ITV Racing tips: one key runner from each of the seven races on ITV on Saturday
1.50 Newbury
BetVictor Carnarvon Stakes, Listed, 6f
Aidan O'Brien has never won this Listed sprint but seeks to break that duck with Aesop's Fables under Ryan Moore. However, the standard is set by Godolphin's Noble Truth, who struggled with the step up to a mile in the 2,000 Guineas and should be much more dangerous back at this optimum trip.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: SHAQUILLE
Improving colt who won at Newmarket on 2,000 Guineas day, taking 6f record to 3-3
2.05 Newmarket
Aspall Cyder 1728 Handicap, 1m
Totnes has started her year in flying form and seeks her third win of 2023 in this 0-85 handicap. Race fitness may give her an edge against several first-time-out runners including Ceanna and Good Gracious, while Acotango's recent effort at Haydock should make him a danger.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: TOTNES
Did well to win Lingfield AW handicap last time and she can continue to improve
2.25 Newbury
Al Rayyan Stakes, Group 3, 1m4f
William Haggas seeks a hat-trick of wins in this race with Gaassee but Group 1 winners Bolshoi Ballet and Yibir set a high standard the five-year-old may not be able to match. The lightly raced Haskoy should not be discounted, with a 3lb mares' allowance and a first-time tongue-tie in her favour.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: HASKOY
2nd past post in the St Leger on just third start, little more than six weeks after debut
2.40 Newmarket
Aspall Suffolk Draught Cyder Handicap, 6f
Expert Agent has climbed 17lb in the ratings this year after three wins but is not the only one on the hunt for a four-timer, with Quinault similarly in fine form. However, last year's winning trainer Clive Cox could disrupt the party with Eminency, who was an unlucky fourth last time.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
Building up a solid bank of form, fine second over C&D last time; commands major respect
3.00 Newbury
BetVictor London Gold Cup Heritage Handicap, 1m2f
Favourites have claimed the last two renewals of this competitive handicap and this year's contest could follow the trend as the King's Desert Hero seeks a winning start to his three-year-old campaign. He heads the market alongside Exoplanet, whose form was boosted by the success of Chesspiece at York on Thursday.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: EXOPLANET
2yo win here and 2nd in hot 1m2f race here on return; can prove a force on handicap debut
3.15 Newmarket
Aspall Premier Cru Handicap, 7f
Powerdress failed to shine in the 1,000 Guineas but could be better suited by this task as she makes her first start in handicap company. She will face a formidable Godolphin duo in Striking Star and Changing Colours, while Golden Passport is one to note on his first start since being gelded.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: HAVANA BY THE SEA
Has shaped as though this step up to 7f could prompt improvement; she's a possible
3.35 Newbury
Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes, Group 1, 1m
An established star and an up-and-coming talent clash in Newbury's feature contest which marks the first Group 1 test in Britain this year for horses aged four and above. Modern Games is a worthy favourite with four top-level victories to his name but the John and Thady Gosden-trained Laurel has shown marked progression and could be anything.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: LAUREL
Very promising filly; commands respect, with 3lb allowance, on first start against males
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Race 1, 2.05 NEWMARKET: TOTNES
Race 2, 2.25 NEWBURY: HASKOY
Race 3, 2.32 THIRSK: MID WINSTER
Race 4, 2.40 NEWMARKET: WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
Race 5, 3.00 NEWBURY: EXOPLANET
Race 6, 3.15 NEWMARKET: HAVANA BY THE SEA
Race 7, 3.35 NEWBURY: LAUREL
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