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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘He's always looked a Group horse' – Templegate's 3-1 NAP is all class
TEMPLEGATE tackles Saturday's racing confident of keeping his hot run going - and building the bank for York next week. Back a horse by clicking their odds. MORE THUNDER (3.35 Newbury, nap) Can go like lightning in the Hungerford Stakes. Trainer William Haggas has a fantastic record in this Group 2 with three wins since 2015 including last year with Tiber Flow. More Thunder looks more than capable of delivering at this level after his battling Bunbury Cup win at Newmarket last time. That came after six furlongs proved a couple of yards too short when he flew home for second in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot. He's looked potentially more than a handicapper all season after he kicked off with back-to-back wins at Newmarket in the style of a classy performer. He deserves his chance at this level and looks well up to it. Advertisement CRACKING GOLD (3.00 Newbury, nb) Can shine for Clive Cox. He has been in flying form all season and looks hard to beat. I go through all the runners for this race below. SECRET GUEST (3.20 Ripon, treble) Can star in the William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap. He was an excellent third in the race 12 months ago for trainer Bryan Smart who has given him a little break since a good second at Thirsk last time out. The five-year-old is back from just 3lb higher than last year but his rider's claim takes care of that. He's drawn well in stall 11 and ticks all the boxes for this competitive contest. Advertisement Templegate's TV verdicts NEWBURY 1.50 PINHOLE looked a lot more than a handicapper when bolting up at Ascot last time. Advertisement That was just his third run for Ralph Beckett and he stormed home over 1m4f to suggest this longer trip would bring further improvement. He deserves another crack at this stronger company. Epic Poet didn't enjoy 1m4f in the Hardwicke at Royal Ascot after going close in the Yorkshire Cup and will be happier at this distance. Nightime Dancer chased home potential superstar Scandinavia here last time and should find this challenge a bit simpler. Candleford has a Listed win on his CV this season but needs to bounce back from a moderate effort at Goodwood last time. Advertisement 2.25 RHYTHM N HOOVES is music to my ears. Robert Cowell's speedster looked right back to his best when flashing home for second in a hot Ascot sprint last month. He's well-handicapped from just 2lb higher, thrives on fast ground and Billy Loughnane knows exactly how to deliver him late. A truly-run race should see him swooping past tiring rivals in the final 100 yards. Getreadytorumble is a big danger after a string of good efforts at this distance, while Glamorous Breeze has the class to pounce if the gaps open. Advertisement Sugar Hill Babe, drawn in stall one, could give them plenty to think about from the front but she's likely to set things up nicely for the tip. 3.00 I'VE got a Cracking bet on the box at Newbury. CRACKING GOLD (3.00, nb) was an impressive winner here two runs ago before close close at Goodwood. He can take another step forward for Clive Cox. Classic, Consolidation and Leadman can give him most to do. Advertisement Here's my guide to the field, where I rate them out of one (worst) and five (best) stars: CRACKING GOLD 5 GOLD star. Looked better than ever with a strong Goodwood second in a big field last time. He's suited by pace and trip, handles all ground and runs well fresh. Reliable and progressive profile suggests he's the one to beat. HAVANA PUSEY 2 HAV to pass. Likes to be up with the pace and held her own in a Group 3 latest after earlier handicap wins over this trip. Track and ground ideal, but needs to improve on last Goodwood showing. Advertisement CLASSIC 4 CLASSIC case. Thriving this summer with strong Ascot second and earlier Sandown win. That form looks rock solid, 7f ideal, handles ground, and has track form. Very likely to go close again. LOU LOU'S GIFT 3 GIFT horse. Lightly raced filly, shaped better than result in a messy Ascot Group 3 last time. Down in grade, strong pace helps. Still has more to come at 7f. Place shout JUMBY 3 Advertisement BY law. Game veteran. Big run in Newmarket handicap latest and has tumbled down the weights. This is his trip but long losing run remains a concern. No surprise to see him in the frame. WOLF OF BADENOCH 1 WOLF whistle. Well held at Ascot on turf return and cheekpieces stay on. Was useful as a two-year-old but may not have trained on. Others bring stronger current claims and more proven handicapping efforts. CONSOLIDATION 4 NO Con. Career-best win at Goodwood two back, unlucky latest when getting stuck in traffic. Goes well on quick ground and 7f suits. Still unexposed and could well bounce back with a cleaner