Racing Tips – Templegate’s racing tips for all of ITV’s races on Friday, May 12
Chester comes under the spotlight as Templegate tries to find a host of winners on a busy Friday
RED VERDON is a gem of a bet in the Boodles Diamond Ormonde Stakes (3.35).
His fourth in the Irish Derby gives him a great chance in this tricky contest and he promises to be even better this year.
1.50 CHESTER: I’ve got some SOUND ADVICE for the opening race.
Keith Dalgleish’s hope is nicely weighted on his course-and-distance success last May. He was fourth to Hillbilly Boy in this race on his previous start and is a whopping 16lbs better off today.
That doesn’t mean Hillbilly Boy can’t win. He went on to complete a Chester hat-trick last season and that course form makes him a threat.
El Hayem wasn’t beaten far when sixth behind Banksea in Newbury’s Spring Cup. If he sharpens up for that comeback run he would be a big threat and stall two is an obvious help.
2.25 CHESTER: CLIFFS OF MOHER could coast this. Aidan O’Brien’s hope was massively impressive when landing a Leopardstown maiden in October.
Runner-up Orderofthegarter – beaten more than five lengths – easily won a Listed contest last month so the form looks really smart.
There’s little doubt he’ll be even better over today’s distance.
He is joint-third favourite for the Derby and I’m expecting those odds to be slashed today.
Mirage Dancer is the interesting one. He came from miles back to win his only start last season.
There’s no doubt this incredibly well-bred colt has stacks of potential but he wouldn’t want to miss the break again around these tight turns.
Fujaira Bridge was made to work when odds-on for a Ripon maiden last time. His second to Barney Roy last season shows he has ability. He could be the one for each-way backers.
Bay Of Poets came up well short in Group races last year but his third to Derby fancy Cracksman at Epsom on his return is good form.
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3.00 CHESTER: I fancy ROSABELLE to take advantage of the rails stall. A draw in the bottom four is a big advantage over this distance around these tight turns and Alan Bailey’s speedster has notched both her wins at this track.
Partitia beat Rosabelle here in August but that came over a slightly longer distance. She’s not fared as well in the draw, either.
The drop to five furlongs should not bother Rich And Famous. He’s got plenty of pace but he’ll need all of it to overcome stall eight.
Mega Lily chased home Rosabelle at this track last season. She should go well.
Templegate's TV Tips
- 1.50 Chester - Sound Advice
- 2.25 Chester - Cliffs Of Moher
- 3.00 Chester - Rosabelle
- 3.35 Chester - Red Verdon
3.35 CHESTER: The Ormonde Stakes looks a Dun deal.
Ed Dunlop’s RED VERDON progressed from handicaps into a Classic contender last season. A troubled run didn’t help when sixth in the Derby and he again ran well when fourth in the Irish version at the Curragh.
He’s not been seen since finishing runner-up in the Grand Prix De Paris in July and he looks the type to be even better this season.
US Army Ranger finished in front of my fancy in the Epsom Classic when second to Harzand. But that was as good as it got and he has become disappointing. A moderate comeback at Naas continued that trend.
Midterm didn’t even make it to the Derby last year after losing his unbeaten record in the Dante. He’s been more miss than hit since and the visor he wears for the first time will have to work its magic for him to win this.
ASCOT
5.35 Oceane
6.05 Ziarah
6.40 Glittering Jewel
7.15 Jewel House
7.50 Moonraker
8.20 Endless Gold
CHESTER
1.50 Sound Advice
2.25 Cliffs Of Moher
3.00 Rosabelle (nb)
3.35 Red Verdon
4.05 Gymnaste
4.35 Judicial
5.05 Archippos
LINGFIELD
1.40 Kullu
2.15 Karawaan
2.45 To Wafij
3.20 Oh So Sassy
3.55 Trick Of The Light (nap)
4.25 Zefferino
4.55 Buxted Dream
5.30 Anonymous John (treble)
MARKET RASEN
2.05 Arabian Oasis
2.35 Mohaayed
3.10 Destiny’s Gold
3.45 North Hill
4.15 Midnight Gem
4.45 Pawn Star
5.20 Cresswell Legend
NOTTINGHAM
5.10 Neola
5.45 Uptown Funk
6.15 Feint
6.50 Imperial State
7.25 Nancy Hart
8.00 Nathan Mayer
8.30 Titus Secret
RIPON
6.00 Starlight Mystery
6.30 Metronomic
7.05 Straightothepoint
7.40 Swift Emperor
8.15 Mysterial
8.45 Yalawin