The horse racing broadcaster has 4 picks on supply from Saturday’s Newbury card, together with a tempting each-way guess within the big-field handicap.
Eight races are on ITV this Saturday, break up between Newbury and Warwick, with the very best bets all showing to return on the Berkshire monitor.
We start with SOBER GLORY 8/15 (13:00 Newbury), who appears to be like to have too many weapons for his rivals in Newbury’s opener. He beat Kadastral by 12 lengths earlier within the season and is just 4lb worse off right here. He does have to provide a big quantity of weight away to Nicky Henderson’s hurdling debutant Fantasy World, however that’s partly as a result of weight‑for‑age, and the older horses ought to have a greater likelihood bodily of dealing with the gruelling circumstances.
Sober Glory received the bumper on this card final season with the likes of Act of Innocence behind him and is 2/2 on the monitor. He additionally holds an optimistic entry within the Supreme. Nonetheless, will probably be attention-grabbing to see whether or not connections attempt to squeeze in one other run earlier than Cheltenham, as a fifth hurdles begin would make him eligible for the handicaps there.
The very deep floor may carry out the very best in KYNTARA 6/1 (each-way) (13:35 Newbury) within the 3m½f handicap hurdle. He was worn down by Emitom on this race two years in the past off a 1lb decrease mark earlier than ending 2nd within the Pertemps Remaining on the Competition.
He has by no means been essentially the most fluent jumper, so it was little shock he did not take to chasing. This would be the first time since returning to hurdles that he has genuinely beneficial floor.
The progressive A Pai De Nom could have supporters, however making an attempt this journey for the primary time—and having had a wind operation early in his profession—are each considerations. It may as a substitute be the steady’s different runner, Tranquil Sea, who poses the larger risk. He’ll benefit from the return to a extra galloping monitor and will even want his mark to rise a couple of kilos to have a sensible likelihood within the Pertemps Remaining, for which he certified by chasing dwelling present ante‑put up favorite C’Est Totally different at Market Rasen in November.
Kyntara is most popular, however as a result of he has positioned way more typically than he has received just lately, an every‑means method is smart.
Connections’ choice to bypass the Dublin Racing Competition with HAITI COULEURS 4/5 (14:10 Newbury) appears to be like a sound one, as he has an easy process within the Denman Chase. His solely real looking opponent, L’Homme Presse, comes from a yard nonetheless with no winner in 2026 and has had an inclination to hit flat spots mid‑race.
Haiti Couleurs ought to be capable of dominate all through and appears a stronger odds‑on proposition than Lulamba, who strains up within the Sport Spirit at 14:45. Lulamba is clearly a novice of nice potential, however he faces extra skilled rivals on the deepest floor he has encountered on this nation (although he has received on heavy in France). For that motive, the Sport Spirit is a race to observe slightly than become involved with from a betting perspective.
It additionally stays to be seen whether or not Nicky Henderson shall be completely satisfied to run Lulamba in such circumstances so near Cheltenham.
The massive‑subject handicap of the day can once more see FAIVOIR 28/1 (each-way) (15:20 Newbury) run properly after his massive‑priced fifth on this race 12 months in the past. He ought to be suited by the drop again to 2m and is now 5lb decrease than his mark final 12 months.
He goes properly for Heidi Palin, who rode him into third behind Alexei within the Greatwood at 40/1, and as soon as once more he appears unfairly ignored out there. He received the County Hurdle at 33/1 in 2023 and was 2nd to Go Dante within the Imperial Cup, giving him a wonderful file in aggressive handicaps.
The heavy floor offers Milldam an opportunity, however he isn’t the simplest experience and can take a look at Isabelle Ryder’s health. On the time of writing, he’s half the worth of Faivoir.
CHELTENHAM CORNER
With a lot to digest from the Dublin Racing Competition, subsequent week’s weblog will focus completely on Cheltenham and a handful of horses price contemplating one month out from the large 4 days.
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