September 23 / 14.50 Newmarket

14.50

Good To Firm

Turners Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Turners Handicap

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: -55143 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Opened his account in 7f handicap on the other track here in June; respectable third over same C&D four weeks ago; in decent form but takes on two rivals who are firmly in the winning groove at present.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Goodwood

Ararat

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won twice on AW (6f) for Robert Cowell last autumn and he is thrown in on that form; not at his best for new yard this year and hopes rest on the return to sprinting reviving his fortunes.

25/1

6th

5

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Ararat

9st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

0-7 for new stable this season; outran 28-1 odds when placed at Newbury (7f, good to firm) in June and is now 4lb below that mark but his more recent efforts have been underwhelming; others preferred.

25/1

5th

1

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Ararat

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

All five wins have been for previous trainers over 6f/7f; his two runs over 1m have not proved his stamina for the distance, but this does represent a class drop so all is not lost.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 414203

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Both wins at 6f; creditable third over the sharp 7f at Epsom (good to firm) last week but shaped as if he ideally needs a return to sprinting; perhaps again vulnerable to stronger finishers.
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2nd

5

(6)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:30 Epsom

Magical Merlin

9st 1lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Managed only fifth of eight when upped to 1m2f at Windsor (good to firm) two months ago and remains without a win since 2023; continues to edge down the weights but needs to turn a corner.

10/1

5th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Continues to edge down the weights, but losing run is up to 19 and the application of a tongue-tie made little difference last time; something to prove on his first attempt over this far.

11/2

4th

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Ran just four times last season and was runner-up on three occasions (7f/1m, various ground); down the field on reappearance at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago but may have needed that outing and it will be no surprise if he's in the mix; a tongue-tie is added.

7/2

Form: 077788

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at two and ran to a similar level on AW early this year (both 6f); not in anything like the same form since, including over 7f; well treated on best RPRs but major revival is required.
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2nd

1

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Alpha Capture

10st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Roger Fell

Has done well for this yard, in handicaps from 6f to 1m; he wasn't beaten far in a big field at York two runs ago after hitting some traffic and the winner (favourite) got first run on him when closing fast in a recent claimer at Chester (front two dominated); good chance off this mark back in a handicap, especially with Conor Whiteley taking off 5lb.

5/2

15/8

Form: 258411 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Bids for a hat-trick, having won 7f handicaps on good ground at Yarmouth and Haydock the last twice, well on top at the finish under William Buick both times; may well improve further and commands respect in current form.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:00 Newcastle (AW)

Red Maids

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Mark Rimell

Record of 11137 since switched to this C&D, latest effort best forgiven (race wasn't run to suit); this hold-up mare could prove dangerous, provided the pace fractions are back in her favour.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: -50111 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 3yo who is 3-3 for new yard, the wins gained in 7f contests at sharp tracks on good ground; open to further progress and has clear possibilities if taking to this straight, galloping course.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

4

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Capital Guarantee

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Back to winning ways at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month; only sixth off this mark at Redcar last Saturday but the fact he won this race off 2lb higher last year provides hope; draw could have been kinder.

16/1

6th

3

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Capital Guarantee

10st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Not quite at best this season but exploited some help from the handicapper when winning narrowly at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month and ought to remain competitive after going back up 4lb.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.80
Straight Forecast £12.31
Trifecta £37.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Red Maids

The Times:

Capital Guarantee

POSTDATA:

Magical Merlin

RP RATINGS:

Ararat

Telegraph:

Capital Guarantee

The Guardian:

Capital Guarantee

NEWMARKET:

Ararat

TOPSPEED:

Red Maids

Daily Mail:

Red Maids

D Express:

Red Maids

The Star:

Red Maids

Daily Record:

Red Maids

Daily Mirror:

Magical Merlin

The Sun:

Magical Merlin