Racing League tips: one key runner from each of the seven ITV4 races on Thursday

5.45 Newcastle
William Hill Bet Boost Racing League R36, 1m4½f

The top two teams in the Racing League have excellent chances in the opener, with both Sarsons Risk for Wales and The West and Scampi for London and The South seeking hat-tricks. Consistent types like Wynter Wildes, Postmark and Trinity Girl should be snapping at their heels.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: True Courage

Patchy this season but back on the scoresheet at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) on his all-weather debut

6.15 Newcastle
William Hill Play Responsibly Racing League R37, 1m2f

They may be trailing in the championship but Ireland have a solid chance here with the well-treated Eeetee, who was a cosy winner at York last time. Wales and The West could also erode London and The South's lead with last-time-out course-and-distance winner Tregony.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Tregony

2-2 over C&D and 3-3 under Saffie Osborne; major player in bid to enhance fine strike-rate

6.45 Newcastle
William Hill Build Your Odds Racing League R38, 1m

The top two teams are again well armed here with Galiac and course-and-distance winner Menai Bridge holding obvious chances. The gallant Don't Tell Claire and Bringitonboris are also proven in these conditions.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Bringitonboris

Four C&D wins and close behind two of these here last time; 1lb below last winning mark

7.15 Newcastle
William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Racing League R39, 7f

Another fiercely competitive heat with four last-time-out winners primed again. The East could be best-placed to strike with three-year-olds Fresh Hope and Consensus De Vega.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Swiss Ace

Third over C&D in March (form worked out well) and won by 5l here the following month

7.45 Newcastle
William Hill Extra Place Races Racing League R40, 6f

This sprint could be a pivotal race for Wales and The West as they hold two strong chances with Magical Merlin and Ignac Lamar. Carlisle winner Cotai Pearl should give Yorkshire plenty to shout about.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Never Just A Dream

Out of his depth in the Gimcrack, but previously won on Tapeta at Wolverhampton; respected

8.15 Newcastle
William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Racing League R41, 6f

Roger Varian could be in for a good evening and his best chance could come in this race with the smart Lir Speciale. The ultra-consistent Badri could help fling Yorkshire further up the leaderboard.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Lir Speciale

Showed a fine attitude to win at Windsor two weeks ago; up 4lb but makes plenty of appeal

8.45 Newcastle
William Hill Pick Your Places Racing League R42, 5f

The finale of the 2022 Racing League should be fast and furious and it should suit The North's Show Me Show Me, who hit the front close home in a similar race last time. Many A Star has been holding his form admirably and The Bell Conductor won his last two prior to a break.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Show Me Show Me

Powered home to win over C&D 3 weeks ago; 3lb rise shouldn't be beyond him

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Race 1, 5.45 Newcastle: True Courage
Race 2, 6.15 Newcastle: Tregony
Race 3, 6.45 Newcastle: Bringitonboris
Race 4, 7.15 Newcastle: Swiss Ace
Race 5, 7.45 Newcastle: Never Just A Dream
Race 6, 8.15 Newcastle: Lir Speciale
Race 7, 8.45 Newcastle: Show Me Show Me

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