UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

SUBLIME HEIGHTS proved a different proposition in the first-time cheekpieces when romping home to score by eight lengths at Plumpton, and an 8lb rise may not prevent a similar outcome here. Do It For Thy Sen was last seen winning over C&D in May and may prove the selection's biggest threat off 4lb higher on his reappearance. Heltenham and Maria Magdalena often run their race and also merit consideration.
Prediction : 1st Sublime Heights 2nd Do It For Thy Sen 3rd Heltenham

COLEMANSTOWN LAD made a pleasing start to his chasing career when fourth at Uttoxeter and there may be more to come now he is upped in distance. Abington Park is dangerous to discount if getting an uncontested lead, with Matchmaking still open to improvement on his third start over the larger obstacles. Alright Chief was last seen finishing second at Huntingdon in January and reappears off 3lb higher.
Prediction : 1st Colemanstown Lad 2nd Abington Park 3rd Matchmaking

Divilskin won his sole point-to-point in April, after which he changed hands for 245,000gns, and now makes his Rules debut for the Paul Nicholls yard. However, he may be worth taking on over this trip with Alan King's newcomer FAVOUR AND FORTUNE, a half-brother to Dreal Deal, who boasts a Grade 2 hurdling success over this distance in Ireland. Former Nicholls inmate Spago could put his experience to good use on stable debut for Fergal O'Brien. Forever A Dove is worth a look on her reappearance.
Prediction : 1st Favour And Fortune 2nd Divilskin 3rd Spago

QUEENS ROCK boasts a smart NH pedigree, being a half-sister to Clondaw Castle, and ran with promise to finish second in a Ffos Las bumper in April. She is expected to improve in this discipline and can take advantage of a contest lacking depth on paper. Imperial Pride was third on her first attempt over timber at Huntingdon and is likely to be competitive once again, while Masked Dance and Kenahope appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Queens Rock 2nd Imperial Pride 3rd Masked Dance

MISTY MANI was far from disgraced in her search for a four-timer here earlier in the month and the mare appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to get back to winning ways. Higher Ground appeals as the type to improve now making his first start in handicap company, while others for the shortlist include George Mallory, a winner on his penultimate start at Uttoxeter, and Encashment.
Prediction : 1st Misty Mani 2nd Higher Ground 3rd George Mallory

Blenkinsop showed a willing attitude to shed the maiden tag at Ludlow earlier this month and demands the utmost respect off 4lb higher. It may still pay dividends to side with SUPREME YEATS, who broke his duck over C&D last time out. Despite idling close home, the Laura Morgan-trained gelding might still be underestimated off this mark and can mount another bold bid. Our Bill's Aunt saw off her rivals from the front at Chepstow and can give her supporters another run for their money.
Prediction : 1st Supreme Yeats 2nd Blenkinsop 3rd Our Bills Aunt

LELANTOS failed to fire over fences last time out, but he has been a consistent customer over hurdles and may be able to record a fourth career victory. The Nicky Henderson-trained gelding was in good form at Bangor during the summer and that gets him the nod. Grillon De Monty recorded three successive wins over the larger obstacles in France last year and warrants the utmost respect on his British debut. Belvedere Blast is capable on his day and dangerous to dismiss.
Prediction : 1st Lelantos 2nd Grillon De Monty 3rd Belvedere Blast