Templegate, a horse racing tipster, previews Saturday’s races, highlighting key contenders and offering selections for various meetings. He begins by promoting the Sun Racing Members Enclosure, a subscription service providing exclusive early access to his tips, competitive odds, free race tickets, and other benefits. The service costs £1 for the first month and £3 per month thereafter.
At Cheltenham, Templegate’s nap (top bet) is Imperial Saint in the 1.50 race. This horse has shown consistent improvement, recently winning comfortably at Aintree over the same distance. His slick jumping and affinity for Cheltenham make him a strong contender. L’Homme Presse is the next best (nb) selection for the 2.25 race. With a strong Cheltenham record, he’s aiming for another Gold Cup run. His recent third in the King George, despite jumping out to the left, suggests he remains in top form. Billytherealbigred completes the Cheltenham treble in the 12.40 race, having won both his chase starts so far. His ability to handle muddy conditions and potential to improve further make him an attractive prospect.
Templegate provides detailed analysis for each Cheltenham race, highlighting other potential winners and place contenders. In the 12.40, he identifies Jagwar and Masaccio as possible threats to Billytherealbigred. For the 1.15 hurdle race, East India Dock is the pick, having impressed in a previous Triumph Hurdle trial at Cheltenham. Stencil, Sauvignon, and Torrent are noted as potential place contenders. In the 1.50, alongside nap Imperial Saint, Moon D’Orange and Ginny’s Destiny are considered capable of challenging.
The 2.25 race features L’Homme Presse (nb) and potential rivals Gentlemansgame and Chantry House. For the highly anticipated 3.00 hurdle race, Constitution Hill is expected to dominate. While a win seems almost certain, Spirits Bay is suggested as a possible forecast option to pair with the overwhelming favourite. Brentford Hope and Fils D’Oudairies are also mentioned. In the 3.35 hurdle, Gowel Road is the pick, having consistently placed well at Cheltenham this season. Crambo and Strong Leader are potential challengers. Finally, in the 4.10, Potters Charm is favoured, building on impressive previous wins at Cheltenham and Aintree. Bill Joyce and Gamesters Guy are potential threats.
Moving to Doncaster, Templegate’s tips begin with Nells Son in the 1.30 race. His improved form this season, including a win at Kelso, and the subsequent success of the horse he beat there make him a strong choice. Calico and Stormin Crossgales are considered potential challengers. Western Knight is the tip for the 2.05 race, following an excellent second in a Cheltenham Grade 2 race. Yellow Car and Ma Shantou are among the potential place contenders.
Kateira is the selection for Doncaster’s 2.40 race. Her near-win in the Ascot Silver Cup suggests she has the class to win this race. Wyenot and Jetara are highlighted as potential challengers. In the 3.15 handicap chase, The Changing Man is favoured following a close second in the Ascot Silver Cup. Forward Plan and Snipe are considered potential threats in a competitive race.
Throughout his preview, Templegate provides detailed reasoning for his selections, considering form, course suitability, ground conditions, and the likely competition. He encourages responsible gambling, providing links to resources such as GamCare and Gamble Aware, reminding readers to set limits and only gamble what they can afford to lose. He concludes with a disclaimer about commercial content and affiliate links, acknowledging that The Sun may receive payments based on user interactions with betting offers presented in the article.
