5:30
John Smith's Sprint Handicap
York · 11 July 2026
- TypeFlat
- ClassClass 4
- Distance6f
- GoingGood To Firm
- SurfaceTurf
- Runners19
- HandicapYes
Magic Boy (GER) (6/1) won the John Smith's Sprint Handicap at York on 11 July 2026, beating Kats Bob (GB) by a neck under Lewis Edmunds for trainer Nigel Tinkler. 19 ran on Good To Firm going over 6f; the winning time was 1m 10.74s.
| Pos | No | Horse | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | OR | KTB | Spd | Time | Prize | SP | BSP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 20(14) | Magic Boy (GER) 4g Acclamation (GB) – Midnight (GER) (Amaron) Rakjam Ltd Settled at the back and cruised through the early stages - made ground under a drive 2f out - up to third 1f out - closed in on the front-runner before getting up close home | Lewis Edmunds | Nigel Tinkler | 9-1 | 72 | 100A | 112C | 1:10.74 | 12,885 | 6/1 | 7.79 | ||
| 2nd | 17(10) | Kats Bob (GB) v 8g Led Bobby's Kitten (USA) – Dreaming Of Stella (IRE) (Giant's Causeway) Colin Dorman And Tommy Dorman In front early - came under a drive over 2f out - battled on bravely - came under a strong bid inside the final 110yds and was overtaken close home | nk | William Pyle | Ruth Carr | 9-3 | 74 | 102A | 111C | 1:10.79 | 6,042 | 22/1 | 55.00 | |
| 3rd | 6(5) | Havana Rum (IRE) 6g Havana Grey (GB) – Urban Hunt (IRE) (Born To Sea) John F Doyle Settled towards the back - came under a drive over 2f out and made ground - up to fourth in the final 110yds but unable to reel in the two in command late | 1½ | Warren Fentiman(3) | Richard & Peter Fahey | 9-4 | 78 | 97A | 107C | 1:11.03 | 3,022 | 12/1 | 17.00 | |
| 4th | 5(12) | Almarada Prince (IRE) 5g Prince Of Lir (IRE) – Almarada (FR) (Le Havre) Peedeetee Syndicate Ged Shields Up with the pace - came under a drive over 2f out and ran on - still third when squeezed out late | ½ | David Nolan | Paul Midgley | 9-7 | 78 | 98A | 106C | 1:11.11 | 1,510 | 6/1 | 12.05 | |
| 5th | 11(1) | Sixtygeesbaby (IRE) tv 4g Prominent Starspangledbanner (AUS) – Field Of Stars (GB) (Acclamation) Rasio Cymru 1 Windmill House Racing Handy early - came under the whip 2f out - weakened inside the final 110yds | 1¼ | Daniel Tudhope | David O'Meara | 9-6 | 77 | 92A | 103C | 1:11.32 | 755 | 20/1 | 33.81 | |
| 6th | 10(13) | Wreck It Ryley (IRE) v 6g Held up Gutaifan (IRE) – Bucks Frizz (IRE) (Havana Gold) A J Smith Sat behind the pacesetters - came under the whip 2f out and ran on in the final furlong - always short of a threat | hd | Ray Dawson | Alan Brown | 9-6 | 77 | 91A | 103C | 1:11.36 | 378 | 40/1 | 80.46 | |
| 7th | 2(4) | Betties Bay (GB) 5m Held up Cable Bay (IRE) – First Experience (GB) (Tamayuz) Value Racing Betties Bay Sat behind the pace - came under a drive 2f out - weakened in the final furlong | hd | Mason Paetel(5) | James Owen | 9-4 | 80 | 88A | 102C | 1:11.41 | — | 7/2F | 5.07 | |
| 8th | 12(7) | Bright (IRE) 6g Starspangledbanner (AUS) – Heavenly Song (IRE) (Oratorio) D Kearns Racing among the pack - came under a drive over 2f out and kept on - without getting into contention | shd | Paddy Bradley | Mark Loughnane | 9-6 | 77 | 90A | 102C | 1:11.41 | — | 66/1 | 170.00 | |
| 9th | 14(2) | Rock Opera (GB) 6g Held up Unfortunately (IRE) – Broughtons Jewel (IRE) (Bahri) John Rhodes Peter Timmins Held up at the back - came under the whip 1f out and kept on - took little part in the finish | 1 | Oisin Orr | Richard & Peter Fahey | 9-5 | 76 | 86A | 100C | 1:11.57 | — | 5/1 | 8.00 | |
| 10th | 7(19) | First Folio (GB) 8g Dark Angel (IRE) – Lilian Baylis (IRE) (Shamardal) Owners Group 083 Towards the back - came under the whip 2f out - unable to land a blow in the finish | ½ | Tom Kiely-Marshall(5) | Julie Camacho | 9-2 | 78 | 81A | 99C | 1:11.66 | — | 33/1 | 80.00 | |
| 11th | 9(9) | Alpha Magic (GB) 4g Held up Ardad (IRE) – Piece Of Magic (GB) (Alflora) A G Pollock Sat behind the pace - came under a drive 2f out - faded in the final furlong | hd | Billy Garritty | Michael & David Easterby | 9-6 | 77 | 84A | 98C | 1:11.70 | — | 50/1 | 73.88 | |
