York Race 6 - John Smith's Silver Cup Stakes (Group 3)
ARABIAN FORCE (1) Was competitive when 3rd last start at Newbury and facing a weaker grade. Should jump out and bowl along. William Haggas yard are on a hot streak. Suitably placed in this race. MOUNT ATLAS (4) Competitive effort when 3rd last time here and competing in a less challenging grade. Amongst the placegetters at every start this preparation. Better hope. EPIC POET (3) Below par when 6th last start around here. Expected to rebound and drops back to a suitable class. Should muster plenty of early toe. Daniel Tudhope is a bonus. Will be there at the finish. TABLETALK (5) Narrowly beaten last start here and lining up against easier rivals. Has a good draw. Can make a claim.

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 3rd last start at Newbury and competing at a lower level of competition. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Will go close today.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 16/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 2414m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 3-1-2-2-3-3-3-4 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | CL1 | $47,599.00 | Longchamp | 2399m | GOOD | Christophe Soumillon | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | Listed | $98,370.00 | Ascot | 2847m | SOFT | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.05L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | Group 2 | $263,138.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/07/2025 | - | Listed | $54,103.00 | Hamilton | 2226m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.05L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/06/2025 | - | Group 3 | $147,555.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 11-12-12-12-12-12-12-11 | 14 |
| 7.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Salisbury | 1994m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 27/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | - | 4-2-2-2-2-1-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.38 |
| 6/14 | 07/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 57.5kg | - | 10-9-9-9-9-6-6-6 | 8 |
| 10.25L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $81.00 and average at best when 7th last run at Sandown but challenged by less formidable competitors. Gets a favourable draw. Others are better.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Sandown | 3264m | GOOD | David Egan | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.85L | $81.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/04/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $172,148.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 62.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.25L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 16/01/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $44,266.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 61.5kg | - | 7-6-6-7-7-7-6-7 | 4 |
| 3L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/12/2025 | - | Final | $78,696.00 | Kempton | 3216m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 62.5kg | - | 9-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 22/10/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $25,575.00 | Kempton | 3216m | GOOD | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.95L | $6.50 |
| 12/20 | 28/06/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $147,555.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | Taryn Langley | 55kg | - | 13-15-17-16-16-17-18-17 | 12 |
| 12.25L | $12.00 |
| 13/15 | 09/05/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $167,229.00 | Chester | 3749m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 11-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 | 14 |
| 23.25L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/04/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $73,777.00 | Southwell | 3311m | GOOD | Joe Bradnam | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5-5-5-6-6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/14 | 18/04/2025 | - | 2 | $172,148.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 59kg | - | 6-8-6-6-7-5-5-6 | 1 |
| 4L | $9.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/12/2024 | - | Final | $68,859.00 | Kempton | 3216m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 61.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-9-10-10-9 | 8 |
| 1L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 20/11/2024 | - | CL2 | $24,592.00 | Kempton | 3216m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 61.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/10/2024 | - | CL3 | $14,756.00 | Kempton | 3216m | SOFT | David Egan | 62.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-7-7-7-7 | 5 |
| 1.35L | $5.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/08/2024 | - | Trainers Registered To Racing League | $49,185.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | GOOD | Saffie Osborne | 63.5kg | - | 5-2-3-5-4-6-6-7 | 9 |
| 12.35L | $6.50 |
| 3/20 | 29/06/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $147,555.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | Tyler Heard | 52.5kg | - | 9-10-13-16-12-11-11-11 | 20 |
| 4L | $13.00 |
| 11/16 | 10/05/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $167,229.00 | Chester | 3749m | GOOD | David Egan | 54kg | - | 14-14-14-14-14-14-15-15 | 16 |
| 8.9L | $13.00 |
| 2/13 | 29/03/2024 | - | CL2 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | Tyler Heard | 53kg | - | 7-7-8-9-9-9-9-10 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/01/2024 | - | CL2 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | T Heard | 51.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/14 | 06/12/2023 | - | Final | $0.00 | Kempton | 3216m | SOFT | Tyler Heard | 51.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 20/11/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Kempton | 3216m | SOFT | David Egan | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 7/12 | 06/11/2023 | - | Final | $0.00 | Kempton | 2211m | SOFT | David Egan | 53.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.6L | $71.00 |

