Grumeti could bid to make his trainer King of Newmarket again

Grumeti (far side) wins last year's Cesarewitch from Oriental FoxCredit: Edward Whitaker

Leading jumps trainer Alan King is responsible for four of the 113 entries unveiled on Wednesday for the Betfred Cesarewitch at Newmarket, a race he landed last season with Grumeti.

The eight-year-old Grumeti caused a 50-1 shock in last year's race and could bid for a repeat win in the 2m2f handicap on October 8.

Stablemates Oceane, First Mohican and Who Dares Wins are also entered, while Oriental Fox, Quick Jack and Renneti – Grumeti's closest pursuers last season – could all reoppose.

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Mark ScullyRacing Post Reporter

Published on 17 August 2016inNews

Last updated 16:00, 17 August 2016

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