ITV Racing tips: one key runner from each race on ITV3 on day three at Doncaster

ITV will be broadcasting five live races from Doncaster on ITV3 on Thursday. The action on day three of the St Leger festival features some high-class names, notably Stradivarius and Armor, and we've got you covered for the day's terrestrial TV coverage.

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St Leger festival: ITV Racing tips

Our Spotlight experts select their best bets for day three of the St Leger festival

1.40 Doncaster
Cazoo Flying Scotsman Stakes (Listed), 7f

Convivial maiden winner Hoo Ya Mal heads the betting for Oisin Murphy and Andrew Balding. Impressive novice winners Razzle Dazzle and Ribhi are others to consider in a race that has an open look.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: ELDRICKJONES

0-5; hasn't gone on from Royal Ascot 2nd but the return to 7f could be just what he needs

Wainwright Flying Childers Stakes (Group 2), 5f

Molecomb winner Armor sets the standard for Ryan Moore and Richard Hannon – the stable have won three of the last ten renewals. George Boughey seeks a first Group 2 with recent Longchamp winner Corazon and York Listed winner Attagirl is another player.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: ARMOR

Impressed in 5f Molecomb then fourth in 6f Prix Morny; return to 5f looks the right move

Doncaster Cup Stakes (Group 2), 2m2f

Star stayer Stradivarius bids for a second success in the Doncaster Cup. Progressive course winner Rodrigo Diaz and last year's third The Grand Visir are forecast options to go with Stradivarius.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: RODRIGO DIAZ

Something to find today but progressive and could have more to offer now upped in trip

racehorselotto.com Mallard Handicap, 1m6½f

Emmet Mullins eyes another high-profile handicap in Britain with bottomweight Sevenna Star. Uber Cool arrives in fine form and is another leading contender, as is Speedo Boy who has finished in the first three on his last five starts.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: KHATM

Kept on well when upped to 1m4f latest and interesting contender now tackling even further

3.45 Doncaster
Cazoo Handicap, 6½f

Lightly raced course winner Asjad will have to reverse form with Ffos Las conqueror Desert Doctor. Chairmanoftheboard is an intriguing runner for Mick Channon and ridden by David Egan for the first time.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: RAATEA

First win for new yard with smooth success at Newmarket latest; 5lb rise but more to come

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Race 1, 2.10 Doncaster: AMOR
Race 2, 2.20 Chester: WAY TO WIN
Race 3, 2.30 Sandown: KETTLE HILL
Race 4, 2.40 Doncaster: RODRIGO DIAZ
Race 5, 2.50 Chester: BOOKMARK
Race 6, 3.15 Doncaster: KHATM
Race 7, 3.45 Doncaster: RAATEA

Friday's race previews:

1.40 Doncaster: Oisin Murphy hoping Hoo Ya Mal can steam home in Flying Scotsman

2.10 Doncaster: Can Molecomb winner Armor outclass his rivals in Flying Childers?

2.40 Doncaster: Will Stradivarius roll back the years to land a second Doncaster Cup?

3.15 Doncaster: Can Emmet Mullins win another British handicap – this time with Sevenna Star?

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