Newmarket Race 6 - Pertemps Network King Charles II Stakes (Listed)
CERRO BLANCO (1) impressed winning on debut at Newmarket over this trip by 1.25L and returns to the same course and distance. STELLAR SUNRISE (5) comes off a strong win at Newbury over 1408m, scoring by 2.5L, and has three wins from six starts. JEL PEPPER (2) is a previous Newmarket winner at this distance and was fourth in Listed grade last start at Newcastle. MAXIMIZED (3) has placed in all three runs this season, including a third at Newmarket over this trip last start. SABER STRIKE (4) resumes after a debut win at Redcar in November. ELLUSIVE BUTTERFLY (6) was fourth in a 1408m Listed race at Newbury last start and has been consistent. Cerro Blanco (1) and Stellar Sunrise (5) bring the standout recent wins, with Jel Pepper (2) and Maximized (3) also in the mix.
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Impressive debut winner at Newmarket over 1408m on 14 Apr, scoring by 1.25L with 58kg at $1.45. Steps up 1.5kg in weight but remains unbeaten at the track and trip. Three-year-old colt by Wootton Bassett trained by Charlie Appleby. Can feature again with natural improvement.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/04/2026 | - | Colts & Geldings | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $1.45 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Last start 4th of 7 at Newcastle over 1613m in Listed company on 3 Apr, beaten 5.3L with 59kg at $5 behind Timeforshowcasing. Won two starts back at Newmarket over 1408m by 1.75L at $4.33. Has a strong record at this track and is unbeaten at today's distance. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/04/2026 | - | Listed | $98,370.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/26 | 04/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $175,523.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | - | 9-13-7-4-2-1-1 | 15 |
| 1.75L | $4.33 |
| 7/21 | 11/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $432,530.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 54.5kg | - | 13-10-15-14-9-7 | 16 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/21 | 04/08/2025 | - | Median Auction Race | $192,999.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.05L | $2.38 |
| 3/6 | 10/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $98,370.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-4-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,641.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | SOFT | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Connor Planas
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Placed in all three runs this season, including a last start 3rd of 5 at Newmarket over 1408m on 14 Apr, beaten 6.25L by Talk Of New York with 62.5kg at $5. Finished 2nd at Meydan two starts back over 1207m, beaten 1.6L at $4.20. Drops 3kg in weight and draws better in barrier 3. Consistent this prep and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | James Doyle | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/13 | 06/02/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $342,998.00 | Meydan | 1207m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |
| 3/11 | 09/01/2026 | - | 3Y CONDITIONS | $294,000.00 | Meydan | 1207m | GOOD | Richard Mullen | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.38L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | HEAVY | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-7-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.05L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 10/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $98,370.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.95L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/06/2025 | - | Conditions Race | $73,778.00 | Epsom | 1209m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 5-4-3-3-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | David Probert | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-up after 178 days. Won on debut at Redcar over 1204m on 4 Nov by 3L with 59kg at $3.5, settling handy before drawing clear. Steps up in distance and carries slightly more weight. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 178 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 04/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | - | 4-3-3-2-1-1 | 11 |
| 3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Last start won by 2.5L at Newbury over 1408m in Class 2 company, settling handy and finishing strongly at $8. Has now won 2 of 3 this season and is unbeaten in two runs at this trip. Drops 2kg from last start and draws barrier 2. In top form and can feature again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 17/04/2026 | - | CL2 | $31,970.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | James Doyle | 61.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-1-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $54,103.00 | Newbury | 1408m | SOFT | Patrick Mcdonald | 58kg | - | 2-3-3-4-3-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/18 | 21/08/2025 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 19 |
| 2L | $4.33 |
| 1/15 | 29/07/2025 | - | Colts & Geldings | $59,022.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.25L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | David Probert | 60.5kg | - | 6-7-5-5-3-3 | 7 |
| 4L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 23/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD | David Probert | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Placed in three of five starts, including a win at Southwell three runs back. Last start finished 4th of 14 at Newbury over 1408m, beaten 2.3L at $21 behind Sukanya. Runner-up at Kempton two back, just 0.3L off Spinning Lizzie at $5. Consistent filly who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 18/04/2026 | - | Registered As The Fred Darling Stakes | $93,451.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Shane Gray | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.73 |
| 3/6 | 06/07/2025 | - | 2yo | $54,900.00 | Deauville | 1399m | GOOD | S H James | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | S H James | 58kg | - | 6-5-5-5-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.55L | $5.50 |