My big NAP looks well handicapped and will love the mud at Sandown
TEMPLEGATE heads into Thursday's race confident of finding more than its fair share of winners.
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ANIMAL (4.15 Sandown, nap).
The handicapper was more than fair and this eight year old is only 5lb higher than that last success. This slight drop in class will help and he will be close to talented jockey Gavin Sheehan.
ETALON (1.55 Sandown, NB)
His jumping stood out when he won a race at Warwick last time out in a race that will not have asked much of him. He has proven himself on soft ground and there is more to come.
FARCEUR DU LARGE (3.05 Sandown, treble)
He enjoyed the three mile test around here and had plenty in hand under rider Major Will Kellard, who put off another valuable 7lb. He seems to be the one to beat again.
SASSY REDHEAD (4.22 Southwell, Lucky 15)
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She looks her best for the day in all weather conditions. She has been consistent at this level with two wins and a few seconds from her past four runs.
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