The John Smith’s Cup is a flat handicap horse event hosted in the U.k for horses aged three and above.
It is competed annually in July at York with a distance of 1 mile 2 furlongs and 56 yards.
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John Smith’s Cup Tips
Some horses competing in John Smith’s Cup will also run in other races throughout the year. Make sure you keep an eye on the horses in other races to see how they perform, or place your bets on ante-post betting.
For racing tips on races at York Racecourse, check out our tips guide.
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John Smith’s Cup Previous Winners
Check out the previous winners below:
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Danchai | 4 | Andrea Atzeni | William Haggas |
| 2014 | Farraaj | 5 | Andrea Atzeni | Roger Varian |
| 2015 | Master Carpenter | 4 | Philip Makin | Rod Millman |
| 2016 | Educate | 7 | Thomas Brown | Ismail Mohammed |
| 2017 | Ballet Concerto | 4 | James Doyle | Michael Stoute |
| 2018 | Euchen Glen | 5 | Alistair Rawlinson | Jim Goldie |
| 2019 | Pivoine | 5 | Rob Hornby | Andrew Balding |
| 2020 | Sinjaari | 4 | Stevie Donohoe | William Haggas |
| 2021 | Johnny Drama | 6 | Joshua Bryan | Andrew Balding |
| 2022 | Anmaat | 4 | Kevin Stott | Owen Burrows |
| 2023 | Pride of America | 6 | Frederick Larson | Amy Murphy |
| 2024 | Enfjaar | 4 | Jack Mitchell | Roger Varian |
| 2025 | Fox Legacy | 4 | P. J. McDonald | Andrew Balding |
Summary of John Smith’s Cup
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Popular Questions
Where is the John Smith’s Cup held?
The John Smith’s Cup is held at York Racecourse.
