ITV Racing Tips: Gstaad Can Reign Supreme in Newmarket’s Dewhurst Stakes

This weekend, ITV Racing brings live coverage from Newmarket’s Future Champions Festival and York, featuring the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes and the competitive Cesarewitch Handicap. From two-year-old stars to marathon stayers, Saturday’s card offers quality racing for punters.

We’ve examined the form book and trends to highlight three selections that offer genuine winning chances across the programme. Here are our standout picks for Saturday’s ITV action.

Gstaad set for Dewhurst glory at Newmarket

Gstaad heads to the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes at 15:00 as one of the leading contenders, and his pedigree and performances mark him out as a potential champion. The two-year-old colt has shown progressive form throughout the season, improving with each run as he steps up in class.

His tactical speed and finishing kick make him ideally suited to Newmarket’s straight seven furlongs. The Dewhurst often produces future Classic winners, and Gstaad possesses the quality to join that illustrious roll of honour. His balanced racing style gives him multiple tactical options in what promises to be a strongly-run Group 1.

Manxman primed for Cesarewitch redemption

Manxman returns to the Cesarewitch Handicap at 15:40 seeking a breakthrough in this marathon test. The Simon and Ed Crisford-trained stayer showed a return to form with a staying-on third at Goodwood last time, demonstrating he retains all his ability over extreme distances.

The five-year-old has been competing at a high level throughout the season and runs from a mark of 94 here, with his perfect draw in stall 2 giving him every chance. The two-mile-two-furlong marathon suits his relentless galloping style, and he arrives at Newmarket with his confidence restored and fitness assured.

Strike Red can upset the odds in Sprint Trophy

Strike Red lines up for York’s Sprint Trophy Handicap at 15:15 with a point to prove after disappointing in the Ayr Gold Cup. Richard Fahey’s sprinter has been dropped 2lb for that shocker, which means he’s now well-handicapped given his earlier Stewards’ Cup second when rated 94.

The six-furlong trip at York suits his racing style perfectly, and he’s proven himself at this track with course wins to his name. His course form is exceptional, and Billy Garrity takes the ride for in-form connections. At a big price, Strike Red represents outstanding each-way value in a competitive sprint handicap.