Andy Newton’s Saturday ITV Racing Tips: Newbury and Warwick Best Bets and Trends

More top jump horse racing this weekend, so don’t miss Andy Newton’s ITV Racing tips on Saturday – with the action coming from Newbury and Warwick.

You can also catch Andy each week on the popular FINAL FURLONG PODCAST with host Emmet Kennedy and guests.

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Andy Newton’s ITV Racing Tips Newbury and Warwick: Saturday 7th February 2026 

The ITV Racing schedule on Saturday comes from Newbury and Warwick, with EIGHT races being shown on the ‘free-to-air’ channel.

At Newbury there are five live ITV races to look out for, that include the Denman Chase (2:10pm) and Game Spirit Chase (2:45pm).

Two races that will give punters more 2026 Cheltenham Festival pointers as they feature Gold Cup hope Haiti Couleurs and Arkle favourite Lulamba.

Then at Warwick, we’ve three more ITV races being shown in their eight-race card, with the Kingmaker Novices’ Chase (1:50pm) the standout.

In what looks a fascinating match-up between Steel Ally and Mambonumberfive – both hold Arkle Novices’ Chase entries too.

So, to take you through the action you can see ANDY NEWTON’s ITV Racing tips below – as he gives you his quickfire 1-2-3 best bets and key trends.

Let’s get going.

Note: There is a precautionary inspection at Warwick on Saturday at 7:30am

NEWBURY ITV Racing Tips: Saturday 7th February 2026 🏇

1:00 Newbury – William Hill Racing Epic Boosts Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) Cl3 (4yo+) 2m½f ITV

SOBER GLORY, who is around 25/1 for the Supreme, saw off Kadastral at Chepstow in November by 12 lengths and the runner-up is only 4lbs better off.

Plus, Sober Glory is 9lbs well-in on the revised ratings.

Both have won again since though, while the runner-up in Sober Glory’s recent Newbury win – It’s Top – won well at Carlisle in midweek to frank the form.

Fantasy World is feared with all the weight he’s getting, but Sober Guest’s experience could just be the difference.

The Hobbs/Johnson-White team are also 24% with their hurdlers here.

Sober Glory can land the drinks money with the Henderson horse Fantasy World also now a non-runner.

🥇SOBER GLORY
🥈KADASTRAL
🥉LAST ROUND 

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Really nice performance by Sober Glory at Newbury.

Won as you’d expect a 1/6 shot to, but never broke sweat in a bloodless victory.

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1:35 Newbury – William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Cl3 (4yo+ 0-135) 3m½f ITV

Dan Skelton had a few entered up in this so the fact he’s come down on A Pai De Nom could be significant.

He was sent off favourite that day at Kempton but was beaten almost nine lengths in the end.

He’s also up in trip here to 3m 1/2f (from 2m 5f) and despite staying on okay last time, this will be the furthest he’s gone. Therefore, it’s a bit on an unknown.

On a plus, he’s unexposed with only five runs over hurdles (3 wins) and is also off the same mark (124). He’s a big player here.

But I’ll take a chance with Skelton’s old boss Paul Nicholls upsetting the apple-cart with BELOW THE RADAR.

This 8yo has only raced 11 times, which is not many for his age (3 wins) and last time at Haydock (2m 5f) ran as if this step up to 3m will certainly suit.

He came from well off the pace to take a clear second and despite being up 3lbs, the longer trip can eke out more.

The Nicholls yard are in top form too, with a Taunton treble in midweek and Freddie Keighley taking off a handy 7lbs.

Oh, and 50% of the last 10 winners of this race were claimer ridden – wink, wink.

Of the rest, the Hobbs/Johnson-White yard have a solid 24% SR with their hurdlers at Newbury.

So, any money for Goshhowposh, who has been off a while (484 days), would be interesting.

🥇BELOW THE RADAR
🥈A PAI DE NOM
🥉GOSHHOWPOSH 

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2:10 Newbury – William Hill Denman Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m7½f ITV

L’Homme Presse is a horse I like a lot and it would be great to see one last big win for the 11yo.

He’s run with credit this season twice at Cheltenham too, but since this race was first run in 2000 we’ve only had one 11+ year-old winner (Shooting Light, 2004).

