
Horse racing tips: ‘Top jockey and perfect record a tough combo to beat' – Templegate's thriving Monday NAP
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MAX OF STARS (3.20 Newton Abbot, nap)
Has won all three starts at the Devon track and can keep up that perfect record. She had three lengths in hand when scoring here last time and a repeat of that effort would take her close again with a 4lb raise more than fair.
CENTARA (2.50 Newton Abbot, nb)
Can make it three on the bounce for Paul Nicholls. He has taken his form to new heights since going over fences, bolting up here last time with more to come.
Is in fine form and went close in good company again at Beverley latest. He likes this trip and looks on a fair mark.
ETERNAL SUNSHINE (2.40 Ayr, Lucky 15)
Has been knocking on the door over this distance and this looks a good chance to get his head in front.
Templegate's tips
NEWTON ABBOT
2.20 Breaking Cover
Placed all starts over hurdles, stays 2m2f, weak race, solid claims.
2.50 Centara
Thriving chaser, unchallenged CD win latest, can score again.
3.20 Max Of Stars
Loves it here, in top form this term, races prominently, leading player.
3.50 Gore Point
Hit form since wind op, two solid runs here, stays 2¼m, big player.
4.20 Time To Bite
Reliable stayer, 3 wins from last 4 chases, goes well here, big shout.
4.50 Queen Kate
Aintree fourth reads well, won on debut, sets the standard in weak race.
AYR
2.10 Nursia
Expensive buy who has some fancy entries.
2.40 Eternal Sunshine
Consistent and this won't take a lot of winning.
3.10 Novamay
Impressive last time and can defy a penalty.
3.40 Homer Stokes
Went close at Carlisle and be there again.
4.10 Clasina
Got blocked more than once at Musselburgh latest.
4.40 Spioradalta
Followed good run at York with solid Beverley effort.
5.10 Naturalia
Solid effort here latest and won't be far away.
WINDSOR
6.00 Kesta
Clocked a good time when second at Haydock latest.
6.30 Hayynah
Promising effort when second here on debut.
7.00 Displaying
Enjoyed this trip when scoring at Goodwood latest.
7.30 Competizione
Should find this easier than Royal Ascot last time.
8.00 Seraphim Angel
Has won here and shorter trip should be fine.
8.30 Art Patron
Good run at Windsor last time and will take some pegging back.
9.00 Hamlet's Night
Hit the front too soon in better race at York latest.
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