ITV RACING | Three Value Picks to consider for Saturday’s free-to-air races

A bumper weekend of flat racing lies in wait for racing fans, with several top-class fields featuring at Ascot and York on ITV Racing on Saturday afternoon.

ITV Racing covers seven of the big contests on Saturday, with the likes of the King George and the York Stakes featuring in their coverage.

Our team have taken a look through the card and they have picked out some value selections to add to your weekend calculations.

Here are a trio of runners that could hint at some value on the ITV Racing schedule on Saturday.

Guru – 2.25 Ascot (11/2 – Betfair + PP)

With only four starts under his belt, Guru may have more to offer in handicap company for John & Thady Gosden.

The gelding has been bumped up 2lbs after a promising rise over C&D earlier in the month, finishing a neck second to Isla Kai.

The quicker ground shouldn’t be an issue and his 11/2 price tag does hold some value in this contest.

Giogiobbo – 2.40 York (9/1 – Various)

Hailing from Scott Dixon’s yard, Giogiobbo has made a steady rise through the ratings this summer and he could well strike in the Porsche Handicap at York.

The eight-year-old has jumped up 11lbs since the beginning of June, winning all of three of his starts at Doncaster.

The faster conditions should suit him and the step in class shouldn’t phase the son of Bahamian Bounty either, with his 9/1 price tag producing some appeal.

Lord Rapscallion – 3.00 Ascot (16/1 – Various)

After running a cracker in the Bunbury Cup earlier in the month, Lord Rapscallion still remains at an appealing mark in the International Stakes Handicap.

Stuart Williams’ recruit has plenty of ability and despite Motakhayyel dashing clear in the final stage, he kept on well to take home some place money at Newmarket.

He faces similar rivals once again here, but he should benefit with Hollie Doyle in the saddle and his price of 16/1 does have some each-way value.