UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

GHOST HUNTER produced arguably one of the performances of last season when overcoming being tailed off halfway through the race to come through and run out a four-length victor at Chepstow in April. Jamie Snowden's six-year-old is just 2lb higher for that incredible effort and can follow up. Jubilant ran too badly to be true when last of five at Plumpton over hurdles last time, but is an interesting contender on his chasing debut. Halondo can beat Just Three home for third.
Prediction : 1st Ghost Hunter 2nd Jubilant 3rd Halondo

Duke Of Luckley struck over C&D prior to showing his versatility to score over 2m3f at Catterick when last seen in November and has to be respected on his return to the fray. However, HAREL DU MARAIS was only beaten a length into second in this class at Huntingdon earlier in the month and the assessor may have been kind to leave his mark alone. The eight-year-old is taken to record a third C&D victory, while Asian Star is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Harel Du Marais 2nd Duke Of Luckley 3rd Asian Star

With hardly any form to go off, only a tentative vote goes to EREMENKO, who is closely related to Cheltenham Festival winner Doddiethegreat. The daughter of Walk In The Park goes for the Nicky Henderson team and could make an instant impression. No Tricks At All was a 125,000 euro purchase who is related to a few winners and needs to be monitored in the market on his debut, along with newcomer Atomic Sonic.
Prediction : 1st Eremenko 2nd No Tricks At All 3rd Atomic Sonic

Although she proved no match for an odds-on winner at Stratford recently, LASTING LOVE offered plenty of encouragement. Today's contest looks ripe for the taking and the four-year-old could take all the catching if adopting front-running tactics once more. Hurdles debutant Taktique Gagnante was somewhat underwhelming when finishing down the field in a class 2 bumper for mares at Cheltenham last month, but she warrants respect if judged on her penultimate third at Cork. Global Hideaway appears best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Lasting Love 2nd Taktique Gagnante 3rd Global Hideaway

Dartmouth Rose posted her best effort to date when finishing second on her handicap bow at Fakenham a fortnight ago and another good showing is forecast. However, Tom Lacey has his string in fine fettle at present and it could be worth chancing MATCHADAM on his seasonal debut. The seven-year-old was last seen finishing third over an extended 3m at this venue and this ease in distance looks ideal. Conversely, The Last Drop is stepping up in trip and is worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Matchadam 2nd Dartmouth Rose 3rd The Last Drop

James Owen has been pulling up trees with his stable debutants of late, so Leading Force warrants a market check with champion jockey Sean Bowen in the plate. However, FOX'S SOCKS looks the most solid proposition after finding only a rejuvenated rival too strong at Huntingdon recently. A 1lb nudge up in the ratings may prove inconsequential for Mike Sowersby's gelding and compensation may beckon. Irish raider Moonshine Girl completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Foxs Socks 2nd Leading Force 3rd Moonshine Girl