Horse Racing Insights: “Class Drop with High Potential” – Templegate’s Friday Choice at Thirsk
TEMPLEGATE’S picks for Friday are as follows.
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PADDY THE SQUIRE (4.13 Thirsk, nap)
This offspring of Golden Horn has been in outstanding form this season. He began with a comfortable victory at Chester in a large field and followed that with close finishes in competitive races at York and Haydock. This race appears to be less tough than the Old Newton Cup, making him a strong contender once more.
NIBRAS GOLD (6.15 Haydock, nb)
Having transitioned from David Pipe to James Owen earlier this year, he has demonstrated significant improvement. After a remarkable hurdle performance last time, he emerged as a clear winner in his most recent Flat outing. With a top jockey riding for this amateurs’ race, he looks poised to be a formidable favorite.
LONDON (3.10 Thirsk, treble)
Bred to perform well above a Class 6 handicap, he had impressive runs, being just a few lengths behind a future Listed winner at Beverley in June. This handicap debut comes with a fair mark, especially with his rider’s 7lb claim.
GLORYOUS (8.14 Newmarket, Lucky 15)
She is chasing a hat-trick after convincing victories at Leicester and Sandown. She thrives at this 1m2f distance, and a 6lb penalty is unlikely to hinder her performance.
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