ITV Racing Friday Tips and Previews

THE CHELTENHAM SHOWCASE MEETING IS HERE! Plus Flat racing from Doncaster live on ITV Racing this afternoon.

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ITV Racing Friday Schedule

1.15 Cheltenham William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 2m4f
1.33 Doncaster William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap (Class 2) 6f
1.50 Cheltenham Holland Cooper ‘Chasing Excellence’ Novices’ Chase (Class 2) 2m
2.08 Doncaster British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (Class 2) 1m
2.25 Cheltenham Foundation Developments Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 2m1/2f
3.00 Cheltenham Oddschecker Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (Class 1) 2m1/2f
3.18 Doncaster William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap (Class 2) 7f
3.35 Cheltenham squareintheair.com Handicap Chase (Class 2) 2m

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Cheltenham 1.15

Cheltenham is back on ITV Racing on Friday! A tricky opener to get stuck into but EAST INDIA EXPRESS must have a decent chance. He carries top-weight but that is with good reason. He won 3 of his last 4 starts last season and is proven fresh so plenty going for him.

French Ship unseated when still going strongly at Chepstow so looks the danger. Navajo Indy should relish this track and is also feared.

Cheltenham 1.15

East India Express 15/2 each way

Main danger French Ship

Doncaster 1.33

I thought that was a massive run from JUBILEE WALK in the Ayr Gold Cup. He beat all on his side but was just denied by Run Boy Run and Desert Falcon. He has been knocking on the door and is worth keeping on side against these.

Eye Of Dubai was back to winning ways at Ripon and could be a danger to all. Sophia’s Starlight is turned out quickly and is also respected.

Doncaster 1.33

Jubilee Walk 9/2 each way

Main danger Eye Of Dubai

Cheltenham 1.50

Everything seemed to be going right for COUNTRY MILE on chase debut and then he hesitated 2 out and lost valuable ground. Harry was easy on him after that and I guess he had this day very much in mind. He will improve and looks a horse to keep on side.

King Of Kingsfield has been on the go a while but is thriving and looks the danger. Alnilam opposes again but might struggle to confirm form.

Cheltenham 1.50

Country Mile 5/2 NEXT BEST

Main danger King Of Kingsfield

Doncaster 2.08

I rarely back debutants but with just the 5 horses heading to post INFRAAD may well prove good enough first time out. This well bred colt by Ghaiyyath certainly looks the part on paper and if he handles testing conditions should have a great chance.

Golden Story is also making his debut for Karl Burke and the stable have had another phenomenal season so he could threaten most.

Doncaster 2.08

Infraad 5/2

Main danger Golden Story

Cheltenham 2.25

Now sent handicapping on his return RUBBER BALL could resume his progress here. He looked good winning at Uttoxeter and beat another nice horse at Newbury. That was a tough ask at Aintree and he will appreciate this test much more so looks a lively player.

King William Rufus won at this track on final outing and likely has more to come so does look dangerous. Cavern Club can also run well.

Cheltenham 2.25

Rubber Ball 7/1 each way VALUE BET

Main danger King William Rufus

Cheltenham 3.00

There was a lot to like about the way UN SENS A LA VIE won on hurdling debut at Market Rasen. He will stay further than this in time and looks a horse firmly on the upgrade. This is tougher again but he seems to have tons of potential and the yard like him a lot.

Fortune De Mer needed the run at Uttoxeter but looks a nice horse going forward so should improve and is the danger.

Cheltenham 3.00

Un Sens A La Vie 15/8 NAP

Main danger Fortune De Mer

Doncaster 3.18

The ground is going to be really testing but MIDNIGHT GUN does handle deep ground and might be able to bounce back with a big performance here. He was disappointing at Haydock but is better than that and looks good value to get back on track back at Doncaster.

Rogue Diplomat is progressive and if handling the ground could be dangerous. Grey’s Monument will also likely be bang there.

Doncaster 3.18

Midnight Gun 9/2 each way NOTEBOOK

Main danger

Cheltenham 3.35

Henry de Bromhead brings over JASKO DES DAMES for this and this Irish raider could prove hard to beat with a run under his belt. He shaped with promise at Listowel and if improving again will have a great chance in this.

Calico won this last year but isn’t one for maximum trust and Matata has to give away lumps of weight which won’t be easy.

Cheltenham 3.35

Jasko Des Dames 7/2

Main danger Matata if he gets into a rhythm