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Horse racing tips: Sandown, Doncaster, Perth, Towcester and Chepstow – Templegate’s betting preview for ITV4’s racing this Friday, April 27

Sandown, Doncaster, Perth, Towcester and Chepstow come under the spotlight as Templegate gives you his best bets for the day

IT all Adds up in the Bet365 Mile at Sandown.

ADDEYBB could not have been more impressive in the Lincoln at Doncaster. They way he put the race to bed suggested he’s up to this higher class.

 Addeybb won the Lincoln at Doncaster on his previous start with a dominant display
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Addeybb won the Lincoln at Doncaster on his previous start with a dominant displayCredit: PA

1.50

Go out on your Shield in the Esher Cup.

KINGS SHIELD is unbeaten in two starts and has looked better than a handicapper.

He had several subsequent winners behind when making a successful debut at Newcastle in November and he was well on top at the line when scoring at Kempton three weeks ago.

There’s no doubt he sets a lofty standard.

Dream Warrior disappointed on the all-weather at Lingfield a couple of weeks ago. He only scrambled home in an uncompetitive French maiden last year and has a fair bit to prove.

Vintager will struggle to give weight to less exposed rivals and Merlin Magic probably wants further.

2.25

There’s a Fab bet for the Bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes.

FABRICATE got better and better as the season went on last year. If his Kempton win on his return to action last month is anything to go by he’s still improving.

That race-fitness tips the balance in his favour.

I’ve no doubt Crystal Ocean will end up being the best of these but I can’t get excited about backing him first time out with most of Sir Michael Stoute’s team seemingly needing a run.

He was runner-up in last season’s St Leger so today’s trip is also likely to be on the short side as well.

Morando is interesting on his first run for Andrew Balding given his excellent record when fresh.

I was tempted to chance Almodovar. He missed last season but is a player on some of his 2016 form and he has won first time out.

 Templegate thinks John Gosden will have a good afternoon at Sandown
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Templegate thinks John Gosden will have a good afternoon at SandownCredit: PA

3.00

A few stars have been born in the Bet365 Classic Trial and I reckon another will rise year.

SEVENNA STAR might be flattered by his 14-length romp at Windsor a couple of weeks ago but it was still the performance of a smart prospect.

His form last year was decent enough and he was always likely to improve this season.

Chilean was sixth behind Saxon Warrior in the Racing Post Trophy before landing a French Group 3. He might need deep ground.

I can’t imagine Naas winner Hunting Horn is too far up Aidan O’Brien’s Derby pecking order.

Templegate's TV tips

  • 1.50 Sandown - Kings Shield: 'Unbeaten in two starts and has looked better than a handicapper'
  • 2.25 Sandown - Fabricate: 'Kempton win on his return to action shows he's still improving and he benefits from race-fitness'
  • 3.00 Sandown - Sevenna Star: 'His easy Windsor win was the performance of a smart prospect'
  • 3.35 Sandown - Addeybb: 'Should take the jump up to Group 2 level in his stride'

3.35

Lincoln winner ADDEYBB should take the jump up to Group 2 level in his stride.

William Haggas’ ace was super impressive at Doncaster and his fitness edge over Here Comes When gives him a great chance.

Here Comes When caused a shock when beating Ribchester in the Group 1 Sussex Stakes last season. That came on dreadful ground so it would be in his favour if the rain arrived.

He won first time out last season so looks the main danger.

Stormy Antarctic is also suited by soft ground. He won in France last time and must be in with a shout.

Chepstow

4.50 Molineaux

5.20 Delface

5.50 Dauphine Ereine

6.25 Inaminna

7.00 Tinkers Hill Tommy

7.35 Leith Hill Legasi

8.05 Lad Of Luck


Doncaster

1.40 Glorious Army (nb)

2.15 Warrior’s Spirit

2.50 Grinty

3.25 The Chemist

3.55 Arcavallo

4.25 Signore Piccolo (nap)

5.00 Italian Riviera

5.35 Edge Of The World

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Perth

1.30 Floral Bouquet

2.05 Dubai Angel

2.40 Song Saa

3.15 Our Lucas

3.45 Ballymalin

4.15 Le Frank

4.45 Cultram Abbey

5.15 Doctor Dex


Sandown

1.50 Kings Shield (treble)

2.25 Fabricate

3.00 Sevenna Star

3.35 Addeybb

4.05 Diamond Dougal

4.35 Highgarden

5.05 Glencadam Master


Towcester

4.40 Jurby

5.10 Indian Hawk

5.40 Georgian Firebird

6.15 Atlanta Ablaze

6.50 Stage Summit

7.20 Oneida Tribe

7.55 Deadringerforlove

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