Racing tips TODAY: After SMASHING in a 3-1 NAP Templegate picks THIS Haydock eyecatcher as Friday’s best bet

TEMPLEGATE goes in search of more winners on Friday ahead of another big weekend of racing.

Read on for our man’s top tips.

SPACER (6.52 Haydock, nap)

He made an eyecatching start to his career when finishing like a train on debut here last month. Moving up in trip can bring more improvement.

ZEBELLE (1.35 Thirsk, nb)

She was impressive when scooting in first-time-out at Ripon. She has since been sold to race for the excellent George Boughey who has been doing well with juveniles this season.

DARK JEDI (3.10 Musselburgh, treble)

He had a bit in hand when winning at Ripon last time. He has gone up 3lb for that but should be right in the mix again.

THIRSK

1.00 Chanson D’Amour

Good second last time and every chance again.

1.35 Zebelle (nb)

Game winner on debut and can take a step forward.

2.10 Marve

Down the weights and will appreciate this distance.

2.45 High Security

Getting closer to a win and chance off this mark.

3.20 Azano

Went close in a Listed race at Pontefract latest.

3.55 Summer Power

Capable of better than we saw at Hamilton last time.

4.30 Marvel

Back over best trip in very winnable contest.

BRIGHTON

1.50 Gherkin

Won on his last outing over this course and distance.

2.25 Suanni

Good debut effort when third at Lingfield last time.

3.00 Pagan

Excellent York second and should appreciate this distance.

3.35 Katie’s Kitten

Easy winner at Leicester and looks hard to beat.

4.10 Merlin’s Beard

Improved at Bath and can strike again under a penalty.

4.40 River Wharfe

Has run well here before and can figure in an open race.

5.10 Big Time Maybe

Can land a fourth win over this course and distance.

MUSSELBURGH

2.00 Clay Regazzoni

Likes this C&D, has improved since fitted with a visor.

2.35 Mytilda

Good winner over course and distance last time out.

3.10 Dark Jedi (treble)

Improved at Ripon latest and right in the mix again.

3.45 Lord Riddiford

Classy on AW and landed turf win at Goodwood latest.

4.20 Hayadh

Dropped down weights and best over this course and distance.

4.55 Exchequer

Battled well to score here last time out.

5.25 G For Gabrial

Consistent and can run another big race.

NEWMARKET

5.05 Rum Cocktail

Showed promise when fifth on debut at Sandown last time.

5.38 Champagne Deal

Solid fourth on debut and won’t be far away again.

6.08 Hafit

Expensive buy who should know his job on debut under William Buick.

6.38 Makram

4lb rise looks fair for winning at Sandown last time.

7.08 Deep Snow

Consistent and went close at Salisbury latest.

7.38 Abate

Can land a hat-trick after good course and distance win last time.

HAYDOCK

5.20 Zlatan

Quirky but has been running well for today’s jockey.

5.52 Iris Dancer

Keeps going close and has every chance again.

6.22 Triple Time

Two good runs so far and doesn’t need much more.

6.52 Spacer (NAP)

Good second on debut and repeat would be good enough.

7.22 Kawida

Gone close on both starts and this looks a big chance.

7.52 Siyata

Easy winner at Ffos Las and looks hard to beat again.

8.25 Goldie Hawk

Unlucky at Yarmouth last time and can go close.

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