Free horse racing tips for Thursday, July 17, at Chepstow, Hamilton and Killarney

Handicappers' nap

Saffredi (3.45 Chepstow)

With improvement in ratings on each of his four starts since May’s Chepstow run, Saffredi can get back to winning ways for Grace Harris. After a best Racing Post Rating last time, his mark looks more than workable.
Ainsley Turner

Saffredi15:45 Chepstow

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Jky: Edward Greatrex Tnr: Grace Harris

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Eyecatcher

Apple Of My Eye (8.40 Epsom)

Pat Phelan’s filly showed promise in all three of her starts in novice events over six and seven furlongs, and looks well worth chancing on her handicap debut against more exposed rivals.
David Toft 

Apple Of My Eye20:40 Epsom

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Jky: Rhys Clutterbuck Tnr: Pat Phelan

The Punt nap

Honrado (3.00 Leicester)

Has been in good form since switching to a hood, including looking unlucky when finishing a close fourth over course and distance on his penultimate start. He runs off the same mark here and can get off the mark under Hollie Doyle.
Harry Wilson 

Honrado15:00 Leicester

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Jky: Hollie Doyle Tnr: Tony Carroll

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Speed figures

Miss Maxfort (7.10 Killarney)

Won a maiden hurdle in a fair time at Wexford, then struggled on first three runs in handicaps, but recent Tipperary outing suggests she may be returning to form.
Craig Thake

Miss Maxfort19:10 Killarney

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Jky: Daniel King Tnr: N Stokes

Newmarket nap

Sallaal (3.22 Hamilton)

Has worked very well on the watered gallop for Roger Varian and is fancied to supplement his win at the track last time.
David Milnes

Sallaal15:22 Hamilton

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Jky: Callum Rodriguez Tnr: Roger Varian

Dark horse

Due Date (3.33 Leicester)

He is 2lb lower than his last winning mark and returned to form when a good third at Yarmouth on his latest start. Should be a danger .
Liam Watson

Due Date15:33 Leicester

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Jky: Rob Hornby Tnr: Charlie Wallis

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