Matt Chapman’s ITV Racing Tips for Saturday, March 7, 2026

Leading ITV Racing pundit Matt Chapman has released his tips for Saturday’s action, covering meetings at Sandown and Wolverhampton. Chapman highlights Two Tempting (14:42 Wolverhampton) as a particularly strong contender in the Lincoln Trial.

Chapman’s Saturday ITV Racing Selections

• 13:50 Sandown – Laguna Beach (each-way)
• 14:05 Wolverhampton – Silky Wilkie
• 14:27 Sandown – No Ordinary Joe
• 14:42 Wolverhampton – Two Tempting
• 15:00 Sandown – Burds Of A Feather
• 15:15 Wolverhampton – Witch Hunter
• 15:35 Sandown – Invincible Nao (each-way)

Detailed Race Previews

13:50 Sandown – Laguna Beach (each-way)

The action begins at Sandown with a novices’ handicap hurdle over 2m4f. Chapman notes a large field and potential for improvement from several runners. Laguna Beach, despite being up 4lb after a recent defeat at Ascot, is considered to have more to offer, particularly given his staying ability and the weight allowance he received in his previous race. He has an each-way chance for trainer Nicky Henderson and jockey Nico de Boinville.

14:05 Wolverhampton – Silky Wilkie

Moving to Wolverhampton for flat racing, Chapman favors Silky Wilkie in this 6f handicap. Silky Wilkie is described as well-handicapped on his best form and capable of performing well. He recently won at Wolverhampton and remained in decent form when finishing fourth at Southwell, benefiting from a good draw and a 5lb claim from Jack Nicholls.

14:27 Sandown – No Ordinary Joe

The Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle at Sandown is the day’s major betting race. Chapman believes No Ordinary Joe is overpriced, citing a stronger run at Ascot where the horse came to win but weakened near the finish. He is down 1lb and has a history of performing well, including a bumper win at Sandown and placings in the Greatwood and Martin Pipe races. Benjamin Macey will ride for Faye Bramley, taking a 5lb claim.

14:42 Wolverhampton – Two Tempting

Chapman is particularly keen on Two Tempting in the Lincoln Trial Handicap over an extended 1m. He believes the horse is overpriced for trainer Jonny Portman and jockey Rob Hornby. Two Tempting has shown consistency and previously defeated First Principle at Kempton, and now has a 5lb advantage over that rival.

15:00 Sandown – Burds Of A Feather

In a mares’ bumper over 2m, Chapman acknowledges some uncertainty but suggests Burds Of A Feather could be competitive. Despite some quirks and previous unseating in point-to-points, the mare showed promise when winning at Warwick and could be difficult to catch on drying ground, with David Bass riding for Max Comley.

15:15 Wolverhampton – Witch Hunter

The Listed Lady Wulfruna Stakes over 7f sees Chapman siding with Witch Hunter, despite his age. While acknowledging the horse may not be improving, Witch Hunter remains a threat in this type of race, having won at Newcastle and finished second in this race last year, ridden by Joe Leavy for trainer Richard Hannon.

15:35 Sandown – Invincible Nao (each-way)

Concluding the day at Sandown with a handicap chase over 3m, Chapman recommends an each-way bet on Invincible Nao. He believes a 4lb drop in rating after a recent Ascot defeat is an overreaction, and the horse has good course form, offering a chance for Josh & Gary Moore and jockey Caoilin Quinn.

Odds are subject to change.