Free horse racing tips for Thursday, January 2 at Ayr, Huntingdon and Newcastle

Thursday's racing tips: five horses to consider putting in your multiple bets

Handicappers' nap

Brendan Powell's mount has run well in defeat on both starts this season and, off a 1lb lower mark than when winning at Hereford last season, has plenty in his favour in a weak-looking handicap.
Steve Mason

Extraordinary Man12:55 Huntingdon

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Jky: Brendan Powell Tnr: David Bridgwater

The Punt nap

Fonzerelli (2.50 Ayr)

Listed novice hurdle winner in 2022 who ran well for a long way at Carlisle last month on her second start since returning from a mammoth absence. This Irish point winner seems likely to improve for fences and looks well handicapped on the pick of her form for Rebecca Menzies.
Harry Wilson

Fonzerelli14:50 Ayr

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Jky: Nathan Moscrop Tnr: Rebecca Menzies

Speed figures

Sixmilebridge (2.00 Huntingdon)

Clocked a useful time when readily winning a maiden hurdle at Leicester. This could be a stepping stone to better things.
Craig Thake

Sixmilebridge14:00 Huntingdon

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Jky: Kielan Woods Tnr: Fergal O'Brien

Eyecatcher

Cherry King (5.40 Newcastle)

Marco Ghiani's mount shaped better than his finishing position at Chelmsford last time after traffic problems forced him to weave a passage from off the pace. Runs off the same mark today and the stiffer mile promises to suit.
Steffan Edwards

Cherry King17:40 Newcastle (A.W)

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Jky: Marco Ghiani Tnr: Stuart Williams

Dark horse

Our Pink Lady (3.10 Huntingdon)

Won twice at Southwell last season and has run well in defeat since. He's back down to an interesting mark and can go well with Alex Chadwick claiming 5lb.
George Bonds