Templegate Highlights Top Thursday Race Selections

Templegate reviews Thursday's race cards, naming Anthropologist at Southwell, Arcadian Star at Ffos Las and Passage Guenot as key picks.

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Oct 29, 2026 · 12:00 PM 2 min read

Key takeaways

Anthropologist is backed at 4.25 for a nap at Southwell after a recent easy win.

Arcadian Star is offered at 1.30 at Ffos Las, noted as a non-betting suggestion.

Passage Guenot carries a treble at 2.00 at Ffos Las, owned by JP McManus for over £100,000.

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Anthropologist (4.25 Southwell, nap)

He earns the vote to win again at Southwell after a convincing triumph on his last visit. The horse still had plenty of energy and the swift re-entry suggests his connections want to build on that form. Earlier he was close to the front, and the confidence boost could see him lead once more.

Arcadian Star (1.30 Ffos Las, nb)

He can recover from an unlucky fall at Uttoxeter in March. He was still in contention when he blundered two fences from the finish and had previously shown useful form as runner-up at Leicester on heavy ground. Dropping back in distance and returning to Class 4 competition should suit his abilities. A clear run will likely bring him close.

Passage Guenot (2.00 Ffos Las, treble)

Wearing the green and gold of JP McManus, who paid north of £100,000 for the four-year-old after a promising Irish point-to-point effort. He comes from a strong family and should understand his role on this Rules debut. Harry Cobden will be eager to secure a win for his new owner.

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