TEMPLEGATE tackles a huge Saturday of racing confident of banging in several winners.
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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
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.
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