Today’s FREE horse racing tips: Plumpton, Southwell and Ludlow – Steve Mullen’s betting preview for the racing this Sunday, May 13

LUDLOW

2.00

FAIR MOUNTAIN was a Group-race performer on the Flat in his native Germany and has moved to the Skeltons to start his jumping career.

1

He stayed 1m2f on the level but they know what they are doing and should have him fit after more than a year off the track.

2.30

BADEN can edge out Ballycross because this ground looks more suitable for Nicky Henderson’s runner. He was a fair fourth in a better race at Cheltenham last time and his main rival would like it a lot softer.

DERBY DATE Knight To Behold cut in price for Epsom Classic after Lingfield win

3.05

ASTAROLAND has been consistent without getting his head in front and wasn’t asked too many questions when third at Carlisle last time. he has come nicely down the weights and is suited by this trip.

3.35

MARRACUDJA wasn’t at his best before unseating his river at Newton Abbot last time but was in cracking form earlier, scoring at Musselburgh and running fair races at Ascot and Newbury.

This trip is ideal and he comes from Paul Nicholls, who continues to fire in the winners.

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4.10

LEONCAVALLO is having his first run for Dr Newland and that has been the path to success for many horses before.

He has had his sights lowered too after showing some promise when a close-up sixth at Bangor last time. This shorter trip suits too and he’ll go close.

COLONIAL DREAMS looks hard to beat after storming away from his rivals at Market Rasen last time out.

He quickened well there and the margin could have been more than 12 lengths.

That was on the back of a game win at Ascot and there should be more to come.

5.10

No form to go on here but ALPH comes from top connections and was a relatively expensive purchase for this level of racing. He is from a winning family and the betting will be a good guide.

PLUMPTON

2.10 Jumping Jack

2.45 Now Listen Here

3.15 The Fresh Prince

3.50 Royal Hall

4.25 Mellow Ben

4.55 Remember Forever

5.25 Represented

SOUTHWELL

2.25 Phoebus Lescribba

3.00 Born Survivor

3.30 Drill Baby Drill

4.05 Truckers Lodge

4.35 Petrucci

5.05 St Andrews

5.35 Bararocco