The Evening Punt: Tom Collins' free horse racing tip on Monday

GOOD THING

(5.45 Newcastle)

Six-year-old gelding who is far from prolific but represents an in-form jockey and trainer and is overdue a victory. Karen McLintock, who has a 22 per cent strike-rate (2-9) in the last fortnight, must have been cursing the last twice when Avenue Of Stars found trouble in running and was given plenty to do from the rear of the field. Providing he is positioned a little bit closer to the pace this time around by Ben Curtis, it would be disappointing if he didn't feature at the business end of the race given he has dropped to a mark 3lb below his last victory.

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