Horse racing tips: Southwell, Plumpton and Fakenham – Steve Mullen’s betting preview for Monday, December 4
Steve Mullen guides you through Monday's racing from Plumpton, Fakenham and Southwell
PLUMPTON
12.40
PITON PETE ran a personal best when a close second at Huntingdon last time out.
This 2m4f trip looks ideal and there should be more to come on only his third spin over hurdles.
1.10
OPTIMUS PRIME sets a pretty good standard after winning on his chasing debut at Worcester last time out.
SOLOMON GREY has been knocking on the door in bumpers and transferred that ability to hurdles for his debut at Bangor last time.
He jumped and travelled well there in finishing second. He wouldn’t have to improve much to take this.
2.40
FLIGHT COMMANDER looked in need of the run at Kempton last time when coming back from seven months off.
He plugged on well enough once beaten and refitting of headgear looks a wise move as it has improved him before.
3.10
It’s never a plus for a hurdler to fall but OUR MERLIN was going like the winner when taking a tumble here last time out.
That would have been easily his best effort over timber and he looks on a fair mark. If he jumps round he should win.
3.40
BEGBIE comes from Warren Greatex, which has quickly become a major positive in bumpers.
He comes from a nice jumping family that has produced many winners and any market support would be telling.
FAKENHAM
1.00 Mullaghboy
1.30 Little Windmill
2.00 Classic Ben
2.30 Saucysioux
3.00 Yourholidayisover
3.30 Joycetick
SOUTHWELL
11.50 Luv U Whatever
12.20 Ladies First
12.50 Mr Coco Bean
1.20 Holyroman Princess
1.50 Treaty Of Rome
2.20 Something Lucky
2.50 Why Me
3.20 Star Ascending