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ITV Racing tips: one key runner from each of the eight races on ITV4 on Saturday

ITV will broadcast eight live races on Saturday from Uttoxeter and Kempton. The action features some high-class racing, most notably the Boulton Group Midlands Grand National. We've got you covered for the day's terrestrial TV coverage.


Virgin Bet Free Bets For Winners Handicap Chase, 3m

Paul Nicholls was without a Cheltenham Festival winner this week but eight-year-old Brewers Project makes plenty of appeal now up in trip. Recent third Cap St Vincent looks a key danger.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: CAP ST VINCENT

Latest chase win over 2m7f off 4lb lower; respectable hurdle return for new yard

Optimum Experience Handicap Hurdle, 2m7½f

Serious Charges has never been out of the front two in four starts and now is tested at handicap level by Anthony Honeyball. Pulling Stumps, another in winning form, looks his biggest threat.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: NO WORD OF A LIE

Consistent hurdler; runner-up in his two handicaps; new trip could prompt more progress

Virgin Bet Free Bets For Winners Novices' Limited Handicap Chase, 2m

The Dan Skelton-trained Rockstar Ronnie seeks a third consecutive victory at this track. Golden Boy Grey comes here in winning form while Siroco Jo is feared.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: ROCKSTAR RONNIE

Two wins here in November; strong claims if continuing the good work back from a break

Trinity Create Novices' Handicap Chase, 3m

American and De Rasher Counter are among the notable former winners of this race and Saint Palais looks an improving type for Richard Bandey. Fuji Flight and Docpickedme are on a hat-trick.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: SAINT PALAIS

Won three handicaps before coming up short in a strong Grade 2; this is easier


Saturday's racecards


Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle, 2m5f

Sam Thomas has enjoyed a huge season and takes aim at another big pot with Paddys Motorbike, who is tested back over hurdles. Exciting prospect Brief Times, recent winners Jay Jay Reilly and Press Your Luck and former Graded winner Solo also feature.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: JAY BEE WHY

Today's return to hurdles could be in his favour and he has potential off this mark

Optimum Pay Handicap Hurdle, 2m4f

The highly regarded Boothill has not quite delivered but perhaps can bounce back for Harry Fry, whose Love Envoi gave the stable a big boost in the week. The consistent Beauport and Irish raider Freedom To Dream also line up.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: BOOTHILL

His Ascot third in Oct reads well and unlikely that we've seen the best of him

Virgin Bet Handicap Chase, 2m4½f

Fresh from a brilliant Cheltenham, Venetia Williams has a strong contender in Espoir De Guye. The recent Warwick winner takes on stronger company this time, including Diego Du Charmil, Pistol Whipped and Debece.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: MANOFTHEMOUNTAIN

Second in this last year then impressed over 2m4f next time; had tough tasks in the autumn

Boulton Group Midlands Grand National, Listed, 4m2f

Time To Get Up and Truckers Lodge are out to make history by becoming the first to win two Midlands Nationals. Hewick, Wholestone and the admirable Final Nudge also stage this valuable contest.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: TIME TO GET UP

Shaped well for a long way at Haydock and only 4lb higher than for last year's win in this


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Race 1, 1.30 Kempton: CAP ST VINCENT
Race 2, 1.50 Uttoxeter: NO WORD OF A LIE
Race 3, 2.05 Kempton: ROCKSTAR RONNIE
Race 4, 2.25 Uttoxeter: SAINT PALAIS
Race 5, 2.40 Kempton: JAY BEE WHY
Race 6, 3.00 Uttoxeter: BOOTHILL
Race 7, 3.15 Kempton: MANOFTHEMOUNTAIN
Race 8, 3.35 Uttoxeter: TIME TO GET UP


Saturday's race previews:

3.15 Kempton: 'We've been waiting for better ground' - analysis and quotes for Kempton chase

3.35 Uttoxeter: 'He has a right chance' - the lowdown on Uttoxeter's Midlands Grand National


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