Horse racing tips: ‘No penalty for hammering rivals last time out' – Templegate's Monday NAP
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RECOBELLA (8.20 Beverley, nap)
Hammered her rivals at Nottingham last week and crucially escapes a penalty for that win in an apprentice race. It was her second run for the yard and first try over 1m2f in Britain, which brought about marked improvement. With conditions ideal and confidence high, she can follow up with plenty to spare.
MILTEYE (8.50 Beverley, nb)
Got his reward for a string of consistent runs when landing a big-field handicap at Carlisle on soft ground. A 3lb rise looks lenient, he stays well and the rain is a plus.
OPAL STORM (6.50 Beverley, treble)
Was second in this last year and went close in a higher grade at Ayr last time. She handles soft ground and has a good record over today's trip.
JUDGE FRANK (8.40 Windsor, Lucky 15)
Returned to form with a close third at Bath last time and is close to his last winning mark.
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