ITV Racing tips: one key runner from each of the six races on ITV on Saturday

1.25 Ascot
Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 2), 2m

Trueshan aims for a hat-trick in this race. St Leger hero Eldar Eldarov is tested at two miles for the first time while Waterville is another progressive three-year-old in the line-up. Ebor winner Trawlerman and Coltrane also appear.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Eldar Eldarov

Queen's Vase (here) and St Leger winner; strong impression that moving up to 2m will suit

2.00 Ascot
Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1), 6f

The Ralph Beckett-trained Kinross powered to victory in the Foret on Arc day at Longchamp and looks to back that success up just 13 days later. Naval Crown, Perfect Power and Rohaan all return following victories at Royal Ascot earlier in the season while last year's winner Creative Force is fancied once again.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Rohaan

Very well suited by C&D; still in form; has a Group 1 in him on his French form in August

2.40 Ascot
Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1), 1m4f

Emily Upjohn was one of racing's most exciting prospects at the start of the season but returns here having been off since finishing last of six in the King George in July. The narrow Oaks runner-up clashes with stablemate Mimikyu, the improving Eternal Pearl and Sea La Rosa, a Group 1 winner at Longchamp last time.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Sweet Lady

Made all in the Group 1 Vermeille at Longchamp (1m4f, soft) to hold Lilac Road by a head

3.20 Ascot
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Group 1), 1m

Inspiral returns to the scene of her mesmerising comeback victory in the Coronation Stakes. She may have lost her unbeaten record since but was back to her best when last seen in the Jacques le Marois at Deauville in August. Successful globetrotter Modern Games and the progressive Jadoomi take her on while former winner The Revenant has his fourth run in the race.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Inspiral

Third Group 1 win when landing the Prix Jacques Le Marois against males; leading claims

4.00 Ascot
Qipco Champion Stakes (Group 1), 1m2f

History is on the line as the brilliant Baaeed looks to preserve his unbeaten record on his final start. The ten-time winner will look to put his name among the greats but faces a new challenger here in 2021 Derby hero Adayar. My Prospero and Bay Bridge also appear.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Baaeed

Outstanding colt who was dazzling in the International; set for a victorious swansong

4.40 Ascot
Balmoral Handicap, 1m

On the day William Buick is crowned champion jockey he could sign off with one final valuable winner as he partners promising handicapper Migration. The William Haggas stable is strongly represented by Sweet Believer, Bashkirova and Montatham. Tyrrhenian Sea also boasts some eyecatching form.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Sweet Believer

Progressive filly; ran well in Sandown Listed event on belated reappearance; in the mix

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Race 1, 2.00 Ascot: ROHAAN
Race 2, 2.05 Leopardstown: PEKING OPERA
Race 3, 2.35 Leopardstown: TEA OLIVE
Race 4, 2.40 Ascot: SWEET LADY
Race 5, 3.20 Ascot: INSPIRAL
Race 6, 4.00 Ascot: BAAEED
Race 7, 4.40 Ascot: SWEET BELIEVER

Champions Day previews:

1.25 Ascot: Can Trueshan recapture his best in a stellar running of the Long Distance Cup?

2.00 Ascot: 'He’s the one they’ve got to beat' - Appleby confident as top sprinters clash

2.40 Ascot: Can Oaks runner-up Emily Upjohn bounce back from King George flop?

3.20 Ascot: 'The small field makes it trappier' - John Gosden on hot QEII favourite Inspiral

4.00 Ascot: Will it be 11 and out or can 'incredible' Baaeed's retirement party be spoiled?

4.40 Ascot: 'He leads Baaeed every day'- who has had the ideal Balmoral prep?

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