Dawn Rising, last year’s runner-up in the Cesarewitch Stakes, has attracted significant betting support ahead of the race scheduled for this Saturday at Newmarket. The nine-year-old stayer, trained by Joseph O’Brien and owned by JP McManus, has seen his odds shorten from 12-1 to 7-1. Jockey Ryan Moore is set to ride Dawn Rising, who enters the race carrying two pounds less than in the previous year.

This reduction in weight gives Dawn Rising a notable 13-pound advantage over the favorite, Beylerbi, last year’s winner, who is currently priced around 4-1. Beylerbi, six years old and trained by Ian Williams, has Colin Keane confirmed to ride. The horse recently finished second to Caballo De Mar in the Doncaster Cup.

Another contender gaining market attention is Sea Lantern, trained by Brian Ellison. Sea Lantern’s odds have shortened from 16-1 to 10-1 as betting activity increases.

The Cesarewitch Stakes, a long-distance handicap race, remains an important fixture in the autumn flat racing calendar, attracting experienced stayers and competitive fields. With several key runners in strong form, this year’s renewal promises to be closely contested. Dawn Rising’s improved handicap rating and the presence of top jockey Ryan Moore have clearly influenced market movement, positioning the veteran stayer as a leading candidate to improve on last year’s performance.