Racing tips: Templegate NAPS impressive Cheltenham winner to do it all over again on Friday

TEMPLEGATE turns his attention to a huge day of racing at Cheltenham.

Read on for our man’s top tips.

SPORTING JOHN (3.35 Cheltenham, nap)

He is a Grade 1 winner over fences and returned to these smaller obstacles when scooting in here last time out. He drops in grade today and can cope with a 5lb rise in the weights.

FONTAINE COLLONGES (1.50 Cheltenham, nb)

She was impressive when stepping up to this distance for a win at Warwick last month. She jumped well and is open to lots of improvement.

HAPPY HOLLOW (2.05 Bangor, treble)

He ran on nicely at Hexham last time when seeing out a similar trip strongly. He’ll appreciate this stamina test and can go one better.

CHELTENHAM

12.05 Datsalrightgino

Good winner on hurdles debut and can progress further.

12.40 Undersupervision

Can bounce back from a tumble here last time out.

1.15 Royaume Uni

Easy winner on last hurdles outing at Fontwell and fit from Flat.

1.50 Fontaine Collonges (nb)

Pulled clear on debut for this yard and more to come.

2.25 Mister Fogpatches

Proper stayer who ran well again at Navan last time out.

3.00 Back On The Lash

Won over this course last time and has more to offer.

3.35 Sporting John (NAP)

Top hurdler who returned to hurdles for easy win latest.

DONCASTER

11.55 Sea Prince

Consistent and can hit the frame at least here.

12.30 Dr Sanderson

Back to form when winning at Ayr last time out.

1.05 Wiseguy

Back from a break with good third at Fontwell on hurdles debut.

1.40 Emir Sacree

Impressive win over fences last time and can follow up.

2.15 Leoncavallo

Keeps going close and this is a drop in class.

2.50 Jack Sharp

Good comeback win and can show more now handicapping.

3.25 Soupy Soups

Improved effort last time and repeat would be good enough.

BANGOR

12.20 Richie Valentine

Has won on both runs over this course and distance.

12.55 Admiral Balko

Solid fourth on chase debut and has more to offer.

1.30 Samuel Jackson

Ran well last season and can go well on return.

2.05 Happy Hollow (treble)

Has lots of stamina and will enjoy this test.

2.40 Lady Tremaine

Solid comeback at Uttoxeter and looks on fair weight.

3.10 Barrichello

Good Listed winner and can cope with giving weight away.

3.45 Cabhfuilfungi

Solid debut in Ireland and more to come on UK debut.

SOUTHWELL

4.15 Divine Connection

Solid fourth at Wolverhampton and will be right in the mix.

4.45 Zenzero

Not beaten far at Newcastle latest and should run well.

5.15 Hathlool

Easy winner at Chelmsford and capable of following up.

5.45 Silver Bubble

Keeps going close and this looks a good chance.

6.15 Finery

Battled well to score at Chelmsford and right there again.

6.45 Moonraker

Can land a sixth win over this course and distance.

7.15 Percy Willis

Another solid effort at Wolverhampton and won’t be far away.

7.45 Reset Button

Improved to win at Wolver and can defy penalty.

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