Saturday's free racing tips: selections from our expert team

Handicappers' nap

Metier(2.25 Sandown)

Decent on the Flat in Ireland and has taken very well to hurdling, winning both his starts in good style. This is much tougher but he sets a good standard and should be hard to beat.
Steve Mason

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Ace tipster

Ibleo (1.50 Sandown)

Consistent chaser who appears to have everything in his favour against largely inconsistent rivals. He bumped into a well-handicapped rival at Cheltenham last time and can make amends.
Tom Collins

Speed figures

Shining Success (2.20 Lingfield)

Made up plenty of ground to collect at Chelmsford recently and the clock suggests she may have been leniently treated on her handicap bow.
Dave Edwards

Spotlight nap

Galice Macalo (2.25 Sandown)

Progressive mare who scored at Warwick and Stratford in October then finished a clear second in Listed handicap over course and distance last month. That form gives her a good chance in this field, with the 7lb sex allowance a major benefit.
Steve Boow

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Dark horse

Highway One O Two (3.35 Sandown)

Has topweight to contend with on handicap debut, but surely has more to offer back over hurdles based on his impressive win in a Grade 2 novice at the end of last season.
Jake Aldrich

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