A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Betting Guide: Strategies, Statistics & Picks

2024 A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Preview

Contested on the Mellon Course at the Saratoga Racetrack is the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes, a G1 handicap race that is run over a distance of two and one-sixteenth miles (2m110y) which is open to runners aged four or older.

The race is named in honor of Alfred Patrick 'Paddy' Smithwick who sadly passed away at the age of 46 in 1973, he rode 398 winners which included winning the American Grand National three times, and was inducted into the racing hall of fame in 1973.

A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Picks

To see which runners the OLBG handicappers are tipping throughout the card that includes the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes, head over to the Saratoga Betting Picks on the day of the race, do they agree with the trends or are they predicting other runners? Whilst we wait for the 2024 A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes remember you can get daily racing predictions from the expert handicappers on the racing predictions page.

A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Content

• A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Past Winners
• A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Trainer Statistics
• A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Jockey Statistics
• 2024 A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Trends
• A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Trend Analysis
• Other Graded races at Saratoga Racetrack

Quickest Run A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Renewals

When looking over the past 10 renewals, a time of 3:45.99 was set by Winston C in 2019, which is the quickest time over that period, the runner was trained by Jonathan E Sheppard and ridden by Thomas Garner. The slowest winning time was set in 2021 when Baltimore Bucko won in a time of 3:56.49, booked to ride was Thomas Garner on this Keri Brion trained runner. Below are the top five quickest-run A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes over the last 10 renewals.

• 2019 - Winston C (3:45.99)
• 2020 - Moscato (3:47.51)
• 2014 - Makari (3:48.33)
• 2017 - Swansea Mile (3:48.37)
• 2018 - Show Court (3:49.00)

A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Past Winners

Here are the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the year of the race, the winning time, and the horse which won along with the cloth number, age, sex, the weight of the horse & which starting gate the horse came from. The trainer of the horse at the time of winning the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes as well as the jockey is also displayed along with the moneyline odds the horse was sent off.

Where have the winning runners come from?

Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes have been based:

• USA: 10 winners with an additional 15 placings from 78 runners
• GB: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
• IRE: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner

A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Trainer Statistics

There are two leading trainers in the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes over the last 10 renewals with both Jack Fisher & Elizabeth Voss who have both won the race 2 times. Jack Fisher winners have been with Choral Society (2015) & Moscato (2020). Elizabeth Voss winners have been with Makari (2014) & Bob Le Beau (2016).

Here are some of the most active A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes trainer statistics over the last 10 renewals.

A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Jockey Statistics

The leading jockey in the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes over the last 10 renewals is Michael Mitchell who has won the race 3 times. Those 3 winners came from Swansea Mile (2017), Show Court (2018) & Moscato (2020). Other jockeys who have recorded multiple wins in the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes are Jack Doyle (2 wins) & Thomas Garner (2 wins).

Here are some of the most active A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes jockey statistics over the last 10 renewals.

2024 A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Trends

Favorites finishing positions (oldest to latest): (6, 9, PU), 3, 1, 2, 2, (1, 6), 1, 1, 6, 3

The percentage shown is the percentage of the total number of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones as you would expect them to do well. The trend information is based on the available information on the racing post in terms of previous runs etc.

• 10 / 10 (75%) - Not BB/CH in color
• 10 / 10 (83%) - Fewer than 3 starts (Course)
• 10 / 10 (88%) - Fewer than 4 wins (Hcps)
• 10 / 10 (89%) - Within the first 8 of market
• 10 / 10 (89%) - Is not BRZ/CAN/FR bred
• 9 / 10 (51%) - Carried 151 - 166lbs (Last Win)
• 9 / 10 (56%) - Ran over 2mf - 2m4f (Last Win)
• 9 / 10 (59%) - Fewer than 8 starts (Further)
• 9 / 10 (64%) - Carried 150 - 158lbs (LTO)
• 9 / 10 (65%) - Beaten no more -8¾l (LTO)
• 9 / 10 (70%) - Not on HY/FM/STD-SLW/STD (Debut)
• 9 / 10 (73%) - Ran over 1m4f - 2m6f (LTO)
• 9 / 10 (76%) - Not in FRA/SCO/WAL (Debut)
• 9 / 10 (76%) - In a field of 7 - 15 (Debut)
• 9 / 10 (79%) - Won within last 6 starts

