Horse racing tips: ‘Her form keeps stacking up' – Templegate's NAP poised to strike for shrewd connections
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TEMPLEGATE'S TIPS Horse racing tips: 'Her form keeps stacking up' – Templegate's NAP poised to strike for shrewd connections
TEMPLEGATE takes on Thursday's action confident of building the bank for Epsom.
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ETERNAL SUNSHINE (2.42 Hamilton, nap)
She should really be coming here looking for a hat-trick after narrow defeats at Musselburgh and Ayr. Jim Goldie's mare was caught on the wrong part of the track last time and did well to be beaten just half a length. This is a good chance to get on top.
MESAAFI (4.55 Lingfield, nb)
Comes here without a penalty for winning at Chelmsford on Sunday. He relishes this trip on the all-weather and he can deliver in the same grade as last time out.
KEYBAAR (3.20 Lingfield, treble)
Created a good impression when third on debut at Kempton. William Haggas has given him a little break since then and he looks ready to get off the mark.
DEEP PURPLE (2.00 Uttoxeter, Lucky 15)
Showed promise when beaten less than three lengths on handicap debut at Warwick. He drops back into novice company for the Skeltons with a huge chance.
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