Thursday's free racing tips: insight from Racing Post's team of experts

Handicappers' nap

Hydroplane(1.22 Market Rasen)

A fair Flat performer who is unexposed over hurdles and was far from disgraced when making his handicap debut in a stronger race at Cheltenham last month.
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Ace tipster

Fenix (4.00 Chelmsford)

Well-bred daughter of Lope De Vega who was picked up for just 6,000gns at the horses-in-training sale after four starts. A mark of 59 looks workable, while the step up in trip to 1m2f should suit.
Tom Collins

Speed figures

Thahab Ifraj (2.45 Wincanton)

Made a winning return over course and distance in October and has followed up at Kempton. He can complete the treble.
Dave Edwards

Spotlight nap

Permission Granted (2.52 Market Rasen)

Gained a breakthrough win when forging clear on the run-in at Musselburgh ten days ago. Cheekpieces seemed to have a beneficial effect that day and he's the one to beat under a 7lb penalty for an in-form yard.
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Dark horse

Lomu (6.00 Chelmsford)

Made late headway at Lingfield last time and has a much kinder draw this time. He is better handicapped than most.
Joe Casey

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