Horse racing: Templegate tips 4-1 shot who looked better than ever when scoring over course and distance last time out

TEMPLEGATE turns his eye to Thursday’s action looking to keep up a run of winners.

Find out his picks below as the countdown to Cheltenham really hots up.

EVITA DU MESNIL (1.00 Carlisle, nap)

She enjoyed herself when winning here last time. The winning margin was less than a length but it could have been more and top claimer Kevin Brogan stays in the saddle.

QAARAAT (3.35 Southwell, nb)

He was beaten on the nod here on Tuesday and rarely runs a bad race on the Fibresand. He should be right there again off the same mark.

GAMESTERS ICON (12.30 Carlisle, treble)

She has improved with every run and looked ready to win when second on her handicap debut at Uttoxeter 18 days ago. This longer distance should bring out her best.

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CARLISLE

12.30   Gamesters Icon (treble)          

Went close last time and can get off the mark now.

1.00     Evita Du Mesnil (NAP) 

Plenty in hand when winning here last time out.

1.30     Uptown Harry 

Ran well over this course and distance last term.

2.05     Equus Dreamer           

Scored nicely last time and more to come.

2.40     Scottish Accent           

Game win over C&D latest, can defy 7lb weight rise.

3.15     Royal Arcade   

Went close on debut over course and distance last time.

3.50     Las Tunas        

Hit and miss but has shown best form around here.

SOUTHWELL

1.15     Sezina  

Won well here just two days ago and can strike again.

1.50     Kodiac Brown Bear     

Went close over C&D latest and has more to offer.

2.25     Dabirstar         

Two good seconds so far and repeat would be good enough.

3.00     Daddies Diva   

Went well here last time and looks on fair weight.

3.35     Qaaraat (nb)   

Good second here on Tuesday and can go close again.

4.10     Aria Rose         

Has been in great form and went close again here latest.

4.40     Khatm 

Plenty in hand when winning here on last visit.

WINCANTON

2.15     Favori De Sivola          

Won well on last visit here and going well when unseating latest.

2.50     Cheque En Blanc         

Has been running well in better races than this over fences.

3.25     Seaside Girl     

Down the weights despite fair fourth at Exeter last time.

4.00     Carry On The Magic    

Back from break but big chance for top trainer.

4.30     Diamond Rose 

Has been running in stronger contests than this.

5.00     Ishkhara Lady  

Top-class bumper form and should be much too good.

5.35     Go Dante         

Well bred expensive buy who can make a winning start.

NEWCASTLE

4.55     Busy Street      

Has shown best form over this course and distance.

5.30     Iconic Belle      

On losing run but some promise over C&D last time out.

6.00     Dragon Symbol           

Impressive debut winner at Wolverhampton latest.

6.30     Primo’s Comet             

Went close here last time and repeat would be good enough.

7.00     Arafi    

Keeps winning and can defy a rise in the weights.

7.30     Broctune Red  

Plenty in hand when scoring over course and distance latest.

8.00     Fashion Free   

Missed the kick last time and has gone well over this C&D.

8.30     Tyche  

Good effort at Wolver last time and should be right there again.

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