UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

A very open contest sees TROPICAL TALENT get a tentative nod to gain compensation after being sent off favourite when third over the extended 2m at Sedgefield last month. A mistake at a key time put pay to his chances on that occasion, but he showed a likeable attitude to stay on into third and a more polished display would help to make a difference. The reopposing Clean Getaway (second) was a neck in front of the selection on that outing and he appears likely to offer another bold bid, while Nevendon also makes appeal.
Prediction : 1st Tropical Talent 2nd Clean Getaway 3rd Nevendon

NEXT LEFT scored in facile fashion over 2m4f at Worcester on his penultimate start before tasting defeat over the same track and trip just 10 days later. The quick turnaround may have inconvenienced him and the step back up to 3m may unlock further improvement. Home Sweet Highway makes appeal off bottom weight, just 3lb higher than his comfortable win over hurdles at Bangor-on-Dee in June, while The Kniphand completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Next Left 2nd Home Sweet Highway 3rd The Kniphand

After a ready success over over 2m4f at Worcester last time, this looks a good opportunity for HENRY BOX BROWN to follow up that success. Evan Williams' charge will have to defy a 9lb rise for that near four-length victory, but it doesn't appear to be out of his reach. Bensini is feared most off a mark of 82 which appears exploitable, but a clean round of jumping is required, while Special Dragon heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Henry Box Brown 2nd Bensini 3rd Special Dragon

A comfortable winner when last in action at Wexford in July, SUNSHINE DIAMOND looks more than capable of following up over slightly further on his first start for new connections. Shakeyatailfeather was a significant improver when stepped up in trip at Newton Abbot last month and further progress is likely at a track that should suit. Twice a winner here over fences, Swapped hasn't shown much of late but is a capable sort on his day.
Prediction : 1st Sunshine Diamond 2nd Shakeyatailfeather 3rd Swapped

BASHFUL BOY may have weakened tamely when headed two out over further at Fontwell in August, but that was still an encouraging effort, and David Pipe's gelding now runs off a mark 12lb lower than his last success. That may be enough to see off the likes of Light Fandango, who was disappointing last time out but is better judged on his penultimate victory at Uttoxeter, and handicap debutant West Warhorse. Making his first start for Nicky Henderson, In The Air is capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Prediction : 1st Bashful Boy 2nd Light Fandango 3rd West Warhorse

Having completed a hat-trick during the summer in Jersey, market support for the Harry Derham-trained Diplomatie on her stable bow must be heeded. Regardless, LIGHT DRAGOON created a good impression when opening his account in a novice hurdle at Worcester last month and an opening mark of 106 may see the six-year-old follow up. Dog Fox and Wise Guy both look capable of better and aren't taken lightly.
Prediction : 1st Light Dragoon 2nd Diplomatie 3rd Dog Fox

There is a sneaking suspicion that we've yet to see the best of What A Flirth and an improved effort is forecast now that the daughter of Flemensfirth is faced with a stiffer test of stamina. However, point winner MATCHADAM makes slightly more appeal on his handicap bow judged on his Rules form, with an opening mark of 78 unlikely to be the ceiling of the six-year-old's ability. The returning I'm On My Way was progressive once moved into handicap company last season and she can enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Matchadam 2nd What A Flirth 3rd Im On My Way