Racing tips: Templegate’s NAP of the day is this 9-2 superstar who can strike for Sir Michael Stoute

TEMPLEGATE is on a red-hot run and ready to strike again in the massive July Cup at Newmarket today.

Read on below to find our man’s top tips.

ASTRO KING (4.05 York, nap)

He was floored by one right on the other side of the track when putting in a heroic effort to finish second in the Royal Hunt Cup.

He sees out the mile really well and shapes as though stepping up to this trip will bring lots of improvement.

He has few miles on the clock and goes off the same mark as that big effort.

OXTED (4.25 Newmarket, nb)

He won this race 12 months ago and put in his best effort since dropped back to 5f when winning a Royal Ascot Group 1 last time.

A repeat of that form would see him defend his crown.

DHABAB (3.15 Newmarket, treble)

He had no luck in running when a fast-finishing sixth in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot.

He had a full tank crossing the line less than two lengths behind the winner.

He won well on debut at Leicester and can improve enough to take this over what should be an ideal trip.

NEWMARKET

1.30 Calm Skies

Good debut over course and distance last time out.

2.05 Kingmania

Landed a winning hat-trick at Doncaster latest.

2.40 Qaader

Went well in the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot latest.

3.15 Dhabab (treble)

Too green in the Coventry Stakes after good debut win.

3.50 Perotto

Impressive at Royal Ascot and has more to offer.

4.25 Oxted (nb)

Won this last year and back to his best last time out.

5.00 Amir Kabir

Good effort at Newbury latest and can find more.

YORK

1.45 Young Fire

Plenty in hand when scoring at Haydock last time.

2.20 Sonnyboyliston

Good win in Ireland and could have much more to come.

2.55 Nakeeta

Consistent and will be right in the mix again.

3.30 Atomic Lady

Plenty in hand when winning at Ripon last time out.

4.05 ASTRO KING (NAP)

Ran cracker at Royal Ascot and should like this trip.

4.40 Winter Power

Good win on last outing over this course and distance.

5.15 George Bowen

Tight second at Ripon and should go close again.

ASCOT

1.50 Implore

Improved effort when second at Doncaster last time.

2.25 Indianapolis

Goes well here and has lots of staying power.

3.00 Century Dream

Group 2 winner who had lots in hand at Windsor latest.

3.35 Hurricane Ivor

Up fair 5lb for dead-heating at Sandown last time.

4.10 Caspian Queen

Unlucky here last time and can go close today.

4.45 Surrey Gold

Plenty in hand when scoring at Newbury last time out.

5.20 Mabre

Big improver when scoring at Windsor latest.

CHESTER

2.15 Costa Adeje

Went close over course and distance last time out.

2.50 Ey Up It’s Maggie

In cracking form and good run at York latest.

3.25 Rhoscolyn

Keeps improving and can handle this higher grade.

4.00 Star Caliber

Makes handicap debut over what looks an ideal trip.

4.35 Heart Of Soul

Loves it here and another win last time out.

5.10 Fools Rush In

Has solid form and this doesn’t look the strongest race.

5.40 Twilight Song

Has ideal draw and went well at Goodwood last time.

HAMILTON

5.50 Lady Lade

Easy winner at Carlisle and has more to offer.

6.20 Big Thanks

Consistent and this looks a good winning chance.

6.50 Coase

Improved effort at Donny last time and doesn’t need much more.

7.20 Qawamees

Bit unlucky to finish only third at Doncaster latest.

7.50 Tarnhelm

Good run at Ayr and this doesn’t look any tougher.

8.20 Clay Regazzoni

Up fair 3lb for winning at Musselburgh last time.

8.50 Water Iris

This looks a lot easier than her Leicester run latest.

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