Racing tips TODAY: Templegate NAPS huge 9-1 chance on day one of Ayr Gold Cup meeting who will be hard to beat

TEMPLEGATE returns on Thursday keen to bang in some winners as Ayr’s Gold Cup fixture kicks off.

Read on for our man’s top tips.

NAKEETA (5.50 Ayr, nap)

He won this race 12 months ago and put in one of his best efforts since when just denied at Ripon last time. He takes a drop in class today which makes him hard to beat.

BUOYANT (1.30 Yarmouth, nb)

He was a good second at Ascot before going close again at Salisbury. Ryan Moore stays on board and can steer Martyn Meade’s youngster to victory.

THRILLA IN MANILA (5.18 Ayr, treble)

He improved for a more patient ride when second at Catterick last week and this race is easier.

YARMOUTH

1.30     Buoyant (nb)   

Has shown enough in three maidens to win a handicap.

2.05     Wajd   

Full of promise when second on debut at Newmarket latest.

2.40     Ingleton           

Expensive buy who should be good enough for this.

3.15     Prince Alex      

Plenty in hand when winning at Goodwood last time.

3.50     Future 

Good winner last time and has more to come.

4.25     Mango Boy      

Solid form and more to offer now handicapping.

5.00     Natural Path    

Looked capable of more when winning at Lingfield latest.

AYR

1.50     Outbreak         

Good win last time and can improve further.

2.25     Star Shield       

Finished well when second at Haydock latest.

3.00     Ventura Rascal            

Solid run at Pontefract and right in the hunt again.

3.35     Daniel Deronda           

Unlucky not to score when second at Thirsk latest.

4.10     Bollin Margaret           

Ran well in a better race than this at Haydock last time.

4.45     Howzer Black  

Battled strongly to strike at Ripon on latest run.

5.18     Thrilla In Manilla (treble)        

Pulled clear of the third when second at Catterick latest.

5.50     Nakeeta (NAP)            

Won this last year and good second at Ripon.

PONTEFRACT

2.15     Profit And Loss            

Good effort when third at York last time out.

2.50     Regal Mirage   

Consistent and another good run at York 11 days ago.

3.25     Ey Up It’s Maggie        

Could be drawn better but is in solid form.

4.00     Victoriano       

Just nailed late in a decent race at Catterick last time.

4.35     Abbey Heights 

Improved on debut when second at Kempton latest.

5.10     Perfect Swiss   

Has gone well here before and solid effort at Haydock.

5.40     Secret Eagle    

Good Carlisle third and has moved yards since.

CHELMSFORD

4.50     Buying Time    

Looks the type to improve for this shorter trip.

5.30     Heath Rise       

Plenty in hand when scoring at Kempton last time.

6.00     La Roca Del Fuego       

Has won twice over this course and distance.

6.30     Chocoya          

Good win at Salisbury and goes well on the all-weather.

7.00     Sunray Major  

Bred to be a star and Frankie comes here to ride.

7.30     Broughtons Flare        

Best run for a long time at Salisbury last time out.

8.00     Vino Santo      

Bit unlucky not to win at Lingfield last time.

8.30     Flower Of Thunder     

Consistent and went close again at Leicester.

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