The Master Top Two rated horses are identified based on the highest ‘Total’ score in the TimeWise Master Rating column.
1:00 Newmarket (Rowley)
Turners British EBF Fillies Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) (Class 4, 1m)
Note: The TimeWise Master Total ratings are not fully displayed for all runners in the sources for this race. The following assessment is based on the most strongly fancied runners identified through pedigree, betting, and debut form in the accompanying race previews.
| Rank | Horse | Age | TimeWise Master Total | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Romantic Symphony | 2yo | N/A | 7-4 |
| N/A | Annastarzy | 2yo | N/A | 11-2 |
Romantic Symphony (2yo Filly)
- Recent Form and Comments: A newcomer with a quality pedigree, being a Dubawi filly out of a Listed-class winner. She is a sister to four winners, notably the Group 1 winners Yibir (RPR 123) and Wild Illusion (RPR 116). She is one of several intriguing newcomers from a powerful yard.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Exceptional pedigree suggests she has high potential and she is the likely favourite.
- Weaknesses: Unraced, so her ability needs to be demonstrated on track.
- Suitability: Her pedigree suggests immense talent and the yard is a strong contender.
Annastarzy (2yo Filly)
- Recent Form and Comments: Unraced on this card. Her debut run at Sandown (1m, soft) saw her finish 4l off the winner, which the commentary regards as probably the best form currently offered by the runners. She comes from off the pace.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Has the best achieved form in the race based on her debut effort.
- Weaknesses: Needs to improve significantly to tackle well-bred opposition and may have limitations based on her Sandown run.
- Suitability: Handles soft ground.
- Spotlight Verdict: “Annastarzy just about sets the standard on form but Nanoscience (second choice) might well leave her Haydock run behind and Tryst faced demanding conditions on her debut at Goodwood. However, if ROMANTIC SYMPHONY can live up to her smart pedigree, it’s easy to envisage a winning debut for the Godolphin filly. Stablemates Forever True and Loving Queen might be ones for next year.”.
1:35 Newmarket (Rowley)
Turners Fillies Handicap (Class 4, 1m)
| Rank | Horse | Age | TimeWise Master Total | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiant Beauty | 4yo | 324 | 3.50 |
| 2 | Alfareqa | 3yo | 293 | 11.00 |
Radiant Beauty (4yo)
- Recent Form and Comments: She has an RPR of 91 and TS of 64. She has won twice for her previous yard and is currently 2-2 for her current trainer, James Owen, with wins over 1m/7f. She is noted as rapidly moving up the weights, having been raised 6lb plus an additional 4lb.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Highly consistent winning form recently (4-4 since leaving her previous yard, winning twice for each trainer). Holds the highest Master Rating (324).
- Weaknesses: She faces a tougher assignment due to the significant weight increase following her recent victories.
- Suitability: Proven winner at 1m.
Alfareqa (3yo)
- Recent Form and Comments: Her RPR is 86 and TS is 62. She finished tenth of 19 in a handicap at Royal Ascot. She is described as unexposed.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Considered “tempting” if she shows market strength, suggesting potential talent exceeding her current rating. She is unexposed.
- Weaknesses: Disappointed substantially in her last outing at Royal Ascot.
- Suitability: Needs to bounce back to form after her poor run.
- Spotlight Verdict: “The unexposed Alfareqa would be tempting if at all strong in the market on her first sighting since a tough date at Royal Ascot and Jakarta returns to the scene of her nursery win after last week’s return that should have brought her on. CHARMING PRINCESS is first choice, though, as she was run out of it late on at Lingfield after a sustained duel with Silent City left them both vulnerable when it mattered.”.
2:10 Newmarket (Rowley)
Turners Handicap (Class 4, 7f)
| Rank | Horse | Age | TimeWise Master Total | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pressures On (FR) | 4yo | 285 | 8.50 |
| 2 | Bella Perla (IRE) | 3yo | 284 | 6.00 |
Pressures On (FR) (4yo)
- Recent Form and Comments: She has a TS of 76 and an RPR of 87. She won over C&D (soft) last November. She recently dead-heated in a competitive 22-runner handicap, indicating she is back to form.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Previous C&D winner. Currently hitting form and may be suited by the return to a galloping track. Highest Master Rating (285).
- Weaknesses: None explicitly detailed, but handicaps at this level are often tough.
- Suitability: Proven at C&D.
