TV TIPS (SATURDAY)

13:15 CHELTENHAM

With a combined winning distance of 22 lengths from his two victories so far it's going to take a might effort for anyone to topple East India Dock. The unbeaten four-year-old certainly has the potential to be great and looks to be one of the best hurdling prospects The Gredley Family have owned so far.

Fellow unbeaten prospect Believeitanducan and former course and distance winners Quantock Hills and Teriferma make plenty of appeal for each way punters.

The Nicholls French recruit Sauvignon has a chance but may need the run after a 231 day absence.

Not going to be the biggest of profits if he wins but East India Dock is going to be hard to pass.

EAST INDIA DOCK (WIN)

13:30 DONCASTER

The first of four races set to be shown on ITV from Doncaster and we have a trappy looking handicap chase to contend with.

Petit Tonnerre has given ad-hoc signs of hope but without a win since 2022 is hard to be overly confident in.

The hattrick seeking Nells Son is sure to make any punters shortlist and will appreciate this slightly shorter distance. A horse in form who deserves plenty of respect.

Former course and distance winner Calico is the one who gets the nod. As Doncaster is such a unique track it pays to side with a horse with solid course form and as Dan Skelton's charge has never finished outside of the top two in all starts at the Yorkshire venue he ticks plenty of boxes.

CALICO (WIN)

13:50 CHELTENHAM

Ginny's Destiny and Iroko renew their rivalry after finishing second and fifth in last year's Turners Novices chase at the festival. Off level weights once again, it'd be difficult to see the form being reversed but it's tricky to be abundantly confident about either.

Imperial Saint has been impressive this season with three victories from four starts but all three successes came at Aintree's Mildmay course and this race looks a marked step up and poses a significantly different challenge.

Gemirande's performance last time out was too bad to be true and trainer Venetia Williams had no explanation as to why the favourite ran so poorly. At what could be a much greater price this time around he could make amends for that effort and finish much closer this time around.

GEMIRANDE (E/W)

14:05 DONCASTER

Western Knight and Yellow Car meet again after competing at Cheltenham in their most recent starts. Capable on their day but both are being ignored for some of their rivals.

Ma Shantou, Moon Rocket and Jig's Forge have all won their last two starts (albeit one was in a Point To Point) and it looks likely that the victor will hail from this trio.

Ma Shantou won two small field contests at Windsor and Warwick and it looks as if this is a steep step up. Can compete but will require a hefty level of improvement.

The other two are really hard to split. Moon Rocket produced a very impressive display to win here at Doncaster by 14 lengths two starts back and has the course form box ticked where as Jig's Forge was returning from a seven month break and demolished the field when making his yard debut. He's likely to come on for that performance and will appreciate the step up to three miles. A tough one to call but Jig's Forge is given the vote, especially as he's currently an each-way price.

JIG'S FORGE (E/W)

14:25 CHELTENHAM

Chantry House did far greater than anyone expected when winning in impressive fashion over this course and trip earlier in the month. The veteran deserves another shot in this company but may come up short against a few classier types.

Sadly with only the six runners set to go to post an each way chance on Stage Star isn't as attractive as it may have been if we had three places on offer. Wouldn't be a shock if he were to go well but just like Chantry House he's likely to find a couple too good.

The multiple Grade 1 winning Delta Work is a face you love to see but at the ripe old age of 12 it's safe to say his better days are long gone. In what might be a swansong we'll be pleased to see him get home safe and sound.

Fellow Irish raider Gentlemansgame has a far better chance after a solid effort to claim third spot in the Savilles Chase at Leopardstown most recently. Likely to make the frame and couldn't be discounted.

Another horse who finished third last time is L'Homme Presse. He's not quite delivered at the top level but a 4th in last years Gold Cup and a third in the King George, after a lengthy absence, looks the best form on offer. Sure to go off at a short price but with good reason. The one to beat.

L'HOMME PRESSE (WIN)

14:40 DONCASTER

Far from disgraced in the Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle Kateira now returns to compete against her own sex and is given a much easier test. Despite the likes of Irish raider Jetara and the ever consistent course victor Wyenot, it's going to be difficult to see anything beating the Harry Skelton ridden favourite.

KATEIRA (WIN)

15:00 CHELTENHAM

It's a huge shame we won't get to see the rematch between Lossiemouth and Constitution Hill but we can seek some degree of solace that we will at least see one of them on the course this Saturday.

The sporting goliath that is Constitution Hill has very little in the way of opposition and only himself or the fences will stop him from adding further success to his formbook.

There's very few superlatives left when describing this multiple champion and you'd be foolish or mad if you were to bet against him but at what will be a very short price he's not the best betting proposition either.

Of his four rivals multiple Grade 3 winner Fils d'Oudairies looks the most likely to chase him home, if he were on a going day and Spirits Bay has shown slight signs of encouragement in his last two outings.

CONSTITUTION HILL (WIN)

15:15 DONCASTER

Despite his poor form this season a chance is taken on Erne River. He finished a very credible fifth in this race last year and that came with 6lbs more on his back than he's burdened with today. He's not the most prolific but if he's still got some of his talent left in his legs he could do far better than his odds may suggest.

Fellow course and distance winner Forward Plan loves it here at 'Donny' and has gone close in his last two starts. Filled one of the placings in this race in 2024 and can do so again this time around.

The Changing Man and Snipe represent two of the biggest UK jumps racing yards and look primed for another bold run.

ERNE RIVER (E/W)

15:35 CHELTENHAM

Can today be the day that proverbial bridesmaid Gowel Road finally finish with his head in front? After four second placed efforts on the bounce you feel for connections but once again there seems to be better horses in the contest and another spot in the minor money awaits.

Crambo and Strong Leader are vying for favouritism at the time of writing and it's easy to understand why. Prior to his disappointing Ascot performance Strong Leader was one of the betting favourites for the Stayers Hurdle in March. If he can put that poor performance behind him he'll have enough in his locker to finish ahead of his nearest market rival.

At a bigger price Ga Law and Monmiral both go well at Jumps HQ and could grab a place.

STRONG LEADER (WIN)