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There's a whopping nine live races on ITV this Saturday with action from Chester, York and Sandown. We preview every race and give our thoughts and tips on each right here. 13:35 CHESTER Baldomero put in an eye-catching performance at Doncaster last time when staying on strongly to finish third. He wasn’t the quickest away from the stalls and that seems to be his Achilles heel. A slow start around such a tight track as Chester could have more of an impact than at most course

Dean Kilbryde is back and he heads to two of the UK's premier racecourses with action from Chester and York this Friday. 15:47 CHESTER Miss Lady Grace breezed clear to win by over four lengths at Goodwood last week and is due to go up 9lbs in future races so it makes sense to attempt to follow up before the rise kicks in. She gets similar conditions today and continues the partnership with Alexandra Egan who can actually claim 7lbs rather than the 5lbs claimed last time out

Alan Morris points out three runners across Nottingham and Yarmouth this Thursday as he aims to bash the bookies. 15.20 YARMOUTH I’m not sure why I’m tipping another infrequent winner, maybe the weather is causing a malfunction but Existent looks worth an each-way stab in a five-runner field over 5f under Zac Lloyd. This is his lowest grade since debut six years ago and he was exposed on the wrong side here at Yarmouth last time. 6f may suit a couple of the others more and a

Liam Hall previews three races this Wednesday with action from Kempton and Hamilton. 17:08 KEMPTON Rogue Empire won last time out and is likely to be well fancied to back that up here, was ridden with a little more restraint than usual last time and they reaped the rewards for it, bolting clear at the business end. Up 6lb but should still have enough to warrant going close here. Saratoga Gold remains ultra consistent finishing placed five times in a row but running here off

Sam King heads to Salisbury for his two best bets this Tuesday as he pinpoints two runners worth following. 14:48 SALISBURY Harry Knows brings an above average level of form to the table and ought to be able to get off the mark at the third time of asking. He caught the eye when narrowly denied in a warm Newbury maiden first time out before being hampered late on when beaten at Goodwood next time. A subsequent gelding operation, as well as the step up to six furlongs, can br

Alan Morris gives his thoughts on last week's action and picks two recent runners worth following for our hotlist. ARCTIC WIND (P D EVANS) Arctic Wind was a free-going front runner at 2 for David Menusier and is still proving keen at 3 though held up in his two runs for Dave Evans. The 3yo gelding looks to be building up to putting it all together despite jockeys reporting him running too free. He’s related to three good winners and 5-6f looks his maximum at the moment with

Matt Polley pinpoints a pair of runners to kick start the week with selections from Pontefract and Windsor. 18:30 PONTEFRACT Reidh is undeniably well handicapped, and has ventured up from Newmarket, but even this stiff five is likely to be too sharp. Thornaby Pearl is the likely pace, and will be competitive, however, this represents Knicks easiest assignment for a while, and although he’s not a winning machine, this looks a great opportunity for him.. KNICKS (WIN) 19:39 WI

There are few things more important to the long-term health of British racing than maintaining the confidence of the betting public. Without punters, the sport simply does not function in its current form. That's why the extraordinary events that unfolded following Saturday's Derby at Epsom should concern everyone connected to racing – from the BHA and racecourse executives to owners, trainers, bookmakers and bettors alike. Twenty minutes after the biggest Flat race of the se

Kieran McHugh heads over to Ireland with a competitive-looking card from Navan, where he gives his best bets of the day this Sunday. 15:27 NAVAN A competitive Listed race. Lemsairbat has found a new lease of life since joining Joseph O’Brien’s stable and his second last time out was pretty good. He is in the mix. Isaac Newton has been a tad disappointing but did not stay last time, it will be interesting to see how he gets on now dropped in trip. Hotazhell has proven Group O

Saturday is packed with racing action and pundit Rory Paddock takes a look away from the live ITV races and pinpoints a trio of runners not to ignore. 13:40 MUSSELBURGH Albegone makes plenty of appeal back at a venue where he has enjoyed previous success. A course-and-distance winner, he tends to come to hand at this stage of the season and has produced some of his best efforts around late May and early June in recent years. Now operating from a highly attractive mark, condi

