UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

A really interesting clash between some in-form horses, with the three-year-olds perhaps holding sway. Silca Bay has been taking steps up the ladder at Kempton and proved he stays a mile when springing a 22/1 surprise there. Bella Perla landed the odds to complete a Lingfield double, but fellow hat-trick seeker BIN AJWAD is preferred. A gelding operation and the switch to handicap company has been the making of James Tate's charge and he can make it three from three over C&D.
Prediction : 1st Bin Ajwad 2nd Bella Perla 3rd Silca Bay

Bowood and Elle-May Croot have struck up an excellent partnership, with the pair teaming up for two easy victories at Newcastle. Special Ghaiyyath is another on a three-timer and even though he has yet to get his head in front on an artificial surface, his pedigree suggests it shouldn't be a problem. Both winning sequences may be brought to an end by GOLDEN PHARAOH, who went close in a really competitive Doncaster event on the final day of the turf season and has gone well over this C&D before.
Prediction : 1st Golden Pharaoh 2nd Bowood 3rd Special Ghaiyyath

STAR OF MALI confirmed the promise of his handicap debut second at Wolverhampton when going one better over this track and trip. That form was franked in no uncertain terms when the runner-up came out and bolted up next time, and James Tate's gelding has more to offer. He's A Gentleman kept Captain Parma a length at bay at Wolverhampton, although the runner-up is marginally better off at the weights and goes well here. Beauty Choice just missed at Catterick and will relish the extra furlong.
Prediction : 1st Star Of Mali 2nd Captain Parma 3rd Hes A Gentleman

It would be disappointing if ANGEL GABRIEL didn't go very close in this novice heat. Slowly into stride on his Doncaster debut, Ralph Beckett's colt ran a blinder to only be beaten a length into second and the quick turnaround suggests he's come on plenty for that outing. Tactical Formation has had a couple of attempts and did improve from his York introduction when third at Redcar. It will be interesting to see what the market makes of debutant Domina Ignis.
Prediction : 1st Angel Gabriel 2nd Tactical Formation 3rd Domina Ignis

Since connections of BELLAGIO MAN reapplied blinkers to their seven-year-old, he has rediscovered some sparkle. Two from three when sporting the headgear, Antony Brittain's charge lines up on a hat-trick now and a 3lb rise for winning at Newcastle latest might not be enough to stop him. Orbital Chime outran odds of 20/1 when finishing a head second at the same venue and makes each-way appeal again, while Wichahpi is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Bellagio Man 2nd Orbital Chime 3rd Wichahpi

The eye is immediately drawn to last-start Wolverhampton scorer Mr Nugget, who is also a C&D winner. He'll no doubt prove popular, but it wouldn't be a huge shock if KINGSCLERE reversed that Dunstall Park form now she's 2lb better off for half a length. Going up in trip may also suit her if she's more patiently ridden, as she seemed to get racing a bit too soon 17 nights ago. Woodleigh enters calculations too.
Prediction : 1st Kingsclere 2nd Mr Nugget 3rd Woodleigh

Participle has been performing with credit in defeat and should put her experience to good use at this level. However, CALIBAN caught the eye when finishing a staying-on fourth on his debut at Haydock back in April and looks open to more improvement. Siouxfonic arrives on the back of a bumper triumph at Sedgefield and could also feature, although Godolphin-owned newcomer Volcanic Rock may prove a bigger threat.
Prediction : 1st Caliban 2nd Participle 3rd Volcanic Rock

Another Baar's winning run came to an end on the rise in class at Ripon, although a 55-day absence may have freshened him up. Regardless, Group 2 winner WEST ACRE may have too much class for these at the top of the weights, with his latest close-up second in a Dundalk Group 3 showcasing his ability. Rosario has strong claims on the pick of his form this season and is feared most.
Prediction : 1st West Acre 2nd Rosario 3rd Another Baar

Last-time-out winners Sam's Hope, Son Of Astar and POPULAR DREAM are the most tempting propositions, with the latter shading the vote given he is the only one of the trio with previous C&D successes to his name. A 3lb rise for winning here three weeks ago looks very manageable in this company. Handicap debutant Miss Mendoza is another to monitor in the betting, while Fletcher's Flight is dangerously well handicapped and shouldn't be underestimated, despite being nought from five on the all-weather.
Prediction : 1st Popular Dream 2nd Sams Hope 3rd Son Of Astar