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

EYECATCHER

(2.40 Windsor)

Royal Lodge fifth Pleasant Man could prove a cut above, but he's plenty short enough in the market and Lord Protector may be able to take a big step forward and challenge the favourite. The Ralph Beckett-trained three-year-old showed good professionalism and fantastic early speed to virtually make all on debut at Kempton in a race that is sure to produce a number of subsequent winners. Providing he handles turf as well as synthetic surfaces (pedigree suggests he should), Lord Protector looks the value play.

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