Toby Darby looks ahead to Saturday evening's card from Saratoga with the Belmont Stakes taking center stage. 00:04 SARATOGA We have the 3rd leg of the American Triple Crown and the return of the Kentucky Derby Winner Golden Tempo, as well as the 2nd & 4th that day. Golden Tempo was a good winner on the day but when you look back at all the scrimmaging in behind it is clear that there were hard luck stories. Renegade was slammed out of the gates and put him in a compromised

It's Derby Day as the ITV cameras remain at Epsom for what is set to be an action packed day of live racing. With six races set to be broadcasted on Saturday we preview every live race. 13:30 EPSOM Never So Brave failed to fire on his seasonal return at Sandown, but that effort is easy enough to forgive given the standard he set last season. This doesn't look the strongest Group 3 and if returning anywhere near his best, he sets the standard. Alcantor is a consistent perform

We head to Epsom for Oaks day where not only do we have this prestigious classic but another five races broadcast live on ITV and we preview every one. 13:30 EPSOM A competitive handicap to open proceedings and both She's Got A Brother and Wedonttelllies arrive with strong claims after encouraging recent efforts. Preference is for She's Got A Brother, who remains fairly treated and has the benefit of a slightly lower racing weight than his chief market rival. Hanney Girl is

Alan Morris heads to Scotland and Wales for his best bets this Thursday with selections from Hamilton and Ffos Las. 17.22 HAMILTON Heavy rain was forecast on Wednesday with some more on raceday so it will be interesting to see how much is received. Recobella looks flexible regarding the ground and ran well last time out, this trip looks within range and the jockey booking, allied to a drop in grade should see the 5yo mare home in front. A few of the others are unproven over

Former jockey Liam Hall previews three races from three different meetings and pinpoints his best bets this Wednesday. 14:48 NOTTINGHAM True Charm was second on debut, there was enough in that performance to suggest a step forward would be probable so is the one that market will probably follow, that said Menhaal was backed like defeat was out of the question on debut but was a very disappointing seventh, sure to take a huge step forward from that and could be a huge danger.

Alan Morris adds to our Hotlist with two recent runners not to ignore going forward. KANISHKA (B ELLISON) Kanishka showed plenty of dash to finish 3rd at 28-1 in a hot race for the track, having been sent on early from a middling draw and committing some way out. The stiff almost 8f Carlisle track looked a shade too far, confirming previous form that 7f should be optimal. The race had plenty of last time out winners ahead and behind and the 3yo gelding can go down slightly i

Sam King focuses his attention solely on Tuesday's action from Pontefract and picks out two runners not to ignore. 16:18 PONTEFRACT Roger Varian is still operating at a healthy 20% strike rate over the last fortnight and it’s interesting he sends Egotistical up to Pontefract for her handicap debut. The Newmarket-based handler has a 25% strike rate at the Yorkshire venue having saddled six winners from 24 runners in the last five seasons, so it’s fair to say he’s selective wit

Matt Polley previews races from two different meetings this Monday. 17:10 NEWBURY Nanino Niyati is a decent filly from a very capable and shrewd yard. Her limit has yet been reached. Wanderlust ran well on yard debut at Chester, however, there’s a feeling there’s big performances waiting to happen from Twisting Physics. He has been withdrawn due to fast ground before, but with watering the way it is nowadays, hopefully he’ll take his chance. He’s one to follow. TWISTING PHY

Alan Morris tips Thursday runners from Ripon and Worcester as he hunts down winners to land the spoils. 16:10 RIPON Jet Warrior should win this easily, 5lb well-in after a good 6f win at Ayr last week and odds-on backers may have little trouble collecting on the lightly-raced 4yo gelding. My only nagging doubt to avoid lumping on is that ultimately 7f might suit better and he pulled away late on from behind a strong pace last time. He was running on over Southwell’s 7f previo

Former jockey Liam Hall previews the best of Wednesday's racing with selections from three different meetings. 14:45 BEVERLEY A field with stacks of stamina in their pedigrees with them all likely to be going further in time but Confernation being by Sioux Nation has a nice bit of speed added to the pedigree, out of a Galileo mare he's the one who could take to any trip. Sou'wester could take a big step forward from it's debut 9 days ago. CONFERNATION (WIN) 15:35 HAMILTON