Friday's free racing tips: two of our experts agree on a Southwell contender

Handicappers' nap

The British Lion (4.30 Southwell)

Finished second on Fibresand debut 12 days ago and he can go one better if he breaks on terms this time.
James Norris

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Newmarket nap

Taima (7.30 Southwell)

Shaped as if this surface would suit when eighth at Lingfield last time and the Sir Mark Prescott-trained filly can strike in a first-time visor.
David Milnes

Ace Tipster

Leo Minor (7.00 Southwell)

Heavily backed when third in a course-and-distance handicap last week behind the reopposing Gossip. Fancied to reverse those places on 2lb better terms with John Egan taking over from Mollie Phillips in the saddle.
Graeme Rodway

Speed figures

Star Of St James (5.00 Southwell)

Dual course-and-distance winner who registered a personal best when storming home at this track eight days ago and should not be inconvenienced by his penalty.
Dave Edwards

Spotlight nap

Utopian Lad (1.10 Newcastle)

Longstanding maiden under both codes but his Tapeta record (all at Wolverhampton) is good, latterly when second off this mark early last week. Is due to go up 2lb from tomorrow but won't mind the drop in trip and holds an obvious chance.
Graham Wheldon

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Dark Horse

Leo Minor (7.00 Southwell)

On a lengthy losing run, but supported in the market last time when posting an improved effort on his return to this surface and could be in the mix again off 2lb lower.
Simon Giles

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