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

Betfair Cheltenham Roarcast Novices' Handicap Chase, 2m7½f

Bravemansgame bids to extend his unbeaten record over fences to four after landing the Kauto Star Novices' Chase last time. He is around 7-2 for the Brown Advisory at the Cheltenham Festival.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: BRAVEMANSGAME

3-3 chasing; comfortably won Kempton Grade 1 on Boxing Day; gives weight in this handicap

Virgin Bet Warwick Mares' Hurdle, Listed, 2m5f

Indefatigable will likely be sent off at a short price for trainer Paul Webber but this is no easy task with Marie's Rock, a winner at Kempton on her penultimate start, and Whitehotchillifili in the mix.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: MARIE'S ROCK

Certainly of interest on her easy handicap win at Kempton; had an excuse next time

Daily Rewards With Betfair Handicap Hurdle, 3m

Paddy Brennan and trainer Fergal O'Brien won this race last year with Polish and the seven-year-old lines up again in a competitive field, which also includes The Brimming Water and Risk And Roll.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: THE BIG BREAKAWAY

Wind op after latest start; has good mark if back to his best for this return to hurdling

Virgin Bet Kingmaker Novices' Chase, Grade 2, 2m

Sporting Life Arkle contender Edwardstone bids to win his third Graded novice chase in a row as he renews rivalry with Third Time Lucki, who he beat in the Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: EDWARDSTONE

Comfortable wins in Grade 1 and Grade 2 races the last twice; the one to beat today

Betfair Denman Chase, Grade 2, 2m7½f

A small-but-select field will line up in the Denman Chase and the market is headed by two-time King George winner Clan Des Obeaux, who faces some top rivals including Gold Cup contender Royal Pagaille.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: ROYALE PAGAILLE

Defied top weight in the last two runnings of the Peter Marsh; may well rate higher still

Betfair Exchange Game Spirit Chase, Grade 2, 2m½

Sceau Royal bids for back-to-back wins in this race for Alan King after finishing down the field over hurdles last time and takes on Hitman, who finished second in this season's Tingle Creek.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: SCEAU ROYAL

Excuses last time over hurdles; won this 12 months ago and hard to beat if on his game

Virgin Bet Warwick Castle Handicap Chase, 2m4f

Celebre D'Allen heads the early market for this competitive handicap chase and bids for his hat-trick for Philip Hobbs and Tom O'Brien after winning by seven and a half lengths at Haydock last time. Falco Blitz and Cheddleton head the opposition.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: FALCO BLITZ

Won at Kempton last month despite jumping left; back at a left-handed track today

Betfair Hurdle, Grade 3, 2m½

The Betfair Hurdle has attracted only 14 runners but it remains competitive with last year's winner Soaring Glory set to take on smart novices Broomfield Burg, Jpr One and Knappers Hill.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: SOARING GLORY

Record of 5-7 in double-figure fields, including a comfortable win in this race last year


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Race 1, 1.50 Newbury: THE BIG BREAKAWAY
Race 2, 1.58 Uttoxeter: NOTRE PARI
Race 3, 2.25 Newbury: ROYAL PAGAILLE
Race 4, 2.40 Warwick: FINE CASTING
Race 5, 3.00 Newbury: SCEAU ROYAL
Race 6, 3.15 Warwick: OUR POWER
Race 7, 3.35 Newbury: SOARING GLORY


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Saturday previews:

1.15 Newbury: will weight concession prove too much for leading festival fancy Bravemansgame?

2.05 Warwick: trainer views and insight for Kingmaker clash between Edwardstone and Third Time Lucki

2.25 Newbury: can Clan Des Obeaux shrug off the doubts with Denman Chase victory?

3.00 Newbury: 'Still improving' Hitman bids to get Paul Nicholls back on track in Game Spirit

3.15 Warwick: 'He's working nicely and well capable' – analysis and quotes for tricky handicap

3.35 Newbury: key trainer quotes and analysis for the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury


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