Templegate NAP can strike in Sandown sizzler on way to Gold Cup glory for Nicky Henderson

TEMPLEGATE is ready to get stuck into a super Saturday of racing and he fancies one to do the business in the big Gold Cup trial at Sandown.

Here he goes through each race for Saturday, revealing his top tips.

1

SANTINI (2.20 Sandown, nap)

He won this last year en route to his Cheltenham Gold Cup second and can match that effort.

He is being aimed at the big race again and it was a surprise to see him run in the King George at Kempton.

The speed track there isn’t ideal and he’ll appreciate this test much more.

He has winning form at Sandown and testing ground suits so he looks the one to beat.

SHAN BLUE (1.50 Sandown, nb)

He is already a superstar thanks to his impressive Grade 1 success in the Kauto Star at Kempton.

He relished every yard of the three miles there but has more than enough pace for this shorter trip, especially on soft ground.

He is progressing with every run and can take another step forward here.

LE BREUIL (3.45 Musselburgh, treble)

He was a good third in the Warwick Classic last time and sets the standard.

He’s a proven stayer who goes on testing ground and the handicapper has left his mark alone.

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Racing Tips

WEEKEND WINNERS

Former Gold Cup champ can bounce back and win Cotswold Chase at Sandown

LINGFIELD

12.00   Talking Point

Good second over course and distance last time out.

12.35   One Hart

Had plenty in hand when winning at Wolverhampton latest.

1.11     Misty Grey

Has won his past three at Wolver and can strike upped in class.

1.45     Forest Of Dean

Came back from a break with solid third and fitter now.

2.16     Symbolic Power

Went close over course and distance last time out.

2.51     Classy Dame

Didn’t get the run of the race when second here latest.

3.25 Torah Loora

Looks the type to improve for new yard over this longer trip.

4.00     Devizes

Two good wins and still on a fair handicap mark.

WETHERBY

12.50   Cup Of Coffee

Going like the winner before a late fall last time out.

1.22     Benny’s Oscar

Won a point to point and has joined a top trainer.

1.58     Malpas

Had the race sewn up before falling at the last on latest run.

2.30     On The Blind Side

Has done well since switching back to hurdles this season.

3.00     Captain Moirette

Back over hurdles from fair mark and likes this ground.

3.38     Laskadine

Easy winner last time and can defy hike in weights.

4.10     Nothin To Ask

Good effort at Wincanton and a repeat would be good enough.

MUSSELBURGH

12.57   Getaway Trump

Not fulfilled his potential yet but should be good enough.

1.29 Aloomomo

Has really improved since joining his current trainer.

2.05     Christopher Wood

Good second at Kempton latest and top claimer on board.

2.40     Return Ticket

Consistent and will be happier dropped in distance today.

3.10     Breguet Boy

Hampered last time but still ran well enough to win this.

3.45 Le Breuil (treble)

Thorough stayer who will relish this marathon distance.

4.19     Alcala

Should have too much class for these hunter chasers.

SANDOWN

1.15 deceits

Will be much happier dropping back to this distance.

1.50     Shan Blue (nb)

Just keeps winning and has a lot more to offer.

2.20     SANTINI (NAP)

Gold Cup second and will relish these testing conditions.

2.55 Alnadam

Didn’t fire at Kempton latest but won well before that.

3.30     Ask Me Early

Excellent jumper who has much more to offer.

4.05 Got Phil

Had plenty in hand when winning over fences at Newbury latest.

KEMPTON

4.15     Doublethetrouble

Good second over course and distance last time out.

4.55     Bomb Squad

Ran on well after missing the break here on latest start.

5.25     Suns Up Guns Up

Had plenty in hand when winning here last month.

5.55     Violet’s Lads

Has shown best form at this course and battled well latest.

6.30     Prince Of Arran

Third in the Melbourne Cup last time so should be too good.

7.00     Aced It

Showed promise for Joseph O’Brien in Ireland and second UK run.

7.30     Grey D’Ars

Still a maiden but getting closer with every start.

8.00     Broughton Sunpearl

Good form over this course and distance.

8.30 Aria Rose

Had a fair bit in hand when winning here last time out.

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