May 02 / 14.20 Newmarket

14.20

Good

Trustatrader King Charles II Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £31190.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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Trustatrader King Charles II Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Two from two, having recorded impressive wins in 7f novice events at Sandown (good) and Kempton (AW); was a possible 2,000 Guineas candidate but goes for this easier option instead, en route to bigger assignments; highly promising.
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4

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Cosmic Year

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Harry Charlton

Comes back fresh after ten-week break and may tap back into earlier progress that featured a C&D Listed success and good second in the Irish 2,000 Guineas; warrants respect.

15/8

4th

1

(1)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Cosmic Year

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Harry Charlton

Followed 7f Newmarket Listed win (good) in May with a second to Field Of Gold in the Irish 2,000 Guineas (1m, good); travelled notably strongly for a long way back at 7f for the Group 1 Prix Jean Prat at Deauville last month but folded tamely, possibly due to the soft ground; the one to beat on his best form but could possibly have done without Thursday's rain.

Evs

2

(5)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Cosmic Year

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

One of three for Juddmonte; three wins from three, having recorded impressive wins in 7f novice events at Sandown (good) and Kempton (AW); looked a potentially high-class performer when overcoming quirkiness to win 7f Listed at Newmarket (good) on latest; both the third and sixth have won Listed-class races since; contender.

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 522-1 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice on heavy ground in October then went one better in 7f AW novice contest at Kempton (won by 5l) on reappearance; progressing nicely but has a lot to find on ratings.
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2nd

1

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Marvelman

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

1-1 on AW, namely a 7f novice a Kempton last March; recorded a big personal best when winning the Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, soft) and his two defeats since have been excusable; tough task trying to give weight away back sprinting after 133 days off.

11/2

12

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Ascot

Marvelman

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

3yo who was third in a Group 2 at Newbury (7f, good to firm) in August before bolting up in the Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, soft); well worth a crack at a Group 1 judged on that latest performance but he needs to transfer his Doncaster improvement - and some more - back to better ground.

22/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 1122-

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Produced form figures of 1122 in a solid 2yo campaign, the second-place finishes in Group 3 over C&D and 6f Listed contest at Doncaster, both on soft ground; in the mix, assuming his consistency is sustained.
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1st

1

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:51 Hamilton

Diego Ventura

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Hamad Al Jehani

He's tended to ply his trade in Group and Listed races and he was a Listed winner at Longchamp (7f, good to soft) last May; beaten just under 4l when seventh of 18 at York (1m, good) three weeks ago on his first handicap start and this is less competitive; could be in the mix.

13/2

7th

2

(11)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Diego Ventura

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

7f Listed winner at Longchamp last May and he ran some good races subsequently in Group/Listed contests; below par on last month's reappearance at Longchamp but may have needed the run; could go well in first handicap.

14/1

2nd

2

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Diego Ventura

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Built on reappearance third to Cosmic Year at Newmarket when winning a Longchamp Listed event (7f, good to soft) in May; creditable in-frame efforts under a penalty in Listed races at Epsom (7f) and Chantilly (1m) since; headgear worn in recent starts is left off; soft-ground winner who won't be inconvenienced by yesterday's rain.

4/1

12/1

Form: 3-1 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 280,000euros at breeze-up sale last May; both starts over 7f on AW, catching the eye at Kempton then scoring in good style at Newcastle; brings potential to this higher grade.
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13th

16

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

La Botte

9st 4lb

J: Mark Zahra

T: Harry Eustace

Has failed to build on an eye-catching reappearance effort but seemed to be outstayed over 1m2f most recently; unlucky second in the C&D Britannia at this meeting last year (good to firm; might well have won but for traffic issues) and looks very interesting back here, bidding for compensation.

9/1

8th

9

(9)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

La Botte

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Harry Eustace

Unlucky second in last year's Britannia at Royal Ascot then caught the eye on reappearance; hasn't exactly lived up to expectations in two starts since but remains of interest assuming this new scenario (steps up from 1m) prompts a positive effect; too soon to give up on him.

7/1

7th

7

(9)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

La Botte

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Harry Eustace

Went close in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June on his fourth start; not seen again until a good fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) this March, despite a slow start and having to come very wide in the straight; disappointing favourite in the Lincoln at Doncaster three weeks later, perhaps with the good to soft ground against him but overall improvement is required moving from handicaps into this Group 3.

8/1

16/1

Form: 12-13

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has progressive form over 1m on AW; good third in useful conditions race at Chelmsford most recently, shaping as if this drop in distance is worth exploring; interesting turf debutant.
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5th

9

(5)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Port Light

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

raced centre, pressed leader, weakened over 1f out

16/1

5th

9

(5)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Port Light

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has progressive form over 1m on AW; good third in useful conditions race at Chelmsford most recently, shaping as if this drop in distance is worth exploring; interesting turf debutant.

16/1

3rd

4

(1)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Port Light

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Posted a win (at Southwell) and a near-miss (over this C&D) from his first two starts; then gelded and won by 5l at 1-4 over C&D in February; this is much tougher but he's a likeable prospect who could hold his own.

5/1

Form: 624-11

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Has justified favouritism in two Meydan events this year, taking 6f record to 3-4; Listed runner-up over 7f last term; major player on the figures but isn't necessarily crying out for the return to this trip.
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1st

6

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:02 Newbury

Symbol Of Honour

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Still below best when third at Newcastle (AW debut) last time but that was something of resurgence; progressive spell culminated in wins over C&D (Listed) and at Haydock (Group 2) in May 2025; possibilities provided he returns to that sort of form.

