Richard Fahey’s mob-handed policy paid handsome dividends in the 48th John Smith’s Cup when he pulled off a famous one-two in the big York handicap.

Saturday’s popular 48th John Smith’s Cup fixture at York will go ahead as planned after the track passed a precautionary inspection at 7.45am.

Following another spell of unseasonably wet weather, racing has again been affected up and down the country.

Richard Fahey goes in search of a second victory in tomorrow’s 48th John Smith’s Cup at York with five of the 20 runners.