Free horse racing tips for Monday, December 30 at Taunton, Haydock and Wolverhampton

Handicappers' nap

Schalke (12.30 Haydock)

Hasn't won for two years, but has shaped with promise on a couple of runs at Bangor for his new yard and he could be ready to exploit a favourable handicap mark.
Steve Mason

Schalke12:30 Haydock

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Jky: Ben Smith (8lb)Tnr: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

The Punt nap

Lady In The Park (12.30 Haydock)

Has not really taken to chasing and should be suited by reverting to hurdles. Patrick Wadge's claim means she is 3lb better off than when second in March.
Charlie Huggins

Lady In The Park12:30 Haydock

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Jky: Patrick Wadge (3lb)Tnr: Lucinda Russell

Speed figures

Nelson Gay (5.30 Wolverhampton)

Third in this race twelve months ago, he has tumbled down the weights subsequently and hinted at a return to form here recently. The track brings out the best in him and he can record a fourth course success and end his barren spell.
Dave Edwards

Nelson Gay17:30 Wolverhampton (A.W)

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Jky: Sean Kirrane Tnr: Michael Dods

Eyecatcher

Tout Sur Moi (1.45 Taunton) 

The Jane Williams-trained five-year-old displayed promise on his chasing debut and can build on that effort.
David Toft

Tout Sur Moi13:45 Taunton

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Jky: David Noonan Tnr: Jane Williams

Dark horse

Touchwoodexpress (3.27 Taunton)

Came good over fences at Huntingdon in October and nearly backed that up when just going down at Warwick next time. Last start at Ludlow can be excused and cheekpieces are reapplied today.  
Rob Sutton

Touchwoodexpress15:27 Taunton

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Jky: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7lb)Tnr: Nigel Twiston-Davies

West Country

Tom Doniphon (4.00 Taunton)

Promising novice who should be well treated off his opening mark and the Philip Hobbs and Johnson White yard are in great form.
James Stevens

Tom Doniphon16:00 Taunton

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Jky: James Turner Tnr: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

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