Horse racing tips: ‘This has been the plan all season’ – Templegate’s 9-2 NAP can defend his title

TEMPLEGATE tackles Tuesday's racing looking for winners.

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JUSTUS (Pontefract, 3.02 nap)

The Micky Hammond-trained seven-year-old was a gutsy winner of this staying handicap last year. He relished a test of stamina and the mud that day to beat some decent yardsticks. The conditions of the race have changed this season and that means he gets to take on lesser rated stayers. However, this time he gives up race fitness and the ground is nowhere near as soft as it was 12 months ago.
But he can go well when fresh and this must have been the plan all winter. The big danger is Glory And Honour who is racing fit and was impressive when winning here in October.

ALZAHIR (3.32 Pontefract, nb)

Showed the benefit of a wind op over the winter when scoring over seven furlongs at Doncaster last month. He gave every impression a drop back to five or six furlongs would not inconvenience him. Jennie Candlish’s improver is well drawn in stall five and should get the perfect tow into the race if breaking alertly.

MT FUGI PARK (3.20 Carlisle, treble)

Has had a shocking season but can make the most of this drop in class. First-time cheekpieces will help him focus on the job.

CAYMAN TAI (4.07 Pontefract, Lucky 15)

Showed plenty last season and could be well ahead of his mark.

Templegate's tips

Carlisle

2.20 Double Digits
Sets the standard on latest effort.

2.50 Cahier's Den
One to beat in a weak contest.

3.20 Mt Fugi Park
Can make his class count.

3.50 Willaston
Usually peaks at this time of the year.

4.25 Powerofjet
Well on top when winning here last time.

5.00 Gipsy Lee Rose
Can bounce back at a track she loves.

5.35 Passengerontheship
Only just held at Newcastle last time.

Pontefract

2.02 Strong Warrior
Won well on debut and could be anything.

2.32 Sonning
Dropped in weights and showed promise in defeat last season.

3.02 Justus (nap)
Won this last year and will be hard to beat.

3.32 Alzahir
Won over 7f last time but not short of speed.

4.07 Cayman Tai
Slow learner last season and scope to progress.

4.42 Herakles
Shaped well on return and has more to offer.

5.12 Partisan Hero
Made all at Kempton and comes here racing fit.

Southwell

5.27 This Time Maybe
Lots to like about the way he won last time.

6.00 No Release
Best to ignore latest effort, can do better.

6.30 Radio Star
Will be hard to beat if ready to roll.

7.00 Party Bear
Won well at Wolves and has more to offer.

7.30 Nazuki
Easy novice win here and can defy a penalty.

8.00 Disclosure
Quickened well to win at Lingfield.

8.30 Philanthropist
Trainer excels with this type.

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