ITV Racing tips: one key runner from each of the seven races on ITV on Saturday
1.50 Newbury
BetVictor Carnarvon Stakes, 6f, Listed
Tactical was a Group 2 winner as a two-year-old and returned with a good win at Newmarket last month. He should take some beating, although Creative Force looks to be growing in stature, while the experienced Happy Romance will be competitive with the fillies' allowance.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Creative Force
Below best last June but won his other 3 starts, over 6f at Newmarket; on the way up
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Betway Fairway Stakes, 1m2f, Listed
This is very competitive. John Leeper was superb in a Newcastle novice last month and is a 16-1 shot for the Cazoo Derby. He could well enhance his Classic credentials but Fancy Man has experience on his side as well as some good form in the book. Flyin' High has won both starts this year for Andrew Balding.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: John Leeper
Looked a raw but major talent in easily coming from rear to win at Newcastle (1m2f, AW)
Al Rayyan Stakes (registered as Aston Park Stakes), 1m4f, Group 3
On current form it will take a lot to stop Al Aasy, who could be developing into a Group 1 middle-distance performer. If Logician is back to his three-year-old level he will push the favourite, while Ranch Hand arrives looking for a four-timer.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Al Aasy
Progressive colt; comfortably won the John Porter here on reappearance; respected
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2.40 Newmarket
Betway King Charles II Stakes, 7f, Listed
Jane Chapple-Hyam already has the high-class Saffron Beach in her yard and Bellosa could prove to be another three-year-old filly of genuine ability. Cloudbridge looks the type to train on this season and could prove the biggest threat to the the favourite.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Bellosa
Impressive winner over C&D on debut; smart prospect and looks one to follow; respected
3.00 Newbury
BetVictor London Gold Cup Handicap, 1m2f
A classy handicap in which the unexposed Bay Bridge looks to have a leading chance. Tamborrada should not be taken lightly as he goes in search of a four-timer for Godolphin and Charlie Appleby.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Bay Bridge
Taking display on AW return (1m2f) and should have a very big shout on this handicap debut
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Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap, 6f
Seven Brothers returned from a 245-day break and gelding operation to win on his reappearance at Doncaster last month and could yet progress off a mark of 88. Jumby has run well in good races for Eve Johnson Houghton and Perotto should step forward after finishing second last time.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Jadwal
Needs to settle better but could be superior to this mark if and when things click
3.35 Newbury
Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes, 1m, Group 1
Something will need to take a big step forward to compete with Palace Pier, who is the miler to beat in Europe this season. Lope Y Feranandez, My Oberon and Top Rank all won on their reappearances, as did Lady Bowthorpe. Lord Glitters returns from his successful stint in Dubai.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Palace Pier
Has quickly developed into a top miler; record is 6-7; clear on ratings; hard to oppose
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Race 1, 1.50 Newbury: CREATIVE FORCE
Race 2, 2.05 Newmarket: JOHN LEEPER
Race 3, 2.10 Thirsk: RUM RUNNER
Race 4, 2.40 Newmarket: BELLOSA
Race 5, 3.00 Newbury: BAY BRIDGE
Race 6, 3.15 Newmarket: JADWAL
Race 7, 3.35 Newbury: PALACE PIER
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Saturday's race previews:
1.50 Newbury: 'We wanted Ryan' - why Karl Burke favoured Newbury over Newmarket for Spycatcher
2.05 Newbury: Is the hype about John Leeper justified? Tom Collins on a tricky Fairway Stakes
2.25 Newbury: St Leger hero Logician on the comeback trail but Al Aasy poses a stern test
2.40 Newmarket: 'The bookmakers have it right' - exciting Bellosa tests Royal Ascot claims
3.00 Newbury: Another Al Kazeem or Defoe? Graeme Rodway on the London Gold Cup contenders
3.35 Newbury: Find out what John Gosden has to say about Lockinge Stakes favourite Palace Pier
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