ITV Racing tips: one key runner from each of the nine races on ITV and ITV4 on Cesarewitch day at Newmarket

1.15 York
Coral Rockingham Stakes (Listed), 6f

An intriguing and deep juvenile contest, which sees the consistent Molecomb Stakes runner-up Purosangue take on top prospects owned by Juddmonte, Cheveley Park and the King: Starlore, Esquire and Serried Ranks. The race often throws up a talented sprinter, as in 2015 when subsequent Group 1 winner Donjuan Triumphant landed the spoils.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: TROPICAL ISLAND

Not fully extended for comfortable C&D nursery win and she's respected

Tropical Island13:15 York

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Jky: Cam Hardie Tnr: Richard Fahey

1.25 Newmarket
Emirates Autumn Stakes (Group 3), 1m

Ancient Wisdom will be bidding to give Charlie Appleby and William Buick their fourth consecutive success in this mile contest, but the Godolphin team will face strong opposition in the shape of Beresford Stakes second Chief Little Rock and Arabic Legend, as well as a host of unexposed winners. The contest has produced an array of excellent performers recently, including Best Solution, Ghaiyyath, Persian King and Coroebus.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: ANCIENT WISDOM

Relinquished his unbeaten record at Ascot but in a Listed race that's worked out a dream

Ancient Wisdom13:25 Newmarket

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Jky: William Buick Tnr: Charlie Appleby

2.00 Newmarket
Native Trail's Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1), 7f

Racing fans have been waiting since July to see Ballydoyle's brightest juvenile star City Of Troy re-emerge and they will finally get their wish when the son of Justify lines up in this Group 1. He will need to live up to the hype to defeat the Champagne Stakes winner Iberian – whose form has received a top-level boost – the eyecatching course-and-distance winner Alyanaabi, the Acomb Stakes hero Indian Run and supplemented Mill Reef scorer Array.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: CITY OF TROY

Highly exciting colt; hugely impressive in the Superlative when last seen; potential star

City Of Troy14:00 Newmarket

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Jky: Ryan Moore Tnr: A P O'Brien

2.25 York
Coral Sprint Trophy, 6f

Julie Camacho announced the retirement of her former stable star Judicial on Thursday but will unleash another talented sprinter when the Ayr Gold Cup hero Significantly lines up in this typically competitive sprint. He, like his market rivals Albasheer, Apollo One, Wobwobwob and Summerghand, has been performing admirably in top handicaps for a while now and should take plenty of beating under 3lb claimer Ryan Sexton.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: PENDLETON

Winning stable debut at Thirsk six weeks ago; goes well at York; still looks well treated

Pendleton14:25 York

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Jky: Ben Curtis Tnr: Julie Camacho

2.40 Newmarket
Club Godolphin Cesarewitch, 2m2f

This year's marathon charge down the Rowley Mile looks right up to scratch and it boasts an exciting favourite in the Gordon Elliott-trained Pied Piper. He was progressive on the Flat for the late Queen before becoming a dual Grade 2 winner over hurdles and now he resumes racing on the level under Ryan Moore. Others to watch include cosy trial winner Grand Providence, JP McManus's The Shunter and last year's second and third, Vino Victrix and Not So Sleepy.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: THE SHUNTER

10yo with no joy over jumps lately but he can emerge as major player in good Flat handicap

The Shunter14:40 Newmarket

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Jky: James Doyle Tnr: Emmet Mullins

3.05 York
Coral Racing Club EBF Maiden Stakes, 7f

This £30,000 maiden offers a bit of respite between the high-quality action but debutant Assailant, representing John and Thady Gosden and Bjorn Nielsen, has a bit of star quality about him. Although attractive on paper he will have work to do in order to match the experience of Align The Stars and Colorada Dancer.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: ALIGN THE STARS

Encouraging second both starts, showing improvement at Goodwood on latest; leading player

Align The Stars15:05 York

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Jky: Jason Hart Tnr: Charlie Johnston

3.15 Newmarket
Ghaiyyath Zetland Stakes (Group 3), 1m2f

It's a case of Godolphin v Coolmore again as two more classy juveniles go head to head in this staying test for two-year-olds. Arabian Crown and Gasper De Lemos are well-bred progressive, strong stayers which is what you tend to need in this race. However, you cannot discount maiden winner Dambuster, who shaped as if he would improve stacks for his first start.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: ARABIAN CROWN

Won the Stonehenge Stakes at Salisbury last time out; holds leading claims

Arabian Crown15:15 Newmarket

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Jky: William Buick Tnr: Charlie Appleby

3.35 York
Coral Racing Bet Bundles Handicap, 1m2f

The last two winners of this race were the subsequent Champion Stakes winner Bay Bridge and this year's Dubai World Cup second Algiers, so this year's race should be well worth tuning into. La Yakel is still lightly raced and returned to the winner's enclosure last time. He merits consideration, as do course winners Scampi and Certain Lad, who bring proven class, while Hartswood is unexposed at this distance.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: HARTSWOOD

Won over 1m2f at Ayr recently; unexposed at the trip and has a good record at York

Hartswood15:35 York

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Jky: Cam Hardie Tnr: Richard Fahey

3.50 Newmarket
Earthlight Darley Stakes (Group 3), 1m1f

Some talented three-year-olds go up against their elders in this Group 3, which closes out ITV's action for the afternoon. The Summer Mile and Fortune Stakes second Knight heads the betting, while Real Gain and Silver Sword also have claims from the Classic generation. Godolphin's reliable Highland Avenue tends to run well at this track and represents the older brigade with Spirit Dancer and Dubai Future.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: HIGHLAND AVENUE

Had excuse when beaten favourite last time; C&D winner and handles any ground; shortlisted

Highland Avenue15:50 Newmarket

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Jky: William Buick Tnr: Charlie Appleby

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Race 1, 2.00 Newmarket: CITY OF TROY
Race 2, 2.25 York: PENDLETON
Race 3, 2.40 Newmarket: THE SHUNTER
Race 4, 3.05 York: ALIGN THE STARS
Race 5, 3.15 Newmarket: ANCIENT WISDOM
Race 6, 3.35 York: HARTSWOOD
Race 7, 3.50 Newmarket: HIGHLAND AVENUE

Read Saturday's previews:

1.25 Newmarket: €2m well spent? Ancient Wisdom out to enhance reputation and extend Godolphin dominance in Autumn Stakes

2.00 Newmarket: 'The ground is not going to be ideal for City Of Troy' - Aidan O'Brien on the hot favourite in the Dewhurst Stakes

2.25 York: 'His form on soft ground puts him right up there' - analysis and key quotes for the Coral Sprint Trophy

2.30: 'The Grand National is definitely the plan again' - road to Aintree begins for Eva's Oskar

2.40: 'I think he fits the profile for it nicely' - can Cesarewitch favourite Pied Piper lead them home for confident Gordon Elliott?

2.50 Naas: 'He's a strong traveller so the race should suit' - key quotes and analysis for the competitive Birdcatcher

4.15: 'I'd be disappointed if he's very not competitive' - trainer quotes and analysis for Chepstow's Silver Trophy