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Run over 1m2f at York racecourse the John Smith’s Cup (originally the Magnet Cup) is one of the first races the well-known brewery decided to sponsor back in 1960, and having stuck loyal to the contest ever since means this is now the longest running association with a flat race in the world.
Recent John Smith’s Cup Winners.......
2011 – Green Destiny (6/1) W Haggas
2010 – Wigmore Hall (5/1) M Bell
2009 – Sirvino (16/1) T Barron
2008 – Flying Clarets (12/1) R Fahey
2007 – Charlie Tokyo (11/1) R Fahey
2006 – Fairmile (6/1 jfav) W Swinburn
2005 – Mullins Bay (4/1 fav) AP O’Brien
2004 – Arcalis (20/1) J Howard Johnson
2003 - Far Lane (7/1) B Hills
2002 – Vintage Premium (20/1) R Fahey
John Smith’s Cup - 10 Year Trends
10/10 – Aged 5 or younger
9/10 – Had won over 1m1f or further before
8/10 – Carried 9-2 or less
8/10 – Came from stall 9 or higher
7/10 – Had between 3-5 previous runs already that season
7/10 – Top 3 finish in their previous race
7/10 – Aged 4 years-old
6/10 – Had run at York before
6/10 – Officially rated between 99-105
3/10 – Won by trainer Richard Fahey
3/10 – Ran at Royal Ascot last time out
2/10 – Winning favourites (1 joint)
York Trainer Stats (4+year-olds)
Paul Midgley: 7 from 33 (21% & +£63)
John Dunlop: 5 from 18 (28%)
Sir Henry Cecil: 7 from 25 (28%)
John Gosden: 5 from 24 (21%)
Mark Johnston: Just 3 from 70 (4%)
Brian Ellison: Just 4 from 73 (5%)
Jim Goldie: Just 4 from 78 (5%)
*Trainer stats correct Friday July 13th
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