September 21 / 15.55 Newmarket

15.55

Good

Turners Cesarewitch Trial Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 2m 2f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Turners Cesarewitch Trial Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.90
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 254702 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Five wins in his time with Phil Kirby; best run since joining Tracy Waggott when chasing home Bringbackmemories at Musselburgh (2m, good) last Saturday; more will be needed to go one better here, though.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

16:10 Newbury

Robert Johnson

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tracy Waggott

Not straightforward but his record for current stable features a useful win at Newmarket (2m2f) last September; creditable second (off 1lb lower) in this race last year; place possibilities.

7/1

3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

16:10 Newbury

Robert Johnson

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tracy Waggott

Not straightforward but his record for current stable features a useful win at Newmarket (2m2f) last September; creditable second (off 1lb lower) in this race last year; place possibilities.

7/1

4th

5

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 3

16:30 York

Robert Johnson

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tracy Waggott

Five wins in his time with Phil Kirby; four runs for Tracy Waggott and better than ever when winning the Cesarewitch Trial at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm) under Aiden Brookes on latest; probably fine in the mud and won a C&D race last term, so should have a big say despite going back up 4lb.

5/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -31222

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in Britain over an extended 1m3f at Lingfield (good) in May; runner-up on all three outings since, on the latest proving well suited by a marked step up to 2m4f at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm); still unexposed as a stayer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(4)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Premiere Ligne

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Finally off the mark in Britain in May 2024 and runner-up on next four starts, including when coming from well back over 2m4f at Glorious Goodwood; however, he flopped when just 9-1 for the Cesarewitch (soft) that October and not seen since; that was his only run in Britain on softer than good; well handicapped were he to return at his best on this AW debut after 588 days off; market may guide.

14/1

16th

20

(10)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Premiere Ligne

8st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Hughie Morrison

Unraced in Britain on softer than good; finally off the mark in Britain in May and runner-up all four starts since; came from well back over 2m4f (a 1m step up in trip) at Glorious Goodwood and lost out in a duel from over 2f out in the Cesarewitch Trial over C&D three weeks ago; 5lb claimer gets the leg up this time; wore cheekpieces once (well beaten) in 2023 and now tries blinkers; strong each-way chance if they have no adverse effect.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: -35325

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Fourth to Rajinsky in this race two years ago; placed in most of his turf outings this season, including going down by only a neck over 2m at Goodwood (soft) last month; caught too far back when fifth of 13 at Kempton (2m again) since and treated as if still in form.
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3rd

8

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Duke Of Verona

8st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Harry Eustace

sweating, in rear

14/1

5th

4

(12)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Duke Of Verona

9st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Placed in most of his turf outings this season, beaten only a neck at Goodwood latest when having just his second attempt over 2m; effective on AW and holds solid claims.

5/1

2nd

7

(4)

25th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Duke Of Verona

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

in touch with leaders, edged left then bit short of room over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, soon went second, just held

9/2

Form: 14-110 D BF

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Enhanced good strike-rate in handicaps when well on top at Nottingham (2m) and Pontefract (2m2f) on first two starts this season; paid the price for a rapid forward move when favourite in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle only six days after Pontefract; freshened up since and no surprise were he to resume his progress.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(9)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Trooper Bisdee

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Typical of a Prescott handicapper to have graduated from a low level to where he is now, and he could have done with faster ground when beaten 12l in last season's Cesarewitch (soft); plenty to like about his reappearance run under a big weight at Goodwood (2m, good) and he gave the impression he'd stay all day when winning over Pontefract's stiff 2m2f last season (good to firm); one of the more appealing each-way options.

12/1

2

(10)

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Goodwood

Trooper Bisdee

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Successful six times during a spell as a classic Prescott improver; limitations somewhat exposed in Class 2 events (including two major handicaps) subsequently; a possible danger back down in grade.

10/1

2

(10)

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Goodwood

Trooper Bisdee

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Successful six times during a spell as a classic Prescott improver; limitations somewhat exposed in Class 2 events (including two major handicaps) subsequently; a possible danger back down in grade.

10/1

Form: 121842

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at Lingfield (11.5f, good to firm) in June and Haydock (1m6f, good) in July; showed he's still at the top of his game when second of seven over 1m6f at Southwell 17 days ago; this 4f longer trip is a step into the unknown, though.
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Verdict Starting price

12

(13)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Story Horse

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Knight

Short-head winner at the other Newmarket track (1m6f, good to firm; made all) on second start this term and nearly made it 3-3 under Saffie Osborne at Goodwood (1m6f, good; led over 1f out) later in May, holding Dancing In Paris by a short head but pipped by subsequent Royal Ascot winner French Master; up 2lb today, as is Dancing In Paris, and looks a leading contender.

6/1

2nd

11

(1)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Story Horse

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Knight

Immediately back to best with his two runs this season, tenaciously making all for a short-head win at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) on latest; that made it 2-2 under Saffie Osborne; 5lb higher today; big question to answer were the ground softer than good but he otherwise looks set to run well.

8/1

2nd

11

(1)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Story Horse

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Knight

Immediately back to best with his two runs this season, tenaciously making all for a short-head win at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) on latest; that made it 2-2 under Saffie Osborne; 5lb higher today; big question to answer were the ground softer than good but he otherwise looks set to run well.

