The ITV Racing workforce are scheduled to showcase seven races from Cheltenham and Doncaster on Saturday afternoon, with the December Gold Cup and Worldwide Hurdle coming from the Cotswolds venue.
With freezing temperatures throughout Britain, each venues have to defeat Jack Frost for racing to go forward, one thing they each managed on Friday.
ITV Racing is on air from 1.10pm to 4.00pm on ITV4, with 4 races from Cheltenham and three from Doncaster to fill a day of sport earlier than World Cup fever units in.
ITV Racing predictions – Cheltenham and Doncaster, Saturday December 10
Enda McElhinney has suggestions for all seven races on Saturday. You possibly can learn the evaluation behind his alternatives under.
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1.30pm, Doncaster – bet365 Summit Juvenile Hurdle (2m ½f, Listed
Milton Harris’s Scriptwriter had a few these in behind when profitable a Grade 2 at Cheltenham final month and appears like one other good teenager for this yard. He has bought a penalty to defy now however units a stable normal. Irish raider Nusret was good on the Flat and commenced over hurdles with a win at Punchestown final month. Whereas Joseph O’Brien’s Golden Horn colt was put in because the early favorite, Paddy Brennan’s companion is most well-liked.
Choice: Scriptwriter @ 2/1 with Sky Wager
1.50pm, Cheltenham – AIS December Gold Cup Handicap Chase (2m 4½f)
Stolen Silver was nonetheless going effectively when he got here down within the Paddy Energy Gold Cup right here final month, so Sam Thomas’s cost is a participant once more regardless of high weight, whereas Conflict Lord (fourth within the Arkle right here in March) and Il Ridoto are different contenders, with Paul Nicholls searching for his fourth win in 10 years with the latter.
Final Saturday was a classic event for Venetia Williams and Frero Banbou may make this one other afternoon of pleasure for her and Charlie Deutsch. He has run two stable races at Ascot over 2m 1f currently and his type in France earlier in his profession suggests this journey could be very a lot price exploring.
Choice: Frero Banbou @ 7/1 with Sky Wager
2.25pm, Cheltenham – Unibet Worldwide Hurdle (2m 1f, Grade 2)
Nigel Twiston-Davies has despatched out 5 winners of this race, together with Guard Your Goals final 12 months, and his Greatwood winner I Like To Transfer It’s a particular participant. So too is the 2020 Champion Hurdle heroine Epatante, who ran effectively behind Structure Hill within the Preventing Fifth in her comeback and is effectively handled on these phrases.
Paul Nicholls thinks loads of Knappers Hill and he received the Grade 2 Elite Hurdle from the entrance at Wincanton final time, discovering a lot having led the sphere round. That is extra of a problem however his profitable sequence stands at 4 now and there may be scope for higher.
Choice: Knappers Hill @ 4/1 with Sky Wager
2.40pm, Doncaster – Wager Increase At bet365 Handicap Chase (2m 3f)
Getaway Luv has not been with Lizzie Quinlan too lengthy and the gelding bought again to profitable methods at Catterick (2m, comfortable) final month on second look for this secure. He’s rated 6lb larger for this problem however might be set to construct on that constructive outing.
Choice: Getaway Luv @ 9/2 with Sky Wager
3.00pm, Cheltenham – Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (3m, Grade 2)
Outlaw Peter is a assured choice for Nicholls and Harry Cobden on this Grade 2 stayers’ contest. He excelled himself over 2m 5½f in an Exeter novice final month having began the season with a very good second within the Persian Conflict at Chepstow over shorter, behind an enhancing kind. He seems tailored for this step up in journey and may give Crew Ditcheat motive to have a good time on what might be a very good afternoon for them.
Choice: Outlaw Peter @ 6/4 with Sky Wager
3.15pm, Doncaster – bet365 Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (2m 3½f)
Solely six runners however that is very open. Ewood Park ought to be sharper for his current Southwell run, a primary in practically two years, whereas Maillot Blanc was third final time at Hexham and is within the combine. Mr Supplier was simple within the betting and appeared in want of the run at Wetherby in October on return from a break. He had proven promise at Southwell final season and, with champion jockey Brian Hughes booked, the frivolously raced 10-year-old might be set for an improved displaying on third begin in a handicap.
Choice: Mr Supplier @ 8/1 with Sky Wager
3.35pm, Cheltenham – Molson Coors Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (2m 4f)
Theatre Glory unseated at Newbury a fortnight in the past on comeback and will effectively rebound for Nicky Henderson, whereas the unbeaten Woman Adare makes her seasonal bow right here for Harry Fry. She is in a handicap for the primary time and would require one other step ahead possibly.
I Spy A Diva is 3-3 this season for Kim Bailey on quite a lot of journeys and was very spectacular at Taunton (3m, good) final month. A 4lb rise seems truthful and a stiff take a look at at this journey right here might be ideally suited as she carries a pleasant racing weight.
Choice: I Spy A Diva @ 9/1 with Sky Wager
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