The Venetia Williams camp also can’t buy a winner at the moment – so even though the heart says ‘yes’ – the head says ‘no’.

CD winner Leave Of Absence has minor claims – but he’s still rated 13lbs off HAITI COULEURS and only gets 4lbs off the Rebecca Curtis runner.

We also know conditions will pose no issues for Haiti Couluers. Having won the Irish Grand National in soft/heavy last season.

He’s added the Welsh National this season too and can follow in the steps of Native River, who won both races in 2016/17.

Haiti could then be heading to the Gold Cup at Cheltenham in March after this, where he’s around 10/1 in the betting.

The already mentioned Native River was the last horse to take the Denman Chase and add the Gold Cup in the same season (2018).

🥇HAITI COULEURS
🥈L’HOMME PRESSE
🥉LEAVE OF ABSENCE 

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2:45 Newbury – William Hill Game Spirit Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m½f ITV

Some more Cheltenham pointers here as the big Arkle Novices’ Chase favourite LULAMBA is on show.

He did also have an entry in the Kingmaker at Warwick as connections were concerned about the ground and having a hard race here before Cheltenham.

But he’s ended up here and having won on heavy in France, then really conditions should be fine.

He’s 2-2 over fences since switching from hurdles this season and will be looking to follow Sprinter Sacre (2012) and Altior (2017), who won the Game Spirit before taking the Arkle.

Lulamba is around 6/4 for the Arkle and that will probably move to odds-on if he wins here.

Especially with the doubts around Kopek Des Bordes too.

5 Year-Olds Don’t Have A Great Record In The Arkle

But let’s not forget Lulamba is still only 5 and horses this young don’t have a great record in the Arkle – only two winners since 2000 (Voy Por Ustedes 2006 and Well Chief 2004).

Plus, Majborough was another failed 5yo in the race last season. He was the 17th to lose since 2007.

In fact, not many 5yolds have won the Game Spirit either – but, to be fair, I’m not sure how many have tried (probably not many).

Just TWO 5yo winners (Master Minded 2008 and Don’t Be Shy 2006).

Regardless of all this, Lulamba still looks a class act here and should take all the beating.

Of the rest, the consistent Saint Segal can go well again and is only rated 2lbs off Lulamba and gets a pound too.

While last year’s first and second Master Chewy and Libberty Hunter (will love the ground) can go well as well.

But at a price, I’d not be shocked to see MEETMEBYTHESEA outrun his odds.

Yes, he’s got a lot to find on these terms – rated 18lbs off Lulamba but has only had two runs over fences and has looked above average.

This is another step up, but Harry Cobden, who is yet to win this race, has been booked to ride this improving Ben Pauling runner.

🥇LULAMBA
🥈MEETBEBYTHESEA
🥉LIBBERTY HUNTER 

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3:20 Newbury – William Hill Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m½f ITV

Many chances here for this premier handicap hurdle, that actually produced a Champion Hurdle winner back in 1997 when Make A Stand won both races in the same season.

That’s not going to happen this year though, but it should still be a good race.

It’s the kind of contest you feel Dan Skelton will be winning soon (he’s yet to win) and he could break his duck in 2026 with Let It Rain, who could go off favourite.

He’s only had three runs over hurdles and was a close third to Dance And Glance last time at Ascot but is a pound better off.

And with a name like that should like the ground. Which he does luckily, having won on soft in the past.

Five and Six Year-Olds Have a Good Record

We could be very well-handicapped off 124, but the niggle is the lack of experience (5 runs) for this 7yold. Plus 18 of the last 23 winners were aged 5 0r 6.

Tutti Quanti landed a gamble last time after we put it up on the podcast at 16/1. Winning as the 85/40 favourite – but is up 8lbs and in a higher grade this time.

On a plus, he’ll love the ground and the Paul Nicholls yard (2 wins in this race) are in great form.

Lanesborough probably didn’t quite get home in the Lanzarote Hurdle so the drop back in trip will help.

While Un Sens A La Vie won well at Windsor last time and is only up 5lbs. He also represents the Twiston-Davies yard that have won this three times since 2014.

But I liked the way ALL IN YOU travelled and quickened last time when winning at Sandown and is only 4lbs worse off with Dance And Glance (2nd).

