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

Handicappers' nap

Freerolling (7.30 Chelmsford)

Debut winner on his only course start, Freerolling returns to the all-weather off a favourable mark after excusable defeats in higher grade the last twice and won't mind the drop to a mile.
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Eyecatcher

Artichoke Heart (4.35 Carlisle)

Got racing much earlier than the winner in a handicap last time and produced a fine effort. Her turn must be nearing.
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Irish angle

Bombay Blue (5.05 Thurles)

A promising second on his debut at Navan last month, the Noel Meade-trained five-year-old makes plenty of appeal in the bumper.
Tony O'Hehir

Ace tipster

Donna's Delight (3.30 Carlisle)

Fitness has to be taken on trust but this is a notable drop in grade and he has looked in need of a test like this.
Keith Melrose

Speed figures

Legends Gold (3.10 Ludlow)

Made short work of the opposition on her seasonal return at Bangor three weeks ago and can concede weight all round.
Dave Edwards

Spotlights nap

Big Boris (5.00 Chelmsford)

Did all his best work late on when close third of 12 on nursery debut at Chepstow last month, which represents a far more solid recommendation than those for many in this field. Very much one to note on all-weather debut.
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Dark horse

Alexander The Grey (2.35 Ludlow)

More than capable of winning off a mark of 102, from which he has been placed twice. Step up in trip could bring out further improvement, especially if getting easy lead.
Sam Hardy

Must-have stat of the day

Nigel and Sam Twiston-Davies have figures of 811163123117 at Carlisle since the start of 2018, improving to 11131 in non-handicaps. Good Boy Bobby goes in the beginners' chase at 2.25.

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