Saturday ITV Racing Tips: Best free bets for Uttoxeter and Kempton on March 15

The day after the Cheltenham Festival can always feel a bit flat, but there's still some great action on offer this Saturday afternoon.

The Midlands Grand National is the highlight at Uttoxeter, among four races, and there's three crackers from Kempton too.

Let's begin with a quick run through of our ITV tips, with the reasons why we've picked them further down the page.

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(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's latest update)

 

Saturday ITV tips:

13:50 (Uttoxeter) Hidden History

14:10 (Kempton) Asta La Pasta

14:25 (Uttoxeter) Red Dirt Road

14:45 (Kempton) Saint Anapolino

15:00 (Uttoxeter) Mr Vango

15:20 (Kempton) Bad

15:35 (Uttoxeter) Walk On Quest

 

13:50 (Uttoxeter) Hidden History

Hidden History was second from the mark at Fontwell last start. This trip is more suitable and since joined trainer Dan Skelton. Further improvement anticipated in the Jenningsbet 200 Shops Nationwide Handicap Hurdle.

Wellington Arch appeared to have plenty in hand justifying odds-on favouritism at Market Rasen 11 days ago. Good claims on handicap debut if suited by this new trip.

Below The Radar was a course and distance winner last term. Struggled in recent assignments. Finds something more realistic.

French recruit Kahavari ran well on British debut and likely has more to offer.

 

14:10 (Kempton) Asta La Pasta

Asta La Pasta made the frame in all five chase starts since switching to chases including when landing a small field contest at Carlisle.

First-time hood added to the usual tongue-tie and will be a key player dropping back in distance in the Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Novices' Limited Handicap Chase.

First Street was fourth behind Asta La Pasta when last seen during December. A G3 hurdle winner who comes lightly-raced in this sphere. Big run possible when resuming.

Paddy In The Caddy returned from a short break to make it three from six tackling fences with a game Wincanton success nine-days-ago, though this demands more.

Teddy Blue kept on well to gain his first chase victory at Huntingdon and cannot be ruled out.

 

14:25 (Uttoxeter) Red Dirt Road

Red Dirt Road won valuable contests at Aintree and Sandown past two outings. Raised a combined 1st for those wins. Might have more to offer after just eight starts in the Jenningsbet Handicap Hurdle.

Joyeux Machin was runner-up tackling 2m3 1/2f in this grade at Ascot four weeks ago. Proven stamina and rates a player from similar rating.

Samuel Spade forged clear to win by 4.75L at Ascot last time. Up to a career-high mark. Remains unexposed over the distance.

Irish raider Backmersackme needs monitoring in the market with cheekpieces going back on.

 

14:45 (Kempton) Saint Anapolino

Saint Anapolino secured a hurdling hat-trick with an impressive four length winning performance over course and distance last month.

Up in weight and grade, but momentum is on the six-year-old's side and bold bid for a four-timer looms in the Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily Handicap Hurdle.

Double Powerful brings six hurdle wins and remains unbeaten attempting the journey. Only just denied his seventh consecutive victory by a head at Ascot in December. Major player racing when resuming.

The Aintree G3 winner West Balboa is two from four in this grade including tackling track and trip and should be feared.

Irish Hill battled all the way to the line and stuck his neck out to gain his seventh hurdling success at Warwick in latest and should be on your shortlist.

 

15:00 (Uttoxeter) Mr Vango

Mr Vango bids for a hat-trick after wins at Sandown and Haydock raised 3lb to a career-high rating. Appears to still be on the upgrade and has good claims in the Jenningsbet Midlands Grand National.

Apple Away was a hurdle G1 winner. Gradually improving with fences and latest second in a 3m4 1/2f premier handicap at Haydock suggested this test will suit. Leading contender from near-identical mark.

Tanganyika is another seeking three in a row. Retains untapped potential over extreme distances.

Knockanore managed to win the Eider Chase (4m1 1/2f) last time and now 10lb higher will relish this test.

 

15:20 (Kempton) Bad

Bad rebounded after falling at Ascot to dominate by 10 lengths over course and distance in latest.

Ben Jones keeps the ride and another bold showing is anticipated despite increased weight in the Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Chase.

Three-time course winner Flegmatik was far from fluent when fourth in the G1 Ascot Steeple Chase last month. The Dan Skelton-trained gelding is capable of bouncing back in this more suitable affair.

Outlaw Peter arrives three from five at the track and requires a market check racing when resuming.

Bourbali is consistent. Finished third behind the main selection last time and deserves his place among the shortlist.

 

15:35 (Uttoxeter) Walk On Quest

Walk On Quest is four from four with fences. Handicapper did not overreact to latest Kelso success and stepping back up in trip for the Jenningsbet Novices' Handicap Chase can suit.

Deafening Silence was a G2 hurdle winner. Off the mark making his fourth chase start at Warwick and may handle the mark. Softer conditions preferred.

Eyed managed to win his past three completed starts. A game winner at Kempton in latest. Adjusted rating demands more.

Isaac Des Obeaux proved unable to build on his initial promise. Application of first-time cheekpieces might help.

 

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