Thursday's free racing tips: our experts give their best bets of the day

Handicappers' nap

Break The Rules (4.04 Doncaster)

Yet to build on the promise of her Fakenham hurdles debut, but is potentially well treated on her handicap debut over a trip that should suit.
Steve Mason

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Eyecatcher

Break The Rules (4.04 Doncaster)

Kept on for third last time and may improve over further in low-grade handicaps hurdles.
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Ace tipster

Est Illic (2.23 Doncaster)

Caught the eye here last time before being hampered and fading. This is much less competitive.
Keith Melrose

Newmarket nap

Union (5.30 Newcastle)

Ran out a convincing winner over course and distance last time and is fancied to defy the resulting 7lb penalty.
David Milnes

West Country nap

Merry Milan (2.55 Doncaster)

Drying conditions will be in his favour and he can make the most of the weight he receives from rivals.
Andrew King

Irish angle

Heroes Of Renown (3.20 Thurles)

A promising fifth at Leopardstown in December and should be suited by the step up in trip here.
Tony O'Hehir

Speed figures

Zoffee (1.53 Doncaster)

A beaten favourite when runner-up on both starts over hurdles but it may pay to keep the faith.
Dave Edwards

Spotlight nap

Well Smitten (2.23 Doncaster)

Gained both wins when fresh, including at the track last time, and still looks well treated off a 6lb higher mark.
Steve Boow

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Dark horse

Messire Des Obeaux (3.05 Huntingdon)

A Grade 1-winning novice but hasn't run since finishing third at Aintree in 2017. However, this trip looks ideal and he is one to watch closely.
Rob Sutton

Must-have stat of the day

Olly Murphy is 4-6 with his runners in bumpers at Huntingdon (+£3.92 to £1 level stakes). He saddles Allavina in the 2m contest at 4.12.

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