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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

16

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Ararat

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

8lb below his last winning mark and ran respectably when third at Newbury 18 days ago, finishing one place behind Documenting; more appealing than some.

12/1

3rd

5

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Ararat

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

7lb below his last winning mark and didn't run badly when fourth of seven on his third start for the yard at Salisbury (7f, good) nine days ago, but he gave plenty of trouble beforehand; others preferred.

16/1

4th

6

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Ararat

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Completed an AW double last autumn but not in the same form since, latterly back on turf for new stable; hasn't scored in this sphere since 2023 and can be opposed.

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

8th

1

(4)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Magical Merlin

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

He finished second in three of his four starts in 2025, including on his seasonal return, but was still operating at a level below his old form; drops into 0-70 for the first time; not discounted.

6/1

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Alpha Capture

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Formerly with William Haggas and Willie Mullins; consistent for this yard and deserved his battling win over C&D latest; can run well again off just 3lb higher.

7/2

1st

1

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Alpha Capture

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Not the force of old but he retains ability and has performed with credit for his new yard this year, most recently finishing second of nine at Pontefract 12 days ago (6f, good); down in class today and should go well despite his small rise in the weights.

4/1

2nd

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Form for new yard this term comprises two placed efforts over 1m and a running-on sixth over 7f; useful over 6f early in career but isn't crying out for the return to this trip.

7/1

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Capital Guarantee

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

A three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025, including over this C&D; mainly below his best this season but he didn't run too badly when sixth at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; on a handy mark and now drops in grade.

5/1

6th

3

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Capital Guarantee

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

A three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; mainly well below par this season though, only 14th in 1m1f York handicap last month; has it to prove at present.

25/1

14th

8

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Capital Guarantee

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; good second at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in April but well beaten behind some of today's rivals on his two outings since.

33/1

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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