ITV Racing tips: one key runner from each of the nine races on ITV4 on Wednesday

1.25 Newbury
MansionBet Faller Insurance Handicap Chase, 2m½f

Gallic Geordie ran out an easy winner at Lingfield before Christmas and looks to complete a hat-trick and continue a brilliant run of form for trainer Samuel Drinkwater. Recent course-and-distance winner Doukarov looks a big danger.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Gallic Geordie

Scopey sort; two impressive 2m wins at Lingfield of late on good to soft/heavy; penalised

1.45 Leopardstown
Neville Hotels Novice Chase, Grade 1, 3m

Last season’s Albert Bartlett hero Vanillier has taken well to fences and now looks to strike at the top level again after an easy win in the Florida Pearl last time. Handicap form is put to the test in the form of Troytown winner Run Wild Fred and Ladbrokes Trophy fourth Ontheropes.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Run Wild Fred

Irish Grand National runner-up. opened chase account in Troytown Chase, leading contender

2.00 Newbury
Bank A Winner With MansionBet Handicap Hurdle, 2m4½f

Last season’s EBF Final winner Beauport finished an encouraging second on his first start of the season and faces a tough line-up, particularly against the improving Masters Legacy. Grade 1-winning chaser Dashel Drasher is also interesting back over hurdles.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Dashel Drasher

Flourished as a game, front-running chaser at Ascot (2m5f in the mud; G1 win) last winter

2.20 Leopardstown
Matheson Hurdle, Grade 1, 2m

The likeable Sharjah attempts for a fourth straight win in this race and comes here in top form following his success in the Morgiana Hurdle last month. Echoes In Rain disappointed that day and could well improve, while the second Zanahiyr also lines up.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Echoes In Rain

High progressive mare last season, ran too freely in the Morgiana, could bounce back

Follow @mansionbetrace On Twitter Mandarin Handicap Chase, 3m2f

Richard Bandey is enjoying a memorable season and gives his exciting young chaser Saint Palais a thorough test in his quest for a third straight win. Gericault Roque has run well in defeat this season while Crypto has to be respected for Venetia Williams.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Gericault Roque

Inexperienced but getting the hang of things and this five-year-old has plenty of potential

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Chase, 3m

Oscar Robertson beat the only finisher at Wetherby last time by a whopping 96 lengths and clashes with another last-time-out winner in Chirico Vallis. Kalooki, a decent novice last season, also warrants respect.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Port Of Mars

Ran poorly in February and had wind surgery in May; form chance hinges on his January win

MansionBet Challow Novices' Hurdle, Grade 1, 2m4½f

It was Bravemansgame who came good for Paul Nicholls in this race last season and now Stage Star looks to repeat the win, having followed a familiar route by striking over course-and-distance last time. Irish raider Gringo D'aubrelle looks the most significant danger.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Stage Star

Couple of easy wins since switched to hurdles, latest over C&D; smart prospect

3.20 Doncaster
Yorkshire Silver Vase Mares' Chase, Listed, 2m4½f

Zambella recorded a career best when taking a Listed event at Aintree at the start of the month. Kapga De Lily is 2-2 this season and comes here with a leading chance.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Kapga De Lily

Better than ever this season, winning two handicaps; strong contender on these terms

MansionBet Proud To Support British Racing Novices' Limited Handicap Chase, 2m6½f

Fern Hill came within a neck of making a successful chasing debut at Uttoxeter last time and looks to go one better. Flash Collonges has won three from six and is a likely key player while Patroclus is interesting now tried over fences.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Fern Hill

Two hurdle wins at 2m3f/2m5f; made good fist of chase debut; looks promising

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Race 1, 1.45 Leopardstown: RUN WILD FRED
Race 2, 2.00 Newbury: DASHEL DRASHER
Race 3, 2.20 Leopardstown: ECHOES IN RAIN
Race 4, 2.35 Newbury: GERICAULT ROQUE
Race 5, 2.50 Doncaster: PORT OF MARS
Race 6, 3.05 Newbury: STAGE STAR
Race 7, 3.20 Doncaster: KAPGA DE LILY

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Wednesday's race previews:

1.45 Leopardstown: Troytown ace Run Wild Fred out to justify lofty rating in Grade 1 novice chase

2.00 Newbury: Can Grade 1 performers add a touch of class to a competitive handicap hurdle?

2.20 Leopardstown: 'His favourite track and time of year' - Sharjah goes for record-equalling win

2.35 Newbury: Find out which runner has the Mandarin as their main target for the season

3.05 Newbury: 'We think the world of him' - Challow Hurdle quotes and big-race insight

3.20 Doncaster: 'She's been great' - Zambella bidding to enhance her popularity in Listed chase

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