8/1

6/4

Form: 551216

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Relished the step up to 2m when winning at Ascot (good) in July and shaped quite well considering a drop back to 1m6f didn't look ideal when sixth of 16 in the ultra-competitive Melrose at the York Ebor meeting (good to firm) four weeks ago; cheekpieces are added and he's faced with stamina test which should play to his strengths; leading claims for last year's winning yard.
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6th

10

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Tactician

8st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

in rear on outer, in touch with leaders after 8f

6/4

6th

8

(8)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Tactician

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Won maiden at Goodwood in June, went close at Ascot (again 1m6f) next time and got up in the final strides for another Ascot handicap (2m) on latest outing, all on good; up another 5lb and drops back in trip, which may not suit, but he is firmly on an upward curve; trainer won two recent Melroses.

7/1

1st

9

(6)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

14:25 Ascot

Tactician

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Made his debut in May and improved for a clearcut maiden win when upped in trip at Goodwood in June; hot favourite for handicap debut here (again 1m6f on good) 13 days ago and launched a strong challenge from well off the pace but was held off by a head; up 3lb but he's an appealing candidate for 2m and further improvement.

6/5

Form: 909336

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Without a success since the 2019 Ascot Stakes at the Royal meeting; confirmed his liking for that venue when third at this year's Shergar Cup, but below that level since and well held in last year's Cesarewitch on his only attempt over C&D.
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4th

5

(1)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:13 Nottingham

The Grand Visir

9st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

midfield, outpaced over 3f out, kept on but not pace to challenge

14/1

4th

5

(1)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:13 Nottingham

The Grand Visir

9st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

midfield

14/1

20/1

Form: 029803

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m6f last summer; bounced back from some lesser efforts when third of eight over 2m at Goodwood (good) 18 days ago; faded into a below-par sixth behind Rajinsky in this race in 2022 on his only attempt beyond 2m.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

Diamond Bay

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

On a losing run and he was tried in blinkers when a below-par seventh of ten in 1m6f handicap at Goodwood 30 days ago; others appeal more.

8/1

7th

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Goodwood

Diamond Bay

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Ward

Multiple winner who stays well but has failed to beat a rival in his last two races, with and without a visor; now tries blinkers.

8/1

6th

3

(6)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

15:18 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Bay

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Tom Ward

Two wins here including over this trip, but he ran very poorly on his return from four months off at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) a fortnight ago, especially as he proven fresh; visor returns.

8/1

Form: 554323

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Five wins at up to 2m2f last term but has failed to add to her tally this year despite a falling mark; third to reopposing pair Bringbackmemories and Robert Johnson at Musselburgh last weekend and there's a suspicion that she will find at least the odd one too strong again.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 3

16:30 York

Yorkindness

8st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a soft-ground maiden but best efforts when it's not so deep; 0-10 this season, nearly winning at Musselburgh in August but beaten over 20l on last two outings; down the weights but it's hard to have confidence in her.

20/1

3

(8)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 2f 2y

Class 5

15:37 Pontefract

Yorkindness

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Has won on soft, best form on faster ground; 0-9 this season but nearly won at Musselburgh in August; stiff task last time; three-time Pontefract scorer and looks interesting off a workable mark back here.

7/1

9th

12

(6)

21st Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Yorkindness

8st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders

16/1

Form: 303101 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in the 2m handicap at the York Ebor meeting but quickly back on song under Mohammed Tabti when seeing off Robert Johnson and Yorkindness over 2m2f at Musselburgh (good) last weekend; nudged up only 2lb.
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12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

Form: -48158

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo who scored at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) in June and wasn't beaten far in a deeper race at Newbury (16.5f, good to firm) in July; well held in a Racing League handicap at Southwell (2m) last month but that was her first attempt on AW and her turf record affords her respect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

22th

17

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Shagpyle

8st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Won at Ffos Las (2m) in June and ran creditably next time; major backward steps since at Southwell (AW debut) and particularly in the Cesarewitch Trial over C&D three weeks ago, after which she's hard to support.

66/1

11th

3

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Shagpyle

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on outer, prominent after 8f

14/1

8th

2

(10)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

19:12 Southwell (AW)

Shagpyle

9st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Unexposed 4yo who scored at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) in June and wasn't beaten far in a deeper race at Newbury (16.5f, good to firm) last month; unraced on AW, but his sire is 11-57 (19%) here in last five seasons so a good chance he will handle the track.

15/2

Non-runners

Rajinsky

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £60.60
Straight Forecast £44.23
Tricast £442.90
Trifecta £365.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tactician

NEWMARKET:

Trooper Bisdee

TOPSPEED:

Robert Johnson

Daily Record:

Premiere Ligne

RP RATINGS:

Diamond Bay

Telegraph:

Rajinsky

The Times:

Tactician

The Guardian:

Tactician

Daily Mail:

Tactician

Daily Mirror:

Tactician

D Express:

Trooper Bisdee

The Sun:

Trooper Bisdee

The Star:

Trooper Bisdee

POSTDATA:

Robert Johnson