Key info from the tracks as Sandown stages four ITV4 races

The weekend starts early for racing fans with four races from Sandown shown live on ITV4, including Crystal Ocean's return for Sir Michael Stoute and Ryan Moore.

Crystal Ocean, three times a runner-up at Group 1 level, won the bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes (2.25) on his comeback last year and adds to the star quality on a card which also features the bet365 Mile (3.35) and bet365 Classic Trial (3.00).

Elsewhere, Perth stages its richest raceday and Doncaster's Flat meeting completes the afternoon action. There is a trio of jumps fixtures in the evening at Bangor, Chepstow and Kilbeggan.

Going report

Perth (1.30)
Good

Doncaster (1.40)
Good

Sandown (1.50)
Good to firm, good in places

Bangor (4.40)
Good

Chepstow (4.50)
Good, good to soft in places

Kilbeggan (4.55)
Good, good to yielding in places

What to back

Pricewise supremo Tom Segal picks out the value bets at Sandown for members and our regional experts nominate their best bets of the day in the free-to-view Tips Box.

What to read

Find out what the trainers say about their runners at Sandown with our in-depth previews of the feature races at 2.25, 3.00 and 3.35.

Jumps fans are in for a treat with the Punchestown festival next week and connections of Defi Du Seuil have issued an update on the British raider.

What to watch

Get yourself in the mood for Altior's appearance at Sandown on Saturday as groom Robin Land gives you the lowdown on the superstar chaser.

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Final thought

The three-day Perth festival, which concludes today, seems to get bigger and better each year. With the likes of Gordon Elliott and Richard Johnson making headlines this week, the Scottish track has improved the quality and today's richest raceday – including races worth £35,000 and £25,000 – is a big statement of intent.

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