Horse racing tips: ‘She saves her best for this ground' – Templegate's Tuesday NAP
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BEAR TO DREAM (2.40 Brighton, nap)
Was an easy winner over course and distance two runs ago and ran well again last time. She saves her best for these quick conditions and has a capable 5lb claimer on board.
MADE ALL (2.30 Musselburgh, nb)
Ironically likes to come from behind as he did at Newcastle last time when going down in a head-bobber. His latest win came over this longer distance on fast turf at Catterick and he's a fair 5lb higher now. This is a good chance for another win.
TIEMPO ALEGRE (4.10 Brighton, treble)
Has been knocking on the door and was a good third at Redcar last time. She's coming down the weights and can strike under Jim Crowley.
NIGHT BEAR (4.40 Brighton)
Looks good for the Lucky 15. He was just over a length off the pace here last time and is back from the same mark. He is best over this trip and will be right there.
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But it's also claimed Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr are keen on the former Betis ace. However, there's no suggestion PSG are willing to offload Ruiz - as the Ligue 1 kings look to build on their first ever taste of Champions League glory. 1st Jul 2025, 16:28 By Ian Tuckey Joining Red Devils is NOT Mbeum or bust The Bryan Mbeumo transfer saga is still buzzing - but still without actually getting off the ground. The £65million-rated Cameroon striker is tipped to ultimately join Manchester United - and this summer too. Bryan Mbeumo would love to join Utd but would be fine if he didn't But Brentford insist a move is far from certain. And more important for the long term, the Bees reckon Mbeumo would be happy to stay and knuckle down if a big-money transfer does fall down. Brentford's director of football Phil Giles told Sky Sports: 'There is significant interest in Bryan. "His current preference has been well publicised. From what I understand, he is also, if needs be, happy to stay at Brentford next year as well. 'We've spoken to Bryan and his representatives. It's not a given that he's going to depart this summer." 1st Jul 2025, 16:00 By Katherine Walsh Bet on it Real Betis are doing everything they can to push through a deal for Manchester United forward Antony. The Betis sporting director admits it is a complex deal to do. Como have also shown an interest in Antony, but it is understood Antony's preference is a return to Betis. He spent a successful second half of last season on loan there last season – scoring 9 goals in 24 starts. 1st Jul 2025, 15:30 By Katherine Walsh New Mbeumo offer United are working on a potential new offer for Bryan Mbeumo. Brentford will only accept £65million. The Red Devils' most recent one worth £62.5m (made up of an initial £55m plus £7.5m in add-ons) was not enough for the West London club. Brentford director of football Phil Giles said Mbeumo would be happy to stay at the club if a deal cannot be agreed 1st Jul 2025, 15:00 By Kostas Lianos Rashford wants Prem exit Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford prefers a move away from the Premier League this summer. According to The Athletic, Rashford is open to either a loan or permanent deal. The versatile forward would also be happy to move as part of a swap deal. The England international has also publicly expressed his desire to join Barcelona. 1st Jul 2025, 14:38 By Kostas Lianos Viktor Gyokeres twist Arsenal and Manchester United have received some fresh news regarding Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres' controversial release clause. According to A Bola, if Sporting receive a bid worth £52million or more for Gyokeres and they reject it then they will need to pay the striker's agent 10 per cent compensation. That means the Portuguese champions would have to cough up around £5m. The same source claims the Gunners are 'willing to reach this value' in the summer transfer window.
