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Sam King looks to the action from Bath and Lingfield as he aims to land the spoils this Tuesday. 14:50 BATH Candy Warhol remains without a win on turf but his turn surely isn't far away following a string of good efforts. He didn't quite get home over the six furlongs when third at Windsor just five days ago and it's no shock to see connections drop in trip here, while the application of first-time blinkers, which replace cheekpieces, could eke out a little bit of improvement

In form pundit Matt Polley heads to Windsor for his best bets this Monday. 17.12 WINDSOR Amateur handicaps are not usually an ideal betting proposition, however, there’s a potential improver in here that could be well handicapped under a competent rider. Hengest is a lightly race four year old, from a nice family, and is trying to find his feet. His latest start at Epsom in a decent novice showed there was plenty of ability to be unlocked, and this step up in trip could be t

Toby Darby crosses The Channel and heads to Longchamp for the French Guineas and best of the action this Sunday. 14:40 LONGCHAMP First up the boys, Puerto Rico won two Group 1s on these shores to end his 2yo career and is a worthy favourite for last years winning connections. Hankelow has been highly touted by Karl Burke and heads here over the English & Irish equivalent in the hope for softer ground. Of the French contingent it will be interesting to see how Wootton Centuri

Kieran McHugh previews the best of Sunday's action. 14:30 LEOPARDSTOWN City of Memphis made a winning return after a long layoff, following her fifth placed finish behind Lake Victoria. She arrives here as the one to beat. Princess Child is a Group race winner and put in a good performance last time, carrying a large weight. She is one to keep an eye on. As is her stablemate, Quebec. She makes the switch from Germany, where her best form came from over a mile. That form read

Liam Hall pinpoints two runners this Wednesday as he hopes to bash the bookies. 16:10 CHESTER Derby entrant Alfaraz has to put a disappointing performance last time firmly behind but does have the advantage of coming out from stall 1. Tornado Tower could end up being the best in this field by the end of the season but has to overcome stall 7, showed his inexperience on debut but will have to know his job fully here if he's to overcome that. This leaves the door open for Arab

Matt Polley previews the action at Beverley this bank holiday Monday and pinpoints two runners worth following. 16.15 BEVERLEY Consistent veteran Copper Knight is drawn perfectly to trailblaze, and he’ll take this field along way, however, drawn next to him is the attractively weighted Trilby. This horse is ideally suited by a stiff five furlongs on easy ground, with a strong pace to aim at, and that’s exactly what he’ll get here. TRILBY (WIN) 17.56 BEVERLEY A race packed

The second UK classic of the weekend steals the limelight this Sunday as the 1,000 Guineas from Newmarket takes centre stage. We also cover the remaining live ITV action on the day with races also from Hamilton and Salisbury. 13:45 NEWMARKET A step up to 1m2f could prove ideal for Esna, who shaped with plenty of promise when last seen staying on over a mile in the Group 1 Prix Marcel Boussac at Longchamp. That effort suggested this longer trip would suit, and Brian Meehan’s

Kieran McHugh heads to Cork this Sunday as he pinpoints two runners worth following. 14:30 CORK Aviatrice arrives here on a good mark and could be difficult to beat, that said, she is coming off a break. Key Witness ended last year on a high by scoring at the Curragh and made a winning return there last month. More can come from him. The vote goes for Collecting Coin. He has not been disgraced on his two starts and can build on those. Chris Hayes being booked is only a plus.

It's the first classic of the season as all eyes turn to Newmarket and the 2,000 Guineas with the ITV action coming from 'Flat HQ', Goodwood and Thirsk this Saturday. 13:30 GOODWOOD A drop back in trip looks a sensible move for Fitzella, who shaped as though failing to stay seven furlongs in the Nell Gwyn earlier this season. She travelled well for much of the race before weakening late on, so this return to six furlongs could see her in a better light. However, with just on