Bella Perla (IRE) (3yo)
- Recent Form and Comments: She is noted as progressive, winning a Southwell maiden (7f) on the AW 16 days ago on her return from a six-month absence. This is her handicap and turf debut. Her RPR is 84.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Highly unexposed, having raced only three times. Potential for significant improvement and is highlighted as the main danger in the Spotlight.
- Weaknesses: Needs to prove her capability on turf and in a handicap environment.
- Suitability: Has shown ability over 7f.
- Spotlight Verdict: “This can go to C&D winner PRESSURE’S ON who has hit a bit of form lately and may be suited by the return to a galloping track. Another previous C&D winner Naina and the favourably handicapped Signcastle City also make the shortlist, but the main danger may come from the unexposed Bella Perla who has only raced three times and makes her turf/handicap debut.”.
2:45 Newmarket (Rowley)
Turners Parks Group Ltd Handicap (Div 1) (Class 4, 6f)
| Rank | Horse | Age | TimeWise Master Total | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Redemption (USA) | 3yo | 326 | 5.50 |
| 2 | Carbine Harvester (FR) | 3yo | 319 | 11.00 |
Golden Redemption (USA) (3yo)
- Recent Form and Comments: Has an RPR of 91 and TS of 82. After disappointing on dirt in the UAE earlier this year, she won a 6f Newbury maiden (good to firm) last month, her third start for Andrew Balding. She followed this up with a close second in a 7f handicap (good) at Newbury. She remains lightly raced on turf.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Possesses the highest Master Rating (326). Showing good recent progressive form on turf. She may still have more to offer.
- Weaknesses: Previous foreign form was poor.
- Suitability: Likely contender, proven at 6f and placed over 7f.
Carbine Harvester (FR) (3yo)
- Recent Form and Comments: Has an RPR of 93 and TS of 67. He is a four-time AW winner, always over 6f. He is 0-3 on turf but finished a respectable seventh in a competitive Ascot handicap (6f, good to soft) this month after a break.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Consistent AW winner over 6f. His recent turf run suggests he may be competitive at this level.
- Weaknesses: Has yet to win on turf.
- Suitability: Needs to translate consistent AW form fully to the turf.
- Spotlight Verdict: “Cases can be made for most of these but the suggestion is GOLDEN REDEMPTION, who followed last month’s 6f maiden win with an honourable second in a 7f handicap and remains lightly raced on turf. Goyard (second choice) moves into a handicap after two odds-on wins at Ripon and remains an unknown quantity, while Wheels Of Fire and Mythical Composer are both likely to be on the premises.”.
3:20 Newmarket (Rowley)
Turners Parks Group Ltd Handicap (Div 2) (Class 4, 6f)
| Rank | Horse | Age | TimeWise Master Total | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dapper Valley (IRE) | 4yo | 299 | 4.00 |
| 2 | The Quiet Gent | 3yo | 275 | 5.50 |
Dapper Valley (IRE) (4yo)
- Recent Form and Comments: Has an RPR of 90 and TS of 79. He won at Doncaster and then finished a close second in a competitive 6f handicap at York. He hasn’t performed well in his last two runs while wearing cheekpieces/a visor.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Highest Master Rating (299). Previously showed strong progressive form at 6f. Expected to bounce back to form.
- Weaknesses: Recent form figures (the last two starts) are disappointing.
- Suitability: Needs to overcome the recent dip in form.
The Quiet Gent (3yo)
- Recent Form and Comments: Has an RPR of 93 and TS of 75. His form has been mixed this season. He was hampered by a slow start when blinkered for the first time at Kempton (7f) but finished strongly. He is considered quick enough for 6f.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Finished last race out well and the drop back to 6f is suitable.
- Weaknesses: Inconsistent. Must avoid a slow start to be effective.
- Suitability: Considered second choice in the Spotlight Verdict.
- Spotlight Verdict: “There are plenty of front-runners and pace-setters in this contest. The unexposed DAPPER VALLEY is entitled to have needed his last two runs and is taken to bounce back to form now returned to 6f. The Quiet Gent (second choice) and Coul Angel are both quick enough for this trip and are also shortlisted.”.
