UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

CAST PARTY improved from first to second start when runner-up at Kempton last October and this appeals as an ideal opportunity to get off the mark. That may be at the main expense of the well-bred Stellenbosch, who is likely to relish going up to 1m and represents a stable in excellent form at present. Champagne On Ice is another to consider, as well as newcomer Luminoso.
Prediction : 1st Cast Party 2nd Stellenbosch 3rd Luminoso

A comfortable winner over further on debut at Lingfield in December, NIMINY PIMINY showed enough pace on that occasion to suggest that she can handle a drop in trip and Ollie Sangster's filly is taken to follow up under a penalty. Now in the hands of new connections after a promising third at Yarmouth last September, Zou's Your Daddy must enter calculations, along with Captain Parma.
Prediction : 1st Niminy Piminy 2nd Zous Your Daddy 3rd Captain Parma

Back to form with a strong runner-up effort over C&D last time out, HOW IMPRESSIVE must hold every chance off 3lb higher with Hollie Doyle taking over in the saddle. The six-year-old has won here off a higher mark before and is preferred to the hat-trick seeking Ash Wednesday, as well as Tasever, who has finished second on four of his last five outings.
Prediction : 1st How Impressive 2nd Ash Wednesday 3rd Tasever

BUST A MOON produced a career-best effort to finish second on his first start for the David Evans yard at Chelmsford last month and goes off an unchanged mark. The son of Rumble Inthejungle may only need to reproduce that level of form in order to go one better. Monticristo Boy failed to back up his victory at Newcastle two starts ago when only third at the same venue last time, but he would be foolish to dismiss on his return from a break. Trust Sergei completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Bust A Moon 2nd Monticristo Boy 3rd Trust Sergei

Overnight Oats had Down To The Kid (second) behind when going in by a short head over track and trip latest and is expected to confirm that form. However, a chance can be taken on LAS RAMBLAS, who put in a bold showing when finishing fourth under a penalty in a warm novice race at Nottingham in May last year. The four-year-old has undergone a wind/gelding operation since and could exploit an opening mark of 81.
Prediction : 1st Las Ramblas 2nd Overnight Oats 3rd Down To The Kid

High Court Judge has improved considerably since switching to the James Owen yard and has recorded two course victories in that time, so he is one to note. However, CABALLO DE MAR looks the way to go. The four-year-old completed a hat-trick when successful by a length over C&D last month and the handicapper might have been kind to only put him up 4lb. Humble Spark is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Caballo De Mar 2nd High Court Judge 3rd Humble Spark

There has been no stopping COMBUSTION of late and Chelsea Banham's gelding completed a four-timer in commanding fashion at Lingfield last Friday. The son of Harry Angel must shoulder a 5lb penalty but he remains open to plenty of improvement. Noble Consort is of interest having struck the woodwork at Newcastle last time, while 100/1 Wolverhampton scorer Devilwala is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Combustion 2nd Noble Consort 3rd Devilwala

A trappy contest in which many arrive with something to prove, so only a tentative vote can go to TOUGH AT THE TOP. Tim Easterby's charge hinted at ability in novice/maiden company and it would come as no surprise were he to build on that now sent handicapping. Arlington went down by a narrow margin at Newcastle last time out and is respected, while Port Hedland might not be far away either.
Prediction : 1st Tough At The Top 2nd Arlington 3rd Port Hedland