UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

Only half a length separated Jeans Maite (winner) and Never Dark (second) when the pair met over C&D earlier this month, and the latter could reverse that form on 2lb better terms. However, having won back-to-back starts TWILIGHT MADNESS could land the hat-trick. Simon Hodgson's four-year-old must carry a 5lb penalty for his recent success, but the son of Twilight Son could have more to offer.
Prediction : 1st Twilight Madness 2nd Never Dark 3rd Jeans Maite

September Power appeared to relish the step up to an extended 2m when successful here five days ago, and today's drop in trip shouldn't come as an inconvenience. Prince Abu remains fairly treated and he's respected along with Riggsby, who makes his second start following wind surgery, but preference is for SHARP DISTINCTION. He posted a career-best effort when sent over 2m at Kempton last month and he must hold every chance over this shorter distance.
Prediction : 1st Sharp Distinction 2nd September Power 3rd Prince Abu

JILLY COOPER bumped into a progressive rival when filling the runner-up spot at Wolverhampton last time out and she can go one better this afternoon. Mercurius Power failed to fire over an extended 1m1f on his latest outing, but he's more than capable of being involved over this shorter trip. Alexander James drops in grade and now competes from 2lb below his last winning mark.
Prediction : 1st Jilly Cooper 2nd Mercurius Power 3rd Alexander James

DUBAI IMMO recorded an encouraging effort when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time out and it would be no surprise if the three-year-old shed the maiden tag at the 12th time of asking. Thewaytothestars has been a consistent customer of late and rates the most immediate danger, while Sto Bene was by no means disgraced on racecourse debut and he may take a step forward.
Prediction : 1st Dubai Immo 2nd Thewaytothestars 3rd Sto Bene

Despite showing signs of inexperience when sixth at Wolverhampton last month, CEANNA gets the tentative vote to get off the mark at the third time of asking. Had she found a clear passage on that occasion, the daughter of Showcasing may have finished much closer and the John & Thady Gosden-trained juvenile can take a step forward. Impulsive Lady left a lasting impression when third on the Tapeta at Wolverhampton last month and she is considered, while Too Much also warrants interest.
Prediction : 1st Ceanna 2nd Impulsive Lady 3rd Too Much

LORD PARAMOUNT justified favouritism to shed the maiden tag at the fourth time of asking on his latest outing at Wolverhampton. A mark of 70 may underestimate his ability and he can continue his ascendancy on handicap debut. Reclaim Victory got up in the dying strides last time at Southwell and warrants consideration off 2lb higher. Macho Pride is a consistent customer who completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Lord Paramount 2nd Reclaim Victory 3rd Macho Pride

Camachess won readily enough over course and distance recently to suggest she can go well, but the six-year-old has an added 4lb now and cannot afford to dwell at the start as she has in the past. WALKING ON CLOUDS races without a penalty after winning easily enough under the same jockey last week and a repeat of that may see him double up. Bluebird showed improved form when second here last month and also makes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Walking On Clouds 2nd Camachess 3rd Bluebird

Della Mare has a good record over course and distance and was only beaten a length here last month. She looks likely to have a say in the finish, but if SOLAR PROPHET improves after coming home fourth here following a gelding operation last time, he may surprise them all. Giselles Izzy should finish well over this trip and may run in to a place.
Prediction : 1st Solar Prophet 2nd Della Mare 3rd Giselles Izzy