3:55 Newmarket (Rowley)
Turners Cesarewitch Trial Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2, 2m 2f)
| Rank | Horse | Age | TimeWise Master Total | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Almuhit (IRE) | 6yo | 340 | 8.00 |
| 2 | Belgravian (IRE) | 3yo | 336 | 2.63 |
Almuhit (IRE) (6yo)
- Recent Form and Comments: Has an RPR of 105 and TS of 97. He won a 2m handicap at Goodwood (soft) in May 2024 and finished a close second over 2m4f at Royal Ascot. Most recently, he finished fourth of 14 in the Old Borough Cup at Haydock (1m6f). He is expected to stay 2m2f well.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Highest Master Rating (340). Proven high-level stayer, performing well in competitive handicaps.
- Weaknesses: None specified in the comments, considered a solid competitor.
- Suitability: Proven at and beyond this distance.
Belgravian (IRE) (3yo)
- Recent Form and Comments: Has an RPR of 109 and TS of 93. He has been seriously progressive since being stepped up to 2m, winning easily last time at Goodwood (good to firm). The handicapper awarded him a 10lb rise, which he must overcome.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Highly progressive form and looked exceptionally useful recently.
- Weaknesses: Faces a significant 10lb rise in the weights, which presents a challenge.
- Suitability: Excels over staying trips.
- Spotlight Verdict: “A very strong renewal. Belgravian is in such fine form and has looked exceptionally useful since going up in trip, but preference is for ALMUHIT (nap) who is a proven stayer and is taken to win this competitive affair. Chutzpal, Reverend Hubert and Sheradann (second choice) are others to consider.”.
4:30 Newmarket (Rowley)
Turners Of Soham Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) (Class 4, 1m 2f)
| Rank | Horse | Age | TimeWise Master Total | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Census (FR) | 3yo | 307 | 3.75 |
| 2 | Warrant Holder (IRE) | 3yo | 289 | 2.88 |
Census (FR) (3yo)
- Recent Form and Comments: Has an RPR of 88 and TS of 77. He carried a penalty for winning a modest race. He was workmanlike in justifying short odds at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (9.4f), where the runner-up was a low-rated maiden.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Highest Master Rating (307). In the right hands (S & E Crisford) to improve.
- Weaknesses: Carries a penalty, and the form of his recent win was weak. Needs to raise his game.
- Suitability: Potential is there to progress.
Warrant Holder (IRE) (3yo)
- Recent Form and Comments: Has an RPR of 89. He has been absent since his second run at Newcastle in March (1m2f). In that race, he notably beat the subsequent St Leger runner-up Rahiebb, with the front two finishing well clear, marking him as a very promising colt.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Form figures from his last outing are exceptional, marking him as a smart prospect. Preferred choice in the Spotlight Verdict.
- Weaknesses: Returning from a lengthy absence.
- Suitability: Proven over this distance (1m2f) and possesses top-class potential.
- Spotlight Verdict: “This is quite trappy. Golden Horse and Census carry penalties for winning modest races but both are in the right hands to improve. The other two standout contenders are returning from absences. The fact that such powerful connections have persevered with Mothecombe bodes well, but preference is for WARRANT HOLDER who beat the St Leger runner-up on his last sighting in March and that marks him down as a smart prospect.”.
5:05 Newmarket (Rowley)
Turners Amateur Jockeys Cambridgeshire (Handicap) (Class 4, 1m 1f)
| Rank | Horse | Age | TimeWise Master Total | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Still Have Faith | 5yo | 277 | 11.00 |
| 2 | Warning Sign (FR) | 6yo | 269 | 4.33 |
I Still Have Faith (5yo)
- Recent Form and Comments: His RPR is 75 and TS is 55. He won this specific race two years ago when carrying 2lb less. He has shown comparable form this season, having been placed in two 1m2f handicaps at York. Soft ground was noted as an excuse for his last run.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Proven course and distance experience, being a past winner of this race. Holds the highest Master Rating (277).
- Weaknesses: Latest run was subpar, though excusable on ground.
- Suitability: Considered the horse who should have as good a chance as any.
Warning Sign (FR) (6yo)
- Recent Form and Comments: His RPR is 73 and TS is 59. His two wins over 1m2f at Sandown led to a mark increase. He was beaten 5l by the winner at Epsom recently. He is regularly partnered by his owner.
- Assessment of Chances:
- Strengths: Expected to run well, consistent competitor.
- Weaknesses: Considered “high in the weights” due to penalties.
- Suitability: Expected to give his running.
- Spotlight Verdict: “One who should have as good a chance as any is the 2023 winner I STILL HAVE FAITH whose York placings were up there with his best form and soft ground was an excuse last time. Warning Sign is high in the weights but should run well along with Wondrous Light.”.
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