trip. Advertisement OBELIX 3 LIX not licked. Had no chance at Wolver last time from a wide draw on the back of a good York win. He likes this trip on quick ground and isn't ruled out from 7lb higher. LEADMAN 4 GOOD Man. Won nicely here before getting no luck at Goodwood last time. He's best over 7f and his form ties in well with others here. His handicap mark is fair and he's high on the shortlist. COGITATE 2 Advertisement SMALL Cog. Not disgraced in hot Ascot handicap last time but he's not the easiest ride. Has come down weights but needs a step forward to score in this company. DOCUMENTING 1 WHAT'S up Doc? Almost a teenager but is still competitive with good efforts this season in big fields. His fifth behind Obelix at York reads well but there's no obvious reason why he'll turn that around. 3.35 MORE THUNDER never wins by very far but he keeps producing the goods like when winning the Bunbury Cup here by a short-head last time. Advertisement That build on his staying-on Wokingham second and two other smart wins on the Rowley course this season. He looks well up to Group 2 standard and proved his liking for this trip last time. King's Gamble came home strongly when just denied over six furlongs at Newbury last time. That was his first run in 11 months and moving back up in trip makes him the main danger. Witness Stand won the Lennox nicely at Goodwood and goes well here too. Advertisement He's in the mix while Spy Chief was far from disgraced in the July Cup and is likely to go hard on the front end. RIPON 2.45 NOVELLO LAD has won two of his past three and looks capable of another step forward. He saves his best for six furlongs on quick ground and his double-figure draw is another plus. Advertisement The handicapper must have been in a good mood when hiking him only 2lb for scoring at Pontefract last time. Paul Midgley does well at Ripon and can add to his tally. Wreck It Ryley saves his best for Ripon and was less than two lengths off the pace at Yarmouth last time. He looks a good price to make the frame. Ziggy's Ariel landed his last win here in April and is only 2lb higher today which makes him competitive. Advertisement Likely favourite Fortamour is a good performer at this level but he's yet to win on quick ground which has to be a worry for the nine-year-old. Dicko The Legend was good at York last time and is well drawn. 3.20 SECRET GUEST was third in this last season and is primed to go two better. Trainer Bryan Smart seems to have laid him out for the race and has given him a break since his close second at Thirsk in early July. Advertisement He's only 3lb higher than his last win and this trip and track are ideal. You want to be drawn high and he's handy in stall 11. Rock Opera comes from box 14 and was a close-up third in good company at York last time. That was over this trip on fast ground so he should be on the premises again. Grant Wood won the Silver Cup on this card last year and has clearly been aimed at this race. Advertisement He's a big price to make the frame despite a low draw. Similar comments apply to Intervention who ran well at Chepstow last time and looks on a fair mark. Prince Of Pillo is in stall 16 and likes this track. His trainer Richard Fahey won this race 12 months ago so he's a threat. NEWMARKET 2.05 Advertisement BINHAREER made a mockery of his opening turf handicap mark when strolling to victory at Ayr last month. His jockey had the luxury of dropping his whip but it made no difference as he hammered his rivals over this trip. The ground was softer that day but he doesn't need it on breeding and looks a typical William Haggas improver. He's up 8lb for that smooth success but that won't put the brakes on as there's a lot more to come. Archduke Ferdinand looks a fair each-way price with his rider's claim taking him below his last winning mark. Advertisement He is best over this trip and likes fast ground. Addison Grey made a promising start to his handicapping career when beaten less than a length at Chepstow nine days ago. This trip suits and there's more to come after just four runs. Silver Samurai ran better than fifth place suggests at Doncaster latest. That was over seven furlongs but he has enough pace to figure. Templegate's tips Advertisement 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: 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.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Jim Delahunt's top horse racing betting tips for Newbury, Beverley, Salisbury, Newmarket and more
MORE THUNDER has no fewer than FOUR future Group 1 entries and this progressive four-year-old can successfully step up from handicaps on Saturday. William Haggas' charge goes for the Group 2 Hungerford Stakes (3.35) at Newbury after getting home by a nostril in Newmarket's Bunbury Cup last month. 4 SunSport columnist Jim Delahunt Credit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow 4 He's backing trainer William Haggas for more success this weekend Credit: PA But his new trainer reckons he's top-drawer material and I fancy he's a worthy favourite to prove him right. MORE
