ITV Racing tips: one key runner from each of the seven races on ITV4 on Saturday

1.50 Musselburgh
Betway Musselburgh Silver Arrow Handicap, 7f

Scotland's Flat season gets under way with this competitive handicap. Stone Soldier looks like going off favourite and comes here race-fit after winning at Southwell last month. Mark Johnston is closing in on 200 wins at Musselburgh and is represented by Eton College, with Marshal Dan another danger.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Marshal Dan

Conditions to suit; C&D October win was rock-solid effort; makes plenty of appeal

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Betway Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle, 1m7½f

Harry Skelton is the new favourite to be crowned champion jump jockey and he begins the day with a good ride on Vision De Puy. The Pam Sly-trained Xcitations won a November qualifier to earn his spot and arrives in form after winning Fakenham's Silver Cup two weeks ago.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Dino Velvet

Latest Newbury 4th came in a good time; cheekpieces now a first; considered

Betway Royal Mile Handicap, 1m

Richard Fahey has trained two of the last three victors of this race and is represented by Strike Red and Ventura Mutiny this time. Tornadic has won two of his three starts for Eve Johnson Houghton, while Forest Falcon, Heights Of Abraham and Colonel Faulkner were all winners on their last appearances.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Naamoos

Ran away with Beverley novice on 2nd start; held in Listed event latest (soft); unexposed

Betway Challenger Staying Chase Series Final Handicap Chase, 3m1½f

The Alan King-trained Mahlermade won this two years ago and is back for more off a 9lb lower mark. Topweight Checkitout bids for a hat-trick for Nigel and Sam Twiston-Davies, while Crossley Tender looks to continue his fine season.

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Betway Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap, 5f

Victory Angel has twice won over course and distance in the last year and would be a fitting winner for Harvey Bastiman after the untimely passing of his sister Rebecca. Jabbarockie, Justanotherbottle and Zarzyni are all major contenders. The indomitable 12-year-old Caspian Prince is set to make his 110th start.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Came From The Dark

All wins at Haydock; could yet rate higher; been gelded and had wind op since last seen

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Betway Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle, 3m½f

Ashtown Lad must bounce back after being pulled up in the Grade 2 River Don at Doncaster last time out – a post-race examination found that he bled. His rivals include the in-form Small Present, Nicky Henderson's Colonial Dreams and Regarding Ruth, who is the ride of Bryony Frost.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: Crossgalesfamegame

Too bad to be true when upped to 3m1f last time; retains potential at this sort of trip

Betway Queen's Cup, 1m6f

All 14 entrants look to have a decent chance in Musselburgh's feature race of the day, which carries a £75,000 prize fund. Nate The Great has been campaigned on the all-weather over the winter and won on his last start at Wolverhampton, while Trumpet Man completed a hat-trick under Franny Norton in the autumn.

SPOTLIGHT TIP: King's Advice

Dropped 11lb since early last June and looks interesting wearing headgear first time

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Race 1, 1.50 Musselburgh: MARSHAL DAN
Race 2, 2.05 Haydock: DINO VELVET
Race 3, 2.25 Musselburgh: NAAMOOS
Race 4, 2.40 Haydock: DEBECE
Race 5, 3.00 Musselburgh: CAME FROM THE DARK
Race 6, 3.15 Haydock: CROSSGALESFAMEGAME
Race 7, 3.35 Musselburgh: KING'S ADVICE

More of Saturday's race previews:

3.00 Musselburgh: does a prep run mean success in early-season sprints? Graeme Rodway investigates

3.15 Haydock: in-form Skeltons aiming to end hurdles hoodoo with Ashtown Lad

3.35 Musselburgh: Graeme Rodway with his advice on which stayer could land the Queen's Cup

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