Thursday's free racing tips: six horses to consider putting in your multiple bets

Thursday's best bets ranked in order of confidence by our top tipsters . . .

Handicappers' nap

Off the mark in good style at Thirsk last month, having twice chased home subsequent Group 1 winners last year. His Nottingham second to Vandeek in particular has worked out very well, suggesting Ryan Moore's mount is nicely treated for this handicap debut.
Paul Curtis

Never So Brave14:35 Chester

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Jky: Ryan Moore Tnr: Sir Michael Stoute

Speed figures

Never So Brave (2.35 Chester)

Runner-up to a couple of smart colts as a juvenile. He earned excellent figures when easily landing a Thirsk maiden last month and a lot more could be heard of Sir Michael Stoute's colt.
Dave Edwards

Never So Brave14:35 Chester

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Jky: Ryan Moore Tnr: Sir Michael Stoute

The Punt nap

Dream Harder (4.10 Chester)

The Ian Williams-trained five-year-old has form figures of 41 at the track and remains on a workable mark after being dropped 2lb since his last turf run.
Liam Headd

Dream Harder16:10 Chester

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Jky: Richard Kingscote Tnr: Ian Williams

Newmarket nap

Patch Man (5.03 Huntingdon)

A rare runner for Sir Mark Prescott in a bumper, the son of Walk In The Park has shown up well in his work on the Al Bahathri of late.
David Milnes

Patch Man17:03 Huntingdon

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Jky: Sean Bowen Tnr: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Eyecatcher

Far Above Mary (2.05 Chester)

Shaped as though a step up to 6f is something she’d benefit from last time, and has William Buick taking over from a 5lb claimer.
David Toft

Far Above Mary14:05 Chester

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Jky: William Buick Tnr: Hugo Palmer

Dark horse

Mr Boson (7.30 Chelmsford City)

Yet to score in ten starts but went close at Kempton in February. Steps markedly up in trip after a couple of disappointing efforts but down in the weights and could play a hand if the new 2m trip sparks a revival.
Tom Gibbings