Rory Paddock

With the Scottish Grand National taking centre stage plus group race action on the flat from Newbury, Rory Paddock previews all the live racing on ITV this Saturday. 13:10 AYR Connections of Sans Bruit will have been frustrated not to complete a hat-trick at Aintree’s Grand National meeting, having gone close earlier this month. He remains in good form and should be firmly in the mix once again. Le Nez Creux represents a trainer-jockey combination that enjoyed success at that same meeting...

We preview the four live ITV races from 'Flat HQ' this Thursday. 13:50 NEWMARKET Trainer Stuart Williams enjoyed success here at HQ yesterday and looks to follow up with Ironwill. He showed steady progression throughout his juvenile campaign and, if returning improved after a winter break, should be competitive—but this looks a deeper contest. Godolphin’s Treanmor is likely to head the market, having already scored over course and distance and shaped well in Meydan over the winter. The...

All four live races from 'Flat HQ' Newmarket this Wednesday as the ITV camera's broadcast live mid-week racing. 13:50 NEWMARKET Divine Libra has winning form fresh and, although unable to get his head in front last season, showed clear ability—most notably at Royal Ascot. With William Buick booked, he looks attractively priced and capable of a big run. Diligently is another worth considering. The Clive Cox-trained runner was consistent throughout last year and shaped well on his seasonal...