ITV Racing tips: one key runner from the eight races on ITV on Saturday

1.30 Ascot
Ascot Underwriting Novices' Limited Handicap Chase, 2m3f

Grade 2-winning hurdler Goshen makes his chasing debut after two good runs on the Flat. Lanzarote Hurdle winner Cobblers Dream and Samarrive also face fences for the first time, while Gowel Road has chasing experience and makes up a small but competitive affair.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Goshen

High-class hurdler on his day now sent jumping; recent Flat run was most encouraging

1.50 Wetherbybet365 Novices' Hurdle, 2m3½f

William Of York is interesting on his hurdling debut after 609 days off for Dan Skelton. Bumper winner Prairie Wolf was third behind one that had already shown promise last time, while Autumn Return has already won over hurdles.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Autumn Return

2-2 under rules; carries penalty against males but good chance she'll continue to progress

2.05 AscotBateaux London Handicap Hurdle, 1m7½f

Anyharminasking returns seeking a hat-trick after two impressive handicap wins last season. Dual novice winner Call Of The Wild enters handicap for the first time, while Paul Nicholls is represented by Magistrato and Aintree handicap winner Hacker Des Places.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Anyharminasking

Began handicap career with two ridiculously easy wins in January; back from layoff here

2.25 Wetherbybet365 Mares' Hurdle (Listed Race), 2m

Molly Ollys Wishes was a comfortable winner of this race last year and bids to retain her crown. Listed winner Martello Sky drops in class on her first start since finishing midfield in the Mares' Hurdle at the festival.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Molly Ollys Wishes

Won this last year and has leading claims if back to her best on this reappearance

Byrne Group Handicap Chase, 2m1f

Before Midnight goes well fresh and has won his only start over course and distance. Amoola Gold was first past the post in the last two runnings, but was disqualified last year with the reopposing Monsieur Lecoq claiming victory.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Amoola Gold

First past the post in the last two renewals of this; well handicapped and goes well fresh

3.00 Wetherbybet365 Hurdle (Grade 2), 3m

Grade 1-winning chaser Sporting John was a leading candidate for the Pertemps Final last season and makes his return over hurdles. Last year's one-two Indefatigable and Proschema reoppose, while Long Distance Hurdle winner Thomas Darby makes his first start since wind surgery.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Sporting John

Two handicap wins last season; won Grade 1 chase earlier in career; leading contender

3.15 AscotBateaux London Gold Cup Handicap Chase, 3m

Major Dundee was progressive last season for Alan King and could continue to improve this year. Kitty's Light is sure to run his race, while Annsam was a comfortable Listed winner over course and distance last year. Full Back represents Gary Moore, who has won this three times in the last six runnings.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Up The Straight

Flashes of good form over shorter distances and this trip is well worth exploring

3.35 Wetherby
bet365 Charlie Hall Chase (Grade 2), 3m

Features a thrilling fourth contest between Grade 1 winners Ahoy Senor and Bravemansgame, who have their first start since finishing first and fourth respectively in the Mildmay Novices' at the Aintree festival. Denman Chase winner Eldorado Allen is respected.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Bravemansgame

Exciting second-season chaser for his top trainer and he holds strong claims

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Race 1, 1.50 Wetherby: Autumn Return
Race 2, 2.05 Ascot: Anyharminasking
Race 3, 2.40 Ascot: Amoola Gold
Race 4, 2.48 Newmarket: Sir Laurence Graff
Race 5, 3.00 Wetherby: Sporting John
Race 6, 3.15 Ascot: Up The Straight
Race 7, 3.35 Wetherby: Bravemansgame

Saturday's race previews:

1.30 Ascot: 'We watched him school and he was electric' - Goshen camp confident

2.25 Wetherby: will talent over readiness prevail in the Listed Mares' Hurdle?

2.40 Ascot: 'He's better here than anywhere else' - who wins out of the Ascot specialists?

3.00 Wetherby: can Sporting John make up for lost time on his return from a 287-day absence?

3.15 Ascot: 'He loves it at Ascot' - course form can come to the fore in valuable handicap

3.35 Wetherby: 'Everything looks right for him' - Nicholls on Charlie Hall contender Bravemansgame

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