Friday's free racing tips: six horses to consider putting in your multiples

Friday's best bets ranked in order of confidence by our top tipsters . . .

The Punt nap

Elshaameq (2.45 Newcastle)

His two best efforts have come on the all-weather, chasing home the now 95-rated Ruling Dynasty over course and distance last October and staying on well for fourth when dropped to a mile at Southwell in June. A mark of 66 could well underestimate the Kevin Frost-trained four-year-old now returned to his optimal conditions.
Harry Wilson

Elshaameq14:45 Newcastle (A.W)

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Jky: Ben Robinson Tnr: Kevin Frost

Newmarket nap

Aerion Power (4.45 Ascot)

Ran a cracker over course and distance when fourth in the Hunt Cup in June and has since moved well on the Limekilns trial ground.
David Milnes

Aerion Power16:45 Ascot

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Jky: Ryan Moore Tnr: Sir Michael Stoute

Handicappers' nap

Tafreej (4.10 Ascot)

Favoured by the race conditions, the William Haggas-trained gelding shaped better than the bare form when a fading fourth at York last month, and this drop to 7f could suit judged on that effort.
Paul Curtis

Tafreej16:10 Ascot

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Jky: Jim Crowley Tnr: William Haggas

Eyecatcher

Consoling (4.30 Newcastle)

Overcame a troubled passage to win over 7f at Musselburgh and then ran well in defeat over an inadequate trip last time. Moving up to a mile should suit the Ollie Pears-trained filly.
Steffan Edwards

Consoling16:30 Newcastle (A.W)

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Jky: Cam Hardie Tnr: Ollie Pears

Speed figures

Man Of Eden (4.45 Ascot)

Has been knocking at the door recently and a personal best last time suggests he may gain an overdue success.
Dave Edwards

Man Of Eden16:45 Ascot

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Jky: David Egan Tnr: Harry & Roger Charlton

Dark horse

Sea of Thieves (4.10 Ascot)

Sprang a surprise when winning a Haydock novice in May but proved that was no fluke when second at Newbury next time. Found a Group 3 tough on previous start here but this is more realistic and will benefit from the drying ground.
Rob Sutton