Free horse racing tips for Thursday, December 11 at Chelmsford, Punchestown, Taunton and Warwick

The Punt nap

Pescatorius (2.55 Warwick)

Won his last two starts for Olly Murphy and Beau Morgan's 5lb claim could be crucial in completing the hat-trick for new trainer Rob Summers.
Matt Rennie

Pescatorius14:55 Warwick

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Jky: Beau Morgan (5lb)Tnr: Rob Summers

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Handicappers' nap

Hardy Buck (3.35 Taunton)

Took advantage of a much-reduced mark when making a winning debut for the Max Comley yard at Exeter last week and is weighted to repeat the trick.
Steve Mason

Hardy Buck15:35 Taunton

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Jky: Luke Scott (3lb)Tnr: Max Comley

Eyecatcher

Aplaceinthesun (5.30 Chelmsford)

Half-sister to four-time all-weather sprint winner Abbey Heights and looks interesting down in trip on her handicap debut for trainer Terry Kent, who is enjoying a fine year, and jockey Luke Morris.
Steffan Edwards

Aplaceinthesun17:30 Chelmsford (A.W)

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Jky: Luke Morris Tnr: T J Kent

Speed figures

Him Malaya (2.35 Taunton)

Won this event last year for the father-daughter combo of Paul and Olive Nicholls and is handicapped to repeat the win based on his Kempton speed figure three runs ago.
Craig Thake

Him Malaya14:35 Taunton

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Jky: Miss Olive Nicholls (5lb)Tnr: Paul Nicholls

Dark horse

Port Joulain (12.20 Punchestown)

Shed his maiden tag over hurdles here in January in similar conditions to here, and could be a smart prospect making his debut over fences under Danny Mullins.
George Bonds

Port Joulain12:20 Punchestown

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Jky: Danny Mullins Tnr: W P Mullins

West Country nap

Diva Luna (1.55 Warwick)

Smart winner on her chasing debut at Bangor and should be too good here under Ben Jones.
James Stevens

Diva Luna13:55 Warwick

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Jky: Ben Jones Tnr: Ben Pauling

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