TEMPLEGATE returns with a look at Saturday’s racing and picks out his best bets across the cards.
Back a horse by clicking their odds below and don’t forget to check out our best free bet offers.
HAFFNER (1.55 Newmarket, nap)
HAFFNER can prove his Curragh flop was too bad to be true. Aidan O’Brien’s colt looked smart before finishing seventh in the National Stakes 13 days ago.
That was miles below the form of his two previous starts. He pushed Dr Rascal to half a length in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood before powering two lengths clear in York’s Acomb. Those efforts set a strong standard and Ryan Moore now returns. His pedigree suggests a mile will suit.
PUSH THE BOAT OUT (3.00 Newmarket, nb)
PUSH THE BOAT OUT made a big impression when winning a 19-runner Curragh maiden on debut last month ahead of today’s rival Marco Polo. He took a major step forward over the same 6f three weeks later, edging out Coventry Stakes winner Great Barrier Reef in Group Three company.
He was carried left halfway, forced to switch over two furlongs out and still finished strongly enough to win. With only two starts behind him, another leap forward looks highly likely.
ETERNAL FORCE (1.35 Haydock, treble)
ETERNAL FORCE can return to winning ways at his favourite track. William Haggas’ four-year-old completed a hat-trick with an easy C&D victory on good to soft here this time last year.
He is a fair 8lb higher and showed he can operate from today’s mark when beaten a nose at Hamilton in June. A longer trip did not help at Newcastle before blinkers failed to spark him at York last time but first-time cheekpieces could wake him up.
FREE BETS – GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS
Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org.
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chases their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
- Gamcare – www.gamcare.org.uk
- Gamble Aware – www.gambleaware.org
Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.