TV TIPS (SATURDAY)

We preview all seven live ITV races from Uttoxeter and Kempton including the marathon that is the Midlands Grand National. 13:50 UTTOXETER

Hidden History is the worth favourite and the Skelton's new recruit could go one better than his second placed effort last time out however there's no guarantee he'll appreciate a drop back in trip and at the price it might be worth looking elsewhere.

One at a bigger price that could go well for each way punters is Kahavari. A French import who did well at Carlisle on stable debut. That performance indicated the five-year-old would relish a longer trip and he's capable of making the frame once again.

KAHAVARI (E/W)

(written by Rory Paddock)

14:10 KEMPTON

Although the team didn't leave Cheltenham empty handed I'm sure the duo of Henderson and De Boinville will be a tad disappointed with how their festival panned out but they could soften the blow somewhat with a winner here in this. First Street is the only course victor in the lineup and should come on for his last outing. In what will be his second start since a wind op improvement is likely and looks the most likely to triumph.

Of the remainder Teddy Blue for trainer Harry Derham looks best of the rest.

FIRST STREET (WIN)

(written by Rory Paddock)

14:25 UTTOXETER

Despite a hike in weight Red Dirt Road was so impressive when producing a dominant display at Sandown last time out. It could be argued this is a weaker race than the one he won last time out and he could be a future graded competitor. His current rating might not be enough to stop him.

Of the remainder Irish raider Backmersackme might still be a maiden when it comes to hurdles but he's competed in some high quality handicaps and a repeat of some of those performance should be enough to see him go close now on English shores.

RED DIRT ROAD (E/W)

BACKMERSACKME (E/W)

(written by Rory Paddock)

14:45 KEMPTON

Saint Anapolino arrives here at the top of his game having won three in a row including a decisive course and distance victory last month, staying on strongly to win going away on what was his first attempt over a trip in excess of two miles. He’s gone up 7lbs for that effort but looks good value for the rise given he’s completely unexposed over the trip and looks worth sticking with in his current mood.

Double Powerful only missed out by a head when going for seven straight wins at Ascot when last seen in December and both the winner and third (Irish Hill, who reopposes today) won next time out so isn’t out of this despite a jump in class and an extra 6lbs to carry.

Classic King has made the frame in seven from eight over hurdles and ran well for third when last seen. Back up slightly in trip, he also looks capable of making his presence felt.

SAINT ANAPOLINO (WIN)

(written by Dean Kilbryde)

15:00 UTTOXETER

The showpiece race of the day this Saturday is the marathon that is the Midlands Grand National. The 4m2f trip will be a strong test for all 17 runners that are set to go to post.

It might be easy to forget that Apple Away is a former Grade 1 victor and it could be argued is the classiest runner in the field. Hailing from a yard who know how to win a national she's got plenty in her favour.

Despite carrying 11stone 8lbs Galia Des Liteaux has a kind weight considering he's gone well in both the Aintree and Welsh nationals off a higher rating. A consistent type who represents top-class connections and shouldn't be far away.

APPLES AWAY (E/W)

GALIA DES LITEAUX (E/W)

(written by Rory Paddock)

15:20 KEMPTON

Bad claimed a course and distance victory last time out in very impressive style. The handicapper isn't taking any chances with a substantial hike in weight for that performance but at the age of six he could still have plenty of improvement left, unlike the majority of his rivals.

Bourbali was over 10 lengths back in third behind Bad when last seen but should finish closer now with a better weight but it's hard to see Joe Tizzard's runner reversing the form but is likely to grab another placed finish.

Of the rest Outlaw Peter should go much closer with a previous wind op likely to help aid his improvement and looks another to grab place money.

BAD (WIN)

(written by Rory Paddock)

15:35 UTTOXETER

A wide-open contest to end Saturday's ITV action so a tentative approach is made from a punting perspective.

Walk On Quest is aiming to make it five wins in a row but he'll need further improvement. As such he's taken to make the top three as an each-way alternative to the likely market leader Deafening Silence who's the biggest threat.

WALK ON QUEST (E/W)

(written by Rory Paddock)