Nap of the day: best horse racing tips for the day's three meetings

Thursday's best bets from the Racing Post's unbeatable Spotlights team

Catterick

3.55: El Muchacho

It is hard to see beyond EL MUCHACHO, who was an easy winner on his recent handicap debut at Plumpton and is well treated under a 7lb penalty. Last-time-out Carlisle winner Applaus could be the chief threat, while Moonlight Spirit is an interesting handicap newcomer despite being pulled up last time.
Ben Hutton

Chelmsford

7.00: Miss Nay Never

Productive mare MISS NAY NEVER came from stall 1 to win C&D contests the last twice and, from the same draw again, she could well enhance her impressive strike-rate on AW. Double Dealing, whose best effort for his current yard came over C&D, is the suggested second choice ahead of Atiyah who may stage a revival back here.
Steve Boow

Newcastle

1.15: Calcutta Dream

The class-dropping Mister Falsetto is one to take seriously having run well in his last three visits here, as is Mr Coco Bean despite an increasing losing run. However, despite the 5lb penalty it's hard to get away from CALCUTTA DREAM following his convincing success at Chelmsford last time. He also has winning form over C&D. Oot Ma Way and Strong Team are others to consider.
David Bellingham

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