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

1.15 Newbury
Sir Peter O'Sullevan Memorial Handicap Chase, 2m6½f

JP McManus tries to land this race again with his runners, Dame De Compagnie, 2018 winner Kapcorse and Lock's Corner, sporting the legendary commentator's iconic silks.

Kalooki and Killer Crown are other likely contenders in an open race.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: KALOOKI

Ran well last season when at this track; competitive mark and could have more to give

1.30 Newcastle
Betfair Daily Rewards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase, 2m7½f

This four-runner event looks a good opportunity for Valleres, who was third on his chasing debut at Newbury.

Cooper's Cross, a narrow winner at Sedgefield last time, appears the main danger.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: VALLERES

Promising third at Newbury on chase debut in a warmer race than this; strong claims

Get Your Ladbrokes £1 Free Bet Today Handicap Hurdle, 2m4½f

Nicky Henderson has won two of the last three runnings, including with Champ in 2018, and runs Lecale's Article and Fred.

Course-and-distance winner Calva D'Auge also takes high order and is a big-race ride for conditional Angus Cheleda.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: EARLOFTHECOTSWOLDS

Looked full of himself in winning so well at Wetherby and a 7lb rise very manageable

2.05 Newcastle
Betfair Exchange Rehearsal Handicap Chase (Listed), 2m7½f

Yorkhill struck at 66-1 for Sandy Thomson last year and he has two of the three market principals in The Ferry Master and Dingo Dollar.

Last season's Ladbrokes Trophy second and Ultima third Aye Right should be firmly in the mix.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: AYE RIGHT

Strong staying chase form last season and reappearance was over inadequate 2m1f; big player

2.25 Newbury
Ladbrokes Committed To Safer Gambling Intermediate Hurdle (Listed), 2m½f

Four last-time-out scorers clash with the talented Soaring Glory and Gowel Road boasting course-and-distance winning form. Captain Morgs and Onemorefortheroad, a winner of four of his last five starts, complete the field.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: SOARING GLORY

Impressed in winning his last two handicaps and there's probably more to come from him

3.00 Newbury
Ladbrokes Trophy Chase (Grade 3 handicap), 3m2f

Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore bid for another big British prize with favourite Eklat De Rire. Ontheropes and Fiddlerontheroof are other leading players.

Willie Mullins struck with Total Recall in 2017 and saddles Ontheropes, Annamix and Brahma Bull.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: EKLAT DE RIRE

Has won his three completed chase starts and has the potential to be better than this mark

3.15 Newcastle
Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle (Grade 1), 2m

Epatante seeks back-to-back wins in this top-level contest, with unbeaten Aintree Grade 1 winner Monmiral rated the chief threat.

Sceau Royal, Silver Streak and Voix Du Reve are other Grade 1 winners in the line-up.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: SILVER STREAK

Below par on return but may have needed it; firmly in calculations on Christmas Hurdle win

3.35 Newbury
Watch Racing Free Online At Ladbrokes Handicap Chase, 2m½f

Progressive chaser Grey Diamond looks a leading player for Sam Thomas, as does four-year-old Il Ridoto who is an intriguing runner for Paul Nicholls. Don’t discard Gumball at a price.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: ELUSIVE BELLE

Useful hurdler; easy winner of only handicap chase here last November; has gone well fresh

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Race 1, 1.15 Newbury: KALOOKI
Race 2, 1.30 Newcastle: VALLERES
Race 3, 1.50 Newbury: EARLOFTHECOTSWOLDS
Race 4, 2.05 Newcastle: AYE RIGHT
Race 5, 2.25 Newbury: SOARING GLORY
Race 6, 3.00 Newbury: EKLAT DE RIRE
Race 7, 3.35 Newbury: ELUSIVE BELLE

Saturday's race previews . . .

1.15 Newbury: Killer Clown could have the last laugh for Emma Lavelle against McManus trio

2.05 Newcastle: Sandy Thomson looks to stable star as he seeks Rehearsal Chase repeat

2.25 Newbury: 'There'll be no excuses' – Jonjo O'Neill on hot favourite Soaring Glory

3.00 Newbury: trainers and jockeys on their Ladbrokes Trophy contenders at Newbury

3.15 Newcastle: will Epatante be ready for take-off again? Graeme Rodway on the Fighting Fifth

3.35 Newbury: who has the touch of class required? Analysis and key quotes for two-mile chase

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