Remember to use the trends listed above along with the Saratoga racing predictions to see if you can find the winner of the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes. Are you already a member? If not, then why not?! With over $9,000 given away each month in the picks contest, why not get involved? Remember, It is completely FREE! So, head over to the registration page to sign up today! If you are already a member, then why share your thoughts on the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes by adding a pick on the race here?

A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Trend Analysis

Best Course for a A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Prep Run?

The course which has produced the most winners of the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes is Percy Warner Park, there has been a total number of 3 winners of this race who ran at Percy Warner Park last time out.

Sex of Horse winners of the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes

The race is open to both sexes with the Male runners having produced a total of 9 winners from a total of 78 runners whilst the Female runners have produced 1 winner from a total of 2 runners.

Worst Performing Stallions in the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes

Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have been disappointed with multiple attempts but no wins in the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes, that stallion is Medicean who has failed to produce a winner from 5 runners.

Biggest Priced Winners of the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes & Performance of Favorites

Looking at the winning odds over the last 10 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Swansea Mile in 2017, winning for Richard J Hendriks at odds of 29/1 under the guidance of Michael Mitchell. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 10 renewals there has been a total of 4 winning favorites in the race. Remember to use the best racing handicappers along with the information on this page to find you a wager on the 2024 A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes. All figures and trends above, such as the horse's previous runs are based on the information that is available on the racing post.

Other Graded races at Saratoga racetrack

Here are some other notable races at the Saratoga racecourse throughout the racing season that you may be interested in.

Races in July

• Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap
• Coaching Club American Oaks
• Diana Stakes

Races in August

• Alabama Stakes
• Ballerina Handicap
• Forego Stakes
• Fourstardave Handicap
• H Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes
• Jonathan Sheppard Hurdle
• Personal Ensign Stakes
• Saratoga Derby
• Sword Dancer Stakes
• Test Stakes
• Travers Stakes
• Whitney Stakes

Races in September

• Flower Bowl Stakes
• Hopeful Stakes
• Jockey Club Gold Cup
• Spinaway Stakes

A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes FAQs

Where is the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes run?

The A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes is run that the Saratoga racetrack each year, you can get Saratoga racing predictions all season long as well as for A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes.

When is the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes?

The A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes takes place around July of each year at Saratoga.

Who won the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes?

The 2023 renewal of the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes was won by the Cyril Murphy trained Belfast Banter who was ridden by B J Foley in a time of 3:53.69, owned by Irvin S Naylor it was sent off at an SP of 168/10. You can view all the recent winners in the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Past Winners section of the blog.

Who will win the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes?

On the day of the race, use the trends in this blog and then compare them to the OLBG racing handicappers' predictions for the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes, you can do this on the Saratoga Picks page which not only will have picks for this race but also picks for Saratoga all throughout the season. You may also be interested in the Horse Racing Picks page where you can get daily horse racing predictions from all of the US courses.

Who is the top trainer in the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes?

We have joint leading trainers in the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes over the last ten renewals, both with two wins are Jack Fisher & Elizabeth Voss. To see which other trainers have a good record in the race, head over to the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Trainer Statistics section of the blog.

Who is the top jockey in the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes?

With a total of three winners over the last ten renewals, it is Michael Mitchell who holds the claim as the leading jockey in the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes. To see which other jockeys have a good record in the race, head over to the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Jockey Statistics section of the blog.

Do we have trends for the 2024 renewal of the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes?

The simple answer is Yes! We have a total of fifteen trends for the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes which can be found under the A P Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase Stakes Trends section.