Horse racing tips: ‘Grit, determination and getting better with every run' – Templegate's Wednesday NAP
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PENN AVENUE (4.00 Catterick, nap)
An improving filly who showed grit and determination to win last time out at Lingfield, staying on strongly over 1m1f. That effort suggests she'll relish today's step up to 1m4f on soft ground. She's getting better with every run and has plenty of stamina in her pedigree.
THE CHILDE OF HALE (8.30 Doncaster, nb)
He has been knocking on the door in stronger contests than this. He's ideally suited by a strong pace over this 7f trip and soft ground should be no problem given his pedigree.
CURRAHEE (5.30 Leicester, treble)
Bolted up over course and distance just six days ago. Today's 6lb penalty won't put the brakes on.
TOOTA (8.08 Leicester, Lucky 15)
Has gone close on her past four runs, handles cut well, and the return to 6f should be ideal.
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