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Rory Paddock looks away from Aintree and pinpoints a handful of runners worth following this Saturday. 13:30 NEWCASTLE Hawkseye View was unable to land a blow in stronger company last time, but this represents a marked drop in grade and he returns to a venue where he has an excellent record. With proven course-and-distance form, he looks well placed to bounce back and add to his tally. Empty Nest, another previous winner over this track and trip, appeals as the most obvious

It's the biggest day of racing in the world with the most-watched horse race, the Grand National, taking centre stage. 12:45 AINTREE As the only previous course winner in the field, Salvator Mundi commands plenty of respect, particularly given he represents the powerful Willie Mullins yard. While not overly prolific this season, he returned to form with a convincing success at Thurles last time and, despite this rise in class, looks the one they all have to beat. Kola Conti

Liam Hall avoids Aintree this Friday and finds a few selections worth following. 14:32 SEDGEFIELD Dartmouth Castle has achieved a rating of 116 and should make it fourth time lucky over hurdles here. Whenthemusicstops has run ok so far in his hurdling career but it looks too steep of a task to improve last Dartmouth Castle but should fill the second spot. DARTMOUTH CASTLE (WIN) DARTMOUTH CASTLE - WHENTHEMUSICSTOPS (ST FCAST) 15:38 SEDGEFIELD The Grey Man has won his last

It's the halfway stage of Aintree's Grand National Meeting and we preview all of Friday's action from Liverpool. 13:45 AINTREE The opener on day two of the Grand National meeting is a fiercely competitive handicap with a maximum field declared. Plenty arrive with chances, but former course-and-distance winner Indeevar Bleu and the well-handicapped Joyeuse understandably head the market. Both look to have been targeted at this race and, despite the large field, make plenty of

Alan Morris pinpoints two runners worth backing this Thursday, away from the action at Aintree. 15:07 TAUNTON The Woollacott and Newman combination do well with their crossovers from the pointing scene and Noble Blue looks to have scope to improve further over hurdles after two promising seconds recently. The 8yo gelding had won six of her seven points prior to that and a mark of 104 looks to underestimate him. Saint Polo showed his first form last time with a second at Sedg

It's the opening day of the 2026 Grand National Festival from Aintree and pundit Rory Paddock previews all the action in Liverpool. 13:45 AINTREE Both Maestro Conti and Winston Junior arrive on the back of solid runner-up efforts at Cheltenham and command obvious respect on bare form. However, Selma De Vary shaped much better than the result suggests when finishing fourth, just behind Maestro Conti, and was arguably an unlucky loser that day. The switch to Aintree’s flatter

It's an action-packed Bank Holiday Monday, and the showpiece event of the day is the Irish Grand National. With 10 live races, from three different meetings, shown on ITV, Rory Paddock covers them all. 14:35 PLUMPTON Secret Des Dieux steps into open handicap company on the back of consecutive novice handicap wins and a 9lb rise may not be enough to halt his progress. The six-year-old remains open to improvement and should be firmly in the mix. Kotmask is feared most. A previ

Kieran McHugh heads to Ireland for the best of the action on Easter Sunday. 15:35 CORK Ishan was pretty good at Limerick over fences last time out and reverts back to hurdles. He would like some rain. Onlymammycanloveme won here last time out but has been upped 7lbs for that performance. He can go well again but he will not want the ground to dry anymore. One And Only was formerly quite smart and has won here before. His victory at Limerick, when last seen, was good and he ca

A mix of flat and jumps action with live racing from Musselburgh and Haydock shown on ITV this Saturday. 13:25 MUSSELBURGH Although still winless on turf, Comic Hero arrives here on the back of a determined all-weather success where he showed a willing attitude to get on top late. That effort suggested this step up in trip will suit, and with Oisin Murphy booked, he looks capable of following up under a penalty. Strength Of Spirit rates the main danger for the in-form Karl B

It's all about the all-weather on ITV this Friday and we preview all the live action from Lingfield and Newcastle. 13:30 LINGFIELD Previous course and distance scorers Lady Manzor and Party Bear both catch the eye, returning to a track where they’ve enjoyed success. Each now finds themselves on workable marks and look well treated back in Class 4 company. Lady Dora Mae remains an unexposed type and, with a hat-trick on the line, the progressive three-year-old looks destined

