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One key runner from each of the seven ITV4 races on Saturday

Next Destination
McCoy Contractors Civils And Infrastructure Hampton Novices' Chase (Grade 2), 3m

This highly talented nine-year-old bids to build on a winning chase debut in Grade 2 company at Newbury in November.

Next Destination was a two-time top-level winner for Willie Mullins and joined Paul Nicholls this season. He was second in the West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby on his stable debut before scoring over fences and is odds-on to land this three-runner event.

Edwardstone
2.05 Market Rasen
MansionBet Handicap Hurdle, 2m½f

Greatwood Hurdle fifth Edwardstone may just have a class edge in this five-runner contest.

The seven-year-old exited early on at Doncaster on his chase debut last time, but trainer Alan King looks to have found an ideal race for him back over hurdles.

Oscar Elite
2.25 Warwick
Ballymore Leamington Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2), 2m5f

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Oscar Elite, trained by Colin Tizzard, is unbeaten in two starts over hurdles at Chepstow and has looked a smart prospect.

Jonjo O'Neill Jr's mount boasts the highest official rating and should figure prominently.

On The Blind Side
2.40 Market Rasen
MansionBet's Bet 10 Get 20 Hurdle, 2m7f

On The Blind Side has been in fine form over hurdles this season and returns a week after finishing a good second to McFabulous in the rescheduled Relkeel Hurdle at Kempton.

Nicky Henderson: runs On The Blind Side a week on from a good second at Kempton
Nicky Henderson: runs On The Blind Side a week on from a good second at KemptonCredit: Edward Whitaker

He should have solid claims in this new Class 2 hurdle, in which Lil Rockerfeller and Mohaayed are likely dangers.

Captain Chaos
3.00 Warwick
McCoy Contractors Civil Engineering Classic Handicap Chase (Grade 3), 3m5f

Captain Chaos looked the winner in this race everywhere bar the run-in last season after a fine exhibition of jumping and bids to go one better.

The handicapper has made life harder for him since a wide-margin win in the Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster, but that course form could spark a revival in a race trainer Dan Skelton seeks to win for the first time.

Eileendover
3.15 Market Rasen
Alan Swinbank Mares' Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed), 2m½f

Willie Mullins becomes the first trainer to send a runner to Britain since travel restrictions were eased but Galway winner Grangee may find it tough to beat Eileendover.

Pam Sly: black-type aim with Eileendover
Pam Sly: black-type aim with Eileendover

The Pam Sly-trained filly has looked a potential star in two bumper wins, routing a 14-runner field at Huntingdon before winning similarly easily at Wetherby.

The weight-for-age allowance means she is in receipt of 11lb from Grangee, which makes her the one to beat.

Tobefair
3.35 Warwick
Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle, 3m1f

Debra Hamer's stable star Tobefair contests this Pertemps qualifier for the third time having landed the prize in 2017.

Tobefair finished a creditable sixth in the Stayers’ Hurdle last season and fourth behind On The Blind Side on his second start at Cheltenham this campaign.

He was second over fences at Hereford most recently but reverts to hurdling with Harry Cobden (1-1) back on board.


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