Katie Midwinter tips: best bets for Navan and Sandown on Saturday

The mesmerising chestnut certainly catches the eye on looks, but he has proven he possesses plenty of ability too with consistent performances this term. He has the scope to show further improvement and could be much better than his current mark of 126 suggests. With the Hughie Morrison yard performing at a 30 percent strike rate in recent weeks, this five-year-old gelding can continue their rich vein of form, now upped in class.

The course-and-distance winner must defy a 3lb penalty to win this Listed contest, but being a Grade Three winner who is 5lbs clear of his nearest rival on ratings, he should possess the quality required to claim the plaudits. Trainer Jessica Harrington has won this race on three occasions, including with Ocean Quest last year, and she holds leading claims once again with this three-year-old colt, who goes well fresh and should prove tough to beat.

With question marks surrounding the form of the horses ahead of him in the market, it may be worth taking a chance on Ga Law who will be suited by the trip and conditions at Sandown. He failed to get into a rhythm when last seen in the Ryanair Chase, jumping poorly before being pulled up, but he should be forgiven for the disappointing effort and can return to form in calmer waters.

The ten-year-old veteran proved he still retains ability with a second-placed finish to Threeunderthrufive at Ascot earlier in the season. He looked beaten with six fences to jump on that occasion, but kept on and rallied in the closing stages to close on the eventual winner and finish a length behind. Now 1lb above his last winning mark, he is capable of outrunning his huge odds, with the better ground in his favour.

A dual Grade Two winner, Lookaway is on a lenient mark of 137 considering the strong form he has shown this season, competing against the likes of Iberico Lord, Luccia and The Jukebox Man. The step back up in trip will suit, and the better ground should allow him to improve on his previous outing in handicap company at Newbury.