Saturday tips from Katie Midwinter: Newbury and Navan bets

The four-year-old son of Sea The Stars made a pleasing return when narrowly beaten in the Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown in April. The step back up in trip will suit the strong stayer and he's 3lb clear of his nearest rival on ratings. He looks the class act and can return to winning ways for William Haggas.

Having made a pleasing return to turf when narrowly beaten at the Curragh in April, Un Bacio Ancora struggled over a shorter trip at in her subsequent run but should improve for the step back up to 6f here.

With champion apprentice Jamie Powell aboard, she is on a workable mark of 50 and if she is able to break well and gain a prominent position, she could be tough to beat.

The Kevin Ryan-trained colt showed plenty of ability as a juvenile, finishing third in a competitive race at York before beating sixteen rivals at Doncaster. 

His return to action at Newbury didn't go to plan when last seen as he struggled to find a clear passage from the rear of the field, and was stopped in his tracks when mounting a challenge. 

The drop back to 6f should suit and, barring any traffic difficulties, he should be competitive down in grade.

This experienced sprinter performed consistently well last term on varying ground conditions, and is a reliable and versatile performer that holds strong each-way claims in this contest. 

Despite finishing in sixth when last seen, he was only beaten a length-and-a-quarter by the winner in Group Three company, and he should possess enough class to make the frame, at least, back in handicap company.

It's a quick turnaround for the three-year-old son of Too Darn Hot, but it may be worth sticking with experience in this field. 

Trained by Joseph O’Brien, he was unlucky to become boxed in at Naas last Saturday where he was unable to get out in time to challenge. 

He has already competed against a high level of opposition, therefore it shouldn’t be long before he breaks his maiden and this looks a good opportunity for him to do that here.