Thursday's free racing tips: our specialist team with their punting fancies

Handicappers' nap

Wilde Spirit (4.00 Ludlow)

Looks nicely in on the strength of a good third behind a couple of 120 plus-rated mares at Warwick last season and shapes as if the step up to this trip will suit.
Steve Mason

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Eyecatcher

Glorious Lady (3.50 Sedgefield)

Tried her best to get to the in-form winner on her handicap debut last time, but the chase proved in vain. That was a solid effort and she will find easier opportunities.
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Irish angle

Shattered Love (3.20 Clonmel)

Although without a win since enjoying a successful novice campaign in the 2017-2018 season, the eight-year-old is the clear pick at the weights in this mares' chase.
Tony O'Hehir

Ace tipster

Templepark (3.40 Taunton)

Jumped superbly in front when winning at Wincanton last time and that sets him in good stead for this test.
Keith Melrose

Speed figures

Brewin'upastorm (2.35 Taunton)

Dipped inside standard time when scoring on his introduction to fences at Carlisle last month and can concede weight to his three rivals.
Dave Edwards

Spotlights nap

Kingrullah (3.50 Sedgefield)

Steadily progressive and got off the mark at the fifth attempt in a maiden hurdle here latest. Had something to spare and he's bred to appreciate this longer trip on handicap debut.
Ben Hutton

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Dark horse

Monty's Award (3.40 Taunton)

Showed the benefit of a second wind op with two credible placed efforts over the summer. Still unexposed over fences after just three starts and has shaped as though this step up in trip will suit.
Ben Harris

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Must-have stat of the day

Kim Bailey and David Bass are 9-15 when teaming up in non-handicap hurdle races at Ludlow in the last three years (+£27.85 to £1 level stakes). They combine with Does He Know in the 2m5f introductory hurdle at 2.25.

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