September 20 / 17.05 Newmarket

17.05

Good

Turners Amateur Jockeys’ Cambridgeshire (Handicap) (Special Rider Conditions)

  • Prize money: £6111.25
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Turners Amateur Jockeys’ Cambridgeshire (Handicap) (Special Rider Conditions)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 113222 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has been running well for a while now but both wins have been in Class 6s and he's been unable to get the job done in Class 5s on last three starts; this should be tougher again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Triple Force

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Has won four of his 17 turf races at up to 1m2f; respectable 2.75l third of 18 at York last time (1m2.5f good); interesting, although pulled hard and didn't seem to get home on only previous try at 1m4f.

11/2

3rd

16

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Triple Force

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Went up 20lb for his four wins last season and has found life much tougher this term; fair run last time at Beverley but plenty to find with the winner, Mao Shang Wong.

25/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -96326 CD

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won this two years ago off 2lb lower and comparable form this season when placed in two 1m2f handicaps at York; with soft ground an excuse last time, he can go well again.
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5th

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

I Still Have Faith

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

All wins have been over further when hooded and he's 0-7 at about 7f (has placed form); hasn't really fired in any of his last three races but this is easier than he's accustomed to; unraced at Chester.

9/2

5th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Threatened on AW and turf in the spring but his last two efforts have been below par (C&D latterly); feasibly handicapped but others are more persuasive.

6/1

6th

11

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Not at his best two weeks ago but he had been threatening on both AW and turf beforehand; on a dangerous mark and he can't be discounted.

9/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -02112

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Regularly partnered by his owner David Dunsdon; his two 1m2f wins at Sandown came at a cost mark-wise and was beaten 5l by the winner at Epsom; might be vulnerable again but should give his running.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:00 Sandown

Warning Sign

11st 3lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two Sandown wins under David Dunsdon in 2025, including this race on good (other win on good to firm); back on form returned to turf and reunited with his owner/rider when seeing off seven rivals at Goodwood (1m, soft) eight weeks ago; raised 6lb but his good record in these races affords him plenty of respect.

3/1

1st

8

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Goodwood

Warning Sign

10st 6lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two Sandown wins in 2025 at 1m and 1m2f (good and good to firm; acts on soft) under David Dunsdon; recent AW defeats can be glossed over and he's weighted to go well; one of the stronger options.

13/2

Form: 8-4162

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut in June and similar form when second at Sandown two months ago (1m2f, good) where she lacked concentration late on; the cheekpieces could be a notable addition.
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9th

10

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Wondrous Light

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jonathan Portman

2-4 so far this year, her latest win coming at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) in May; a 7lb rise looked to find her out back there (soft) the following month and is only 1lb lower now; may find others are better handicapped.

7/1

4th

8

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

Wondrous Light

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

She has looked an improved performer this year, winning at Beverley on her reappearance (8.5f, good to soft) and adding a C&D fillies' handicap last month (good to soft); up in class and now taking on male opposition but she shouldn't be underestimated.

100/30

1st

2

(12)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Wondrous Light

10st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

In good form dropped back to about 1m this term, winning at Beverley then creditable fourth at Southwell (AW); still unexposed over this sort of trip; shortlisted.

9/2

10/1

Form: 923434

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-15 since a winning debut in France; continues to give his running (as after wind surgery last time) but rarely convinces in a finish (can carry head awkwardly).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

Foreseen

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Prominent racer; in better forrm than his figures might suggest and he is only 2lb higher than when dominating a Class 3, albeit a weak one, at Lingfield in May; one of two runners for Tony Carroll.

6/1

5th

2

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Foreseen

10st 1lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Tony Carroll

Made all in a 0-95 at Lingfield (7.5f, good to firm) in May off a 3lb lower mark than today's but he did too much too soon over 1m2f at Sandown two months ago; dropping back in trip should suit this C&D winner.

