UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

A major improver for a gelding operation when scoring easily over C&D recently, BETELGEUSE is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming and he can go in again off 8lb higher. Prince Quattro proved his well-being when runner-up over hurdles at Cheltenham last week and he may have a say on his return to the level. Queen Roslyn is a player if judged on her double at Newcastle last month.
Prediction : 1st Betelgeuse 2nd Prince Quattro 3rd Queen Roslyn

LADY MILTON did it well when scoring comfortably on her nursery debut at Kempton and the form of that race has worked out a treat since. A 4lb rise could prove lenient and Jonathan Portman's charge may have too much for recent Chelmsford second Thanh Nam, who is dropping in trip. Mali Star could be well treated off a mark of 57 on his handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Lady Milton 2nd Thanh Nam 3rd Mali Star

SEE THAT SPARK may have only finished fourth when well fancied on debut at Redcar, but he was green throughout and denied a clear run inside the final furlong. With normal improvement expected, he can strike, with Leicester third Black Missile fancied to chase him home on the step up in trip. Not beaten too far over 7f on both career outings, Velvet Rhythm could have a say, along with Goodwood third Caballo Grande.
Prediction : 1st See That Spark 2nd Black Missile 3rd Velvet Rhythm

Artagnan and Jungle Drums dead-heated for top honours at Chelmsford and both must enter calculations from 2lb higher, but a chance can be taken on NEVER JUST A DREAM. Alice Haynes' gelding has been edging down the handicap and he didn't run too badly at Dundalk last time out. With three of his four successes coming on Tapeta, he might offer some value. Others to note include Rogue Sensation and Queen's Guard.
Prediction : 1st Never Just A Dream 2nd Artagnan 3rd Jungle Drums

Having finished a promising fourth at Hamilton last month, GOOD POINT then went much closer at Wolverhampton. Bryan Smart's charge was only beaten a neck that day and with Oliver Carmichael claiming a handy 7lb, a similar level of performance may well be enough. Let's Go Hugo was something of an eyecatcher at Newcastle and is more than capable of getting involved, despite a 3lb higher mark, as is Glendown, who has been much more threatening of late.
Prediction : 1st Good Point 2nd Lets Go Hugo 3rd Glendown

DESERT SPRING shaped with more promise than the bare result would suggest on her debut, before catching the eye at Leicester most recently. The daughter of Oasis Dream ought to progress further now sent over a mile and a half, and this looks a fine opportunity for her to break the maiden. A half-sister to the top-class Pyledriver, Pyleates is worth considering following a pleasing introduction. Sovereign Applause looks best placed to claim third spot.
Prediction : 1st Desert Spring 2nd Pyleates 3rd Sovereign Applause

Having finished fourth in a race that worked out well at Goodwood back in May, an official rating of 94 could prove lenient for the returning AL ARBEED. Richard Hannon's colt won't be inconvenienced by reverting to the venue of his only triumph and market support would increase confidence. Rajeko filled the runner-up spot in a Listed event at Lingfield in March and is feared most, ahead of the unexposed First Principle, who has been gelded since coming home in eighth at Doncaster.
Prediction : 1st Al Arbeed 2nd Rajeko 3rd First Principle

TONAL made light work of the opposition when romping home at Chelmsford and he's likely to prove a warm order in his bid to follow up. The five-year-old is 6lb well-in on this quick turnaround, with 5lb claimer Ryan Kavanagh retaining the ride. Marry The Night arrives on the back of a respectable second over C&D and could serve the most resistance to the selection. Kondratiev Wave may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Tonal 2nd Marry The Night 3rd Kondratiev Wave

Having improved with each run since reappearing here in late September, recent C&D scorer Heretic is dangerous to discount in his current form. However, a 5lb penalty does require more of the six-year-old and it might be BACK FROM DUBAI's turn in the winner's enclosure. Roy Bowring's inmate has been knocking on the door and compensation could be imminent. Wolverhampton runner-up Homme De Fer is lightly raced and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Back From Dubai 2nd Heretic 3rd Homme De Fer