ITV Racing Tips and Previews (Saturday 4th April 2026)

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More ITV Racing on Saturday as Flat racing returns to Scotland! A really competitive card at Musselburgh plus Jumps action from Haydock.I have covered all nine races live on the channel and like always have listed key dangers to my bets and any appealing at each way odds.The feature race on the card at Musselburgh is the Virgin Bet Goliath Cup Stakes which is a Listed race run over a mile and three quarters. It is hard to look past the favourite for Karl Burke who obviously sets a really high standard.The feature race over Jumps at Haydock is the Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ Handicap Chase which is run over two and a half miles with a prize pot of over £50K on offer.Top horse racing offerITV Racing (Saturday) tipsMusselburgh 1.25 Comic Hero – 5/2 with Ladbrokes NEXT BESTMusselburgh 1.55 Gweedore – 6/1 with BoyleSportsHaydock 2.12 Dance And Glance – 4/1 with BetfredMusselburgh 2.30 Al Qareem – 5/6 with BoyleSports NAPHaydock 2.46 Blue Carpet – 4/1 with LadbrokesMusselburgh 3.05 Gambino – 6/1 with bet365Haydock 3.20 Guard Your Dreams – 8/1 with bet365Musselburgh 3.42 Tropical Storm – 6/1 with bet365Haydock 3.55 Count Adhemar – 11/4 with BoyleSportsJoe’s best horse racing betting tips for ITV Racing on Saturday (4th April)Find my top tips for Saturday 4th April 2026 racing with odds from the best horse racing bookies below:Musselburgh 1.25 Virgin Bet A Good Bet Royal Mile Handicap (Class 3) 1mNo surprise to see COMIC HERO top the betting for this. I think he beat a progressive filly in the shape of Espanita on return at Kempton and he looks just the type to do better again now tackling a mile on turf.His opening mark likely underestimates him and he is worth keeping on side here and going forward. I’m expecting him to get heavily backed.Strength Of Spirit has won 2 of his last 3 and despite lacking a run looks a big player and is probably the likely danger. Vicenzo Peruggia was highly tried on final start as a 2yo but retains potential and is another one to note. Bet on COMIC HERO to Win at 5/2 with Ladbrokes Musselburgh 1.55 Livescore Bet Silver Arrow Handicap (Class 2) 7fA return to 7f will definitely help Midnight Gun but I wouldn’t have him as short as he is here and there is value elsewhere. GWEEDORE ended last year on a high winning over C&D and given he has won fresh in the past the lack of a run doesn’t concern me too much. He is a nice each way price and should run a big one again.Night Of Thunder colt Al Arbeed is the other one I can see running well. He wasn’t at his best at Kempton but would have needed that and back on turf here looks handicapped to have a say.Goldmoyne is on a winning run but that has been on the AW and this will ask a different question so don’t get carried away with his recent form figures. Bet on GWEEDORE to Win at 6/1 BoyleSports Haydock 2.12 Pertemps Network Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 1m71/2fI wouldn’t judge DANCE AND GLANCE too harshly on that run at Newbury. The testing ground counted against him and he is a lot better than he managed to show that day.His win at Ascot was promising and also the second at Sandown was a good run as well. If he gets back to his best he will be a big player here.Ice In The Veins remains unexposed and while he needs to bounce back he is another one that should appreciate this better ground. We’re Red And Blue was a good third to Mondo Man at Sandown last month and is another one who could get involved. Bet on DANCE AND GLANCE to Win at /1 with Betfred Musselburgh 2.30 Virgin Bet Goliath Cup Stakes (Listed Race) 1m6fThis looks a good starting point for AL QAREEM and I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t make a winning return. His form looks head and shoulders above these and back in trip under positive tactics he is going to be difficult to peg back under Clifford Lee.He is versatile regarding the ground and is difficult to find holes in.Mount Atlas is the closest to him on official figures but didn’t give his running behind Hamish on final outing. This better ground will help though and he could still be the one to finish second.Many Men is still just a 4yo and he should have a good season ahead and he has won fresh before too so don’t discount him easily. Bet on AL QAREEM to Win at 5/6 with BoyleSports Haydock 2.46 Pertemps