Monday's free racing tips: our experts give their best bets of the day

Handicappers' nap

City Never Sleeps (4.00 Southwell)

Has shown enough on two runs back following a long absence to suggest he can exploit a favourable mark.
Steve Mason

If you rate the ratings, you can have our handicappers' view on every race as part of our Members' Club Essential package

Eyecatcher

The Edgar Wallace (4.50 Hereford)

An encouraging third at Exeter at the start of December and followed that up with a second-placed effort where he was the only horse to make the favourite work for his win, and pulled a long way in front of the rest of the field.
Raceform

Our analysts from Raceform find eyecatchers at all meetings in the UK and Ireland, every day. Essential subscribers can read their expert view on every race

Ace Tipster

Bredon Hill Lad (4.20 Hereford)

Veteran who last won off 10lb higher 12 months ago. Ran best race of this season last time and can go well again.
Paul Kealy

West Country nap

Exelerator Express (3.30 Southwell)

Prospered from recent wind surgery last time and can follow up on similar conditions.
Andrew King

Speed Figures

Manor Park (3.00 Southwell)

Successful on the Flat but is yet to win in six attempts over hurdles. However, this five-year-old has shown enough to suggest he can break his duck in that sphere.
Dave Edwards

Spotlight nap

Haasab (3.00 Southwell)

Winner at Catterick before finishing second at Sedgefield when well clear of the rest of the field. Raised 6lb and dropping back in trip but arrives in top form.
Peter Entwistle

Racing Post Spotlights are the industry standard for horse-by-horse pre-race previews and tips. You can access them for all races by subscribing to Members' Club Essential

Dark horse

Sastruga (3.20 Hereford)

Caught the eye at Uttoxeter in December but disappointed when last seen. The step up in trip should suit this galloping type.
David Revers

Click here for today's full Signposts service (Essential members)

Must-have stat of the day

Sam Twiston-Davies has a 42 per cent strike-rate at Kelso since the start of 2013 (11 wins from 26 rides; +£26.07 to £1 stakes). He takes the mount on Little Rory Mac at 2.10.

Sign up for Racing Post Members' Club to get ratings, speed figures, analysis and tips for all races in the UK and Ireland. Find out more