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘He stays the mile strongly and looks all class' – Templegate's big 4-1 NAP can strike at Newmarket
TEMPLEGATE tackles a huge Saturday of racing confident of banging in several winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. RULING COURT (3.35 Newmarket, nap) He can give Charlie Appleby his third 2,000 Guineas in three years. He is the choice of stable jockey William Buick who was on board when scorched to victory in Dubai last time. He stayed the mile strongly there and has a lot more to offer. He handles quick ground and looks all class. MORE THUNDER (1.45 Newmarket, nb) He showed loads of pace when winning over course and distance 18 days ago. He goes on any ground and can strike again under a 5lb penalty. HAND OF GOD (2.20 Newmarket, treble) He shapes like he could be better than a handicapper in time and finished last season with an impressive win at Ascot. This trip suits on fast ground and he'll take a lot of beating if fit enough. Templegate's TV verdicts NEWMARKET Most read in Horse Racing 1.45 MORE THUNDER showed loads of pace when winning over course and distance 18 days ago. He goes on any ground and can strike again under a 5lb penalty. A few of these like to be on the pace including Lethal Levi who shaped well in a Group 3 here last time. He has enough weight but could hit the frame. Purosangue may be a little too high to win but he shaped well enough at Southwell last time and can figure in the finish. Aramram is consistent and landed a hat-trick of seconds here last time and is off the same mark today. Woodhay Wonder is happiest making all and went well for a long way here last time. He should be fitter for that and may have more staying power today and have a better chance of holding on. 2.20 HAND OF GOD shapes like he could be better than a handicapper in time and finished last season with an impressive win at Ascot. This trip suits on fast ground and he'll take a lot of beating if fit enough. Arabian Light has few miles on the clock and was impressive at Meydan last time over this trip. He likes quick ground and can figure despite his hefty weight. Approval is another who could have a big season as a four-year-old. He signed off last season with a game win at Goodwood and should enjoy these quick conditions from a fair 4lb higher. Galeron ran well in the Lincoln to be beaten less than two lengths on debut for Charlie Hills. He could do with a little help from the handicapper but has ability. 2.55 NO HALF MEASURES ended last season holding her own in the Group 1 L'Abbaye at Longchamp so has lots of ability. That was on soft but better ground suits and there's improvement to come this season. Beautiful Diamond progressed nicely last year with her second in a Curragh Group 2 the highlight. She's another who should come into her own as a four-year-old. Seven Questions has ability as he showed when winning this race 12 months ago. He didn't quite build on that but this is his first run here since and we know he goes well fresh. Tropical Storm gets plenty of weight from his elders and took a York Listed contest in August before signing off with a good run in the Flying Childers at Donny. He has plenty of scope to improve for Andrew Balding this season. 3.35 RULING COURT can give Charlie Appleby his third 2,000 Guineas in three years. He is the choice of stable jockey William Buick who was on board when scorched to victory in Dubai last time. He stayed the mile strongly there and has a lot more to offer. He handles quick ground and looks all class. Field Of Gold is the obvious danger after his demolition job in the Craven here 17 days ago. John Gosden is looking for his first win in this race and says his star was only 85 per cent fit last time. If that's true he will take a lot of beating. It's over 20 years since the last horse did the Craven-Guineas double though. Shadow Of Light and Expanded were one-two in the Dewhurst last season so should be able to figure at Classic level although Buick has got off the latter to ride the tip. You never rule out an Aidan O'Brien runner in this race but Expanded needs a bit more. Scorthy Champ is a danger too if building on his National Stakes win for Joseph O'Brien. Goodwood 2.00 BRIGHT THUNDER ran a promising race when fifth in a Curragh Group 3 last time. She travelled sweetly and looked likely to win before her lack of a recent run told in the closing stages. With that under her belt, she can take a step forward. Crimson Advocate did well in sprints last season but is bred for at least this trip and went down in a head-bobber in the Listed Snowdrop Stakes at Kempton on return. She is another who should have come on for that run. Sirona would be a