Thursday's free racing tips: expert advice from our top tipping team

Handicappers' nap

Sigurd (2.05 Wetherby)

Races off a 20lb higher mark than when winning over course and distance last season, but his new mark is fully justified after two easy wins at Catterick and he's still more than 20lb shy of his peak hurdle rating.
Steve Mason

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Ace tipster

Dramatista (4.50 Newcastle)

Hold-up tactics at this track worked a treat on this filly last time and although she has more to do under a penalty, a similar ride should result in another victory.
Tom Collins

Newmarket nap

Navarra Princess (7.30 Newcastle)

Don Cantillon is fancied to strike with his first runner in nearly a year with this sprinter, for whom he has booked useful claimer Benoit De La Sayette.
David Milnes

Speed figures

Daafr (2.15 Southwell)

Decisive course winner twice recently over 7f, earning a career best here on Tuesday. Unbeaten at the track, he can complete a hat-trick over a furlong further.
Dave Edwards

Spotlight nap

Ornate (3.55 Southwell)

Tough front-runner at 5f who was headed only inside the final furlong when second at Newcastle last time and commands major respect at a track he has gone well at before.
Richard O'Brien

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Dark horse

Alpha Des Obeaux (3.25 Gowran Park)

Finishing a close second in this race two years ago and potentially well handicapped with Robert James taking off a valuable 7lb.
Sam Hardy

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