Network Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 3m1/2fDan and Harry Skelton have been mopping up these prize pots on Saturdays and that may well prove the case again here with BLUE CARPET.This son of Blue Bresil has won 2 of his last 3 and I was impressed with how he put away Woodland Park at Wetherby last time. He is 7lb higher but they would have had this race in mind for him and he could improve again and follow up.Jakar Du Moulin is on a hat-trick and won nicely at Doncaster last month but 8lb higher here this will demand more. The yard are also struggling a little for form and he seems short enough in the betting so happy to pass over.At an each way price Heather Honey appeals as that was a likeable win over Hard Dealt here last month so she arrives in good order. Bet on BLUE CARPET to Win at 4/1 with Ladbrokes Musselburgh 3.05 Virgin Bet Daily Price Boost Queen’s Cup Handicap (Class 3) 1m6fSwitching from Jumps to the Flat now but Dan Skelton could still hold the key. GAMBINO is back on the Flat after running well over hurdles at Newbury last month.Prior to that he was third to Constitution Hill on stable debut so back handicapping looks a major player here. This trip should prove ideal and it would be no surprise to see him turn into a bit of a gamble.Moon Over Miami has the scope to keep improving this season and is definitely interesting on his return here. He impressed winning at Newbury and obviously remains lightly raced.Dancingwithmyself lacks a run but has gone well fresh before and with Oisin Murphy up should get involved too. Bet on GAMBINO to Win at 6/1 with bet365 Haydock 3.20 Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ Handicap Chase (Class 2) 2m4fI do enjoy these veteran events and good to see a big prize pot on the line again. GUARD YOUR DREAMS beat Fugitif impressively at Warwick before being brought down at the very first flight at Cheltenham last month. If bouncing back he could be a big player here with Toby McCain-Mitchell good value for his 5lb claim.Genois has won 2 of his last 3 and impressed winning at Exeter last month. Another run like that would see him bang there so he is feared most.Others to note include Fugitif on this better ground and also Le Milos who could be capable of putting in a big performance. Bet on GUARD YOUR DREAMS to Win at 8/1 with bet365 Musselburgh 3.42 Virgin Bet Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap (Class 2) 5fAndrew Balding is in fantastic form and he could have another winner here in the shape of TROPICAL STORM. This horse was highly tried last season but given a chance by the handicapper on return at a track that should suit it would be no surprise to see him bounce back. These are calmer waters and he still has potential off this mark.Pilgrim has had a couple of runs already so will be fit and could go well at a much bigger price. Jer Batt is still just a 6yo despite it feeling like he has been around for years and he is another one capable on his day as he is a decent yardstick. This is wide open though so don’t let anyone put you off. Bet on TROPICAL STORM to Win at 6/1 with bet365 Haydock 3.55 JCB Fastrac Handicap Chase (Class 4) 2m4fHopefully COUNT ADHEMAR can be rewarded for his consistency here. He has bumped into a couple of nice horses the last twice and won’t need much more to get off the mark now. He is only 1lb higher than last time so even a repeat of that could see him come out on top against these.Imperial Bede impressed winning at Catterick but will need to leave that run at Hereford behind to get involved. Bonza Boy is another one I can see getting competitive. Bet on COUNT ADHEMAR to Win at 11/4 with BoyleSports My top tip for ITV Racing on SaturdayI’m looking forward to seeing COMIC HERO back out in the opener and I have doubled him up with AL QAREEM who looks head and shoulders above in the feature.The pair doubled up pays around 11/2 which looks decent value and a price I think will contract somewhat come Saturday. Bet a Win Double on COMIC HERO and AL QAREEM at 11/2 with bet365 About the authorJoe NorrisI’m Joe Norris, co-founder and Director of GetYourTipsOut (GYTO), which I launched in 2009 to provide daily sports betting tips, with the main focus on horse racing. Over the years, I’ve earned a reputation for offering reliable and profitable tips, which led to being named “Best Sports Betting Tipster” in 2023. 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