy in the pack - came under a drive over 2f out and weakened 1¼ Cam Hardie R Mike Smith 8-8 92 82 75 1:39.38 66/1 199.50
10 10 Apiarist (IRE) 5 Slow to begin - towards the back - came under a drive 3f out and drifted left - found nothing 1¾ Tom Eaves Kevin Ryan 9-8 97 83 74 1:39.67 14/1 23.00
11 3 New Image (GB) 6 Slow to begin - racing among the pack - came under a drive 2f out and faded steadily shd Mason Paetel(5) David O'Meara 8-6 86 72 73 1:39.72 14/1 19.29
12 11 First Principle (GB) tp 4 Up with the pace - came under the whip over 2f out - faded over 1f out 6½ Jason Hart William Haggas 9-4 93 66 68 1:40.80 20/1 25.88
13 1 David Of Athens (USA) 4 Held up Sat behind the pace early - fell back and came under the whip over 3f out - trailed off with little fight nk Pierre-Louis Jamin Hamad Al Jehani 10-2 105 77 67 1:40.84 8/1 11.85

Winning time 1m 37.59s

Quick answers

Who won the John Smith's Racing Handicap at York in 2026?
The Lost King (GB) won the John Smith's Racing Handicap at York on 11 July 2026, ridden by P J McDonald and trained by Andrew Balding.
What was the finishing order of the 2026 John Smith's Racing Handicap?
1st The Lost King (GB) (3/1J), 2nd Mr Swivell (GB) (9/1), 3rd Checkandchallenge (GB) (8/1).
What price was the winner of the 2026 John Smith's Racing Handicap?
The Lost King (GB) returned a starting price of 3/1J, with a Betfair SP of 4.20.
How many horses ran in the 2026 John Smith's Racing Handicap?
13 horses ran in the 2026 John Smith's Racing Handicap at York.
What was the winning time of the 2026 John Smith's Racing Handicap?
The winning time was 1m 37.59s.