TEMPLEGATE goes in search of some Saturday winners on a star-studded day of racing.

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EMPIRE STEEL (2.35 Haydock, nap)

He should be coming here off a win after an unlucky tumble in the red-hot Rowland Meyrick Chase at Wetherby on Boxing Day. He was tanking along and jumped the fourth-last well only to lose his footing on landing. That came after a close second here coming back from a long break. He stays well and likes soft ground so can make amends under Brian Hughes.

GARRY CLERMONT (1.45 Ascot, nb)

He went close in a Grade 3 hurdle here last time when the two-mile trip looked on the short side. He looked good when winning over this sort of distance at Warwick three runs ago and a 1lb rise gives him a major chance dropping in class.

PALMERS HILL (2.55 Ascot, treble)

He has really improved since switching back to chases this season. He kicked off with a good Wetherby win but left that behind with a smooth success here last month. He stays well and looks the type to improve again.

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ASCOT

12.35   Irish Hill           

Made a good start when winning at Taunton on debut.

1.10     Cat Tiger          

Went close at Doncaster latest and every chance again.

1.45     Garry Clermont (nb)   

Loves this trip and another good effort here latest.

2.20     Western Victory          

Good form in Ireland and looks on a fair weight.

2.55     Palmers Hill (treble)    

Game winner here last time and can follow up.

3.35     Energumene   

Can win the battle of the superstars with Shiskin.

4.05     Complete Unknown    

Consistent and went close here last time out.

HAYDOCK

12.50   Minella Drama             

Unlucky at Sandown last time and longer trip will suit.

1.25     Jonbon

Just keeps winning and won a Grade 2 at Ascot latest.

2.00     Tommy’s Oscar           

Made it three wins in a row latest and has more to come.

2.35     EMPIRE STEEL (NAP)   

Should have won last time and well up to this standard.

3.10     Tokyo Getaway           

Went close over course and distance last time out.

3.45     Shaman Du Berlais      

Has run well on both starts since coming back from a break.

4.15     Sacre Pierre     

Was going like the winner before a late fall last time.

LINGFIELD

12.45   Daheer 

Good win at Wolver and capable of following up.

1.20     Living Legend  

Goes well here and solid third last time out.

1.55     Mobashr         

Good win over course and distance on latest run.

2.30     Lucky Man       

Finished strongly when second at Newcastle last time.

3.05     Al Ameen        

Good win at Southwell and longer trip will be fine.

3.40     Viola    

Regular winner who should be right in the mix again.

4.10     Sir Titan           

Won well at Epsom three runs ago and looks a big price.

TAUNTON

12.58   Outlaw Peter   

Solid form and this longer trip should suit.

1.33     Tease And Seize          

Will find this easier than the Grade 1 he ran in latest.

2.08     Molly Carew    

Back to form when third at Warwick and every chance again.

2.43     Reserve Tank  

Interesting back over hurdles from a handy mark.

3.15     Yala Enki          

Has won this for the past two years and can strike again.

3.53     Huelgoat         

Promise in novices and fair mark for handicap debut.

4.25     Konigin Isabella           

Two good thirds and longer trip should suit.

WOLVERHAMPTON

4.30     Lincoln Gamble           

Good winner over course and distance last time.

5.00     Zameka           

Two good runs so far and has more to offer.

5.30     Almodovar Del Rio      

Ran on when fourth at Chelmsford last time out.

6.00     Bass Strait       

Been knocking on door and longer trip should suit.

6.30     Old Port           

Improved when winning well here last time out.

7.00     Chase The Dollar         

Went close on debut for this yard here last time.

7.30     Red Allure       

Goes well here and in the mix in an open race.

8.00     Axel Jacklin     

Back to form when nailed on the line here last time.

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