August 02 / 16.00 Newmarket (July)

16.00

Good

Turners Handicap

  • Prize money: £6442.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Turners Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: -34204 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Novice winner as a 2yo and has made the frame in most outings this term, fourth at this course (1m, good to soft) latest; went very close at York (7f, good to firm) in May; solid chance.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Best Rate

9st 8lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Gained a deserved first win since 2024 in 1m apprentices' handicap at Ascot a week ago, when well on top at the finish; escapes a penalty and is able to race off 2lb lower than last time, so he's very hard to side against.

10/11

1st

4

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Best Rate

9st 11lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

7f AW novice winner in 2024 but 0-17 subsequently; in the frame at 7f on his last four starts, though, and he stays 1m; due for a 2lb drop but still considered.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Best Rate

10st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

7f AW novice winner at two; 0-16 in handicaps but yet another sound effort in defeat last time at Newmarket (7f, good); handicapped about right but one of these can come his way.

7/1

Form: 82-144

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Consistent form (1m, good to firm) this season, winning a maiden then creditable fourth in a couple handicaps; gives impression this return to 7f is worth exploring; not ruled out.
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2

(10)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Roman Centurion

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: John Ryan

Consistent form (1m, good to firm) this season, winning a maiden then creditable fourth in a couple handicaps; gives impression this return to 7f is worth exploring; not ruled out.

9/2

4th

5

(1)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Roman Centurion

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Ryan

Kept to 1m this season; won a Yarmouth maiden and then ran creditably in a Newbury handicap without looking ahead of his mark; may improve again but needs to.

10/1

4

(9)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Newmarket (July)

Roman Centurion

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Ryan

Both starts this season over 1m, winning Yarmouth maiden then running creditably in Newbury handicap; gives the impression this drop back to 7f won't be an issue; remains unexposed.

14/1

16/1

Form: 1260

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
All four starts over 1m; gelded prior to well held in York handicap latest, failing to transfer the pick of his Newcastle AW form to turf; enough to prove dropped in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Nordic Norm

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Hasn't won since his debut in February last year when trained by Karl Burke; went close when beaten a nose at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in March and if he can reproduce that effort on turf then he would be a player.

10/1

9th

3

(8)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Nordic Norm

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Still to add to his debut success (for Karl Burke) but he went desperately close at Chelmsford last month, running on well at the finish; handicap mark left unchanged and he needs serious consideration.

7/2

2nd

2

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Nordic Norm

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Started handicap life for Karl Burke last summer on an unrealistic mark and struggled prior to being picked up for just 2,000gns in the autumn; finding his level now for his current yard and it wouldn't shock were he to pop up here, dropped another 3lb.

12/1

Form: 3-1605 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Recorded a comfortable novice win (7f, good to firm) on reappearance; out of the frame in three handicaps since but has edged down the weights and may fare better off this mark.
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1st

28

(33)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Rogue Diplomat

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Failed to fire in French Listed race last time; broadly progressive in handicaps and went close in the Lincoln when bidding for a five-timer (ran creditably in Spring Cup next time); however, chance partly depends on the weather, as he's ideally suited by ground softer than good.

16/1

5th

11

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Rogue Diplomat

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Progressive 4yo; 5-6 over 7f but showed he's just as effective at 1m when making Urban Lion pull out all the stops in the Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft) three weeks ago; 1lb better off for a nose defeat and there should be little between the pair again.

7/1

2nd

12

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Rogue Diplomat

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Won over 7f here in September (good to soft) and October (soft) to complete a four-timer; all of those wins came by less than 1l, suggesting he's a type who only just does enough, and there may be more left in the tank; worth another crack at 1m and could be in the mix if seeing it out.

10/1

14/1

Form: 86236-

Last run: 308 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden last term for Jane Chapple-Hyam but went close at Newmarket twice; remains with same owner; now goes in blinkers; market instructive on stable/seasonal debut.
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3rd

7

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Calyxoh

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Well handicapped on his best 2025 form but he's struggled in his last five starts including two runs for new yard this summer; overall record is now 1-18 and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

7th

1

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Calyxoh

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Patrick Morris

Good-ground 7f Newbury handicap winner off 1lb higher for Charlie Clover last term but, after rejoining Jane Chapple-Hyam, he found Meydan a struggle in the winter; weakened to be beaten 8l in amateur riders' event at Chester (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago but that was his stable debut after three months off and he's down to a career-low mark; might step forward so watch the market.

