Horse racing tips: ‘He can remain unbeaten' – Templegate's NAP can strike in big race at Ascot
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A BIT OF SPIRIT (2.25 Ascot, NAP)
This son of Palace Pier has done well to win both his starts to date. He clocked a fantastic time when scoring at Salisbury earlier this month and deserves this crack at stronger company. He can stay unbeaten.
JENTOBELLO (1.30 Uttoxeter, nb)
Iain Jardine's five-year-old has shown plenty of quality when winning bumpers at Kelso and Market Rasen. He went into many notebooks for his hurdling debut and we'll see how he goes on this first crack over timber.
WESTERN CLOUDS (2.02 Uttoxeter, treble)
Took a big step forward from her debut when winning well at Perth earlier this month. She travelled really strongly under champion jockey Sean Bowen there and crossed her hurdles like an old hand. There should be a lot more to come.
THURSO (4.10 Ascot, Lucky 15)
His form has taken a big step forward with two wins following a couple of excellent places. He's up a fair 3lb for scooting in at Chepstow last time and moving up a furlong could unlock further improvement.
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