THIS Newmarket fixture included races at Group 3 and listed level ahead of Future Champions Day and the opening Group 3 Autumn Stakes over a mile for two-year-olds went to Charlie Hills’ 10/1 chance Commemorative, who had a length to spare over Restorer with Godolphin’s 11/4 favourite Future Empire third.

This went to subsequent St Leger hero Kingston Hill last year and Trading Leather, who went on to claim the Irish Derby, the year before. Commemorative, a colt by Zamindar, may not match those achievements but he is a strong, relentless galloper and James Doyle sensibly made plenty of use of him.

“He was getting a bit lonely out in front, which is why he hung left,” the jockey reported. “He’s got a lovely long stride and is still learning. I think the Racing Post Trophy would suit although he wouldn’t want soft ground.”

Betfred also sponsored the Mobile Pride Stakes, a listed contest for fillies and mares over 10 furlongs. This went to the five-year-old Albasharah, 5/1 favourite, who conceded the three-year-olds Talmada and Wahbah 5lb and beat them easily.

Continuing their policy of using the best jockeys available, Godolphin put up Frederik Tylicki, who seized his chance and sent Albasharah to the front half a mile from the finish. She went clear and passed the post more than three lengths to the good.

“She was second in a good race at Yarmouth last time when she needed the outing,” Saeed bin Suroor said. “She travels well and has a good turn of foot. She may go to France next but we’ll keep our options open.”

AGREEMENT

By general agreement, the newly-instituted Betfred TV Stakes was just about the hottest mile and a half handicap for three-year-olds of the entire season. Luca Cumani’s Connecticut was made 7/1 favourite but outsiders made hay, Peter Chapple-Hyam’s 40/1 shot Farquhar holding Adventure Seeker, 22/1, by a head with the 25/1 chances Cinnilla and Knife Point next.

Luke Morris took his time on the winner, staying towards the far side and meeting minor trouble at one point. Farquhar still mastered Stetchworth and kept on gamely in an all-out battle to the line, rewarding one intrepid punter who had £5,000 to £75 each-way.

“He was put up 12lb for winning at Haydock in May,” Chapple-Hyam said. “That made things difficult for him but he must have a fast pace and he got it today.”

There should be a good race in Adventure Seeker, second in the Melrose and sixth in the Mallard, though it goes without saying that the handicapper will not be lenient.

The result was not the biggest upset of the afternoon because Martyn Meade’s Azamour filly Irish Rookie took the fillies’ maiden at 50/1 in the hands of Liam Keniry.