12/1

8th

14

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Foreseen

8st 12lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Made all up the favoured stands' rail over Lingfield's extended 7f a month ago but has only gone up 3lb and he's likeably consistent; this does look more competitive than usual, however.

12/1

Form: 147

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Followed her debut win at Yarmouth (1m, good) with a respectable fourth in a 1m2f novice on the July course; failed to offer much on handicap debut (1m) but that was on the AW and she's back on turf; possible improver.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(10)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

17:22 Goodwood

La Scanderbeide

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won readily on debut at Yarmouth (1m, good) in July; ran okay when sixth of 14 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) last month on second handicap start but hasn't progressed from her initial promise and needs something extra.

12/1

6th

8

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

La Scanderbeide

10st 12lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: George Boughey

Followed her debut win at Yarmouth (1m, good) with a respectable fourth in a 1m2f novice on the July course; failed to offer much on handicap debut (1m) but that was on the AW and she's back on turf; possible improver.

10/1

2

(9)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

La Scanderbeide

9st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Made a winning start in 1m Yarmouth maiden and followed it with a very good fourth in 1m2f novice at Newmarket 32 days ago; she looks capable of better still now venturing into handicaps.

9/1

Form: 144130

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Nearly completed a quick double over the 1m2f on the July course (good to firm) and, although he has form on soft, that surface might not have been favourable at Sandown 22 days ago; hard to put a line through him.
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11th

4

(12)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Charming Whisper

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times in Britain, latest in August; shaped well a couple of times on the AW for this stable but didn't beat a rival home the last twice on turf, slowly away both times; down 3lb.

28/1

14th

4

(14)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Charming Whisper

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description; slowly away and always behind at the Curragh on latest; new headgear.

25/1

14th

12

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Charming Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description so conditions have to be a concern here (0-5 on soft); tongue tie goes on.

14/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 6020-7 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
One-time useful but looking regressive and was tailed off at Windsor (extended 1m3f, soft) on return from an absence; bit to prove now, especially at this trip.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

15:30 Musselburgh

Cannon Rock

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Strong form when runner-up at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in May 2024; lightly raced since and unable to get competitive, most recently in Newmarket handicap (1m1f, good); it's possible he'll still be the main threat to Empirestateofmind, however; wears a first-time visor.

4/1

8th

2

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Cannon Rock

11st 3lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: James Owen

One-time useful but looking regressive and was tailed off at Windsor (extended 1m3f, soft) on return from an absence; bit to prove now, especially at this trip.

33/1

Form: 811933 D BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has been running well granted goodish ground but had that when third of six at Sandown (1m) the last time and this 9yo is high in the weights.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Tempus

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

1lb lower than when scoring in an amateur riders' event at Goodwood (1m, good) in June, but hard to win with these days and latest close third of six came in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta); look elsewhere.

11/1

6

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Tempus

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

1lb lower than when scoring in an amateur riders' event at Goodwood (1m, good) in June, but hard to win with these days and latest close third of six came in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta); look elsewhere.

11/1

4

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tempus

10st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Multiple winner in his young days including over C&D, but has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, one of which was on Jersey; may find a couple too strong.

7/1

25/1

Form: 9-3810

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Fetched 46,000gns at the sales after signing off for Andrew Balding with a length success from the front at Newbury (1m, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces); had a shocker on stable debut at Chepstow and unsure why as there were no obvious excuses.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Redcar

Boubyan

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

Scored at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March but not proving the easiest to catch right since, finishing just a fair third of six at Brighton (1m) 16 days ago; others are preferred.

7/1

3rd

2

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Boubyan

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Appleby

Has somewhat mixed record since joining this stable about a year ago but won on Tapeta (1m2f) in March and posted good effort when keeping-on third at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; still on a workable mark; must be considered.

9/2

3rd

3

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Boubyan

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Both wins off higher marks; has an inconsistent profile and hasn't built on April's Pontefract second in two subsequent outings but he might have just needed it at Brighton recently after three months off.

