Horse racing tips TODAY: Red-hot Templegate NAPS William Buick’s big ride on day one of Boodles May Festival at Chester

TEMPLEGATE has been sensational lately, banging in the winners left, right and centre.

And he’s confident of landing a few more on Wednesday as the Boodles festival kicks off at Chester. Read on to find out his top tips.

WIRKO (3.15 Chester, nap)

He looked a nice prospect when winning an Epsom Listed contest on comeback last month. He improved as the 1m2f went on so this longer trip should be ideal. Handling that tricky track bodes well for Chester’s roller-coaster ride.

DUBAI FOUNTAIN (2.15 Chester, nb)

She signed off last season with a close-up fourth in the Group 1 Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket. That’s much the best form in this field and she’s bred to stay this far even with cut in the ground.

UNCLE JUMBO (3.45 Chester, treble)

He likes to front-run and has the perfect low draw to pull off those tactics. He ran well after a break at Pontefract last time and Kevin Ryan has started the season well.

CHESTER

1.45     Armor  

Good win in fast time on debut and has more to come.

2.15     Dubai Fountain (nb)    

Has been running well in much stronger races than this.

2.45     Showalong      

Good comeback and Thirsk and can take a step forward.

3.15     WIRKO (NAP)  

Impressive Epsom winner who has more to offer.

3.45     Uncle Jumbo (treble)  

Has ideal low draw and can go from the front.

4.15     Kingsofthemidlands    

Expensive buy who showed promise on debut at Newmarket.

4.45     Sir Maximilian 

Loves it here and can land third course and distance win.

NEWTON ABBOT

1.00     Southfield Harvest      

Consistent and has more to offer over the bigger obstacles.

1.30     Dragon Bones 

Can land a hat-trick after two good hurdles wins.

2.00     Tulin    

Won both starts over hurdles and has more to offer.

2.30     Pink Eyed Pedro          

Went close at Aintree last time and can go close again.

3.05     Soldier Of Love           

Takes drop in class after running in Scottish National latest.

3.35     Heross Du Seuil           

Early days with Nicky Henderson and capable of better.

4.07     Balladame       

Went close last time and every chance for new trainer.

4.40     Dylan’s Sea Song         

Keeps running well and should be right in the mix again.

KELSO

1.20     Lord Condi      

Improved effort when second at Musselburgh last time out.

1.55     Do Not Disturb            

Went close at Perth latest and should be on the premises again.

2.25     Rattle Owl       

Has more to offer after winning at Newcastle last time out.

2.55     Oscar Ceremony         

Ran better than fifth place suggests at Carlisle latest.

3.25     Cedar Hill        

Going well when falling late on at Ayr last time out.

4.00     Right Of Reply 

Won nicely at Chepstow and can go well in this better grade.

4.35     Buck’s Boggle  

Good second on debut and doesn’t need a lot more.

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4.50     Step To The Top          

This looks a weak race to make her hurdles debut.

5.20     The Wire Flyer 

Good second at Plumpton last time and won’t be far away.

5.50     Schnabel         

Good win over course and distance and 5lb rise fair.

6.20     Windance        

Plenty in hand when scoring over course and distance latest.

6.50     Alrightjack      

Solid run last time and chance after having a wind op.

7.20     Episode           

Has been running well off higher marks than this.

7.50     Blue Heaven    

Well bred and related to winning bumper horses.

KEMPTON

5.10     Thunder Love  

Plenty in hand when winning over C&D on debut latest.

5.40     Percy’s Pride   

Went close at Wolverhampton last time and right there again.

6.10     Sense Of Romance      

Solid run at Lingfield latest and won’t be far away.

6.40     Hector Loza     

Showed promise at Lingfield last time and can run well.

7.10     Sky Commander         

Game win at Chelmsford and has more to offer.

7.40     Single  

Keeps going close and this looks a good chance.

8.10     Aramis Grey    

Good second at Wolverhampton last time and will go close again.

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