ITV Racing tips: one key runner from each of the eight races on ITV on Saturday
Betfair Double Daily Rewards Superior Mile, Group 3, 1m
The David O'Meara-trained Lord Glitters makes his first start at Haydock after finishing second behind Real World in the Group 3 Strensall Stakes at York last time. He takes on Golden Mile winner Maydanny and My Oberon, who is fitted with first-time blinkers.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: LORD GLITTERS
Dubai Group 1 in March; runner-up in York Group 3 last month, and no penalty this time
2.05 Kempton
Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Sirenia Stakes, Group 3, 6f
The Hugo Palmer-trained Hierarchy, who is unbeaten in two starts, lines up under champion jockey Oisin Murphy but she will face a tough task against Listed winner Nymphadora and Wings Of War.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: WINGS OF WAR
Progressive; granddam is half-sister to the dam of two winners of this race; respected
"My Odds Boost" On Betfair Handicap, 1m6f
Andrew Balding won this race in 2019 and appears to be in a prime position to strike with Melrose winner Valley Forge, who takes on Praiano, who made the best of a bad run at Sandown last time.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: VALLEY FORGE
Won the 1m6f Melrose at York, travelling best to lead over 2f out before staying on gamely
2.40 Kempton
Unibet September Stakes, Group 3, 1m4f
Hukum bids for his third Group 3 success in a row when he lines up against Hamish, who makes his first start since finishing fourth in the 2020 Hardwicke Stakes. Prince Of Arran and Fox Tal also feature.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: HUKUM
Smart colt; 2-2 since fitted with tongue-tie, winning G3 races at York and Newbury
Paul Kealy's Saturday banker at Ascot
Betfair Exchange Old Borough Cup, 1m6f
Global Storm failed to fire for Charlie Appleby in the Ebor but has performed admirably in handicap company this season. Ian Williams has trained two of the last three winners and sends out Indianapolis.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: AUTUMN WAR
Better than ever in defeat on turf this summer; return to 1m6f should be fine
3.10 Ascot
Lavazza Stakes, 1m4f
A poor start cost Wahraan at the Ebor festival but he should be a key player in this contest. The Queen's Chalk Stream bids for a hat-trick, while Irish Legend and Alfaadhel are look to have solid chances.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: WAHRAAN
Spent all season at about 1m2f (bang there every time) but he's bred to stay 1m4f
3.30 Haydock
Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes, Group 1, 6f
Quick ground is the key to Starman and conditions look to be in his favour. Art Power has yet to strike at the top level but Tim Easterby, who trained Nunthorpe winner Winter Power, is hopeful of a big run.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: STARMAN
Won a red-hot renewal of the July Cup then soft ground perhaps not ideal in France
Careys Foundation Supporting The Lighthouse Club Handicap, 7f
Via Serendipity drops back in trip to take on course-and-distance winner Cliffs Of Capri. while last year's winner Documenting returns to defend his title for trainer Kevin Frost and Trevor Whelan.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: DOCUMENTING
Won this race last year off today's mark; back to form latest; primed to go well again
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Race 1, 2.05 Kempton: WINGS OF WAR
Race 2, 2.20 Haydock: VALLEY FORGE
Race 3, 2.40 Kempton: HUKUM
Race 4, 2.55 Haydock: AUTUMN WAR
Race 5, 3.10 Ascot: WAHRAAN
Race 6, 3.30 Haydock: STARMAN
Race 7, 3.45 Ascot: DOCUMENTING
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Saturday's race previews:
1.45 Haydock: find out why it could be best to ignore the Superior Mile market leaders
2.20 Haydock: is Valley Forge a good thing to follow up his Melrose win?
2.40 Kempton: admirable Hukum aims for another Group 3 victory in September Stakes
2.55 Haydock: 'He has real quality about him' – trainers on their Old Borough Cup contenders
3.10 Ascot: they go together like salt and pepper – Graeme Rodway on racing's perfect match
3.30 Haydock: 'He's the one to beat' – can anyone stop Starman and Tom Marquand in Sprint Cup?
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