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

EACH-WAY PLAY

(2.40 York)

There is no denying that this is a red-hot handicap with market leaders Artistic Rifles, Matthew Flinders and Brunch boasting a high-level of form. But with firms offering up to five places, the smart bet is Ouzo at a double-figure price for trainer Richard Hannon. This five-year-old had a good season last year after undergoing a gelding operation. He wasn't beaten far off a mark of 95 at this track in a similarly-competitive handicap, before proving strongest in another course-and-distance event on soft ground off 3lb lower in October. He's likely to improve plenty for his comeback run in the Lincoln and should relish the return to York.

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