Free horse racing tips for Saturday, August 16, at Newbury, Doncaster and Ripon

Handicappers' nap

Wonderbolt (4.55 Newmarket)

Showed much improved form on her handicap and turf debut here eight days ago, finishing strongly to beat a well-treated rival. Bred to do a lot better, this step up to a mile should unlock further progress.
Paul Curtis

Wonderbolt16:55 Newmarket (July)

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Jky: Sam James Tnr: K R Burke

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Commander Of Life (3.07 Doncaster)

Jessica Macey's handicapper recorded a turf best at Doncaster two outings ago and ran better than the bare form in a large field at York last time.
Richard Lowther

Commander Of Life15:07 Doncaster

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Jky: Connor Beasley Tnr: Jessica Macey

The Punt nap

Riot (3.07 Doncaster)

Caught the eye in a better race at York last month, staying on well despite being hampered before having his run blocked close home. He's 10lb lower than when winning over course and distance last year and can take advantage of this drop in class.
Harry Wilson 

Riot15:07 Doncaster

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Jky: Mark Winn Tnr: David O'Meara

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Speed figures

Furthur (1.50 Newbury)

Something must have gone amiss last time and he is better judged on his Queen's Vase second. Three-year-olds have a much better strike-rate than older horses in this race too.
Craig Thake

Furthur13:50 Newbury

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Jky: Oisin Murphy Tnr: Andrew Balding

Newmarket nap

Suspended Sentence (1.35 Ripon)

Was drawn wide when beaten favourite at Chester last time but Michael Bell's youngster has since worked well on the watered gallop.
David Milnes

Suspended Sentence13:35 Ripon

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Jky: Callum Rodriguez Tnr: Michael Bell

Dark horse

Documenting (3.00 Newbury)

The 12-year-old clearly retains his old spark having been competitive this season. He won this race in 2022, went a close third last year and remains 1lb below his last winning mark.
Thomas Taylor

Documenting15:00 Newbury

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Jky: Alec Voikhansky (3lb)Tnr: Kevin Frost

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