Free horse racing tips for Wednesday, January 8 at Taunton, Newcastle and Kempton

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

Handicappers' nap

Escapes a penalty for last week's comfortable course-and-distance success and officially 7lb well in. Should be hard to beat for the in-form Philip Hobbs and Johnson White stable.
Steve Mason

Tom Doniphon14:15 Taunton

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Jky: Micheal Nolan Tnr: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Eyecatcher

Blue Empress (6.00 Kempton)

Archie Watson's filly has shown ability on both starts and this looks a good opportunity.
Ron Wood

Blue Empress18:00 Kempton (A.W)

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Jky: Luke Morris Tnr: Archie Watson

The Punt nap

Humble Spark (1.33 Newcastle)

Did well to win at this track 11 days ago, seeing little daylight before quickening up to come through late and score cosily. A 2lb rise looks more than fair and he can go back-to-back for Jim Goldie.
Richard Russell

Humble Spark13:33 Newcastle (A.W)

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Jky: Paul Mulrennan Tnr: Jim Goldie

West Country

Tom Doniphon (2.15 Taunton)

Impressive winner over course and distance and can follow up.
James Stevens

Tom Doniphon14:15 Taunton

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Jky: Micheal Nolan Tnr: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Speed figures

Francesco Baracca (8.00 Kempton)

Has run a string of decent races at Kempton, including when clocking career-best speed figure in August. Posted good time in £36k final here last time when out of the handicap.
Craig Thake

Francesco Baracca20:00 Kempton (A.W)

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Jky: Edward Greatrex Tnr: Eve Johnson Houghton

Dark horse

Red Maids (3.33 Newcastle)

Has been in good form lately and was a close third last time to reopposing King's School. Gets a pull in the weights with that rival and should go well again.
Liam Watson