Racing tips: Templegate's NAP takes a big drop in class for in-form trainer at Thirsk

TEMPLEGATE has been through the formbook and reckons he has a few good things lined up for today's action.

Read on for our man's top tips.

EXCESSABLE (4.20 Thirsk, nap)

He has winning form here and saves his best for this distance. His last turf run saw him go close in a much stronger race than this at York last month. He looks a big price to hit the target.

LAMORNA COVE (1.45 Newmarket, nb)

She took a big step forward when scoring easily at Newbury last time. She has the benefit of William Buick on board today and can strike again.

CASSY O (3.15 Thirsk, treble)

He scored over course and distance earlier this month and ran another cracker at Carlisle last time. He’s handicapped for another big run.

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THIRSK

1.00     Taj Alola          

Won debut and another decent run at Windsor last time.

1.30     Victoria Grove 

Every chance on this major drop in class.

2.05     Toronto           

Went close at Pontefract last time and the one to beat.

2.40     Rathbone        

Likes it here and good run at Newmarket latest.

3.15     Cassy O (treble)          

Won on last visit to this course and distance.

3.50     Empirestateofmind     

Took big step forward to win at Musselburgh latest.

4.20     EXCESSABLE (NAP)      

Has won here and big effort at York on last turf run.

NEWMARKET

1.10     Silk Romance  

Good start when second on debut at Kempton latest.

1.45     Lamorna Cove (nb)     

Good win at Newbury and has more to offer.

2.20     Tangled Words           

Well bred can make a winning start for top team.

2.55     Headingley      

Has his quirks but good enough on a going day.

3.30     Fabilis  

Went close at Sandown and capable of winning this.

4.00     Atavique          

Up fair 4lb for course and distance win last time.

4.30     Cairn Gorm     

Good effort here last time and should go close again.

FFOS LAS

1.20     Whispering Winds      

Finished well when second here last time out.

1.55     Evocative Spark           

Well bred and showed some promise on debut.

2.30     Silk Tie 

Good win at Wolver and this longer trip should suit.

3.05     Percy’s Pride   

Has been running in stronger races than this.

3.40     Alhezabr          

Lots of promise when third on debut at Nottingham latest.

4.10     Asjad   

Two good wins so far and has more to come.

4.40     Retrospect      

Should be good enough to get off the mark here.

HAMILTON

4.35     Kentucky Rose 

Good win last time and fair mark for this handicap debut.

5.10     Thunder Legend          

Improved when third last time despite moderate draw.

5.40     Mi Capricho    

Won well the last time he ran over this course and distance.

6.10     Sweet Believer            

Yet to run a bad race and looks hard to beat again.

6.40     Platinumcard  

Made it three wins on the spin here last time out.

7.10     Millie The Minx           

Going well on the level and in hurdles this season.

7.40     Melody King    

Goes well here and good effort at Musselburgh latest.

GOODWOOD

4.53     Amathus         

Has run well over this course and distance before.

5.23     Definite           

Ran green when fourth at Ffos Las on debut latest.

5.53     Single  

Improved effort at Newmarket last time and longer trip will suit.

6.23     Country Pyle   

Finished well when second on debut at Newbury.

6.53     Lola Showgirl  

Two good wins and a solid Listed run last time out.

7.23     Glamorous Force        

Rarely out of the frame and will be right there again.

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