Friday's free racing tips: our experts aim to start 2021 with a bang

Handicappers' nap

Eagle Ridge(2.30 Musselburgh)

Last week's course-and-distance win earned the ten-year-old his best ever chase RPR and he looks nicely treated under a penalty. Up in grade but a repeat may suffice..
Steve Mason

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Red Risk (3.05 Musselburgh)

Not at his best when well held at Ascot last time, but better judged on his previous third at Market Rasen on ground quicker than ideal. A reproduction would give him strong claims.
Graeme Rodway

Spotlight nap

Stone Soldier (1.15 Southwell)

Bidding to make it three from three for Archie Watson after two wins here last month. Another 5lb higher now but every chance he can pull out more for his new trainer.
Ben Hutton

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