It's the fifth and final day and a fine way to bring the Irish National Hunt season to a close. We preview all the biggest and best action from Puncheston this Saturday. 14:30 PUNCHESTOWN Fountain House and Busselton have both enjoyed success at the Festival already this week and now look to add another victory in this cross-country contest. Both have the ability to go well again, though there is always a slight concern as to how much those recent efforts may have taken out

Toby Darby heads to the USA and Churchill Downs as he previews both the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. 01:40 CHURCHILL DOWNS – KENTUCKY OAKS Zany was impressive on her first three outings before losing her unbeaten streak last time out in the Ashland Stakes to the reopposing Percy’s Bar. The winner stuck to the rail the whole way round, got a split turning for home, and wasn’t for catching, whereas Zany had to go three wide and was caught out in a slowly run race. As alwa

Live ITV action from Newmarket, Ascot and Goodwood to wet the appetite before what is set to be an action packed weekend at 'Flat HQ'. Pundit Rory Paddock previews all of the live racing this Friday. 14:20 NEWMARKET Both Poseidon’s Warrior and My Love Is King filled the runner-up spot on their respective seasonal returns, finishing behind rivals who are currently well fancied for the Dante. That form sets a solid standard in what looks a modest five-runner contest. The Gosde

The penultimate day of this prestigious Irish jumps meeting and with superstars on display we run through all of Friday's action. 15:40 PUNCHESTOWN Trainer Ian McCarthy and jockey Robert James combined to land the opening hunter chase earlier in the week and team up again here with Hearts And Spades. The seven-year-old has been admirably consistent all season and sets the standard, but as an odds-on favourite, he offers limited appeal from a value perspective. Gordon Elliott

Pundit Liam Hall takes a look at Friday's racing from Ascot and Warwick as he pinpoints three horses he expects to go well to round off the working week. 16:30 WARWICK Three runner hunter chase where Great Valley, winner of his last six should make it seven in a row here. Won impressively under this rider last time beating a smart horse of Dan Skeltons. Frangiane chased home Cheltenham and Aintree festival winner Barton Snow last time, hasn't been seen sinced and this may be

We enter the halfway point of this action packed festival with another day of top-class Grade 1 racing. 14:30 PUNCHESTOWN Leader D’Allier may be viewed as the Mullins first string, but it’s unbeaten stablemate Nadia’s Boy who makes greater appeal. His victory over a rival who subsequently performed well in a Grade 1 at Aintree reads strongly, and while further improvement is needed, he looks capable of making the frame. Of those outside the Mullins camp, Colcannon, Gameball

We head into the second day of action from Punchestown's premier meeting and Rory Paddock previews every race. 14:30 PUNCHESTOWN Thanksforthehelp returns to defend his crown after landing this contest last year and, despite carrying 4lb more, the nine-year-old commands respect. However, in what looks a typically open renewal, others make greater each-way appeal. Better Times arrives in solid form, having won two starts ago and followed up with a respectable effort when last

There's an action-packed day of racing in South Africa with plenty of Group 1 races on Champions Finale Day. Pundit Dean Kilbryde previews every race right here. 10:15 TURFFONTEIN Without Remorse has raced seven times all-told, however is yet to visit the winners’ enclosure. That said, of those that have prior experience his form looks stronger than the others and his best race to date came when second here at Turffontein on penultimate run so he looks a solid option in the

Sam King pinpoints selections from Epsom worth following this Tuesday. 15:15 EPSOM Aurel hasn’t been seen for 311 days but there’s every chance that break will have allowed him to mature both physically and mentally. A narrow winner of a Leicester novice event last season, he went on to finish a fairly eye-catching seventh in the Golden Gate Stakes at Royal Ascot. A mark of 93 ought to prove workable and he can show improvement for the subsequent gelding operation. He’s prefe

It's the opening day of Punchestown's five-day jumps meeting with an abundance of top-grade action to get stuck into. 14:30 PUNCHESTOWN The market suggests this revolves around two runners, with Fountain Hope and Willitgoahead dominating the betting. Of the pair, Fountain Hope makes the stronger appeal despite carrying extra weight. He arrives seeking a four-timer and, while this represents a step up in class, the overall depth of the race does not appear particularly strong

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