Thursday's free racing tips: two of our experts agree on hurdler's strong claims

Handicappers' nap

Dr Oakley (3.00 Wincanton)

Much improved when winning easily here last week over further and can defy a 7lb penalty.
Steve Mason

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Eyecatcher

Real Armani (4.00 Carlisle)

Jumped soundly in the main and turned in an improved effort against an in-form sort on his chase debut. He should win something similar on this evidence.
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West Country nap

Broadclyst (4.45 Wincanton)

Winning pointer who has been found decent chance to open account under rules.
Andrew King

Ace Tipster

Mah Mate Bob (5.10 Carlisle)

Given a short break after struggling up in grade last time. Progressive at this sort of level before then.
Keith Melrose

Newmarket nap

Mia Mento (6.30 Newcastle)

Peter Chapple-Hyam's filly was a bit unlucky not to collect here last time when stuck on the rail and is expected to make amends.
David Milnes

Speed Figures

Indian Sounds (6.30 Newcastle)

Hinted at a return to form over trip and track recently and from the foot of the handicap looks poised to end his lean spell.
Dave Edwards

Spotlight nap

Dr Oakley (3.00 Wincanton)

Came good over hurdles with eased-down course win last week and an obvious contender if in similar form again.
Chris Wilson

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Dark horse

Country'N'Western (4.50 Southwell)

Broke a blood vessel when last seen but has been given plenty of time to recover and is a course winner off this mark.
Gavin Beech

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Must-have stat of the day

Brian Hughes has figures of 2154111 when riding for Nicky Richards at Carlisle, for a £1 level-stakes profit of £20.62. He takes the mount on Glittering Love in the novice hurdle at 3.25.

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