Friday's free racing tips: our experts pick out their best selections

Handicappers' nap

Repetitio (1.20 Cheltenham)

Showed improved form when placed in a Grade 2 juvenile hurdle at the November meeting and could prove well treated back in handicap company against his elders.
Steve Mason

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West Country nap

Manvers House (1.20 Cheltenham)

Plenty of promise when runner-up last time and can go one better with conditions in his favour.
Andrew King

Newmarket nap

Hypothetical (4.30 Chelmsford)

The John Gosden-trained youngster has been showing up well in his work on the Al Bahathri and this looks a winnable race.
David Milnes

Eyecatcher

No Getaway (3.40 Cheltenham)

He returned with another improved effort, taking over two out at Hereford and coming readily clear thereafter. He is likely to continue progressing as he heads back up in trip.
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Irish Angle

Ozone (5.15 Dundalk)

A first win beckons for the Joseph O'Brien-trained three-year-old, who has performed creditably over hurdles since finishing second over this 1m4f trip at Galway in October.
Tony O'Hehir

Ace Tipster

Shang Tang (12.10 Cheltenham)

Unexposed five-year-old who caught the eye with strong late headway on hurdling debut at Chepstow last time. This is tougher but he could be anything.
Tom Collins

Speed Figures

Grisons (7.30 Chelmsford)

Has changed hands since failing narrowly in his hat-trick attempt here last time but can give new connections an instant dividend.
Dave Edwards

Spotlight nap

Mr Scrumpy (1.45 Doncaster)

Bumper winner last year; two placed efforts in novice hurdles in the spring before moving into a handicap and winning quite nicely at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) last month; 6lb rise makes life tougher but he has low mileage and very likely extra in the tank; major contender.
Richard Austen

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Dark horse

Fanfan Du Seuil (1.20 Cheltenham)

Fifth in this year's Fred Winter off a 3lb higher mark and travelled well last time before fitness perhaps told off the back of a 212-day break. Looks to have every chance if coming on for that return run.
Ben Harris

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Must-have stat of the day

Lorcan Murtagh is 3-4 when riding for Rose Dobbin at Doncaster in the last five seasons (+£16.25 to £1 stakes). His only ride of the day is Purcell's Bridge in the veterans' handicap chase at 2.20.

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