ITV Racing Tips on May 23rd - Saturday's selections at Haydock, Goodwood and York
Saturday brings an action-packed ITV racing lineup, broadcasting ten live races from Haydock, Goodwood, York, and the Curragh, including the prestigious Irish 2000 Guineas. Key expert tips highlight each major contest, spotlighting strong contenders such as New Monarch (Goodwood), Sand Gazelle (Haydock), Laureate Crown (Haydock), and Jm Jungle (Haydock). Recommendations are selective, focusing on value picks and runners well-placed in their respective contests. Bettors are advised to follow low-draw biases and track-side insights for the best betting value, with some races noted as 'no bet' due to strong favourites.
- Free tips for the ITV races on Saturday 23rd May
- Haydock, Goodwood, York and the Curragh feature on Saturday's ITV coverage
- Sand Gazelle, Laureate Crown and Jm Jungle feature in our selections
- ITV Racing Schedule
- 1:25pm Goodwood - Harroways Handicap Tips
- 1:45pm Haydock - Hedge Of Oak Stakes Tips
- 2:00pm Goodwood - Cocked Hat Stakes Tips
- 2:20pm Haydock - Silver Bowl Handicap Tips
- 2:40pm York - Epic Boost Handicap Tips
- 2:58pm Haydock - Sandy Lane Stakes Tips
- 3:15pm York - Bronte Cup Fillies' Stakes Tips
- 3:30pm Haydock - Temple Stakes Tips
- 3:40pm Curragh - Irish 2000 Guineas Tips
- 4:05pm Haydock - Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Tips
Saturday's Tips
ITV Racing viewers have got a feast of action to take in on Saturday. Ten races will be shown live from across four different racecourses, with Haydock, Goodwood and York all chipping in with top-quality races. We'll also be heading over to the Curragh, as Gstaad leads the field into the Irish 2000 Guineas.
Here are my best betting tips for Saturday's ITV races at Haydock, Goodwood, York and the Curragh.
ITV Racing Schedule
| Time | Track | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1:25pm | Goodwood | Fitzdares Harroways Handicap (Class 2) 7f |
| 1:45pm | Haydock | William Hill Epic Boost British EBF Hedge Of Oak Stakes (Listed Race) 1m2½f |
| 2:00pm | Goodwood | British Stallion Studs EBF Cocked Hat Stakes (Listed Race) 1m3f |
| 2:20pm | Haydock | William Hill Silver Bowl Handicap (Heritage Handicap) 1m |
| 2:40pm | York | William Hill Epic Boost Handicap (Class 2) 5f |
| 2:58pm | Haydock | William Hill Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2) 6f |
| 3:15pm | York | William Hill Bronte Cup Fillies' Stakes (Group 3) 1m6f |
| 3:30pm | Haydock | William Hill Temple Stakes (Group 2) 5f |
| 3:40pm | Curragh | Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) 1m |
| 4:05pm | Haydock | William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap (Class 2) 2m |
ITV Racing Tips - Saturday 23rd May
1:25pm Goodwood - Harroways Handicap Tips
Qirat won this race 12 months ago before following up in the Sussex Stakes, so it's a handicap that should be watched carefully. One I like at a lengthy price is NEW MONARCH (20/1), who finished close behind some decent sorts during his juvenile campaign.
Andrew Balding's youngster failed to win any of his four starts, but managed to amass over £60k in prize money by placing in valuable maidens at Ascot and York, and in the Goffs Million at the Curragh on Irish Champions Weekend. New Monarch got off the mark in a fairly modest maiden at Kempton, making all to beat a future winner fairly comfortably.
Rob Hornby's mount then finished last in the Burradon Stakes at Newcastle, having been sent off as a fancied 6/1 shot. New Monarch has never looked like a miler to me, so seven furlongs around a track like Goodwood should be ideal. He could be well treated off this opening mark of 93.
1:45pm Haydock - Hedge Of Oak Stakes Tips
Friendly Soul returns after a near 600-day absence in Saturday's opening ITV race, and it's great to see John and Thady Gosden's mare back on the track. I'd rather back her stablemate, SAND GAZELLE (14/1), despite an underwhelming return run in the Dahlia Stakes.
The Gosdens' filly had progressed nicely as a three-year-old, winning the Lyric Stakes at York after struggling in the Prix de Diane. Sand Gazelle then ran a cracker in the Snow Fairy Stakes at the Curragh in August, losing out narrowly to the classy Red Letter, with future Group One winner Barnavara back in third.
Sand Gazelle didn't seem to enjoy the Rowley Mile when well beaten in the Academy Pride Stakes, and again struggled to handle the track when seventh of ten in the Dahlia. Cheekpieces go on for this assignment, and Tyler Heard's mount should be more comfortable around a turning track like Haydock.
2:00pm Goodwood - Cocked Hat Stakes Tips
There isn't much to be gained by taking Saxon Street on, so I'll just sit back and enjoy the last of the recognised Derby trials.
2:20pm Haydock - Silver Bowl Handicap Tips
I thought LAUREATE CROWN (15/2) was super impressive when winning the Esher Cup at Sandown, and Hugo Palmer's three-year-old can show his class again on Saturday.
Having been tried at Group level as a juvenile last season, Laureate Crown has won both starts in handicaps this term. Oisin Murphy's mount won comfortably at Wolverhampton on his reappearance, before powering home down the centre of the track to upset odds-on favourite Organise at Sandown.
Palmer's gelding travelled powerfully throughout that one-mile handicap, and won pretty cosily in the end. Laureate Crown is drawn nicely in stall five and handles any kind of ground. I fancy he'll take a five-pound ratings hike in his stride.
2:40pm York - Epic Boost Handicap Tips
If the low-draw bias that ran through most of the Dante Meeting continues on Saturday, then SQUEALER (28/1) could be worth a punt in this handicap sprint. Nigel Tinkler's six-year-old won over this course and distance last June, edging out Jm Jungle - who we'll discuss shortly.
Squealer was thrust up to a mark of 92 following that victory, and struggled during the second half of the year. Faye McManoman's mount hasn't been particularly competitive on either start this term, but his mark has dropped all the way down to 81 and stall five could turn out to be a favourable position.
2:58pm Haydock - Sandy Lane Stakes Tips
Take a look at our 2026 Sandy Lane Stakes preview to find out who we've backed in this Commonwealth Cup trial.
Head to our Sandy Lane Stakes Live Stream page if you want to watch any of Saturday's races via a mobile device.
3:15pm York - Bronte Cup Fillies' Stakes Tips
No bet for me in this one. Danielle looks too strong to take on.
3:30pm Haydock - Temple Stakes Tips
I'll chance my arm with JM JUNGLE (11/1) in this Group Two sprint. John and Sean Quinn's stable star struck on his first start at this level in the King George Qatar Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, and won't carry a penalty for that narrow success.
Jm Jungle was then pitched into Group One company, and wasn't beaten far behind Asfoora in the Nunthorpe, before a poor run from a horrible draw in the Prix de l'Abbaye. Jason Hart's mount shaped well when fourth on his reappearance in the Palace House Stakes, and he's a former course-and-distance winner here at Haydock, so I'm hopeful of another strong challenge from this dependable sprinter.
3:40pm Curragh - Irish 2000 Guineas Tips
Read our free guide to the 2026 Irish 2000 Guineas to see whether we're with or against Gstaad in Saturday's Classic.
Visit our Irish 2000 Guineas Live Stream page if you want to watch any of Saturday's races from the Curragh via a mobile or tablet.
4:05pm Haydock - Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Tips
Nothing for me in the card-closer.
Verdict
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Laureate Crown
2:20pm Haydock
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