After the thrills, frills and superb racing provided by Royal Ascot this week, it's back to the track without the regal tag on Saturday.

The first four races are televised on BBC 1 on a bumper day for armchair racing enthusiasts there are a total of 12 races on the box.

Champion jockey Kieren Fallon definitely looks the man to follow at Ascot. He rides Coco for Sir Michael Stoute in the opener, a one mile Listed handicap for three-year-olds at 2pm, though I fancy Barry Hills may hold the key to this one, with a double entry in Shamah and Out of Reach, to be ridden respectively by the trainer's sons Richard and Michael.

In the 2.30, another event for three-year-olds, this time over the minimum trip of five furlongs, Fallon has strong claims aboard See You Later, with Argent Facile the danger.

He again rides for his retaining Stoute stable in the 1m 2f handicap at 3.00 when partnering Chinatown, though Henry Cecil's High Walden looks the one they all have to beat. The Showcase race at 3.35, also over 1m 2f, presents Fallon with yet another opportunity on David Elsworth's Dashiba.

Channel 4's excellent offering is eight races - four from Ayre and two each from Redcar and Market Rasen.

At the Scottish track, I like the look of Persian Fayre in the seven furlongs handicap at 3.10, but would reserve judgement on the eight-year-old if Newmarket trainer Willie Haggas decides to make the long trip north with his hat-trick seeking Peacock Alley. Mark Johnston's seasoned campaigner Star Rage is a confident selection in the 1m 7f handicap at 4.10, though note any market moves for stable companion Hidden Brave. The same trainer also holds claims with Baileys Prize in the 1m 1f handicap at 4.40.

Roses Racing Club trainer Kevin Ryan continues in fine fettle and I wouldn't discount the two stable entries in the televised races from Redcar. Gralmano takes his chance in the 1m 2f handicap at 3.55, while in the six furlongs sprint half an hour later Cool Prospect steps up in class, but has the advantage of carrying bottom weight. Stable jockey Fergal Lynch rides both horses, with each way bets recommended.

Over the sticks at Market Rasen, there are two valuable televised races and while I'm a bit out of touch with the National Hunt scene, I like the look of Hoh Invader in the 2m 4f handicap at 2.50 and Alabang in the Novices'Chase at 3.25.

Looking ahead to Sunday, the meeting at Pontefract looks extremely competitive. Kieren Fallon could again be the rider to follow. He's been booked midweek by Mark Johnston to ride the newcomer Love Lady in the opener at 2.15 and Ice in the feature race at 4.15.

There were no winners of last Saturday's Scoop6 win and bonus pools, so the pot is mounting up nicely. I'll give first and second selections from all eight Channel 4 televised races, but which six are chosen for the Scoop6 bet.

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