Chris Phillips

Raammee secured Roger Varian’s third John Smith’s Cup victory with a determined win at York, holding off Hand Of God after moving powerfully into the lead under jockey Ray Dawson. Dawson highlighted the horse’s inexperience but praised his acceleration and determination, noting the achievement for the stable and ownership.

Redorange claimed the John Smith’s City Walls Stakes at York, finishing strongly under PJ McDonald to beat Aspect Island by a neck and earn his first Listed victory. The Clive Cox-trained sprinter continued a consistent season after earlier handicap success and a fourth-place finish in the Achilles Stakes.

Lazy Griff will attempt two miles again in the Coral Marathon at Sandown as trainer Charlie Johnston seeks to determine his optimal distance for the season. The colt’s recent third-place finish in the Henry II Stakes offered limited insight due to a slow and messy race, but Johnston expects improvement and views the run as an important step toward potential targets such as the Goodwood Cup or Irish St Leger. He faces four rivals, with Furthur considered the strongest opposition.