TV TIPS (SUNDAY)

We return with another bumper day of ITV racing this Sunday as we cover a total of 8 races from three different countries.

13:15 HUNTINGDON

The Alan King trained Don’t Mind If I Do returned to action and produced a solid third placed effort at Aintree. He should be fitter for that performance and although this is a higher grade of race he can add to his tally.

Clap Of Thunder looks the biggest threat and Bluegrass is an each way alternative for punters looking for an alternative option at bigger odds.

DON’T MIND IF I DO - BLUEGRASS (REV FCAST)

13:30 KELSO

Jockey Sean Bowen has taken his riding up to another level and is racking up the winners and he could be aboard another victor here with Al Kalila. Finished second here at Kelso last time out and can go one better here.

The main danger comes in the form of recent winner Skuna Bay.

AL KALILA (WIN)

13:45 HUNTINGDON

Top-weight De Kingpin might have the highest burden but he hails from the inform yard of Ben Pauling. He finished fourth on his chase debut and should have learnt a lot from that effort. He’ll appreciate the step up in trip and this drop in grade should also aid his chances.

Fern Hill has won two of their last three starts and if they’re back to near their best can give our selection a serious challenge.

DE KINGPIN (WIN)

14:00 KELSO

Neo King has racked up a run of three consecutive runners-up finishes and was an eye-catching staying on finisher at Fontwell three weeks ago. He’ll relish this longer trip and despite a hike in weight can go close once more.

De Legislater and Gold Clermont should be on any punters shortlist and should also make the frame.

NEO KING (E/W)

NEO KING - DE LEGISLATER - GOLD CLERMONT (COMBI FCAST & TCAST)

14:15 CORK

The only thing that can put pay to Kalypso’chance making it back to back wins is the 13lb weight allowance afforded to the ultra-consistent Good Girl Kathleen. She finished second in a listed contest over this course and distance last time out so clearly handles conditions but she may have to play second fiddle once more, this time to the graded race winner.

KALYPSO’CHANCE (WIN)

KALYSPO’CHANCE - GOOD GIRL KATHLEEN (ST FCAST)

14:37 KELSO

Traprain Law is a former course and distance winner who relishes the unique test provided here at Kelso however he’s rated way above his last winning mark and might find one or two too good.

Fellow course and distance visitor Nells Son might be entering his veteran years but if he still has enough in the locker will have enough to add another Kelso win to his form book.

Another who deserves a huge mention is Matata who shouldn’t be far away.

NELLS SON (WIN)

14:50 CORK

Majborough wasn’t far away when third in the Arkle last season and a repeat of that effort will be more than adequate to take home the spoils. The living legend that is Energumene has achieved far beyond any of his opposition but sadly at his age he’s not the force of old.

MAJBOROUGH (WIN)

15:00 HUNTINGDON

Djelo claimed this race last year and looks to retain his crown. A winner of the Charlie Hall last time out indicated he’s got even higher aspirations and should come out on top once again.

Hitman also won last time out and has a credible chance as does Irish raider Saint Sam who could throw down a challenge.

DJELO (WIN)

15:15 KELSO

Spectacularsunrise produced a “demolition job” to win by over 10 lengths at Bangor when last seen. Now making their handicap debut off a fair mark he’s got plenty in his favour.

The most likely to follow the selection home is Static who is partnered by former champion jockey Brian Hughes.

SPECTACULARSUNRISE (WIN)

SPECTACULARSUNRISE - STATIC (ST FCAST)

written by Rory Paddock