Free horse racing tips for December 29 at Doncaster, Kelso, Newbury and Newcastle

Handicappers' nap

They Want Me (1.29 Kelso)

Donald McCain's youngster was understandably no match for subsequent Grade 1 winner Idaho Sun at Bangor, but beat the rest by upwards of 20 lengths and should make a bold bid to go one better in this company.
Steve Mason

They Want Me13:29 Kelso

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Jky: Theo Gillard Tnr: Donald McCain

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Eyecatcher

Francesi (5.45 Newcastle)

Tony Carroll’s six-year-old won over course and distance this month and posted another good effort last time, despite being caught wide.
Harry March

Francesi17:45 Newcastle (A.W)

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Jky: Myla Coppins (7lb)Tnr: Tony Carroll

The Punt nap

Captain Bellamy (3.35 Newbury)

Hasn't won since his bumper days but has shown good form at this track and wasn't disgraced in a hot race over an insufficient trip last time. This distance should bring out the best in him and he looks well treated.
Maddy Playle

Captain Bellamy15:35 Newbury

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Jky: Harry Cobden Tnr: Paul Nicholls

Speed figures

Jorebel (1.15 Newbury)

Good speed figure achieved in an impressive win at Plumpton last time. He has to cope with a 10lb rise, but the manner of that victory suggests there's more to come.
Liam Watson

Jorebel13:15 Newbury

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Jky: Freddie Gordon Tnr: Chris Gordon

West Country nap

Jurancon (2.22 Newbury)

Disappointed at Cheltenham but has untapped potential and could be better than his mark.
James Stevens

Jurancon14:22 Newbury

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Jky: Jack Tudor Tnr: David Pipe

Dark horse

Some Scope (1.35 Doncaster)

Last year's Rowland Meyrick winner at Wetherby has been well beaten in both starts this season but both of those were on soft ground and he should be suited by the better surface today. A previous winner at Doncaster, he has dropped to a workable handicap mark.
Rob Sutton

Some Scope13:35 Doncaster

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Jky: Charlie Maggs (5lb)Tnr: Richard Hobson

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