It's that sort of day - you can show eight races and still miss the crucial ones

Comfort Zone and Jonjo O'Neill Jr (near side) clear the last to win the Finale Juvenile Hurdle

ITV viewers will be watching Ainsley Harriott when Comfort Zone bids to follow up his Chepstow successCredit: Getty Images

It is a FoMO day for ITV on Saturday. Although the main channel is showing eight live races, the fear of missing out on something crucial remains.

It is that sort of afternoon. Even broadcasting five contests from Trials day at Cheltenham is no guarantee that you will not overlook the one that really matters. Or the ones.

ITV viewers will be enjoying "Ainsley's Fantastic Flavours" at the time of the opening JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle, which has served up its own tasty treats recently.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 27 January 2023inPreviews

Last updated 18:00, 27 January 2023

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