25/1

9th

1

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Calyxoh

11st 2lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Patrick Morris

A fair 7f scorer for Charlie Clover in 2025; little show in a trio of runs in Meydan for Jane Chapple-Hyam early this year though; since changed hands for 10,000gns and he starts out for another new yard with more needed in first-timne cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 64-19

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Contrasting performances this term, winning maiden at Beverley (7.5f, good) then last of nine in handicap; hard to recommend on latter effort but his earlier promise is not forgotten.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Rogue Invader

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Alice Haynes

Contrasting performances this term, winning maiden at Beverley (7.5f, good) then last of nine in handicap; hard to recommend on latter effort but his earlier promise is not forgotten.

12/1

9th

6

(8)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Rogue Invader

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Alice Haynes

Built upon last summer's promise (including on fast ground) when winning at 11-10 on reappearance in Beverley maiden (7.4f, good) in May; that form has been franked by the runner-up and this 145,000gns foal is open to further improvement; possible player on handicap debut.

7/2

25/1

Form: 186-68 CD

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Productive spell last season featured four wins, including in C&D seller; on last winning mark but has a doubt over current form, having been well beaten in both runs this term.
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1st

5

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

Naina

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: John Ryan

Four wins as a 2yo, including valuable C&D nursery on soft ground just over a year ago; 0-6 this year but her clear second over C&D (good) a fortnight ago was a good effort and she has each-way claims at least today.

7/2

7

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket

Naina

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: John Ryan

Handy sort who gained four wins between July and September last year including one over C&D; twice unplaced on the AW (albeit not disgraced first time) since beaten a neck on the July Course (7f, good to soft) last month; could go well.

20/1

Form: 82-292

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage maiden who has encouraging form, having finished second in three of last four starts; recorded best turf effort in Newbury contest (1m, good to firm) most recently; in the mix.
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5th

1

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Winstons Warrior

10st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charles Hills

Best form (and both wins) on the AW; bled from nose back on turf when only eighth of 11 at Nottingham two months ago; needs to bounce back after a break.

16/1

8th

3

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Winstons Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charles Hills

4yo who has won on AW in two of his last three runs including on Southwell reappearance (7f; first run since gelded) two weeks ago; up another 4lb but this return to 1m is no problem and he's shown clear promise on fast and slow ground on turf; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

9

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Winstons Warrior

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Showed improved form in first-time blinkers when getting off the mark at Kempton (1m, AW) last September and was then a good third at Lingfield the following month; headgear left off on this return to action and he has been gelded; not out of this.

8/1

Form: 6-5714 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Respectable form since wearing cheekpieces, opening his account in C&D handicap (good to firm) then fourth at Ascot; possibilities in the retained headgear returned to this scenario.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

15

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Dapper Guest

8st 3lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: George Margarson

Has a suitable scenario as his form over C&D includes a win last summer and he turned in a resurgent effort on latest outing; has something to prove at this level, however, having raced only in lower grades.

40/1

4th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Dapper Guest

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Yard having a quiet year thus far and this gelding is a deal higher (12lb) in the weights than when winning this in first-time cheekpieces 12 months ago; not in much form this season and has to prove this mark is within range on turf.

12/1

6th

1

(4)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Dapper Guest

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Defied this mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last October but he's been out of sorts at Newmarket and Ascot in his two runs this season; now drops back in grade but he's 1-13 on turf and others are more convincing; reapplied visor replaces cheekpieces.

25/1

Form: 1-2445

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has proved reasonably consistent over sprint distances, including soft-ground win (off just 1lb lower) as a 2yo; latest effort suggests he's ready for a crack at this new trip; one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Blake

Two turf wins, the latest a claimer at Leicester last October on final run for Eve Johnson Houghton; dropping down the weights but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to take advantage.

11/1

5th

2

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Blake

Made encouraging seasonal/stable debut when fifth of 15 in higher-grade race at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March, but two lesser efforts have followed (7f/6f) and she'd appeal more on ground slower than good.

12/1

6th

7

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Forever My Prince

9st 6lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Michael Blake

Signed off 2025 with a claiming success at Leicester (7f, soft) in October on his final start for Eve Johnson Houghton; two fair efforts over 7f since joining this stable and now drops back in trip on ground that he could probably do with being a bit softer than forecast.

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £123.00
Straight Forecast £134.16
Tricast £1197.40
Trifecta £1565.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Roman Centurion

LAMBOURN:

Winston's Warrior

Daily Mail:

Dapper Guest

SPOTLIGHT:

Forever My Prince

The Times:

Naina

The Guardian:

Best Rate

D Express:

Roman Centurion

Daily Mirror:

Roman Centurion

Telegraph:

Winston's Warrior

The Star:

Winston's Warrior

The Sun:

Dapper Guest

Daily Record:

Dapper Guest

RP RATINGS:

Forever My Prince

POSTDATA:

Forever My Prince