Horse racing tips: Templegate’s NAP looks a massive threat on handicap debut for in-form trainer

TEMPLEGATE tackles Friday’s racing confident of building the bank for another big weekend.

Back a horse at the best price by clicking their odds below – and check out the Irish selections below for a big day at Naas.

BITSANDBUCKLES (1.20 Huntingdon, nap)

He has shown bits of promise in novice contests but looks set to improve plenty for stepping up in distance on this handicap debut. Trainer Olly Murphy is in good form and his rider Dylan Johnston takes off a valuable 6lb.

GOD’S OWN GETAWAY (1.30 Wincanton, nb)

Dan Skelton’s six-year-old came back from a break to finish a close-up third at Warwick last time. He quickly moves into handicap company with plenty more to offer.

SUNDAY SOLDIER (3.07 Sedgefield, treble)

She has been a revelation since going handicap with convincing back-to-back wins at Musselburgh. She should be capable of handling a 7lb penalty for a 12-length success over a similar trip last time out.

Lucky 15 bet

KABRAL DU MATHAN (2.50 Huntingdon)

He has winning form in France and Paul Nicholls is a past master of making the most of imports from across the Channel.

Templegate’s tips plus Irish selections

NAAS

12.42 Mister Policeman

1.12 Verdant Place

1.42 Firefox

2.12 Tullyhill

2.42 Quornofamonday

3.12 American Money (NAP)

3.47 Kelley Kapowski

HUNTINGDON

1.20 Bitsandbuckles (nap)
Looks the type to improve plenty now going handicapping.

1.50 Coco Mademoiselle
Regular winner who was excellent at Lingfield last time out.

2.20 Tellherthename
Takes a major drop in class from Grade 1 level.

2.50 Kabral Du Mathan
Winner in France and can score on debut for Paul Nicholls.

3.20 Mixedwave
Disqualified for overuse of the whip when winning at Rasen latest.

3.55 Blue Beach
Back from a break with a good third and more to come.

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