AFTER a winning NAP on Thursday, Templegate is back for more at Cheltenham.
Read on for our man's top tips.
FIDELIO VALLIS (2.30 Cheltenham, nap)
He progressed really nicely over fences last season as he ran up a sequence including wins in good company at Wincanton and Kempton.
He stepped up to 2m4f for a good comeback second in a Chepstow Listed race where he looked in need of the run. He is a fast, slick jumper so dropping back to two miles plays to his strengths and he can score.
JOHN LOCKE (5.25 Cheltenham, nb)
He was a winner on the level and showed lots of promise in two hurdles outings last spring.
Dan Skelton pitched him into the deep end both times with Grade contests at Kempton and Aintree. This represents a major drop in class after a wind op and he can get off the mark.
AIR RAID (2.40 Doncaster, treble)
He’s come back from a break with two good thirds at York and Haydock in hot contests. He likes some give in the ground and this distance is right up his street. He is weighted to go close again.
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DONCASTER
1.00 Sharvara
Won on his last outing over this distance.
1.30 Aiming High
Showed promise in a Newmarket maiden 14 days ago.
2.05 Beluga Gold
Good third on debut at Redcar and more to come.
2.40 Air Raid (treble)
Went close last time and every chance off this mark.
3.15 Favorite Moon
Good second in stronger race at Goodwood last time.
3.50 Camelot Tales
Consistent and has been given a chance by the handicapper.
4.25 Kentucky Kitten
Finished well when winning at Leicester last time out.
4.55 Aone Ally
Improved effort when third at Ayr on latest run.
NEWBURY
1.38 Libra Tiger
Good fourth despite being green on debut at Goodwood.
2.13 Lysander
Well bred and will know his job on debut.
2.48 Hapap
Solid run in good company at York last time out.
3.23 Hoodwinker
Did well earlier this season and back from a break now.
3.58 Oman
Two wins this season and will find this easier than the Melrose last time.
4.30 Old Flame
Two good wins and has much more to come.
5.00 Spanish Star
Easy win at Goodwood and can strike again under penalty.
5.35 Beggarman
Up fair 3lb for near miss at Kempton last time out.
CHELTENHAM
1.55 Camprond
Impressive when winning the Persian War last time out.
2.30 FIDELIO VALLIS (NAP)
Good second last time and this shorter trip is ideal.
3.05 Siruh Du Lac
Top-class chaser at best and low weight back over timber.
3.40 Back On The Lash
Good win at Uttoxeter and 3lb rise seems fair.
4.15 Guard Your Dreams
Finished last season with third in Aintree Grade 1.
4.50 Marquis Of Carabas
Back from break under low weight with top rider booked.
5.25 John Locke (nb)
Good Flat performer who has more to come over hurdles.
NEWCASTLE
5.30 Major Snugfit
In form of his life and still on a fair handicap mark.
6.00 Perfect Swiss
Has gone well here before and looks well weighted.
6.30 Paradise Of Love
Showed improved form when sixth here last time out.
7.00 Pocket The Profit
Can land the five-timer even with a triple penalty.
7.30 Mobashr
Big improver when scoring at Windsor last time.
8.00 Royal Invitation
Well bred and can take a step forward from good debut.
8.30 Tamaska
Went close over course and distance last time.
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