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

1.15 Ayr
Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Listed Race), 2m½f

The ultra-consistent Malystic looks to bounce back to winning ways after unseating his rider last time. The Dan Skelton-trained Hatcher has been out of form since two victories last summer but is now only 2lb higher than the second of those, while Sebastopol looks to back up his first victory over fences.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: SEBASTOPOL

Beat subsequent winner when scoring easily in this headgear combo a fortnight ago; player

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1.35 Newbury
Play Pick 6 At BetVictor Novices' Handicap Hurdle, 2m3f

Punctuation is unbeaten in two starts since joining Fergal O’Brien and will look to bring up the hat-trick. Listed winner Rainyday Woman, trained by Paul Nicholls, looks to put a poor run last time behind her and regain the winning thread.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: FRERE D'ARMES

Far from disgraced when sixth in Grade 2 novice at Kempton; still has untapped potential

1.50 Ayr
CPMS Novices' Champion Handicap Chase, 3m

Dusart is Nicky Henderson’s only runner on the Ayr card and looks the one to beat as he enters handicaps after competing in the Grade 1 Brown Advisory at Cheltenham. Sounds Russian bids for a four-timer with Doyen Breed, The Golden Rebel and Lord Accord among opposition.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: DUSART

Creditable fifth in Brown Advisory at Cheltenham Festival; strong claims on handicap debut

2.10 Newbury
Download The BetVictor App Cond' Jockeys' Veterans' Handicap Chase, 2m7½f

The Venetia Williams yard are enjoying a fine season and she sends out First Figaro, who has won his last two starts. Course-and-distance winner Indy Five is another player and will look to back up his win here last time.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: PSYCHEDELIC ROCK

Signs of return to form last time; goes well on good ground; one to consider

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2.25 Ayr
Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Grade 2), 2m

Milkwood bids for back-to-back successes in this race for Neil Mulholland and Sam Twiston-Davies. West Cork leads the opposition for Dan and Harry Skelton having won the Greatwood Hurdle earlier in the season. Onemorefortheroad, who finished ahead of the Skelton runner at Ascot in December, and Anna Bunina, who was second last year, are among the other players.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: ONEMOREFORTHEROAD

Not disgraced in soft-ground Imperial Cup; progressive on good/good to soft; major player

2.45 Newbury
British EBF BetVictor racingtohelpukraine.uk "NH" Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2), 2m4½f

Noel Williams won this race in 2016 and looks for another victory with Speech Bubble, who finished second to Love Envoi last time. The unbeaten Corey’s Courage is a talented mare who remains unexposed at the trip.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: SPEECH BUBBLE

Won over course and distance before running well at Sandown behind a mare who followed up at Cheltenham

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3.00 Ayr
Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 2), 2m4½f

Do Your Job, who has bumped into Arkle winner Edwardstone a couple of times this season and performed well, looks to get a deserved Graded win on the board. Paul Nicholls, who has won this race three times in the last ten years, runs Il Ridoto, while Minella Drama goes for Donald McCain in what is an open contest.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: DO YOUR JOB

Defied top weight in Newcastle handicap last time; has the best chance at the weights

3.35 Ayr
Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3), 4m

The feature race of the day featuring 24 runners in what is sure to be a hotly contested race. Nigel Twiston-Davies has a good record in the race with three wins and saddles Fantastikas. The Ferry Master and Hill Sixteen go for Scottish trainer Sandy Thomson. Could the Irish spoil the party? Their three runners Stormy Judge, History Of Fashion and Streets Of Doyen are all in the mix.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: STORMY JUDGE

Form of last March's win at Navan is strong and this step up in trip could suit

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Race 1, 1.35 Newbury: FRERE D'ARMES
Race 2, 1.50 Ayr: DUSART
Race 3, 2.10 Newbury: PSYCHEDELIC ROCK
Race 4, 2.25 Ayr: ONEMOREFORTHEROAD
Race 5, 2.45 Newbury: SPEECH BUBBLE
Race 6, 3.00 Ayr: DO YOUR JOB
Race 7, 3.35 Ayr: STORMY JUDGE

Saturday's race previews:

1.15 Ayr: Is it worth taking on the favourite Sebastopol in Listed handicap chase?

1.50 Ayr: His talent is undeniable - but can Dusart strike despite short turnaround?

2.25 Ayr: Expert analysis and key trainer quotes for the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr

2.45 Newbury: Which trainer thinks his mare will 'run a very big race' in Grade 2?

3.00 Ayr: 'It's a red-hot race' - novice chasers clash in Grade 2 Future Champions

3.35 Ayr: 'She's in great form' - Christian Williams on his leading Scottish National duo

3.35 Ayr: Runner-by-runner guide: key quotes and star ratings for Scottish Grand National