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ITV Racing tips: one key runner in each of the eight races on ITV4 on Sunday

1.22 Musselburgh
bet365 Scottish Triumph Hurdle (Listed) 1m7½f

At €255,000, Afadil did not come cheap, but he gave a glimpse why Paul Nicholls and bloodstock agent Tom Malone shelled out that sum when winning at Taunton last month.

SPOTLIGHT TIP:  Bringbackmemories

It was never in doubt when off the mark over course and distance, and he looks to be going places

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1.40 Leopardstown
Ladbrokes Novice Chase (Grade 1) 2m5f

Not able to go with Constitution Hill in last year's Supreme, Mighty Potter is three from three since and two of those wins have come at the highest level.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Mighty Potter

Beat Gaillard Du Mesnil despite a couple of errors in the Drinmore; the one to beat

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1.55 Musselburgh
bet365 Scottish Champion Handicap Chase 2m

Harry Derham has made a bright start to his training career and is not sending Fidelio Vallis, whom he will know well from his Nicholls days, all the way from Lambourn for nothing.

SPOTLIGHT TIP:  Return Ticket

Close second to Dreams Of Home at Kelso two months ago; 2-4 here; good chance

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2.10 Leopardstown
Ladbrokes Dublin Chase (Grade 1), 2m1f

After Energumene's reverse last week, there might be a vacancy for standout two-miler and his stablemate Blue Lord appears to have rock-solid credentials to step up.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Blue Lord

Three-time Grade 1 winner including twice over course and distance, head and shoulders above these rivals

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2.25 Musselburgh
bet365 Scottish Supreme Novices' Hurdle 1m7½f

Champion jockey Brian Hughes is not always the star of the ITV show, but he could play a central role on the promising General Offer, who has barely put a foot wrong in his four starts under rules.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: General Officer

Has form figures of 112 over hurdles, the wins gained over course and distance; solid claims back here

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2.40 Leopardstown
Bulmers Leopardstown Handicap Chase 2m5f

Vanillier, who won the Albert Bartlett in 2021, has not hit those heights over fences, although he has kept some classy company and Gavin Cromwell has his string in fine form.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Maskada

Up 9lb for Limerick but looks on the improve and handles any ground; leading contender

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3.10 Leopardstown
Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m

If there was a jumps Hall of Fame, Honeysuckle would be in and, after the first defeat of her stellar 17-race career, all eyes will be on her in something of a make-or-break date.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: State Man

Has won three consecutive Grade 1s with minimum fuss, may be too strong for Honeysuckle

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3.40 Leopardstown
Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m

Hype horses do not really come bigger than Facile Vega, whose dam Quevega was jumping royalty. He has been flawless in six races and could easily live up to his billing.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: High Definition

Could be capable of significant improvement again and be a huge threat to Facile Vega

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