UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

SIR ROCK never saw another rival when making all to win at Fontwell last month and Toby Lawes' unexposed chaser is fancied to defy a 6lb rise under similar conditions. Eightytwo Team has a different profile but she must be respected having bolted up from 4lb lower at Warwick latest, while the Christian Williams-trained Cave Article appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Sir Rock 2nd Eightytwo Team 3rd Cave Article

We Got Your Back has been knocking hard at the door in recent starts and he is expected to make his presence felt once again, but it is FRENCH SYMPHONY that gets the vote. The son of Mahler is related to useful chaser Another Crick so it would come as no great surprise were he to find improvement for the switch to fences - and the addition of first-time cheekpieces could help eke out more too. Ensel Du Perche can chase the pair home.
Prediction : 1st French Symphony 2nd We Got Your Back 3rd Ensel Du Perche

IOLAOS DU MOU is 6lb higher than when making all to score at Warwick last month. That rise will make things tougher, but Stella Barclay's gelding is the only real pace angle in this field and, if able to dictate, he might take all the beating again. Both Carlton and Pottersmattyeeehaa enter handicaps for the first time, which could see them to greater effect.
Prediction : 1st Iolaos Du Mou 2nd Carlton 3rd Pottersmattyeeehaa

ILESTDANCINGSPIRIT has finished an encouraging second on both starts since returning from a lengthy absence and appears capable picking up a race of this nature. Going by the official ratings, Betty's Tiara and Little Dipper are each-way players in this company. However, Nicky Henderson introduces an appealing type in the shape of Final Straw, who could be anything at this stage. Support in the betting market for this half-brother to hurdles winner Sayitfirst would be a persuasive factor.
Prediction : 1st Ilestdancingspirit 2nd Final Straw 3rd Bettys Tiara

JANWORTH seemed to enjoy making the running when she emerged as a ready winner at Sedgefield last month and a 6lb higher rating looks manageable for her bid to follow up. On the back of a couple of placed efforts at Warwick, Granny Hawkins could be a big threat to the selection if she continues to flourish, while Lady's Present and Oneforthefairgreen have plenty to offer from these terms and are others to seriously consider.
Prediction : 1st Granny Hawkins 2nd Janworth 3rd Ladys Present

ALWAYS BUSY banished the memory of a couple of non-completions when he won with plenty in hand over C&D last month and appears to have been placed in a very winnable race for his follow up bid. Shadows In The Sky has done well since joining James Owen and, open to improvement over the trip, he is another must for consideration. Edgewell and Myfavouritesister complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Always Busy 2nd Shadows In The Sky 3rd Edgewell