UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

Jack Doughty still being able to claim 3lb is a persuasive factor as he teams up with ALEX THE GREAT. Now under the tutelage of the shrewd and in-form Tony Carroll, the four-year-old's chance is compelling on just his third attempt over 1m6f. Blenheim Lad is respected bidding for a third consecutive C&D win. The selection's stable companion Gentle Fire is also noted on debut for the yard.
Prediction : 1st Alex The Great 2nd Blenheim Lad 3rd Gentle Fire

WHIZZ BY finished full running when she made a winning nursery debut over this C&D 19 days ago and, as the only previous winner in the race, she has to be of high interest with a 7lb higher mark still potentially underestimating her potential. Sherlock is feared most after a creditable third-placed finish at Newcastle a fortnight ago, while We've Got This and Zadkiel can make an impact too.
Prediction : 1st Whizz By 2nd Sherlock 3rd Weve Got This

NOVAK runs for a yard which enjoyed three winners last week and the five-year-old, who has flourished when teamed up with Archie Young in the saddle of late, should go well off a competitive mark and from a handy draw. Monopolise, who tends to go well for Billy Loughnane, needs considering despite a 5lb penalty for last week's success over 1m at Kempton. Dynamic Talent and Royal Parade complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Novak 2nd Monopolise 3rd Dynamic Talent

NAZUKI shaped with bundles of promise when filling the runner-up spot on her debut over track and trip last month and she is likely to take a big step forward from that effort. The daughter of Earthlight looks to have been found a good opportunity and can find normal improvement to get off the mark. Cressida Wildes sets the standard with a rating of 82 on her first start for the Phil McEntee stable and could find more in first-time cheekpieces. Newcomer Nakaaha needs to be monitored in the market.
Prediction : 1st Nazuki 2nd Cressida Wildes 3rd Nakaaha

Dutch Kingdom struck in pleasing style at Chelmsford on his latest outing, which made it two wins from his last three starts, and he should go well off a 6lb higher rating. However, SECRET GUEST gets the nod. Bryan Smart's four-year-old can be forgiven for his poor effort when well beaten at York last time, due to suffering interference at a crucial stage. He is better judged on his second at Ripon prior to that and could prove hard to beat. Tan Rapido is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Secret Guest 2nd Dutch Kingdom 3rd Tan Rapido

QAZAQ has made a strong impression in his young career so far with two impressive victories at Chelmsford and Kempton. The son of Kingman now tackles handicaps for the first time and, with any amount of improvement to come, he can defy his opening rating of 89. Magnum Opus finished fifth in a hot handicap at Doncaster in September and should go well, while Lion Of War could also have a say after his third at Kempton.
Prediction : 1st Qazaq 2nd Magnum Opus 3rd Lion Of War

A competitive sprint handicap for punters to solve and just a tentative vote is for WHATS IN THE BAG, who performed well on soft Yarmouth ground three weeks ago when third and is entitled to have improved for that comeback spin. There are four last-start scorers in opposition, though, and Spirit Of Applause is a big player given he's holding his form really well at present. You can throw Thankuappreciate and Sugar Hill Babe into the mix as well.
Prediction : 1st Whats In The Bag 2nd Spirit Of Applause 3rd Thankuappreciate

There are a couple of interesting three-year-olds going to post and Thrilling Dream could go well now tried in a first-time visor. It's Jedd O'Keeffe's SOMETHING who is preferred, though, as he's impressed at Newcastle the last twice and should be fine going up to this trip. Of the older horses, Nibiru must be taken seriously following his determined Dundalk triumph.
Prediction : 1st Something 2nd Thrilling Dream 3rd Nibiru