Horse racing tips: Chelmsford, Newcastle, Doncaster, Huntingdon and Towcester – Steve Mullen’s betting preview for the racing this Thursday, February 8

DONCASTER

1.55

NIGHTLINE gets the nod in what looks a very tricky opening puzzle to solve. He has filled the runner-up spot on his past two visits to Donny including when losing a shoe last time out.

He goes off the same mark here and should be competitive over an ideal trip.

Powerful Symbol has moved yards since winning here last time but we know he loves this trip and should be right there despite an 8lb rise in the weights.

2.25

DINGO DOLLAR looks the strongest of this trio having beaten one of them — Baden — with plenty in hand at Newbury last time out.

Mr Mix will give him more to do here but he should handle the challenge.

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3.00

SECRET INVESTOR drops back to the sort of trip that saw him finish an excellent second at Kempton two starts ago.

He didn’t get home over an extended 3m in the mud there and Paul Nicholls has his horses running well at present.

Paisley Park is the one to beat after going down by just a length in a Grade 2 at Warwick last time. This is an easier assignment.

CLONDAW NATIVE has shown lots of promise on his three starts over hurdles and deservedly got off the mark in good company at Ascot last time out.

He steps up in distance today, which looks a wise move, and there should be a lot more to come.

Gunfleet clocked a personal best when winning at Southwell latest and is another who should improve for this longer distance.

4.05

AND THE NEW created an excellent impression when winning here last time with plenty left in the tank. He kept finding more when needed and showed his liking for this flat course.

He was above average in bumpers and is going the same way as a hurdler.

Jurby scored nicely at Wincanton latest on just his second spin over timber and is another with potential.

4.40

FLOW WITH EVE has gone up just 3lb despite putting in an improved display on her debut for Olly Murphy at Fakenham last time.

She probably would have won but for a sketchy jump at the last. Her rider takes 6lb off and this looks like a good chance to get off the mark.

Chatelier is still learning and showed some promise at Uttoxeter last time. He has place claims.

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HUNTINGDON

1.15 Kaddys Dream

1.45 Free Range

2.15 Vinndication

2.50 Wilde Blue Yonder

3.20 Minella For Me

3.55 Innisfree Lad

4.30 Sparkling Dawn

TOWCESTER

1.50 Shalakar

2.20 Skipping On

2.55 Lady Karina

3.25 Tommy Rapper

4.00 Dontminddboys

4.35 Silent Doctor

NEWCASTLE

2.05 Navajo Star

2.40 Paddyplex

3.10 Tred Softly

3.45 Stoneboat Bill

4.20 Rubenesque

4.55 Wonderfillo

5.30 Mayfair Rock

CHELMSFORD

5.55 Dor’s Law

6.30 Beloved Knight

7.00 Fareeq

7.30 Evanescent

8.00 Nautical Heaven

8.30 Angel Of The South

9.00 Gala Celebration