12:15 Southwell

Galop Du Bosc was somewhat underwhelming when a well-beaten third at Ludlow eight days ago, but he isn't one to write off now returned to this class. LORD BRYAN makes most appeal after making an encouraging comeback on his return from a small break, with a 2lb drop in the ratings looking potentially lenient. Wetanwindy didn't make it past the first fence on his return in October, but is another to consider over this longer distance.
Prediction : 1st Lord Bryan 2nd Galop Du Bosc 3rd Wetanwindy

12:45 Southwell

OUT THE GLEN pulled cleared with a subsequent dual scorer when winning at Huntingdon in March and a 7lb rise may not prevent a third successive victory on his seasonal debut this afternoon. Myburg may prove more effective now eased slightly in trip on a flatter track and is one to note with race-fitness on his side. Dash Of Blue returns after a 634-day absence, but this course winner shouldn't be ruled out on his chasing debut.
Prediction : 1st Out The Glen 2nd Myburg 3rd Dash Of Blue

13:20 Southwell

BOTTLE HILL makes both his chase and handicap debut in this contest and his opening mark could prove lenient on this first start for the Stuart Coltherd yard. Marta Des Mottes didn't appear to stay the 2m4f over hurdles at Uttoxeter last month and may prove more competitive with her attentions now switched to fences on this drop in distance. Blazer's Mill has been given a chance by the handicapper and may enjoy the change of scenery on this stable debut.
Prediction : 1st Bottle Hill 2nd Marta Des Mottes 3rd Blazers Mill

13:55 Southwell

Alan King has a midas touch with his horses that switch codes and it would come as no surprise to see him have TYING THE KNOT primed to make a smooth transition to the hurdles scene. Balgowan and I Have A Voice are both open to improvement in this sphere but they only set a modest standard for the selection to aim for on his NH bow.
Prediction : 1st Tying The Knot 2nd Balgowan 3rd I Have A Voice

14:30 Southwell

It's possible that DONAIRE encountered a highly useful individual when he finished a good second at Stratford on his debut over hurdles last month and, with improvement highly likely, he looks the pick of the bunch on this occasion. Mystic Man showed promise in a bumper (also at Stratford) in May and is another to consider on his debut for a new yard, while No Risk With Lou is from a similar background and looks the pick of his trainer's two intended runners.
Prediction : 1st Donaire 2nd Mystic Man 3rd No Risk With Lou

15:05 Southwell

WELL DONE DANI put up a career-best effort when second at Chepstow last month and if she's able to back that up, she could take all the beating off the same mark. Symbolic Spirit has shown enough ability in novice/maiden events to suggest she can win races off this sort of mark, while Encashment has been in good form lately and is expected to be on the premises once more.
Prediction : 1st Well Done Dani 2nd Symbolic Spirit 3rd Encashment

15:40 Southwell

SERMANDO bounced back to form with a big run when third at Chepstow last month and, off the same mark, Jonjo O'Neill's eight-year-old should go close again. Supreme Yeats is still unexposed, so he's likely to get involved if building on his second at Southwell last time. Boomtime Banker comes here in pursuit of the hat-trick and, off only 4lb higher than her latest win, she could be hard to keep out of the frame.
Prediction : 1st Sermando 2nd Supreme Yeats 3rd Boomtime Banker