| 12th | 16(6) | Mister Sox (GB) p 6g Held up Pivotal (GB) – Crowning Glory (FR) (Speightstown) Huggymac Racing Ptnr Sat behind the pace - came under a drive 2f out - faded steadily | ¾ | Sean Kirrane | Tim Easterby | 9-4 | 75 | 79A | 96C | 1:11.82 | — | 13/2 | 11.00 | |
| 13th | 13(8) | American Bay (GB) 5g New Bay (GB) – All I Need (IRE) (Peintre Celebre) Mike Taylor Partner Well placed early - came under the whip 2f out and lost touch with the pace | hd | Jason Hart | Paul Midgley | 9-5 | 76 | 79A | 96C | 1:11.86 | — | 17/2 | 13.50 | |
| 14th | 18(11) | Educating Rita (GB) 2f Belardo (IRE) – Excel And Succeed (IRE) (Exceed And Excel) Elwick Stud Racing among the pack - came under a drive over 2f out - unable to improve position | hd | Cam Hardie | Michael Dods | 9-2 | 73 | 75A | 95C | 1:11.91 | — | 50/1 | 155.44 | |
| 15th | 3(15) | Glory Hyde (IRE) 5m Cotai Glory (GB) – Sea Of Antiquity (IRE) (Canford Cliffs) Swales Fell Racing among the pack - came under the whip 2f out - outpaced soon after | nk | Joanna Mason | Roger Fell | 9-8 | 79 | 80A | 95C | 1:11.95 | — | 18/1 | 35.17 | |
| 16th | 4(3) | Juan Les Pins (GB) 9g Invincible Spirit (IRE) – Miss Cap Ferrat (GB) (Darshaan) Matthew Taylor Hesitant into stride - raced among the pack - came under the whip over 2f out - and found nothing | ¾ | Robert Havlin | Michael Appleby | 9-8 | 79 | 77A | 93C | 1:12.07 | — | 14/1 | 22.07 | |
| 17th | 15(16) | Fiscal Policy (IRE) 7g Profitable (IRE) – Penny's Gift (GB) (Tobougg) S Thompson Mrs R Carr G Shields Racing among the pack - came under the whip and faded over 2f out | 4½ | James Sullivan | Ruth Carr | 9-4 | 75 | 57A | 83C | 1:12.82 | — | 22/1 | 60.00 | |
| 18th | 19(18) | Good Earth (IRE) 9g Acclamation (GB) – Madhatten (IRE) (Dream Ahead) Mrs H Lloyd Herrington Towards the back - lost the pace over 2f out - soon held no chance and allowed to coast home | 11 | Connor Planas | Michael Herrington | 9-2 | 73 | 45C | 57C | 1:14.66 | — | 40/1 | 100.00 | |
| 19th | 8(17) | Ruby Red Gove (GB) 4f Showcasing (GB) – Military Madame (IRE) (Epaulette) Alfa Site Services Alan Gove Racing Hesitant into stride - racing among the pack - came under a drive and lost touch with the pack over 2f out | 3¾ | Jonny Peate | Ivan Furtado | 9-6 | 77 | 49C | 48C | 1:15.28 | — | 22/1 | 34.06 | |
| NR | Yes I'm Mali | — | Daniel Tudhope | David O'Meara | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Returns
Tote Win
£8.60
Tote Place
£2.40 £6.70 £2.70 £2.40
Exacta
£290.80
CSF
£148.41
Trifecta
£4495.60
KTB Intelligence
AI race report
Magic Boy won the John Smith's Sprint Handicap at York, beating Kats Bob by a neck at SP 6/1 on good to firm ground. The winner raced towards the rear in the early stages before making steady progress under pressure from two furlongs out. He moved into third a furlong from home and closed on the leader to get up close to the line. Kats Bob led from the front, was ridden over two furlongs out and battled on well, but was worn down inside the final 110 yards. Havana Rum finished third.
How we called it
Placed
SP 12/1 Finished 3rd
Scored before the off and published unchanged. Every call is shown, won or lost.
Quick answers
- Who won the John Smith's Sprint Handicap at York in 2026?
- Magic Boy (GER) won the John Smith's Sprint Handicap at York on 11 July 2026, ridden by Lewis Edmunds and trained by Nigel Tinkler.
- What was the finishing order of the 2026 John Smith's Sprint Handicap at York?
- 1st Magic Boy (GER) (6/1), 2nd Kats Bob (GB) (22/1), 3rd Havana Rum (IRE) (12/1).
- What price was the winner of the 2026 John Smith's Sprint Handicap at York?
- Magic Boy (GER) returned a starting price of 6/1, with a Betfair SP of 7.79.
- How many horses ran in the 2026 John Smith's Sprint Handicap at York?
- 19 horses ran in the 2026 John Smith's Sprint Handicap at York. Non-runners: Yes I'm Mali.
- What was the winning time of the 2026 John Smith's Sprint Handicap at York?
- The winning time was 1m 10.74s.