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

From The Horse's Mouth Podcast Novices' Chase, Grade 2, 2m

Third Time Lucki dominates the market for this four-runner contest after an impressive chasing debut at Cheltenham's Showcase meeting last month saw his odds slashed for the Arkle in March. Captain Tom Cat and Mick Pastor meet again after finishing 1-2 in the Grade 2 Rising Stars Novices' Chase last week.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Third Time Lucki

Impressive win over course-and-distance on last month's chase debut and he holds leading claims today

Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase, Grade 3, 2m4f

The big race of the day features a full field of 20 with last year’s winner Coole Cody back to defend his crown. Grade 1 winner Lalor bids to return to his previous form now under the care of champion trainer Paul Nicholls, while Protektorat, Al Dancer and Midnight Shadow hold leading claims.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Protektorat

Asserted in good style in Grade 1 novice race at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) in April

Paddy Power Games Handicap Hurdle, Listed, 3m

Bet365 Hurdle runner-up Proschema drops in class for Dan and Harry Skelton while Sporting John, who beat Shan Blue in the Grade 1 Scilly Isles in February, returns to hurdles having undergone wind surgery since failing to complete his last two starts.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Ballymillsy

3m may be shorter than ideal; could have the most potential in this field; will stay well

Betway Golden Rose Stakes, Listed, 6f

The Last Lion returns to the track for trainer Mark Johnston for the first time since winning the Middle Park over five years ago. The Ismail Mohammed-trained Good Effort won this race last year and has a 100 per cent record at the track.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Good Effort

3-3 at the track and he's looked as good as ever this year; obvious claims

Paddy Power Feel Like A Favourite Intermediate Handicap Hurdle, 2m5f

The Skeltons are well represented again with Unexpected Party, who was a dominant winner at Wetherby a fortnight ago. Mackelduff seeks a hat-trick for the in-form Olly Murphy while trainer Tony Martin will be hopeful of plundering another Cheltenham handicap for Ireland with Good Time Jonny.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Unexpected Party

Up in the weights and in grade after Wetherby win but did it very easily

Betway Churchill Stakes, Listed, 1m2f

The Churchill Stakes is blessed this year by the presence of a Group 1 star as Pyledriver makes his return to the track for the first time since winning the Coronation Cup in June as he prepares for next month’s Hong Kong Vase. There are plenty waiting to pounce if Pyledriver shows signs of rustiness, including last year’s winner Dubai Warrior and the consistent Fox Tal.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Felix

Smart form earlier in the year, including course-and-distance win; can go well fresh; strong contender

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Race 1, 1.40 Cheltenham: THIRD TIME LUCKI
Race 2, 2.15 Cheltenham: PROTEKTORAT
Race 3, 2.23 Punchestown: CARRARAE
Race 4, 2.50 Cheltenham: BALLYMILLSY
Race 5, 3.05 Lingfield: GOOD EFFORT
Race 6, 3.25 Cheltenham: UNEXPECTED PARTY
Race 7, 3.40 Lingfield: FELIX

Saturday's race previews:

12.00 Punchestown: all eyes on exciting Bob Olinger as Ballymore winner makes chase debut

12.30 Cheltenham: is Magistrato Paul Nicholls' next juvenile star? Graeme Rodway gives his view

12.38 Punchestown: Arkle clues on offer as Cape Gentleman bids to maintain unbeaten chase record

1.40 Cheltenham: 'I don't have him in the Arkle picture' – just how good is Third Time Lucki?

2.15 Cheltenham: 'I couldn't be happier with him' – key trainer quotes for the Paddy Power

2.50 Cheltenham: is there a Mrs Milner lurking? Festival clues on offer again for Listed contest

3.25 Cheltenham: Murphy and Skelton hotpots all the rage but dangers lurk in tough handicap

3.40 Lingfield: how do Group 1 winners fare on the all-weather? Here's the definitive answer