UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

Cymbidium was on target over the mile at Thirsk before perhaps being unsuited by a drop in trip at Ayr. David O'Meara's filly remains on the same mark and must be of interest, but preference is for WILTSHIRE LAD. The son of Wootton Bassett contested a few useful novice/maiden events and an opening mark of 78 could prove lenient on that evidence. He will appreciate a step up in trip and is fancied to make a winning nursery debut. Veraison is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Wiltshire Lad 2nd Cymbidium 3rd Veraison

Sardinian Warrior was an impressive winner over C&D in April and, though respected under the penalty, he might find it difficult conceding weight to the Roger Varian-trained TAWAJJAH. The son of Frankel pushed a now 87-rated rival all the way on his comeback at Windsor last month and, with improvement likely, he can go one place better. Warm Response appeals most of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Tawajjah 2nd Sardinian Warrior 3rd Warm Response

Dropping in class could unlock a winning run from INHERIT, who was a respectable third on her only previous appearance here in August. The daughter of Kingman has been dropped 2lb since her latest start and this looks an ideal opening for her to strike gold for the first time. Marianglas is feared from just 5lb higher than her recent Newcastle success, while Go Wild is another low-milage contender who appeals on her handicap debut after a novice success over 1m at Lingfield.
Prediction : 1st Inherit 2nd Marianglas 3rd Go Wild

GRESSINGTON, a C&D winner on his racecourse debut last September, did what was required to win with first-time blinkers added over 6f at Redcar last month and should be progressive enough to cope with a 3lb higher mark here. Unexposed three-year-old Murashah is an appealing alternative on these terms and commands respect on his Tapeta debut. Grand Karat and Serenity Dream are others with each-way appeal.
Prediction : 1st Gressington 2nd Murashah 3rd Grand Karat

The longer trip was forwarded as a possible explanation for a below-par run from HIGH ORDER at Doncaster when he was last seen and, having been given plenty of time since then, the son of Frankel can get back on the right path. A C&D winner on his penultimate start, it is way to early to give up on the selection and he can make the most of a 2lb drop. Cracksking and Wonder Legend are other strong contenders.
Prediction : 1st High Order 2nd Cracksking 3rd Wonder Legend

BUZZ BOX is open to plenty of improvement and is an attractive proposition back over 6f. A winner over this trip on his penultimate start, the son of Adaay is on a highly workable mark for just his second run in a handicap and, from a handy draw, there is a lot to like. Last-time-out winners Coup De Force and Four Adaay are taken seriously, but perhaps Starproof can make the most of being back on a winning mark to pose the biggest threat to the selection.
Prediction : 1st Buzz Box 2nd Starproof 3rd Coup De Force

Genius Mistake certainly outran her odds to just be denied on debut over 5f at Beverley last month and, with normal progression, she could have a say. However, MAUI BREEZE looks the one to be on. Charlie Fellowes' juvenile showed a fair amount of ability when fifth on her debut at Windsor before shaping with even more promise to finish third at Newbury on her latest outing. Maids Head is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Maui Breeze 2nd Genius Mistake 3rd Maids Head

BOUVIER failed to fire in a Group 2 event at Deauville in August but, prior to that, she was only beaten by a neck into second behind a subsequent Group 3 winner at Goodwood. The daughter of Invincible Spirit sets a lofty standard with a rating of 84 and is tough to oppose. Hala Blue had a nice introduction when making the frame at Lingfield last month, while Perfect Dark is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Bouvier 2nd Hala Blue 3rd Perfect Dark

APOSTLE may have benefitted from a soft lead to run out a two-length victor at Wolverhampton last time, but a 3lb rise for that success still looks kind. Sir Mark Prescott's three-year-old is improving at a rapid rate of knots and she could prove tough to beat. Caballo De Mar struck by just under a length in this grade at Ayr last time and looks the main threat, while Dark Mystery completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Apostle 2nd Caballo De Mar 3rd Dark Mystery