TEMPLEGATE returns with his preview of Saturday’s mega Haydock Betfair Chase Day – and he’s picked out his Placepot picks for the fixture.
To win the Tote Placepot, you need to pick a horse to place in the first six races at any UK, Irish or selected international meeting.
Protektorat is looking to defend his crown from 12 months ago
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The big race sees Protektorat looks to defend his crown against Bravemansgame, with four runners in total heading to post for the feature.
That race actually comes as the sixth leg of the meeting – hopefully you’re still in it by then!
Our man goes through his picks trying to help you land a share of the enormous pot.
LEG 1: Kamsinas, Bowenspark
KAMSINAS has done well on both hurdles runs with a win at Worcester before a good Grade 2 second at Cheltenham last time.
BOWENSPARK made his mark at bumper level and had 11 lengths in hand when scoring on hurdles debut at Stratford latest.
LEG 2: Real Stone
REAL STONE has plenty of chase experience and looked in need of the run when fourth at Aintree. He’ll be much fitter now and can go close.
LEG 3: Park Hill Dancer, Carnfunnock
PARK HILL DANCER was impressive when scoring on handicap debut at Uttoxeter last time. He travelled strongly and jumped well so he can take this higher grade in his stride.
CARNFUNNOCK won over a similar trip at Naas before a good Listed effort at Kelso. He’ll be a threat.
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LEG 4: Gaillard Du Mesnil
GAILLARD DU MESNIL was third in the Grand National after winning the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham but he has enough class for this shorter trip. Willie Mullins will have him fit enough to do himself justice.
LEG 5: Lord Snootie, Emitom
LORD SNOOTIE has run well in Ireland on his past two runs including when badly hampered two out at Galway last time. He was tanking along before being knocked sideways in that hot contest. His last UK run saw him go close in good company at Uttoxeter and he looks ahead of the handicapper.
EMITOM was a good second at Newbury on comeback after winning there in March. Alan King’s hope is off the same mark and has every chance again.
LEG 6: Protektorat
PROTEKTORAT can upset Bravemansgame and win this race for the second year running. Dan Skelton will have him spot on for this race, which is his main target for the season. His very best form has come on flat tracks like Haydock and he was so impressive when taking this 12 months ago. This is the time of year to catch him and he’s best when fresh.
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