Cracking the puzzle with Harry Wilson's selections for all six ITV races on Saturday
Harry Wilson with his advice for the races at Sandown, Leicester and Haydock on ITV on Saturday . . .
1.50 Sandown
bet365 Novices' Championship Final Handicap Hurdle, 2m
Harry's tip: Steel Ally
Has improved for tackling better ground, comfortably winning a Wincanton novice before going down by a neck on his handicap debut. The winner defied a 7lb rise on his next start, while the third was an emphatic winner next time out, so a 7lb higher mark may prove lenient here.
2.05 Leicester
Madri Excepcional King Richard III Cup Handicap, 1m
Harry's tip: Thunder Roar
Probably would’ve notched a fourth win on soft ground granted better luck at Doncaster last time, given he was stuck behind a wall of horses and forced to switch before coming home strongly, failing by just half a length. A 3lb rise looks fair and he should go well in favourable conditions.
2.25 Sandown
bet365 Oaksey Chase (Grade 2), 2m6½f
Harry's tip: Hitman
The Real Whacker looks a real threat, especially if getting into a good rhythm in front, but Hitman gets 3lb from that rival and runs this track well. He travelled every bit as well as Shishkin but was ultimately outstayed by him in the Denman and this intermediate trip should suit.
2.45 Haydock
trustatrader.com Handicap, 7f
Harry's tip: Tacarib Bay
The return to Haydock, where he has two wins on soft ground, including over this trip, and just over a length defeat to subsequent Queen Anne winner Triple Time in three starts looks ideal, and he has dropped to the same mark as that latest victory. Won a 6f Listed race on the all-weather in November and could still rate higher.
3.00 Sandown
bet365 Celebration Chase (Grade 1), 1m7½f
Harry's tip: Jonbon
El Fabiolo’s jumping has always been suspect, but it really let him down at Cheltenham and that doesn’t bode well for the Railway fences, so Jonbon can take advantage. The eight-year-old is unbeaten at the track, landing Grade 1 honours each time, and he got the better of El Fabiolo the only time the pair met away from Cheltenham, a track Jonbon doesn’t shine at.
3.35 Sandown
bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase, 3m4½f
Harry's tip: Le Milos
Looks to have been targeted at this race, having had three runs over hurdles since finishing tenth in last year's Grand National. He is just 3lb higher than when winning the Coral Gold Cup, which came on good ground, and is unbeaten in two starts at Sandown.
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Published on 27 April 2024inFree tips
Last updated 07:00, 27 April 2024
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