John Smith's Cup

John Smith's Cup
Handicap race
LocationYork Racecourse
York, England
Inaugurated1960
Race typeFlat
SponsorJohn Smith's
WebsiteYork
Race information
Distance1m 2f 56y
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-years-old and up
WeightHandicap
Purse£60,000 (2020)
1st: £37,350
John Smith's Cup
2024
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Violet, white quartered cap
Enfjaar Botanical Tony Montana
Previous years
2023
Royal blue, light blue epaulets, striped sleeves and cap red and white stripes, black cap Royal blue, grey chevron, grey and royal blue halved sleeves
Pride Of America Astro King Haunted Dream
2022
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, BLACK cap Emerald green, yellow stripe, yellow cap Purple, light green stars, purple cap, light green star
Anmaat Achelois Intellogent
2021
Royal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue star Light blue, beige cross belts, beige cap Pink, large white spots
Johnny Drama Cockalorum Strait Of Hormuz
2020-2011
2020
White, red chevron, hooped sleeves, red cap Dark blue, large white spots, dark blue and white chevrons on sleeves, dark blue and white striped cap Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap
Sinjaari Certain Lad Fifth Position
2019
Royal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue star Royal blue White, royal blue stars, red and white diabolo on sleeves, white cap, red star
Pivoine Setting Sail What's The Story
2018
Yellow, dark blue stars, halved sleeves White, royal blue cross belts, royal blue and white striped sleeves Light blue and royal blue (quartered), royal blue sleeves, light blue stars, royal blue cap, light blue star
Euchen Glen Thundering Blue Kynren
2017
Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots Black, orange seams and sleeves, black cap Red, black chevrons, grey sleeves, red cap
Ballet Concerto Big Country Mistiroc
2016
Dark blue, orange star and star on cap White, grey epaulets Yellow, orange star
Educate Elbereth Earth Drummer
2015
Royal blue, maroon sash and star on cap Black, white seams, white sleeves, black spots, red cap Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap
Master Carpenter Kelinni Mount Logan
2014
Yellow, black epaulets Royal blue, orange and royal blue hooped sleeves, royal blue and orange hooped cap Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe
Farraaj Zain Eagle Bold Sniper
2013
Dark green, beige stars on sleeves Yellow, royal blue epaulets Royal blue, yellow diamond, checked sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow diamond
Danchai Stencive Tres Coronas
2012
Purple, royal blue sleeves Dark blue, yellow diamond, striped sleeves, quartered cap Dark green, yellow sleeves
King's Warrior Mid Mon Lady Media Hype
2011
Dark green, beige stars on sleeves Pale blue, white and yellow check cap Royal blue
Green Destiny Modun Lost In The Moment
2010-2001
2010
Pink, black chevron, quartered cap Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap Mauve and purple check, mauve sleeves, white cap, purple diamond
Wigmore Hall Kings Gambit Demolition
2009
Yellow, pink braces and sleeves, hooped cap Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe Royal blue, light blue braces and sleeves, red cap
Sirvino Kingdom Of Fife Albaqaa
2008
Yellow, Maroon braces and sleeves, Maroon and Yellow hooped cap Red, White sleeves, Blue and White striped cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Flying Clarets Eradicate Ezdiyaad
2007
Yellow, red sleeves, yellow armlets, red cap Yellow, Maroon braces and sleeves, Maroon and Yellow hooped cap Light blue, orange epaulets
Charlie Tokyo Flying Clarets Collateral Damage
2006
Emerald Green, Red sash, Yellow sleeves and cap White, Emerald Green epaulets and stars on sleeves, Yellow cap Emerald green, white chevron, white sleeves, emerald green armlets, red cap
Fairmile Bravo Maestro Boo
2005
Dark Blue White and purple diamonds, purple and white diabolo on sleeves Red, black sash, red and yellow hooped sleeves, yellow cap
Mullins Bay Crow Wood Realism
2004
Beige and black halved, black chevrons on sleeves, beige cap Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe Royal Blue, Pink hoop, armlets and cap
Arcalis Promotion Starry Lodge
2003
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Red and yellow (halved), white cap
Far Lane Etesaal Persian Lightning
2002
White, black star, white sleeves, black seams, black cap, white star Orange, emerald green sash Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Vintage Premium Kirovski Leadership
2001
Yellow, blue diamond, diabolo on sleeves, diamond on cap Black, yellow cap Grey, dark blue chevrons, dark blue cap
Foreign Affairs Man O'Mystery Golconda
2000-1991
2000
Black, Red chevron, sleeves and cap Black, yellow cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Sobriety Man O'Mystery Nooshman
1999
Blue, white stars, chevrons on sleeves, star on cap White, dark blue armlets and cap Blue, yellow star, yellow sleeves, blue stars, blue cap, yellow star
Achilles Siege Golconda
1998
Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap White, light blue star Grey and pink stripes, black cap
Porto Foricos Pasternak Cardigan Bay
1997
White, light blue star Yellow, black epaulets Maroon and royal blue check, yellow sleeves and cap
Pasternak Najm Mubeen Game Ploy
1996
Turquoise, Burgundy hooped sleeves, Gold cap Dark blue, orange diabolo on sleeves, star on cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Wilcuma Spirito Libro Arctiid
1995
Yellow, large Purple spots and star on cap Black and white hoops, gold cap Yellow, black epaulets
Naked Welcome Ringmaster Yoush
1994
Royal blue Maroon, white spots, striped sleeves, spots on cap Black, cherry, yellow and green sash, yellow collar and cuffs, cherry cap, yellow hoop
Cezanne Midnight Legend Mr Confusion
1993
Dark blue, yellow chevrons and cap Dark blue, white sash and sleeves, quartered cap Red, blue chevron and sleeves, red armlets
Baron Ferdinand King Athelstan Jazilah
1992
Black, cherry, yellow and green sash, yellow collar and cuffs, cherry cap, yellow hoop Crimson, green cap Green, white sash, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Mr Confusion Tell No Lies Steerforth
1991
Orange, maroon disc and cap White, pink stars, white cap, pink star Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap
Halkopous Northern Hal Stop Press
1990-1988
1990
Purple, orange sash, royal blue cap Orange, maroon disc and cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Eradicate Halkopous Inaad
1989
Scarlet, white chevron and cap GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap McAlpine tartan, gold armlets and cap
Icona Afriyd White-Wash
1988
Yellow, light green seams, quartered cap Royal blue and pink stripes, pink sleeves, royal blue cap Orange, maroon disc and cap
Bashful Boy Pelorus Ile De Chypre
 

The John Smith's Cup (known until 1998 as the Magnet Cup) is a flat handicap horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at York over a distance of 1 mile 2 furlongs and 56 yards (2,063 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.

It has been sponsored by John Smith's Brewery since its inauguration in 1960, making it the longest running commercial sponsorship in flat racing.[1]

  1. ^ "Double boost for York racecourse". 7 February 2011 – via news.bbc.co.uk.