4/1

3rd

9

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Symbol Of Honour

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Useful on turf, recording peak RPR when landing a Group 2 at Haydock (6f, good) last May; not at his best in two runs in Dubai this winter; switch to AW shouldn't be an issue and he has the ability to feature.

6/1

8th

14

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Symbol Of Honour

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Appleby

Stablemate of Notable Speech; suited by good/firmer; has a very impressive record (161111) over 6f, narrowly justifying favouritism in the Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2) at Haydock most recently; beat Ides Of March at Newbury (Listed) a week earlier; unable to run in the Commonwealth Cup due to being a gelding; major contender, with further improvement plausible kept to this trip and back from a well-earned break (had a busy May).

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 131-6 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Finished only sixth in the Greenham on reappearance but may fare better with the outing under his belt; he was 2-3 last season, the wins gained in emphatic style at Doncaster, and retains potential.
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8th

2

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:40 Epsom

Chancellor

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has taken his form to a new level, notably with a 1m Listed success, since switched to artificial surfaces; ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on finals day at Newcastle most recently; the query is whether his very useful AW form can be transferred back to turf.

10/1

5th

1

(8)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Chancellor

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

He has improved for gelding/wind operations, winning a 7f handicap at Kempton and a 1m Listed event at Southwell this winter; narrowly denied in the Winter Derby six weeks ago (not a vintage renewal); the demands of this race should be more suitable and he still has Pattern-race aspirations; he'll need to be a Group horse to give the weight away all round but he is an each-way contender at the very least; cheekpieces now added.

11/2

Form: 3136-

Last run: 274 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Reached a fairly useful standard last term but has something to find in this field and is the runner who's been the longest out (absent for nine months); one for another day.
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11

(13)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Big Cyril

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Useful form as a 2yo but struggled in his three runs last season; sold out of Alice Haynes's stable for 22,000gns last October; likely to come good for new connections off a reduced mark but this looks a pretty stiff task after eight months away.

33/1

5

(1)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:05 Windsor

Big Cyril

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Highly tried after his Ayr win (6f, good to firm) 13 months ago, placed in a Newbury Listed event before sixth of nine in a Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood; reappeared with a heavy defeat in a Listed race at Newmarket in May and he couldn't make an impact when switched to a handicap at Salisbury (first run since gelded) last month; still unexposed but has bit to prove and needs to raise his game with cheekpieces added.

16/1

4

(5)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Salisbury

Big Cyril

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Alice Haynes

Highly tried after his Ayr win (6f, good to firm) 12 months ago, placed in a Newbury Listed event before sixth of nine in a Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood; well beaten in 7f Listed race at Newmarket on reappearance eight weeks ago, after which he was gelded; makes handicap debut against useful opposition.

10/1

9/1

Form: 1231-1 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Belied his 25-1 odds and apparent difficult task at the weights in useful conditions race over C&D (good) on seasonal debut, taking record to 3-7; possibilities, provided that performance is backed up.
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2nd

2

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Pellitory

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won a 7f conditions event at Newmarket last April and paid the price with the handicapper as a result; left James Owen for 52,000gns last October; well beaten in both runs for David O'Meara but in ultra-competitive Ascot handicaps; sneaking down the weights and the type to pop up at some point soon.

25/1

26th

20

(19)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Pellitory

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Proved rather difficult to place last term after a reappearance win that did major damage to his mark; perhaps needed the run when 40-1 in the Victoria Cup over C&D on stable/seasonal debut but is best watched unless the market signals suggest he'll take a step forward.

66/1

16th

11

(16)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Pellitory

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Record of 3-14 for James Owen, reaching a useful standard but proving rather difficult to place after the third success ruined his mark; sold for 52,000gns and gelded since last run; probably still too high in the weights for this level of competition.

33/1

20/1

Form: 4310-7 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Came up well short in a strong Craven Stakes here on seasonal debut; bagged Group 3 honours over C&D last autumn but has to overcome a 5lb penalty and the threat from less-exposed types.
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14th

1

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

The Waco Kid

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Hugo Palmer

Group 3 win last season didn't help his handicap mark and this season is turning into a struggle, with this headgear combination tried last time at Chester.

33/1

5th

7

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:15 Chester

The Waco Kid

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Hugo Palmer

Won 7f 2yo Group 3 Tattersalls Stakes at Newmarket last September; well handicapped on that form but he's found it difficult to get competitive this season, most recently well beaten at 40-1 in 7f handicap at Glorious Goodwood; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

15th

1

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

The Waco Kid

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Useful last term, the highlight a Group 3 win at Newmarket (7f, soft); has much weaker claims on 2025 form and still needs to prove he's trained on; admittedly may derive some benefit from the switch to a handicap.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.60
Straight Forecast £28.72
Trifecta £137.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cosmic Year

TOPSPEED:

Symbol Of Honour

Telegraph:

Pellitory

LAMBOURN:

Port Light

RP RATINGS:

Diego Ventura

POSTDATA:

Cosmic Year

The Times:

Cosmic Year

The Guardian:

Cosmic Year

Daily Mirror:

Cosmic Year

The Sun:

Cosmic Year

The Star:

Cosmic Year

Daily Record:

Cosmic Year

Daily Mail:

Pellitory

NEWMARKET:

Symbol Of Honour

D Express:

Symbol Of Honour