So, I think this Warren Greatrex horse, which was part of the David Maxwell sale, can uphold that form with more improvement to come.

Plus, the form of that run has since been franked with the 4th Hot Fuss (runs here too) winning since.

Finally, at a price MILLDAM will love the ground and could certainly outrun his odds based on this.

🥇ALL IN YOU
🥈UN SENS A LA VIE
🥉LET IT RAIN

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Warwick ITV Racing Tips: Saturday 7th February, 2026 🏇

1:15 Warwick – Get The Best Odds With Oddschecker Warwick Mares’ Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m5f ITV

On these terms this should really be going to the Paul Nicholls-trained Jubilee Alpha, as she’s rated 139 and that is 8lbs higher than the next best (Flying Fortune).

We’ve also not seen flying fortune since winning the Persian War at Chepstow in October 2024, so is back from a 484-day break and would be some training performance.

La Pinsonniere is also back from a lay-off (296 days) but has form tied in with Jubilee Alpha. When second to her at Cheltenham in April (1 3/4 lengths) – but is 3lbs wrong this time.

So, a chance is taken on HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA to dance home.

This Jamie Snowden mare has 10lbs to find with Jubilee Alpha, but it’s interesting that she’s back over hurdles after not jumping well last time at Windsor.

Prior to that run she won well at Exeter in December, and I know she’s a mare the yard like a lot.

Yes, this could be a confidence mission after last time. But she certainly comes here with a chance and don’t forget last season was a Grade Two winner over hurdles at Sandown.

🥇HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA
🥈JUBILEE ALPHA
🥉LA PINSONNIERE 

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1:50 Warwick – Bet Smarter With Oddschecker Kingmaker Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m ITV

This looks a shootout between Steel Ally and MAMBONUMBERFIVE, with the third runner Mirabad having a bit to find on these terms.

Cases can be made for both, with the pair bringing unbeaten chasing records to the table and solid runs last time.

Steel Ally impressed from the front to win a Ascot and that form has been franked since with No Questions Asked and Jax Junior winning since.

Plus, the Sam Thomas yard are in good order – so if allowed to dictate from the front might be hard to peg back.

But Mambonumberfive have impressed me too – winning the Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase last time at Kempton in decent fashion.

He came from the back that day, so could have the race set up for him again, but will need to iron out a few jumping errors.

However, despite these mistakes it was still impressive to see him scoot clear by seven lengths and Ben Jones comes here and not Newbury to ride.

Yes, he’s got 2lbs to find with Steel Ally on the ratings, but I just think there is more to come from this fella.

Mambo is around 14/1 for the Arkle and Steel Ally double that at 33/1. So, in a race that could cut up at the Festival, both could be worth a dabble at those odds.

But I’ll stick with Mambo, who have won four times in his career, to live up to his name and make if ‘FIVE’ here.

🥇MAMBONUMBERFIVE
🥈STEEL ALLY
🥉MIRABAD

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2:25 Warwick – Unibet Middle Distance Series Veterans’ Handicap Chase (Series Qualifier) Cl2 (10yo+ 0-150) 2m4f ITV

Some old faces here for this Vets chase.

Including Fugitif, who was last seen winning the December Gold Cup back in 2023.

Guard Your Dreams is a proven CD winner here too and the booking of useful claimer Toby McCain-Mitchell catches the eye.

Knappers Hill is a horse that could have gone to the top but has been plagued with injuries in his career.

But is from the in-form Paul Nicholls yard and also returned this season to run the subsequent King George winner The Jukebox Man to eight lengths.

Plus was last seen running a fair third in the Rowland Meyrick last time over a trip too far. Back in trip today makes him interesting for sure.

However, the call is to just stick with the winner of this race from last season LE MILOS, who bolted up by six lengths in this.

He’s back only a pound higher (140) but connections have booked Harry Atkins to take off a handy 7lbs this time. Meaning he’s actually 6lbs better off.

You feel the Skelton’s would have mapped out this race for him again as his big season target and heads here having run an excellent second at Sandown.

🥇LE MILOS
🥈KNAPPERS HILL
🥉GUARD YOUR DREAMS

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