Free horse racing tips for Wednesday, January 1 at Cheltenham, Exeter, Newcastle and Southwell

Wednesday's racing tips: six horses to consider putting in your multiple bets

Handicappers' nap

A winner over course and distance off this mark in March, he shaped well behind an improver at Market Rasen last time and looks ready to strike with Charlie Case claiming 7lb.
Steve Mason

Felton Bellevue12:28 Southwell

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Jky: Mr Charlie Case (7lb)Tnr: Ben Case

The Punt nap

Papa Don't Preach (5.10 Newcastle)

The three-year-old he beat by two lengths at Chelmsford in October won his next three starts. He's just 2lb higher here and finished with running left at Wolverhampton last time.
Andrew Cooper

Papa Don't Preach17:10 Newcastle (A.W)

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Jky: Alfie Redman (7lb)Tnr: Kevin Frost

Speed figures

Alnilam (2.49 Southwell)

Has found one too good twice recently but posted an improved Topspeed rating on each occasion and can gain an overdue success for his in-form stable.
Dave Edwards

Alnilam14:49 Southwell

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Jky: James Bowen Tnr: Olly Murphy

Eyecatcher

Apiarist (4.10 Newcastle)

Kevin Ryan's handicapper ran a career best over this course and distance on his all-weather debut last time, travelling strongly and finding more when tackled late on. He looks capable of defying a 3lb rise.
Steffan Edwards

Apiarist16:10 Newcastle (A.W)

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Jky: Rowan Scott Tnr: Kevin Ryan

Dark horse

Lisnamult Lad (2.05 Cheltenham)

Made all at Cheltenham's October meeting and fell when last seen in the Troytown. Looks open to further improvement on his return to this track.
Rob Sutton