UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

Bringbackmemories recorded a comfortable victory at Southwell a fortnight ago and he appeals as a leading candidate off 4lb higher, but ANDALEEP gets the vote. The booking of leading amateur Simon Walker is an eye-catching one, and the eight-year-old has dropped to an appealing mark. Way Of Life has proven himself to be a largely consistent type and he is unlikely to be far away.
Prediction : 1st Andaleep 2nd Bringbackmemories 3rd Way Of Life

MAGNA VEGA posted a couple of solid efforts on the turf last season, having attracted some market support. Off the track since August, Tom Clover's colt is likely to have strengthened up and he might take a step forward now sent over 1m. Gleneagles gelding Who's Glen warrants a market check ahead of his racecourse debut, while Rocklyn hit the frame at Southwell last month and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Magna Vega 2nd Whos Glen 3rd Rocklyn

ROGUE RAIDER was a staying-on third over 7f on his debut at Kempton 17 days ago and he might be the answer now upped in trip. That said, King Of Spain caught the eye over C&D earlier this month, having been slowly away, and he's likely to be sharper for that initial experience. Thorntonledale Max is another that made a promising debut recently so he must enter the reckoning, along with Give It Up, who sets the standard with an official rating of 75.
Prediction : 1st Rogue Raider 2nd King Of Spain 3rd Thorntonledale Max

AUTUMN ANGEL lost crucial ground at the start when third behind Surprise Picture over this trip at Wolverhampton last week and she can reverse that form, with the latter picking up a 5lb penalty for that success. Having made all to win over this course and distance on her penultimate start, the return to this venue rates a crucial factor. Mr Squires is another to note back at this trip, while Counsel has more on under a penalty for last week's Lingfield success.
Prediction : 1st Autumn Angel 2nd Surprise Picture 3rd Mr Squires

Although yet to win over 6f, RAZZAM has been placed over the trip on six occasions and this represents a decent opportunity to break the hoodoo. Running off just 1lb above his solitary previous winning mark, the Mick Appleby-trained gelding wasn't beaten far in a slightly stronger race at Chelmsford last time and will be tough to deal with if carrying the momentum forward. Clipsham La Habana is feared most, with three-time course winner Airshow also considered.
Prediction : 1st Razzam 2nd Clipsham La Habana 3rd Airshow

None of these can be dismissed, but ROCK OPERA is open to improvement and having failed to get seriously involved over 7f at Wolverhampton last time, he could be a different proposition dropping back a furlong. Dark Side Thunder won over C&D last April and is feared off just 4lb higher, while Muscika is an habitual winner that has scored off much higher marks in the past, so he cannot be ruled out.
Prediction : 1st Rock Opera 2nd Dark Side Thunder 3rd Muscika

A taking winner over C&D on his handicap debut last Thursday, OLD CHUMS is turned out again quickly under a 6lb penalty, which is largely offset by Alec Volhansky's 5lb claim. The son of Kodiac can follow up at the main expense of Newcastle winner Wren Officer and Rusheen Boy, who could still be well treated off a mark of 65 having won his last two over C&D.
Prediction : 1st Old Chums 2nd Wren Officer 3rd Rusheen Boy

CRIMSON ANGEL's last success came over C&D last March and dropping back in trip looks like a good move following her latest Kempton effort. A mark of 78 still looks workable and she can see off the returning Revenite and Reigning Profit, who has strong claims on his penultimate success at Wolverhampton. Mondammej is a capable sort on his day and is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Crimson Angel 2nd Reigning Profit 3rd Mondammej

This can go the way of the unexposed MOLLY MISCHIEF, who was a major improver for the step up to this trip when runner-up to the reopposing Smokey Malone here last time out. Jennie Candlish's charge is 1lb better off and is taken to reverse the form. Recent C&D winner King Viktor is another to bear in mind in a competitive finale.
Prediction : 1st Molly Mischief 2nd King Viktor 3rd Smokey Malone