UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

Course specialist Ustath is on a competitive mark and is a tempting option for a sporting punt. However, recent form suggests the less-exposed BLACKJACK has more going for him after he posted a near-miss over this trip at Chelmsford 15 days ago. The selection handled Tapeta well at Newcastle last month and a 2lb higher mark is hardly an insurmountable barrier at this level. You're Cool is also taken seriously, while My Boy Jack completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Blackjack 2nd Ustath 3rd Youre Cool

Ok Pal and SWEET IDEA both have scope to improve now that they have moved into handicaps and they are closely matched after they finished second and third respectively in a nursery at Chelmsford last month. The last-named was hampered when winding up with her effort that day and, granted a smoother passage, the Tom Ward-trained filly can be fancied to reverse the form this time. Smile And Pay is worth another try back at this trip and is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Sweet Idea 2nd Ok Pal 3rd Smile And Pay

The resurgent form shown by Pockley can in some way be attributed to a positive response to racing in blinkers, and he again needs to be high on the shortlist, despite him creeping back up the weights with a 2lb higher mark allotted after a 6f win at Newcastle a fortnight ago. However, TWILIGHT MADNESS edges the nomination after justifying strong support over this trip at that same circuit last month. The selection is still well treated judged on past form and makes strong appeal here. La Roca Del Fuego is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Twilight Madness 2nd Pockley 3rd La Roca Del Fuego

Lordsbridge Girl has been knocking on the door in recent starts and with Kevin Stott aboard for the first time, she looks set to mount another serious challenge, but the vote goes to PERFECT SWISS. Tim Easterby's charge finished an unlucky third at Newcastle earlier this month, where he was denied a clear run at a crucial stage. The six-year-old remains well treated from an unchanged mark, and he's more than capable of defying top-weight. Recent Wolverhampton scorer Crocodile Power merits the utmost respect, for all that stall 13 looks far from ideal.
Prediction : 1st Perfect Swiss 2nd Lordsbridge Girl 3rd Crocodile Power

BLAZEON FIVE steps up in class having notched up back-to-back successes over 2m at Kempton, taking his record on the all-weather to 2-3. Roger Teal's four-year-old remains unexposed and a 5lb hike in the weights might not be enough to stop him this afternoon. Mukha Magic rediscovered his spark in the summer months, winning five times, and he needs respecting, for all that he's yet to defy a mark this high. Champagne City can follow them home.
Prediction : 1st Blazeon Five 2nd Mukha Magic 3rd Champagne City

Many will fancy their chances in what looks an open contest, so only a tentative vote can go to ANIF. The eight-year-old bumped into a well-treated rival when third at this venue last Friday, and the handicapper might have been lenient to leave him on the same mark. Eligible won over C&D in October and he's worth considering back here, along with Bobby Joe Leg, who remains in fine fettle.
Prediction : 1st Anif 2nd Eligible 3rd Bobby Joe Leg

A determined winner over C&D last week, MARTIN'S BRIG must hold every chance of following up here despite the burden of top-weight. He carries a 5lb penalty for that narrow victory but the front two finished well clear of the remainder and he won't give up on the double without a fight. Final Frontier has been knocking on the door of late and this could be a good opportunity to regain the winning thread, while Ebury is another who arrives with similar claims. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Liberty Breeze, Minhaaj and Willing To Please.
Prediction : 1st Martins Brig 2nd Final Frontier 3rd Ebury

BACK FROM DUBAI was narrowly denied here over further on his penultimate start and dropping back in trip could see him regain the winning thread. Divine Connection is another who arrives in good form and must enter calculations, along with the unexposed Night Traveller, who may appreciate a return to the all-weather. Highland Queen and Thaayer are players on the pick of their form as well.
Prediction : 1st Back From Dubai 2nd Divine Connection 3rd Night Traveller