Horse racing tips: ‘He won this race two years ago off a similar mark' – Templegate's Friday NAP
TEMPLEGATE takes on Friday's action confident of building the bank for a decent weekend of action.
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VINTAGE CLARETS (7.35 Newcastle, nap)
Richard Fahey's flyer shaped like he was back in form at Epsom last time and won this race two seasons back from a similar mark. He has the high draw you so often need at this track over the sprint trips and being towards the rail can be a big help. There aren't many better apprentices around than Warren Fentiman and he takes a very handy 5lb off his back.
NOVELLO LAD (3.55 Doncaster, nb).
Oisin Murphy takes over in the saddle and he has won three of last four rides for canny trainer Paul Midgley. This four-year-old was just denied over this track and trip last time when hitting a bit of traffic and can go one better this time with conditions spot on again.
DIAMOND RAIN (7.05 Newcastle, treble)
Looks a sure thing for team Godolphin. She was a cut above her rivals in a Listed race last time and this doesn't look much trickier. Charlie Appleby didn't have the best of Royal Ascot's but his string continues to fly along in great nick.
THE FEMININE URGE (2.00 Yarmouth, Lucky 15)
She never had a chance at Wolves last time but was in flying form beforehand and this looks well within her radar.
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Templegate's tips
DONCASTER
1.50 Pendragon
2.20 Favorite Memory
2.50 Bearwith
3.20 Displaying
3.55 Novello Lad (nb)
4.30 Alashos
5.05 Taygar
CARTMEL
2.38 Sporting Glance
3.08 Reel Her In
3.43 Leading Force
4.18 Lermoos Legend
4.55 Wild Nephin
5.30 Winds Of Winter
YARMOUTH
2.00 The Feminine Urge
2.30 Azleet
3.00 Captain Brett
3.33 Zafaan
4.08 Blue Rc
4.40 Blue Anthem
5.15 Black Falcon
NEWCASTLE
4.45 Persian Phoenix
5.25 Warrior Mode
6.00 Excellent Believe
6.30 Starliner
7.05 Diamond Rain (treble)
7.35 Vintage Clarets (nap)
8.10 Pockley
8.40 Speeding Bullet
NEWMARKET
5.40 Secret Oath
6.10 Abloom
6.40 Expressionless
7.15 French Haven
7.45 Earthwatch
8.20 Khaldiya
8.55 Sea Emily Run
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Horse racing tips: ‘He won this race two years ago off a similar mark' – Templegate's Friday NAP
TEMPLEGATE takes on Friday's action confident of building the bank for a decent weekend of action. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. VINTAGE CLARETS (7.35 Newcastle, nap) Richard Fahey's flyer shaped like he was back in form at Epsom last time and won this race two seasons back from a similar mark. He has the high draw you so often need at this track over the sprint trips and being towards the rail can be a big help. There aren't many better apprentices around than Warren Fentiman and he takes a very handy 5lb off his back. NOVELLO LAD (3.55 Doncaster, nb). Oisin Murphy takes over in the saddle and he has won three of last four rides for canny trainer Paul Midgley. This four-year-old was just denied over this track and trip last time when hitting a bit of traffic and can go one better this time with conditions spot on again. DIAMOND RAIN (7.05 Newcastle, treble) Looks a sure thing for team Godolphin. She was a cut above her rivals in a Listed race last time and this doesn't look much trickier. Charlie Appleby didn't have the best of Royal Ascot's but his string continues to fly along in great nick. THE FEMININE URGE (2.00 Yarmouth, Lucky 15) She never had a chance at Wolves last time but was in flying form beforehand and this looks well within her radar. Most read in Horse Racing Templegate's tips DONCASTER 1.50 Pendragon 2.20 Favorite Memory 2.50 Bearwith 3.20 Displaying 3.55 Novello Lad (nb) 4.30 Alashos 5.05 Taygar CARTMEL 2.38 Sporting Glance 3.08 Reel Her In 3.43 Leading Force 4.18 Lermoos Legend 4.55 Wild Nephin 5.30 Winds Of Winter YARMOUTH 2.00 The Feminine Urge 2.30 Azleet 3.00 Captain Brett 3.33 Zafaan 4.08 Blue Rc 4.40 Blue Anthem 5.15 Black Falcon NEWCASTLE 4.45 Persian Phoenix 5.25 Warrior Mode 6.00 Excellent Believe 6.30 Starliner 7.05 Diamond Rain (treble) 7.35 Vintage Clarets (nap) 8.10 Pockley 8.40 Speeding Bullet NEWMARKET 5.40 Secret Oath 6.10 Abloom 6.40 Expressionless 7.15 French Haven 7.45 Earthwatch 8.20 Khaldiya 8.55 Sea Emily Run FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Read more on the Irish Sun Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
