Newmarket’s Two-year-old day may not feature any Listed or Group races, but the fixture has seen future stars such as Irish Derby winner Hurricane Lane and Group 1 winning miler Lady Bowthorpe test their credentials on the Rowley Mile ahead of successful future campaigns.

Although there are probably less obvious candidates for two-year-old of the week, Task Force’s victory in the Listed Ripon Champion Two Year Old Trophy Stakes is deserving of the accolade.

Although there are probably less obvious candidates for two-year-old of the week, Task Force’s victory in the Listed Ripon Champion Two Year Old Trophy Stakes is deserving of the accolade.

It is always advisable to keep a close eye on the pedigrees of the two-year-olds racing at this time of year and occasionally, a real jewel can be found. Harry and Roger Charlton’s King’s Gambit falls into this category – a 33/1 winner of the 1m Class 4 Benny Hutchins Memorial EBF Maiden Stakes at Newbury on Friday…with a pedigree to die for.

It is always advisable to keep a close eye on the pedigrees of the two-year-olds racing at this time of year and occasionally, a real jewel can be found.