Turners Cesarewitch Trial Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Well beaten in this race three years ago and then went missing for 640 days; confined to four races in 2024, easily the best of them his defeat of 17 rivals over 2m4f at Glorious Goodwood (4lb lower); fully entitled to need this after another long absence.

Three wins in France (2023); took his time to win in Britain but finally came good to the tune of a length at Southwell (2m, AW) three weeks ago; more needed here but turf will be no excuse and a 3lb rise isn't too desperate.

Turned inside out by wind surgery at the beginning of the year, with four wins since February divided between hurdling and the Flat; as good as ever when a rallying third over York's 2m at the Ebor meeting and today's extra yardage can only benefit; respected.

Since sent handicapping in cheekpieces he's delivered form figures of 12111 and has looked seriously progressive since upped to 2m, again winning as he liked last time at Goodwood (good to firm); handicapper didn't hold back with a 10lb rise but that might not halt his progress.

Winning hurdler who has won from 1m5f to 2m on the Flat; never nearer than at the finish when a close third in the Ulster Cesarewitch at Down Royal 15 days ago and the stiff nature of Newmarket promises to suit him.