- More
ITV Racing tips: one key runner from each of the six races live on ITV on Saturday
1.40 Newbury
Coral Racing Club Handicap Hurdle, 2m4½f
Jet Powered was a 350,000gns purchase at the sales, but must bounce back from a disappointing effort at the track last December on his first try in handicap company. Grade 2 winner North Lodge makes his return from 602 days off since finishing third in the 2022 Mersey Novices' Hurdle, while Uncle Bert fell at Cheltenham's November meeting last time.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: UNCLE BERT
Easy winner at Perth and things have not gone his way since; could still be unexposed
2.00 Fairyhouse
EasyFix Equine Handicap Chase (Listed Race), 2m1f
Henry de Bromhead saddles two last-time-out winners at the opposite end of the weights with Rachael Blackmore siding with The Folkes Tiara at the bottom over Dancing On My Own, who holds some top-class handicap form. Gordon Elliott, who won this race in 2018 and 2019, is also double-handed with stable debutant Grey Diamond and Pats Choice.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: THE FOLKES TIARA
Punchestown festival third reads well; runs well fresh and Blackmore's choice
2.15 Newbury
Bet In Race With Coral Intermediate Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap), 2m½f
Under Control was highly progressive last season and the form of her Sandown win in April was franked when the second, Iberico Lord, won the Greatwood Hurdle last month. Brentford Hope was an easy winner at this track last month and bids to give Harry Derham a big Saturday victory, while Hansard was second in the Elite Hurdle last time.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: UNDER CONTROL
Won handicaps on final two runs last season and this unexposed 4yo has stacks of potential
2.50 Newbury
Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap), 3m2f
The prestigious contest has attracted a competitive field. The progressive Complete Unknown and recent Carlisle second Mahler Mission are vying for favouritism, as is Monbeg Genius, who was pulled up at Ascot on his comeback. The Gavin Cromwell-trained Stumptown has been a market mover during the week, while Ahoy Senor and Midnight River are classy horses in their own right.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: MONBEG GENIUS
His Ultima third has worked out phenomenally well; had an excuse on Ascot reappearance
3.25 Newbury Coral Get Closer To The Action Handicap Chase, 2m½f
Elixir De Nutz gave Freddie Gingell a big winner in Exeter's Haldon Gold Cup last time and he bids to defy 12st 1lb against six rivals. Master Chewy is the red-hot favourite, despite suffering defeat last time, while Real Stone and Xcitations bring in winning form as does Bollingerandkrug, who seeks a four-timer.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: MASTER CHEWY
A win and a close second from his first two chase starts; key player
3.40 Fairyhouse
Willie Elliott & Summerhill Meath SFC Champions (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
Willie and Patrick Mullins are often the first port of call in bumpers and they team up with Inn At The Park, who is likely to be popular on his debut. Gordon Elliott won this race last year and saddles newcomers Jalon D'Oudairies and Binge Worthy, while the Gavin Cromwell-trained The Other Mozzie showed promise when second in a Galway bumper last time.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: THE OTHER MOZZIE
2nd in a point and improved on rules debut when 2nd at Galway in October; form boosted
ITV7 tips and predictions
The ITV7 competition is back and is completely free to play, with a potential £50,000 up for grabs. Users will need a Sky Bet account to enter, so if you don't already have an account sign up using this link and take advantage of the free bet offer.
Race 1, 1.40 Newbury: UNCLE BERT
Race 2, 2.00 Fairyhouse: THE FOLKES TIARA
Race 3, 2.15 Newbury: UNDER CONTROL
Race 4, 2.35 Fairyhouse: GUST OF WIND
Race 5, 2.50 Newbury: MONBEG GENIUS
Race 6, 3.10 Fairyhouse: COMO PARK
Race 7, 3.25 Newbury: MASTER CHEWY
Read Saturday's previews:
'I hope there's lots of upside to him' - lightly raced Jet Powered returns in handicap hurdle
Can Grey Diamond land Listed prize and make a successful stable debut for Gordon Elliott?
Can smart filly Under Control give Nicky Henderson a record-extending tenth Gerry Feilden win?
'I think he could really come into himself this season' - can Gust Of Wind blow his rivals away?
Do you want £400+ of free bets? Racing Post have got the best offers, all in one place. Visit racingpost.com/freebets to find out more.
Published on inFree tips
Last updated
- Chelmsford Placepot tips: Graeme Rodway with his selections for the £50,000 guaranteed pool
- The Punt Acca: Charlie Huggins found 6-1, 2-1 and 15-8 winners last time he was on tipping duty and has three selections on Thursday
- Free horse racing tips for Thursday, December 12 at Taunton, Warwick, Newcastle and Chelmsford
- Spotlight Lucky 15 tips: four horses to back at Dundalk, Hereford, Hexham and Kempton on Wednesday
- Why this horse can win: free tips for the seven televised races on ITV on Saturday
- Chelmsford Placepot tips: Graeme Rodway with his selections for the £50,000 guaranteed pool
- The Punt Acca: Charlie Huggins found 6-1, 2-1 and 15-8 winners last time he was on tipping duty and has three selections on Thursday
- Free horse racing tips for Thursday, December 12 at Taunton, Warwick, Newcastle and Chelmsford
- Spotlight Lucky 15 tips: four horses to back at Dundalk, Hereford, Hexham and Kempton on Wednesday
- Why this horse can win: free tips for the seven televised races on ITV on Saturday