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

1.45 Cheltenham
NHS Vaccinating Heroes Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle, 2m½f

Samarrive sauntered home by 13 lengths on his first start in Britain at Kempton in April and should have more to offer on his first run in a handicap. Blacko reverts to hurdling on a good mark on his stable debut for Evan Williams.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Samarrive

2-2 over hurdles after sauntering clear on British debut in April; commands respect


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2.00 Newbury
Virgin Bet Horris Hill Stakes (Group 3), 7f

Noble Truth brings strong form to the table after finishing a close second in the Group 1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at Longchamp last time. Light Infantry made a highly promising debut at Yarmouth last month when winning by six and a half lengths.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Light Infantry

Very impressive debut performance at Yarmouth last month; highly promising colt

888Sport What's Your Thinking Handicap Chase, 3m1f

Cloth Cap had wind surgery ahead of this comeback, having made a respiratory noise when a disappointing favourite in last season's Grand National. Minella Bobo was a wide-margin winner when last seen in the spring, while Jersey Bean and Storm Control could also have a say.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: The Hollow Ginge

Had poor completion record last season but resumes on a very good mark


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2.35 Newbury
Virgin Bet St Simon Stakes (Group 3), 1m4f

A good opportunity has been found for Siskany to make his first try at Group level, having finished well on top in a competitive three-year-old handicap at Newmarket last time. Ilaraab will be a major threat if rediscovering his best form.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Siskany

Acts on soft; has huge chance on form of latest handicap win and is notably progressive

2.55 Cheltenham
Masterson Holdings Hurdle, 2m½f

Tritonic will be aiming to bounce back from his disappointing display in the Triumph Hurdle. The impressive Adonis Hurdle winner comprehensively beat Stepney Causeway, successful on his last four starts, on his hurdle debut at Ascot last January.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Stepney Causeway

Impressed from the front in winning his final four starts last season; jumps for fun


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3.15 Doncaster
Vertem Futurity Trophy Stakes (Group 1), 1m

Derby favourite Luxembourg looks the star attraction in the final Group 1 of the British Flat season as Aidan O'Brien seeks a record-equalling tenth success in the race. Unbeaten in two starts, the Beresford Stakes winner is likely to face stern opposition from Royal Patronage and Bayside Boy.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Bayside Boy

Third in the Dewhurst over 7f and respected with this step up to 1m looking a likely plus


3.30 Cheltenham

888Sport Handicap Chase, 2m

Sky Pirate returns to the scene of his Grand Annual success in March, having been transformed by the drop back to two miles last season. Before Midnight and Belargus are among those getting plenty of weight from the festival winner.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Sky Pirate

Grand Annual winner off 7lb lower; returns with his yard going great guns

3.50 Doncaster
Virgin Bet Doncaster Stakes (Listed Race), 6f

Flaming Rib bids for a four-timer after three nursery wins, including in a big field at York's Ebor meeting. At the opposite end of the experience scale is Deodar, who won on his debut at Newbury last month.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Deodar

Won Newbury maiden by just a neck on debut, but cosily and the second has franked the form


Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle, 3m

A wide-open contest with Born Patriot, Tullybeg and Macgiloney giving Ireland a strong hand. Of the home team, Shannon Bridge, Butler's Brief and Haul Away are all seeking hat-tricks, while Panic Attack got firmly back on track last time.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Jersey Wonder

Granted good or quicker ground he looks progressive as a hurdler; cheekpieces added

4.20 Doncaster
Virgin Bet Handicap, 5f

Mick Appleby has four chances and strong cases can be made for recent Ascot winner Boundless Power and the progressive Raasel, who has gone up 12lb for his three wins in a row. Topweight Dakota Gold is capable of making a bold bid.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Be Proud

At his best when getting a strongly run race and such a scenario is highly likely today


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Race 1, 2.20 CHELTENHAM: THE HOLLOW GINGE
Race 2, 2.35 NEWBURY: SISKANY
Race 3, 3.15 DONCASTER: BAYSIDE BOY
Race 4, 3.30 CHELTENHAM: SKY PIRATE
Race 5, 3.50 DONCASTER: DEODAR
Race 6, 4.05 CHELTENHAM: JERSEY WONDER
Race 7, 4.20 DONCASTER: BE PROUD


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Saturday's race previews:

2.00 Newbury: 'He looks the one to beat' - Appleby hopes Noble Truth can claim juvenile prize

2.20 Cheltenham:Keith Melrose suggests considering 20-1 outsider in top-quality handicap chase

2.55 Cheltenham:'Put a line through the Triumph' - Tritonic camp retain faith in top prospect

3.15 Doncaster:Can O'Brien land a tenth Vertem Futurity with Derby favourite Luxembourg?

3.30 Cheltenham:Sky Pirate and Nick Scholfield out to plunder another big Cheltenham prize

4.05 Cheltenham:Will go-to claiming rider Jordan Gainford strike another blow for the Irish?


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Published on 23 October 2021inPreviews

Last updated 08:57, 23 October 2021

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