Frodon, Beer Goggles and Calett Mad set for Saturday success

Trio head Saturday’s picks

The Cotswold Chase and the Great Yorkshire Hurdle headline a seven-race card on ITV this afternoon.

Bristol De Mai is expected to go off as favourite in the feature at Cheltenham, while L’Ami Serge is the jolly at Doncaster.

There are also five other races on a top-quality card split between the two premier courses.

The Coral News Team have picked out their tips for all seven fixtures across the afternoon…

Bet of the Day

There’s no better place to start than with the first race at Doncaster. Eight runners look set to line-up to contest the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle. In a field packed with rookie talent, the Coral News Team think there’s a lot to be said for the well-priced Calett Mad.

Nigel Twiston-Davies’ charge finished a distant fifth on his last appearance in November. He has since undergone wind surgery and will be helped by taking on a field devoid of proven quality.

The extended distance will also be in the six-year-old’s favour as he bids for a second success in four attempts around Cheltenham. In a field comprised of highly-progressive types, Calett Mad’s extra experience at this level could prove the difference.

Frodon fancied in the opener

The Crest Nicholson Handicap Chase is a wide-open affair. And that should leave space for Frodon to mount a challenge. Paul Nicholls’ charge has finished third twice and been beaten into second by Might Bite and Gold Present in two of his last three runs.