Horse racing tips: Newbury, Doncaster, Southwell and Chelmsford – Steve Mullen’s betting preview for Friday, December 1

NEWBURY

12.20

BLACK OP was a very smart performer in bumpers and should make a very nice hurdler.

He is entitled to need this debut but if he repeats anything like his form on the level he’ll take all the beating for his in-form yard.

12.50

CRIEVEHILL is stepping up in class after winning at Lingfield last time but he created a good impression with his jumping there.

He kept pulling out more to win by two lengths but it could have been further. That was just his second run over fences so there should be more to come.

1.20 - Mullen's star bet

CHEF DES OBEAUX has had just one run in the UK since being brought across from France for Nicky Henderson.

It was a promising effort in a bumper around here in March over the minimum trip and this longer distance looks a wise move for his hurdling debut.

1.50

YANWORTH took a tumble on his second run over fences at Exeter last time out but he still looks the one to beat here.

He had earlier won well on his debut at the same venue where he jumped well for the most part. He was different class to these over hurdles and can bounce back.

2.25

Since taking a fall on his debut over fences, WILLIE BOY has not put a foot wrong with two convincing wins.

He scooted home in good company here last time out, with the two-length winning margin telling only part of the story. His jumping was impressive and there should be a lot more to come.

3.00

DONCASTER

12.00 Dandy Dan

12.30 Nicolas Chauvin

1.00 Jassas

1.30 Red Infantry

2.00 Master Burbidge

2.35 Lough Salt

3.10 Imperial Elixir

SOUTHWELL

12.00 Luv U Whatever

12.40 Malaspina

1.10 Isstoora

1.40 Zaeem

2.10 Swot

2.45 African Blessing

3.20 Anna Medici

CHELMSFORD

5.45 Spirit Of Belle

6.15 Elsaakb

6.45 Daybreak

7.15 Alba Del Sole

7.45 Inuk

8.15 Glendun

8.45 Beatisa

9.15 Dangerous Ends