UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

Having been badly hampered by a faller and unseating his rider early on at Ludlow, CABHFUILFUNGI is worth persevering with. Kerry Lee's inmate had previously filled the runner-up spot on both outings at Uttoxeter in October and he looks ready to open his account over fences. Commanding View is entitled to build on his reappearance, when fourth on his chase bow at Warwick, and is feared most, ahead of Doc McCoy.
Prediction : 1st Cabhfuilfungi 2nd Commanding View 3rd Doc McCoy

C&D winner Felton Bellevue warrants strong consideration returning to the scene of his last success, and last month's runner-up effort at Market Rasen suggested that he's ready to strike. However, MACFIN showed up well for a long way before fading into eighth on his comeback at Stratford in October and Tom Lacey's nine-year-old could be worth chancing with that run under his belt. Big Bee Hive may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Macfin 2nd Felton Bellevue 3rd Big Bee Hive

The hat-trick seeking STRINGTOYOURBOW has impressed with his jumping in victory at this venue and Musselburgh, and another bold display is forecast. A 6lb rise for the eight-year-old's latest triumph at the Scottish track looks more than workable and he rates a more solid proposition than Doncaster winner Stormin Crossgales, who is a potential improver up in distance but is likely to face stiffer opposition for the lead. Jaramillo could also feature.
Prediction : 1st Stringtoyourbow 2nd Stormin Crossgales 3rd Jaramillo

MOON ROCKET created quite the impression when bolting up on his hurdling bow at Doncaster and given that a step up in trip promises to suit this point-to-point winner, he is fancied to repeat the dose. Stratford scorer Silver Thorn finished fifth behind brilliant Challow hero The New Lion at Newbury last time out and is respected in this less competitive affair, while Holokea appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Moon Rocket 2nd Silver Thorn 3rd Holokea

SUNSET HILL appeared to relish a step up in trip when recording a facile success over 2m5f at Kelso last month. It's hard to know exactly what that form is worth, but an opening mark of 114 looks fair and she might continue her progression. All The Glory won under Ben Macey here in November and merits respect, despite going up 8lb in the ratings. Near the foot of the handicap, Kalista Love could also have a say.
Prediction : 1st Sunset Hill 2nd All The Glory 3rd Kalista Love

BALHAMBAR was beaten just two lengths into third in a warm handicap at Cheltenham in November and was put up 4lb for that effort. Harry Derham's six-year-old continues to improve and could get his head back in front. Alnilam has filled the runner-up spot on each of his last two starts, most recently at Ascot, and should remain competitive after undergoing wind surgery. Rock House finished a fair third at Huntingdon on his reappearance and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Balhambar 2nd Alnilam 3rd Rock House

MOTAZZEN successfully completed a double in a conditionals' handicap at Fontwell on Boxing Day and is able to compete off an unchanged rating. The seven-year-old can cope with this drop in trip in order to go in again. Soldier's Leap finished five lengths behind the selection when filling the runner-up spot last time and could prove to be the main threat again. Eric Carmen is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Motazzen 2nd Soldiers Leap 3rd Eric Carmen