TEMPLEGATE’S Thursday selections are below.
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PAYMENT PLAN (2.10 Newcastle, nap)
John Butler’s five-year-old should be hunting a hat-trick of wins but he lost his latest Wolverhampton win in the stewards’ room for nudging a rival. That was still an excellent effort and built nicely on two Southwell successes and a close-up third at Dunstall Park. The handicapper has been fair with a 2lb rise and he can strike again over his favourite two-mile trip.
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He did very nicely as a juvenile late last year, winning on debut around Southwell before going down in a tight finish over today’s trip and track. He stays at novice level and can give Hollie Doyle (right) yet another winner for excellent trainer Archie Watson.
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He has caught the eye on both runs since joining the Skeltons. He comes from a family that has enjoyed plenty of success across the Channel and kicked off with a win at Carlisle before going well again at Newcastle. He travels strongly and looks set for another win.
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He’s overdue a win but his turn looked close when beaten in a head-bobber here earlier this month. This trip suits and he can figure in what looks a slightly weaker race.
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