Thursday's free racing tips: Sandown runner fancied by three of our experts

Handicappers' nap

Agent Shiftwell (4.20 Sandown)

Back to form when runner-up in a better race at Yarmouth last week and a repeat effort would make him hard to beat off the same mark.
Paul Curtis

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Ace tipster

Monsieur Gibraltar (3.10 Uttoxeter)

Has shown enough in hunter ranks to think this mark is not beyond him.
Keith Melrose

Newmarket nap

French Asset (5.35 Pontefract)

Sir Michael Stoute's colt was staying on when second at Windsor and is expected to enjoy the stiffer track.
David Milnes

Speed figures

Agent Shiftwell (4.20 Sandown)

Recorded his best effort on the stopwatch when just denied at Yarmouth eight days ago and compensation awaits.
Dave Edwards

Spotlight nap

Agent Shiftwell (4.20 Sandown)

Ran well when second at Yarmouth last week and ought to make a bold bid in this lower grade off the same mark.
Paul Smith

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Dark horse

Epic Endeavour (5.55 Sandown)

Ran well on debut before being involved in a tight finish at Kempton last time. The switch to turf should help and he can outrun his odds.
Rob Sutton

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