UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

BARRICANE struck by more than five lengths over 2m6f at Uttoxeter last month and he now switches to this sphere. Olly Murphy's charge makes his first chase start and could be shrewdly placed to go in again, providing he takes to fences. James Jet was victorious over an extended 2m5f in heavy conditions at Ffos Las on his fencing bow. He has a 4lb higher mark to contend with, but still has to be considered. Of the remainder, Tom Creen appeals most.
Prediction : 1st Barricane 2nd James Jet 3rd Tom Creen

FORCE DE FRAP bolted up by 15 lengths over an extended 2m1f at Bangor last month and has been raised 10lb. Emma-Jane Bishop's nine-year-old now steps up in grade but considering the manner of that success, he can take it in his stride. Greenrock Abbey finished a well-beaten third in a class 3 event at Chepstow, but could get involved off a 1lb lower rating. Breaking Cover makes his chase debut and warrants a market check.
Prediction : 1st Force De Frap 2nd Greenrock Abbey 3rd Breaking Cover

A chance can be taken on LONE SOLDIER, who has failed to fire in his three hurdle starts but he goes for the in-form Dan Skelton yard and has been given a mark of 88 on his handicap bow, which he could be up to in a first-time hood. Sangiovese has been well held in all three appearances over timber, but he could have a lot more to offer on his handicap debut and should be monitored in the betting. Cosheston completes the shortlist after his comeback fourth at Bangor.
Prediction : 1st Lone Soldier 2nd Sangiovese 3rd Cosheston

Ismael shaped with promise when pitched into handicaps for the first time at Market Rasen on Boxing Day and he appeals as a leading contender from an unchanged mark, but preference is for MY GIFT TO YOU. James Owen's versatile six-year-old got back on track with a commanding victory over fences at Fakenham and can mount another stern challenge with the assistance of Harry Cobden. Hillsin is also noted.
Prediction : 1st My Gift To You 2nd Ismael 3rd Hillsin

DAMARTA did well to finish third at Uttoxeter having lacked fluency throughout last month but, should he sharpen up on this second start following wind surgery, he might be the answer. Bridge bolted up at Fontwell on Boxing Day and might have even more to offer now switched to handicaps. Greatness Awaits and Jumping Jupiter are just two more to consider.
Prediction : 1st Damarta 2nd Bridge 3rd Greatness Awaits

IDDERGEM was only denied by a neck into second in heavy ground at Leicester last week and he sets the standard in this contest with a rating of 102. The top-weight has the application of first-time blinkers, which could eke out more to make him the one to beat. Mi Sueno was still going with plenty of zest when falling two out in a class 5 handicap at Lingfield in November and should go well in first-time cheekpieces. Uokhun is one to watch in the betting on her hurdling debut.
Prediction : 1st Iddergem 2nd Mi Sueno 3rd Uokhun

TUNE IN A BOX took care of his nearest rival by over nine lengths in this grade at Newcastle in November and he now has a 9lb hike to tackle. Tom Lacey's grey could have plenty more to offer on only his second handicap start and looks like the one to beat. General Hubble returned from a 232-day break to strike by a neck at Market Rasen and he has to be respected off only a 3lb higher rating. Catch Him Derry is worth monitoring in the market on his handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Tune In A Box 2nd General Hubble 3rd Catch Him Derry