Thursday's free racing tips: punting pearls from our top team

Handicappers' nap

Philamundo (7.00 Chelmsford)

His two course wins have been over a mile but there's plenty of pace in this contest and he's run close to form over 7f here before.
Paul Curtis

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Newmarket nap

Major Blue (6.45 Wolverhampton)

Ran a great race after missing the break here last time and is fancied to oblige from stall two under Jason Watson.
David Milnes

Eyecatcher

Higgs (2.55 Carlisle)

He returned from a 208-day break with a promising third at Exeter last time that will have blown away the cobwebs.
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Irish angle

Envol Pierji (1.30 Tramore)

The Liz Doyle-trained five-year-old can prove the pick after finishing in the frame on his two starts last season.
Tony O'Hehir

Ace tipster

Arthur's Gift (1.45 Carlisle)

Unexposed as a staying chaser but already has won over course and distance. Had excuses in the Midlands National next time and has gone well fresh before.
Keith Melrose

Speed figures

Mojave (7.45 Wolverhampton)

Gained a deserved success when landing the odds at Bath last month and while this is much tougher he could take another step forward.
Dave Edwards

Spotlight nap

Parknacilla (8.00 Chelmsford)

Was produced late to win twice over course and distance last month and can land the hat-trick under useful apprentice Angus Villiers.
Steve Boow

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Dark horse

Black Key (2.55 Carlisle)

Yet to win for Donald McCain but has dropped to the same mark as his last victory in Ireland in June 2018. He will be fitted with first-time cheekpieces and the ground is in his favour.
Rob Sutton

Must-have stat of the day

Nigel Twiston-Davies has a 75 per cent strike-rate with hurdlers at Carlisle in the last three seasons with six winners from eight runners. Jelski represents the trainer in the 12.45.

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