The Punt Daily: Tom Collins' free horse racing tips on Friday afternoon

BANKER

(3.40 Cheltenham)

Talented five-year-old who represents the in-form Nicky Henderson stable (12-47, 26 per cent strike-rate in the last two weeks). Found his form this year, winning once and finishing second four times, but doesn't have any attitude problems and has just bumped one on multiple occasions. Looked like beating the highly regarded Jatiluwih last time at this track but stumbled badly after the last and lost his advantage. Game sort who boasts a nice turn of foot and is well suited to the conditions of this race if handling the step up in trip.

EYECATCHER

(1.20 Cheltenham)

Gets into this competitive race off a low weight of just 10st 9lb and is unexposed in handicaps with just two races in the sphere under his belt. Made all in a weak maiden hurdle on his penultimate outing in August, but took a big leap forward when second behind Torpillo at Chepstow last time out. Was only beaten five lengths that day by a winner who has won and finished fourth in a Grade 1 since, and this looks slightly easier. Ground and trip look spot on.

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