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

1.31 Wolverhampton
Betway Handicap, 6f

Zarzyni has finished a close-up second in his last two starts and seeks to go one better in this Class 2 event. He will have to contend with recent scorers Above and Whittle Le Woods, who struck over the same distance at Southwell seven days ago.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: ASADJUMEIRAH

Improving sprinter; not seen to best effect last time; could yet make mark at this level

European Breeders' Fund Paddy Power "National Hunt" Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final (Grade 3), 2m4f

Knappers Hill shoulders top weight against a big field that includes hat-trick seeking Our Jet and Peejaybee. Thunder Rock has only suffered defeat once this season and will be a leading danger in this Grade 3 contest.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: GEORGES SAINT

Dual French chase winner; promise both hurdle starts in Britain; interesting after wind op

2.05 Wolverhampton
MansionBet Lincoln Trial Handicap, 1m½f

La Tihaty continued his impressive all-weather record with success at Kempton on his most recent start in February. He seeks a five-timer on his first trip to Dunstall Park, where he faces last-time-out winners Notre Belle Bete, Hafeet Alain and Baldomero.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: BALDOMERO

Two fine runs for new yard and shouldn't be taken lightly up just 2lb; Tapeta debut

Paddy Power Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3), 2m

Sandown's feature contest on Saturday is set to be a competitive handicap with 22 entered, the biggest field since 2015. Balco Coastal heads the market for Nicky Henderson with the six-year-old only losing his unbeaten tag over hurdles at Cheltenham last time out. Onemorefortheroad, his likely main market rival, has also only been beaten once this season.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: HYSTERY BERE

Made up plenty of ground to be third at Cheltenham; softer ground here is favourable

MansionBet Lady Wulfruna Stakes (Listed),7f

Misty Grey swerves another encounter with La Tihaty and drops back in trip to take on Happy Power, who competed in Graded company last season and returns from a stint in Saudi Arabia. Buckingham Palace Stakes winner Highfield Princess is also set to feature.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: AMILCAR

Prolific in France and looked good at Deauville in December; big chance despite penalty

British Stallion Studs EBF Mares' Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed), 2m

Originally the leading British hope for the Champion Bumper, Mullenbeg instead heads for this Listed test after a smooth victory on Cheltenham Trials day. Danger comes from the unexposed Luccia, who carries a stone less than Mullenbeg thanks to the four-year-old allowance and the Milton Harris-trained market leader's winning penalty.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: FLIRTATIOUS GIRL

Won this last year; hung right for a long way when 4th to Mullenbeg at Cheltenham

Paddy Power Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed), 2m4f

Scene Not Herd was handed a 5lb rise following his latest success at Ludlow, which marked the third on the bounce for the Charlie Longsdon-trained runner. He takes on just five rivals headed by Danny Kirwan, who delivered an exuberant jumping performance at Wincanton in January to win by ten lengths.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: DANNY KIRWAN

On a decent mark and in the end he won his novice well at Wincanton

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Race 1, 1.50 Sandown: GEORGES SAINT
Race 2, 2.05 Wolverhampton: BALDOMERO
Race 3, 2.10 Ayr: DESTINY IS ALL
Race 4, 2.25 Sandown: HYSTERY BERE
Race 5, 2.40 Wolverhampton: AMILCAR
Race 6, 3.00 Sandown: FLIRTATIOUS GIRL
Race 7, 3.35 Sandown: DANNY KIRWAN

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Saturday's race previews:

Henderson believes conditions will prove ideal for hot favourite Balco Coastal

'He's been crying out for a step up' - quotes and analysis on the EBF Final

'One step at a time' for highly progressive four-year-old La Tihaty

'She's a different horse now to when she won at Cheltenham'

'This is the right race' - Longsdon bullish about talented Scene Not Herd

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