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It's the third and final day of York's May Dante Meeting and with five live races from the Knavesmire shown live on ITV plus an additional race from Newbury we preview every one right here. 14:20 YORK Pacific Mission arrives with some of the strongest form on offer following a close effort in the United States when last seen and commands obvious respect. However, the lack of a recent run is a slight concern in what looks a competitive contest. So Regal has made an excellent

Rory Paddock tackles day two of York's meeting with the Dante Stakes the showpiece race on Thursday. With action from both York and Salisbury Rory previews every live race shown on ITV. 14:20 YORK A typically competitive sprint opens ITV’s York coverage, with 22 runners set to charge down the Knavesmire over the minimum trip. Corolla Point and course-and-distance winner Air Force One head the market and both hold obvious claims, though in a field of this size value may lie e

Alan Morris focuses his attention away from Thursday's ITV action and pinpoints two runners worth backing at decent odds. 14.08 SALISBURY Mumayaz has been running well back with Tony Carroll and won comfortably last week, his 4lb penalty should not hold him back in this form. Safari Dream is respected as a double course and distance winner in fair form and the two market leaders have two of the more experienced apprentice jockeys on board. MUMAYAZ (WIN) 14.33 PERTH Largy For

Liam Hall and Dean Kilbryde pinpoint races away from Wednesday's live ITV action across different meetings as they hunt down winners to bash the bookmakers. 16:28 YARMOUTH Both of Noble Guest’s two career victories have come over course and distance with David Egan in the saddle and after an encouraging third under Harry Burns last time out, his first run since October, he is reunited with David Egan for todays’ race and that change could prove significant. Berry Clever has d

We preview the live ITV action from the first day of York's three-day meeting plus one race from Yarmouth. 14:20 YORK Stressfree may not win as often as some, but his consistency has been admirable and he has gone close on several recent occasions, including over this course. David O’Meara’s runners often perform well at York and the six-year-old looks capable of another bold showing. Sing Us A Song remains lightly raced and represents powerful connections. After a solid thi

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