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $7.00 and underperformed when 6th last start at this track. Expected to rebound and up against a less challenging field. Likely to be well placed early. Good value.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | Listed | $68,859.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | R L Moore | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 22.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Sandown | 3264m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | Group 2 | $177,066.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.55L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $984,800.00 | Meydan | 3219m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.35L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Riyadh | 3000m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 58.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.35L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $685,997.00 | Meydan | 2826m | FAST | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.46L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $88,533.00 | Newbury | 2670m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 3L | $4.00 |
| 11/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | Group 2 | $245,925.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 58.5kg | - | 7-9-9-9-9-9-9-9 | 3 |
| 24L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/05/2025 | - | Group 2 | $189,067.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 58.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/04/2025 | - | Flat | $960,001.00 | Meydan | 3218m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.31L | $9.50 |
| 2/11 | 22/02/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Riyadh | 3000m | FIRM | Daniel Tudhope | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/01/2025 | - | Flat | $685,997.00 | Meydan | 2810m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.54L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2025 | - | Flat | $294,002.00 | Meydan | 2810m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.32L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 27/09/2024 | - | Listed | $54,103.00 | Newmarket | 2414m | SOFT | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-5-4-5-5-4-5 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/15 | 07/09/2024 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | Haydock | 2817m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | - | 8-9-9-9-9-9-9-9 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/20 | 24/08/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $491,850.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | - | 17-15-17-16-14-14-15-15 | 16 |
| 4.05L | $11.00 |
| 5/20 | 13/07/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $196,740.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | - | 11-16-13-16-16-17-18-18 | 22 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 0/15 | 06/07/2024 | - | 2 | $147,555.00 | Haydock | 2372m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 58.5kg | - | - | 15 | - | $6.00 | |
| 2/19 | 21/06/2024 | - | Handicap | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | - | 17-17-18-18-18-18-17-17 | 16 |
| 2.25L | $26.00 |
| 6/16 | 17/05/2024 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 61.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 3rd last time at this track and competing in a lower grade. Has run into the money all attempts this preparation. Absolutely right in this.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | Listed | $68,859.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.6L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $147,555.00 | Chester | 2691m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | Listed | $78,696.00 | Musselburgh | 2812m | SOFT | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $73,777.00 | Newbury | 2414m | SOFT | Rob Hornby | 60kg | - | 8-8-8-7-7-7-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.75L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/09/2025 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Chester | 2471m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-5-5-5-5 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $118,044.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 63.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $2.62 |
| 1/6 | 12/07/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $44,267.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | David Probert | 64.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6-5-5-6-6 | 3 |
| 1L | $2.25 |
| 5/18 | 20/06/2025 | - | Handicap | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 61.5kg | - | 14-13-13-13-14-13-14-14 | 17 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $137,718.00 | Chester | 2691m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 29/03/2025 | - | GBB Plus Race | $98,370.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Hayley Turner | 61kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.95L | $5.50 |
| 2/15 | 11/10/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | Newmarket | 2414m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | - | 12-10-10-8-8-9-9-6 | 7 |
| 3.75L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2024 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | Hayley Turner | 53kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/13 | 10/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | David Probert | 62kg | - | 7-7-7-6-6-6-5-7 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 2012m | SOFT | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2L | $4.33 |
| 8/11 | 10/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | William Carver | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.55L | $41.00 |
| 99/13 | 15/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Windsor | 2011m | SOFT | William Carver | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 999L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Narrowly denied victory last start at the track and facing less formidable opponents. Drawn nicely. Looks good for a place at least.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | Listed | $68,859.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Ascot | 3208m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Riyadh | 3000m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Chester | 2895m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | - | 4-4-5-5-4-4-4-4 | 7 |
| 1L | $3.25 |
| 3/6 | 12/07/2025 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | - | 2-2-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | Group 2 | $245,925.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | - | 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 | 12 |
| 5.25L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 2414m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | - | 3-3-4-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.25L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/04/2025 | - | Registered As The John Porter Stakes | $83,615.00 | Newbury | 2414m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | - | 3-4-4-3-3-3-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 04/10/2024 | - | Listed | $98,370.00 | Ascot | 2847m | SOFT | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/16 | 24/08/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $167,229.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | - | 9-6-6-6-5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 1.25L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/07/2024 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2L | $9.00 |
| 10/16 | 01/06/2024 | - | Group 1 | $1,530,638.00 | Epsom | 2419m | GOOD | James Doyle | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 18.85L | $126.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Chelmsford | 2011m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $2.62 |
| 3/13 | 13/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 1609m | SOFT | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $18.00 |

Jockey: William Pyle
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 4th last time at Wolverhampton but facing an increased distance. Always seems to find the line well. Up against stronger competition. Goes down in weight. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | STANDARD | Darragh Keenan | 62.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.05L | $29.00 |
| 15/20 | 09/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $49,185.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD TO SOFT | Sean W Quinlan | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.45L | $126.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Conditional/Amateur | $4,427.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Luke Scott | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.25L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 69.5kg | - | 7-6-6-5-6-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |