UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

Bugle Major has been running well in defeat lately but, though Archie Watson's gelding remains well treated, EHTEYAT might have his measure. His pedigree suggests the marked step up in trip could unlock significant improvement on his handicap debut and the booking of leading amateur Simon Walker is noteworthy. Yagan was no match for a progressive rival over C&D in October, but still ran well and could be in the thick of things here.
Prediction : 1st Ehteyat 2nd Bugle Major 3rd Yagan

In an open event a chance can be taken on David O'Meara's STAR SHIELD. The eight-year-old was better than the finishing position would suggest at Newcastle two months ago, having been denied a clear run. He has often been seen to best effect when given a strong pace to aim at and he might get that in this field. Daafy and They Don't Know make plenty of appeal and both must be considered, along with recent C&D scorer Taravara.
Prediction : 1st Star Shield 2nd Daafy 3rd They Dont Know

HARRY BROWN gained a deserved success at Chelmsford in September and the gelded son of Harry Angel should have more to offer on this handicap debut, from what appears to be a workable mark. Celtic Champion wasn't disgraced at Chester (7f) on his latest outing and he must be respected, though the drop in trip isn't certain to be of benefit. Tenjin can follow them home, ahead of Democracy Dilemma.
Prediction : 1st Harry Brown 2nd Celtic Champion 3rd Tenjin

Berkshire Rocco ran a more encouraging race when recently finishing fourth in a Listed event at Kempton, but he does need to prove his stamina now running over an extended 2m. EARLOFTHECOTSWOLDS has no fears in that department and may bounce back to winning ways now reverting to the all-weather. Rainbow Dreamer has something to find on the ratings, but the 10-year-old was last seen finishing runner-up at Kempton and did well in the circumstances given his wide draw, so he shouldn't be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Earlofthecotswolds 2nd Berkshire Rocco 3rd Rainbow Dreamer

BERKSHIRE PHANTOM posted some creditable efforts in defeat during the summer months and, with this looking his easiest assignment to date, a first win could be on the cards. Burning The Bails recorded an encouraging third over C&D last month and rates as the chief threat with improvement a distinct possibility. United Force is the most intriguing of the newcomers given that he's a half-brother to the useful Desert Dreamer.
Prediction : 1st Berkshire Phantom 2nd Burning The Bails 3rd United Force

DARK TROOPER showed plenty of promise as a two-year-old last year and going up to seven furlongs on his all-weather debut could be the making of him. Ed Walker's charge looks feasibly handicapped and he can see off his main danger which looks to be Serenity Rose, who performed very well when runner-up at Wolverhampton last month. States Of Thunder is a player based on the pick of his form as well.
Prediction : 1st Dark Trooper 2nd Serenity Rose 3rd States Of Thunder

A taking winner over C&D last week, TRUSTY RUSTY is turned out quickly as she looks to follow up off a 5lb higher mark. The six-year-old can prove that was no fluke by seeing off the likes of Wolverhampton scorer Angle Land and Jeans Maite, who won nicely here on her penultimate start. The consistent Miss Belladonna cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Trusty Rusty 2nd Angle Land 3rd Jeans Maite