8/1

10/1

Form: 655176

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
June's Goodwood win (1m, good to soft) snapped a losing run but hasn't run well enough the last twice to make the shortlist for this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Robbo

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Placed in two of his last three starts (1m2f/1m3f, AW) for this yard and he won on good to soft at Goodwood (1m) last June for the Moores; tackles stiffer opposition this time but can't be ruled out.

6/1

3rd

2

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Robbo

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Inconsistent gelding who's with his third yard; better effort at Lingfield in February but gave himself no chance of seeing out 1m4f on his first crack at beyond 1m2f latest thanks to pulling hard; needs to settle early if he's to have a chance.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Robbo

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

On same mark as for his Goodwood win (1m) for Gary and Josh Moore last summer; made a low-key start for new yard last month but he returned to form with a creditable third here (1m2f) last time; was strong at the finish in that race and he's in the mix at this new trip.

11/2

Form: 126025

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Closed for second off a solid gallop at Newbury (1m2f, good) before a fairly remote fifth at Newmarket (July course); only 1-17 now and others are probably safer.
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3rd

2

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:28 Goodwood

Show Biz Kid

11st 2lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Easy win at Bath (1m2f, firm) when dropped into a Class 6 in May; not so good since but edging back down the weights and he holds each-way claims in this field.

11/1

5th

4

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:30 Epsom

Show Biz Kid

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Not far off career-best form when coming from the rear for clearcut success at Bath (1m2f, firm) in May but not seen to same effect on either subsequent outing; chance may depend upon others setting a strong pace.

10/1

3rd

2

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:55 Epsom

Show Biz Kid

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Held up; ran creditably sole start here (2024); latest of his two wins came when dropped into Class 6 at Bath (1m2f, firm) in May, before a Class 4 at Yarmouth saw a lesser effort; should be competitive in this race.

9/1

Form: 958545

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
No wins in 11 and too inconsistent to trust for a breakthrough win here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Warrnambool

10st 3lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Nick Littmoden

Ran respectably with visor fitted at Lingfield (1m, AW) last time, while shaping as if this return to 1m2f is worth exploring; still a maiden but could go well in the retained headgear.

10/1

4th

12

(9)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Warrnambool

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Nick Littmoden

Third of nine over this C&D last October when trained by Michael Keady but he beat only one rival home here over 1m2f on his stable debut nine days ago and his record now reads 0-18; drops back in trip with a visor added.

12/1

11th

1

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Warrnambool

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Nick Littmoden

0-17 and unplaced in his last three starts off this mark; returns to his former trainer after 228 days off; market should be revealing.

7/1

20/1

Form: 233730

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has only won a novice when aged two; has threatened in handicaps from 7f to 1m3f but now has to get himself back on track after three lesser shows.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

7

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Mafnood

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: George Baker

Has only won a novice when aged two; has threatened in handicaps from 7f to 1m3f but now has to get himself back on track after three lesser shows.

20/1

12th

1

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:12 Epsom

Mafnood

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Baker

Sole win came in a 1m novice as a 2yo and although he's run some good races on downhill tracks this year, including over C&D (good; acts on soft), he isn't obviously ahead of his mark; should be thereabouts even so.

11/2

3rd

1

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:03 Epsom

Mafnood

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Sole win was in a Haydock novice two years ago; plenty of good runs for new yard this season but he was disappointing at Windsor on Saturday and needs to bounce back on this quick turnaround.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £33.90
Straight Forecast £25.10
Tricast £137.56
Trifecta £97.70

Selections

The Guardian:

Triple Force

SPOTLIGHT:

I Still Have Faith

LAMBOURN:

Wondrous Light

POSTDATA:

Charming Whisper

NEWMARKET:

La Scanderbeide

D Express:

Warrnambool

The Times:

Robbo

Daily Mail:

Warning Sign

The Star:

Wondrous Light

The Sun:

Triple Force

Daily Record:

Triple Force

Telegraph:

Charming Whisper

RP RATINGS:

I Still Have Faith

Daily Mirror:

I Still Have Faith