Breaking News: Champion Jockey Ruby Walsh’s Top Picks for Saturday’s ITV Racing
Legendary jockey Ruby Walsh has revealed his top selections for Saturday’s ITV Racing shows, with his ‘NAP’ choice being Fox Avatar in the 13:50 at Lingfield. The Roger Varian-trained horse, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, has shown promise and could be ahead of the handicapper after a luckless debut this season.
Walsh also fancies Giselle (13:15 Lingfield), Dance And Glance (13:35 Haydock), Arisaig (14:05 Ascot), Vice President (14:25 Lingfield), Gleneagle Bay (14:40 Ascot), Puppet Master (15:00 Lingfield), Turquino (15:15 Ascot), and Cathedral (15:35 Lingfield) on an action-packed day of racing.
Don’t miss out on Walsh’s expert insights as he guides you through the day’s key races. With Walsh’s picks, you might just land that big win! (All odds bang up to date with PaddyPower’s snazzy widgets. Subject to change.)
Headline:
🏇 Ruby Walsh’s Expert Picks & Emerging Trends in Saturday’s ITV Racing
Subheadings:
- 13:15 Lingfield: Giselle Leads the Charge
- 13:35 Haydock: Dance And Glance Ready to Shine
- 13:50 Lingfield: Fox Avatar (NAP) Unvered
- 14:05 Ascot: Arisaig’s Royal Ambitions?
- 14:25 Lingfield: Vice President in the Spotlight
- 14:40 Ascot: Gleneagle Bay’s Big Chance
- 15:00 Lingfield: Puppet Master’s Derby Hopes
- 15:15 Ascot: Turquino’s Impressive Start
- 15:35 Lingfield: Cathedral’s Gateway to Glory
13:15 Lingfield: Giselle Leads the Charge
With Harpsichord and Love Talk likely to set the pace, Giselle could be the one to catch. With Ryan Moore taking the reins, expect him to settle Giselle and bring her late. "Love Talk made all when winning two starts back," noted Walsh, "So there’s pace in the race."
13:35 Haydock: Dance And Glance Ready to Shine
A recent wind operation seems to have transformed Dance And Glance. With Harry Cobden on board, Walsh fancies Dance And Glance’s chances: "He won at Taunton in March and probably should have won at Bangor last month."
13:50 Lingfield: Fox Avatar (NAP) Unveiled
Fox Avatar, a Roger Varian-trained three-year-old, is yet to show his best. A luckless run at Chelmsford last month hinted at potential, and Silvestre De Sousa’s bookings indicate an exciting horse. Walsh’s NAP: "He didn’t get a clear run and he could be ahead of the handicapper."
14:05 Ascot: Arisaig’s Royal Ambitions?
John & Thady Gosden’s Rainbows Edge could be a Royal meeting contender, but Walsh sides with Arisaig from the Charlie Johnston yard: "There’s a part of me that thinks [Gosden] won’t want a penalty… I’m with Charlie Johnston’s Arisaig instead."
14:25 Lingfield: Vice President in the Spotlight
Ryan Moore’s booking for Vice President is the main reason for his selection. Walsh admits, "I struggled to find a strong fancy in this race," but Moore’s involvement might just tip the balance.
14:40 Ascot: Gleneagle Bay’s Big Chance
Gleneagle Bay could be the find of the season for trainer Stephen Thorne. With draws from stall 12 or higher featuring prominently in recent races, Walsh sees value in a forecast or tricast including Gleneagle Bay.
15:00 Lingfield: Puppet Master’s Derby Hopes
Puppet Master, rated 105 and ridden by Ryan Moore, is Walsh’s pick in the listed contest. "This isn’t a vintage renewal of the Derby Trial," he admits, "but [Puppet Master] is the one to keep on side."
15:15 Ascot: Turquino’s Impressive Start
Walsh is impressed by Turquino, an unbeaten colt with an opening rating of 86. "He’s short in the betting after winning both of his starts," he notes, "and he’s the one to keep on side."
15:35 Lingfield: Cathedral’s Gateway to Glory
Cathedral is Ralph Beckett’s three-year-old filly who won on her debut last September. Walsh likes her prospects against older rivals: "I don’t see [being the only three-year-old in the race] as a negative."
Did you know?
Ruby Walshretired from race riding in 2019 but continues to share his expert insights as a pundit for Paddy Power.
Pro Tip:
When betting on horse racing, consider form, jockey bookings, and trainer insights – like Ruby Walsh’s selections above!
FAQ
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Q: Who is Ruby Walsh?
- A: Ruby Walsh is a retired Irish jockey who won the Grand National and was Champion Jockey 11 times.
- Q: What does NAP mean in horse racing?
- A: NAP is an abbreviation for "Notable Advice Proposition" or "Next Authentic Punt." It usually refers to the horse racing tipster’s strongest selection of the day.
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