Today’s free horse racing tips: Kempton, Ludlow, Musselburgh, Newcastle and Taunton – Steve Mullen’s betting preview for Thursday, 28 February

LUDLOW

1.50

SNAPDRAGON FIRE has a double penalty for a couple of wins but that shouldn’t stop him seeing off these rivals.

He was fourth in a better race than this at Wincanton last time and is dropping back into novice company from that handicap. He should be much too strong.

Buck’s Bin was backed off the boards before finishing third on his bumper debut at Ludlow last time and should improve for the experience.

2.25

KUPATANA has made jumping errors but has moved yards from Nicky Henderson to Paul Nicholls and that could just liven her up a little.

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She needed her comeback from a fall at Ludlow last time and is capable of better.

Cave Top won well in the mud at Uttoxeter two runs ago and looks the main threat despite this better ground.

Kayf Blanco had eight lengths in hand when winning at Fakenham latest and should be competitive despite a 7lb rise in the weights.

3.00

EARLOFTHECOTSWOLDS is holding his form well and had plenty in hand when winning at Market Rasen last time out.

He was on the bridle for much of the race so an 8lb rise in the weights looks about right. He stays well and has a lot more to offer.

Voodoo Doll was a good third in strong company at Cheltenham in November and came back to form when third at Taunton last time. He looks a threat off a reduced mark.

3.35

UHLAN BUTE can be hit and miss but has been in good nick lately as he showed with a good second here last time out. He goes over the same suitable trip today and has been left alone by the handicapper.

Dream Bolt is coming down the weights and was a decent third at Newbury before a couple of modest outings. He is capable of bouncing back.

4.10

CARROLLS MILAN has shaped well since going over hurdles and was a close-up second at Wetherby last time out.

She finished well there and can progress enough to win this.

She Mite Bite took a step forward when second at Sandown latest and is open to improvement in her second handicap.

4.45

RIDGEWAY FLYER has some decent handicap chase form so looks the one to beat in this hunter chase sphere.

He had no issue staying this far when winning at Taunton four runs ago and should be too good for these rivals.

Queen Olivia has been knocking on the door and wasn’t beaten far in second here last time. She stays well too.

5.15

TEASER has had a breathing operation since a poor run at Doncaster last time out. He had won well at Warwick earlier and looks to have some talent at this level.

Grand Inquisitor was a solid third over course and distance last time and should have more to offer on his third outing.

MUSSELBURGH

1.35

CONSTANCIO has had a wind operation since winning well at Doncaster in January and that should make him even harder to beat.

Fisher Green looks the main danger after a good win over course and distance earlier this month.

2.10

SAMTU enjoyed himself over course and distance last time out, winning by 10 lengths after being left in front. A 6lb rise in the weights gives him every chance of following up.

So Satisfied tipped up at Sedgefield last time but when close at Ayr before and can bounce back.

2.45

MONSIEUR CO enjoyed himself in a small field when winning at Kelso last time and this doesn’t look any tougher.

John Williams made a costly mistake at the last when second at Ayr last time and should be right in the shake-up again.

3.20

BALLYNANTY was impressive when winning as he liked over course and distance last time out and can follow up from 7lb higher.

Sky Khan gets on well with today’s claiming rider and won’t be far away.

3.55

BENNY’S SECRET caught the eye when second here last time, going down in a photo finish. He relished this trip and a repeat would see him go mighty close again.

Scorpio is waiting for his first win but is a regular in the places and can chase him home.

4.30

ALRIGHT SUNSHINE got the job done well when winning here by nine lengths last time out. Anything like that form would be good enough again despite a 3lb penalty.

Book Of Invasions should find this easier than the Listed race he tackled at Cheltenham last time and is the main threat.

TAUNTON

2.00 Regulation

2.35 Airton

3.10 Sammylou

3.45 Hurricane Dylan

4.20 Colonial Dreams

4.55 Master Baker

5.30 Perfect Predator

KEMPTON

4.50 Lincoln Spirit

5.20 Misu Pete

5.55 Tamerlane

6.30 Physics

7.00 Astrospeed

7.30 Ice Canyon

8.00 Blazon

8.30 The Detainee

NEWCASTLE

4.05 Loud And Clear

4.40 Almost Midnight

5.10 Dommersen

5.45 Ventura Blues

6.15 Portledge

6.45 Primo’s Comet

7.15 Global Destination