Free horse racing tips for Monday, December 16 at Plumpton and Southwell

Handicappers' nap

I Shut That D’Or (3.10 Plumpton)

The form of last month's course-and-distance win reads well and the Joe Tizzard-trained six-year-old should appreciate the return to today's venue after spoiling his chance by jumping left at Wincanton last time.
Steve Mason

I Shut That d'Or15:10 Plumpton

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Jky: Sam Twiston-Davies Tnr: Joe Tizzard

Eyecatcher

Sadler's Bay (2.10 Plumpton)

Shaped nicely on his return at Market Rasen and the step back up in trip will suit. Big run expected under the in-form Gavin Sheehan.
Mark Brown

Sadler's Bay14:10 Plumpton

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Jky: Gavin Sheehan Tnr: Tom Gretton

The Punt nap

No Risk Des Flos (12.22 Southwell)

Bumped into subsequent Grade 1 winner L'Eau Du Sud on his first run since wind surgery last time and should improve for this off a 1lb lower mark under Sean Bowen.
Matt Rennie

No Risk Des Flos12:22 Southwell

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Jky: Sean Bowen Tnr: Olly Murphy

Speed figures

Crazierthandaisy (2.22 Southwell)

A bumper winner in April, Nicky Henderson's mare found one too good when favourite on her hurdling debut at Uttoxeter last month but the ratings suggest she is well worth another chance.
Dave Edwards

Crazierthandaisy14:22 Southwell

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Jky: Nico de Boinville Tnr: Nicky Henderson

West Country nap

Lady Balko (2.10 Plumpton)

Comfortable winner over course and distance last time who should follow up.
James Stevens

Lady Balko14:10 Plumpton

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Jky: Jack Tudor Tnr: David Pipe

Dark horse

Tara Iti (2.40 Plumpton)

Course winner who arrives here on the back of two good second-place finishes. He's potentially well handicapped if running to his previous form, and a step up in trip should suit.
George Bonds

Tara Iti14:40 Plumpton

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Jky: Caoilin Quinn Tnr: Gary & Josh Moore

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