Free horse racing tips for Thursday, December 5 at Leicester, Market Rasen, Wincanton and Chelmsford

Handicappers' nap

Sparkling Duke (1.35 Wincanton)

Belatedly built on the promise of his Aintree hurdling debut when keeping on well in a big field at Chepstow last time. Today's longer trip looks a positive and he is a likely improver for the in-form Joe Tizzard yard.
Steve Mason

Sparkling Duke13:35 Wincanton

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Jky: Brendan Powell Tnr: Joe Tizzard

Eyecatcher

Onenightintown (2.15 Market Rasen)

Micky Hammond's veteran finished nicely at Sedgefield last month and the step up in trip ought to suit back at one of his favourite tracks.
Richard Lowther

Onenightintown14:15 Market Rasen

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Jky: Alice Stevens (3lb)Tnr: Micky Hammond

The Punt nap

Johnny Mac (2.25 Leicester)

Third behind a subsequent winner at Warwick last time and the runner-up and fourth have also won since. Matt Sheppard's dual course winner is rated 3lb lower than his last success at this track and trip.
Charlie Huggins

Johnny Mac14:25 Leicester

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Jky: Stan Sheppard Tnr: Matt Sheppard

Speed figures

Angle Land (5.10 Chelmsford)

Consistent performer in this grade who clocked her best figure for a while at Southwell last time. Decent record at the track and stable's runners performing well at present.
Craig Thake

Angle Land17:10 Chelmsford (A.W)

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Jky: Neil Callan Tnr: Robert Cowell

West Country nap

Sixmilebridge (12.25 Leicester)

Looked a high-class prospect when winning his bumper and encouraging second on first start over hurdles. Should go one better.
James Stevens

Sixmilebridge12:25 Leicester

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Jky: Kielan Woods Tnr: Fergal O'Brien

Dark horse

Leading Choice (3.00 Leicester)

Won on hurdles debut at Wetherby in February to add to a bumper success. Was highly tried at Cheltenham after that and now looks an interesting handicap debutant. Has form on heavy ground and should go well.
Rob Sutton

Leading Choice15:00 Leicester

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Jky: Sean Houlihan Tnr: Nicky Martin

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