UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

TATHMEEN won his first race for just under 18 months when scoring in a similar event at Wolverhampton recently. Although he has a 4lb penalty for that victory, the seven-year-old may back that up again. Minhaaj was three lengths behind the selection in the aforementioned contest and is entitled to be in the mix once again. Any market support for Mehmo on his return to Mick Appleby would be significant.
Prediction : 1st Tathmeen 2nd Minhaaj 3rd Mehmo

Westmorian and MIMOSET appear the two to focus on here with marginal preference for the latter, who is in receipt of a handy 9lb allowance. The Rae Guest-trained filly has been narrowly denied in her last three starts and must be due a change of luck soon. Westmorian disappointed when favourite at Hamilton in the summer but has been freshened up since and has claims if repeating his earlier form. Show Compassion was a respectable fifth at Ayr on debut in August and is entitled to have benefitted from that experience.
Prediction : 1st Mimoset 2nd Westmorian 3rd Show Compassion

PRIMO was given a 6lb hike for his latest C&D victory and the son of Acclamation is capable of taking another step forward. Murbih won with any amount in hand when returning from a three-month absence at Wolverhampton recently and must enter calculations if turning up in the same form. Never Dark carries a 5lb penalty for scoring at Wolverhampton, but the form was boosted with the runner-up going one better at Newcastle last Friday.
Prediction : 1st Primo 2nd Murbih 3rd Never Dark

CRYSTAL GUARD had International Law back in second when securing a comfortable victory at Wolverhampton over this trip last month and looks entitled to uphold that form. The selection does have to shoulder a 5lb penalty, though, so Antony Brittain's inmate cannot be ruled out, while Amourie is another to note having been disqualified and placed second over C&D when last seen.
Prediction : 1st Crystal Guard 2nd International Law 3rd Amourie

A wide-open contest in which marginal preference is for WARD CASTLE, who returns to novice territory following a disappointing run in a handicap at Kempton last month. He secured a good second at Wolverhampton in this sphere on his penultimate outing and can improve on his latest showing, while both a first-time hood and tongue-tie could help Tartarus get closer into contention on his return to the Flat. Master Oliver completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ward Castle 2nd Tartarus 3rd Master Oliver

Chief's Will finished a far from disgraced third on his most recent run over this trip at Lingfield in September and has to merit consideration back from a short break, but AL BAAHY was denied by the narrowest of margins at Newcastle over 7f last month. The extra furlong on this occasion could be what he needs to record his best run to date, while recent course winner Anif can also have a say in proceedings off a 3lb higher mark.
Prediction : 1st Al Baahy 2nd Anif 3rd Chiefs Will

In this competitive contest marginal preference goes to BUSHFIRE, who took a step forward when third at Wolverhampton last time out. Despite racing wide round the home turn, the son of Australia kept on well and gets the nod off 1lb lower. Motawaafeq was by no means disgraced when fifth at Wolverhampton on his latest outing and may be able to mount a bold challenge. Bungley is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Bushfire 2nd Motawaafeq 3rd Bungley

After two lacklustre performances over a mile, THRAVE relished the step back to 7f when showing a willing attitude to land the spoils at Kempton last time out. The seven-year-old led in the closing stages and may be able to repeat that feat under a 4lb penalty. Mumcat has been a consistent customer in recent months and demands the utmost respect after being denied by a small margin at Newcastle on her latest outing, while Key Look completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Thrave 2nd Mumcat 3rd Key Look

AUTUMN ANGEL took a step forward when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time out and the daughter of Dark Angel gets the nod to go one better. The three-year-old relished the return to 7f and may be able to build on that career-best effort. Hilary's Boy showed a willing attitude to record a second career victory here last time out and he rates the most immediate danger, while Desert Dream can claim minor money.
Prediction : 1st Autumn Angel 2nd Hilarys Boy 3rd Desert Dream