Alan Morris gives his regular Thursday tips as he finds a trio to back to bash the bookies. 16.07 CHEPSTOW So You Know looked ready for a step up in trip,, even in winning over two miles so it was understandable he was running on again under a 10lb claimer last time in finishing second. The yard are in good form and the 5yo gelding can progress again here. Marlacoo and Beau Quali ran well last time and can go well too. SO YOU KNOW (WIN) 16.15 KELSO Dedicated Hero has been w

Sam King heads to Wolverhampton for his best bets this Tuesday. 17:30 WOLVERHAMPTON Skip To Victory has shown enough to suggest she can win a maiden of this nature, plus she has recent match practise on her side over stablemate Overbudget. She showed plenty of speed when third over the minimum trip at Southwell last time out and ought to prove difficult to peg back if similar tactics are applied. SKIP TO VICTORY (WIN) 19:30 WOLVERHAMPTON The drop back to five furlongs looks l

Matt Polley kicks off the week with two all-weather selections across Kempton and Wolverhampton. 17:10 KEMPTON Montu has been crying out for this trip, and he’s sure to run well, but the application of cheek pieces is a slight concern. Salkadan from the Dan Skelton yard is an interesting runner on handicap debut, however, the vote goes to Darn Hot Dame. She was well supported on handicap debut, finishing just behind Montu. This track will suit her much better. DARN HOT DAME

The flat is back with Doncaster's Lincoln meeting kicking off the UK flat season. ITV broadcasts eight races this Saturday with five from Yorkshire and three from Kempton. Rory Paddock previews every live contest. 13:20 DONCASTER Amo Racing boasts an excellent recent record in this contest and they saddle a pair for this year’s UK Flat season opener. The apparent first string and current market leader Blixen Force makes plenty of appeal, but in a race of this nature, taking

Rory Paddock turns his attention away from the ITV action this Saturday and pinpoints a trio of runners worth following. 16:15 CURRAGH Inventress makes her handicap debut for Paddy Twomey and commands respect, though with an absence of nearly 300 days, she may just need the run and fitness has to be taken on trust. Former course-and-distance winner Titanium ran a solid race when sixth over track and trip last time and, with a 2lb pull in the weights, looks capable of getting

Toby Derby heads to Meydan with the showpiece Dubai World Cup set to ignite the racing landscape this Saturday. He previews all the top-class action and gives his thoughts and best bets across the card. 12:20 MEYDAN - Godolphin Mile Commissioner King bolted up over C&D in a Group 2 last time and, unsurprisingly, heads the market here. However, the run prior tells a slightly different story, he was comprehensively beaten by Mendelssohn Bay. There was no fluke about it either;

Liam Hall previews three races this Friday with selections from Wetherby, Newcastle and Dundalk. 17:22 WETHERBY A Sight To Sea is likely to go off short here after blowing the field apart in an Irish Point, the form of the race has shown holes but with Harry Skelton riding first time up in a bumper the signs are good and the pedigree suggests this lad won't be short of speed. Noble Way was third on debut and likely to be well supported but he didn't look like a true stayer t

Sam King heads to Wolverhampton to pinpoint two runners worth following this Tuesday. 16:24 WOLVERHAMPTON Worlington could take a sizeable step forward on his handicap debut but Quick Turn also makes plenty of appeal. The booking of Rossa Ryan catches the eye and he shaped as though his turn wasn’t far away when fourth over a mile at Southwell last time. He was denied a clear run late on that day and remains capable of better off 1lb lower. QUICK TURN (WIN) 16:55 WOLVERHAMPTO

Matt Polley focuses his attention on the evening’s all-weather card at Wolverhampton. 16:50 WOLVERHAMPTON Fistral Beach loves it here. He’s in fine form currently, and will be thereabouts. Sioux Warrior has been in good heart of late over six furlongs. He’s hardly a winning machine, but this step up to seven looks a positive. Neptune Legend has had a stint at James Owens yard and did win off a four pound higher mark. He’s back with his former trainer, and the booking of Ross

Kieran McHugh heads to Ireland for his best bets this Sunday with action on the flat at Naas and over jumps at Limerick. 16:02 LIMERICK Perhaps not the best Grade Three you are ever likely to see. Ad Caelum and Slotty Dotty need to find more, which leaves us with two. Uhavemeinstiches has been pretty good, placing behind some smart mares. She fell early in the Leinster National and she could be the form pick. However, You Oughta Know was fancied in the Kerry National before s