major danger if fully wound up. She took a Listed prize at Newmarket in September and went close in a French Group 3 to finish the season. She goes on any ground and can have another good campaign. Chic Columbine was no match for Dancing Gemini at Doncaster last time but she'll be fitter for the outing and has won here before, which is a major plus on a quirky track that doesn't suit every horse. Thirsk 2.35 MR KING had a nice warm-up for this at Redcar last time and has had a welcome nudge down the weights. A lot of the field like to be up with the pace and there's every chance they will go too quick and set things up for a finisher like him. He saves his best for quick ground and should get his conditions today. A pace collapse would also suit Obelix who was unlucky when coming with a late rattle here last month. That was over 7f and moving back to a mile looks a wise move. Rhythm Master went close at Redcar 12 days ago and is back from the same mark. He was second here two starts ago and has every chance of at least making the frame. Our Havana galloped on strongly when scoring at Musselburgh over 7f last time and would be dangerous if lasting home. Whip Cracker didn't run his race in the Lincoln on his turf comeback but the Richard Hughes horses are running better now and he's in the place picture too. Templegate's tips NEWMARKET 1.10 Unequal Love Won this race last year and can repeat the feat. 1.45 More Thunder (nb) Game win here latest and can improve further. 2.20 Hand Of God (treble) Classy and hard to beat if fit for this comeback. 2.55 No Half Measures Did well last season and Ryan Moore on for return. 3.35 Ruling Court (nap) Expensive buy who was impressive in Dubai last time out. 4.05 French Master Highly rated and should be better than a handicapper. 4.40 Hoodie Hoo Hot form on the sand and big chance if transferring to grass. 5.15 White Crown Star Went close over course and distance last time out. 5.50 Crack Shot Won this last year and back from the same handicap mark. GOODWOOD 1.30 Ancient Times Back to his best when scoring at Doncaster last time out. 2.00 Bright Thunder Good run at The Curragh on comeback and can improve. 2.40 Believitanducan Consistent and another good effort at Kempton last time. 3.20 Spirit Of Albion Went close at Epsom last time and can improve for that run. 3.55 Sir Lowry's Pass Improved through last season and can progress further. 4.33 Cavolero Nero Good effort at Newmarket last time and right in the mix. 5.05 Power Fizz Two good wins this season and can progress further. THIRSK 1.35 Magic Box Showed plenty of promise on debut at Yarmouth last time. 2.05 Under The Radar Good start when fourth at Pontefract latest. 2.35 Mr King Has been laid out for this and can come late to score. 3.15 Woroodd Promising third on debut at Newbury last month. 3.50 Letmeseethecolts Got her head back in front at Pontefract last time. 4.23 Kings Merchant Needed his comeback at Wolver and looks on a fair weight. 4.55 Mon Na Slieve Solid run at Musselburgh and likes this trip. 5.30 Cosmos Raj Been knocking on the door and this looks a good chance. UTTOXETER 4.10 Frontier Prince Will find this a lot easier than a Grade 2 last time out. 4.45 Salley Gardens Good win at Southwell and still ahead of handicapper. 5.20 Izzy's Grey Good second at Bangor and looks right in the mix again. 5.55 Coco Mademoiselle Was in winning form eight days ago and can follow. 6.30 West To The Bridge Plenty in hand when scoring at Wetherby last time out. 7.00 Side Stepper Finished last season with good effort at Hereford. 7.30 Seraphic Fit from the Flat and will enjoy these quick conditions. 8.00 Our Lil Has been running in much stronger races than this. HEXHAM 4.28 Baron De Midleton Will be happier taking this significant drop in class. 5.00 Destination Dubai Good form in bumpers and should make a fine hurdler. 5.35 First Street Solid hurdler and could have more to come over fences. 6.10 Moon Chime Brought down in much stronger contest last time out. 6.40 Top Of The Bay Got his head in front last time and every chance again. 7.10 Kicksaftersix Good winner here last time and can cope with rising mark. 7.40 Killybegs Jet Lady Good second at Newcastle and the form has been franked. 8.10 Tarbat Ness Regular winner on the Flat and chance back over hurdles. DONCASTER 5.10 Take A Breath Promise in maidens and can figure on handicap debut. 5.45 Archivist Keeps going close and this looks an excellent chance. 6.20 Nakeeb Two good runs including when second at Newmarket latest. 6.50 Danzart Good winner here last time and every chance again. 7.20 Rogue Dancer Flying on the sand and looks dangerous on turf too. 7.54 Melek Alreeh Bit in hand when winning at Southwell last time. 8.24 Precious Spartan Good run at Redcar and a repeat would give him a chance. 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. . 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