UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

The Bluesman is an intriguing contender on his stable/handicap debut in a first-time tongue-tie and it will be interesting to see how he fares in the market. Kayce Dutton failed to supplement his Market Rasen victory when only fifth on his return here, and it may pay to side with AS LEGENDS HAVE IT. The six-year-old made the frame over hurdles in a warm handicap at Cheltenham and could prove even better over fences.
Prediction : 1st As Legends Have It 2nd The Bluesman 3rd Kayce Dutton

LIVY'S LAD made the perfect start for the Nick Gifford stable when victorious over track and trip last month and a 5lb rise might underestimate the level of that performance. This is just his second outing over fences and he looks the one to beat. We Got Your Back rarely runs a bad race and finished over three lengths clear of the third when runner-up at Hexham so he is respected, along with Take Centre Stage.
Prediction : 1st Livys Lad 2nd We Got Your Back 3rd Take Centre Stage

Typhoon Warrior stayed on to finish fourth on his debut at Worcester and may get closer, but the vote goes to THAT'LL BE OXO. The son of Blue Bresil changed hands for 42,000 euros as a three-year-old and is a half-brother to five winners, including useful bumper victor Irish Thistle. Old Habits is another who makes plenty of appeal on paper and Olly Murphy's gelding has to be of interest, especially if the market vibes are strong.
Prediction : 1st Thatll Be Oxo 2nd Typhoon Warrior 3rd Old Habits

LOOPING D'ARC was no match for an impressive winner, but still offered encouragement with his second in a Newbury bumper last month. The four-year-old is likely to want further in time, but this appeals as a decent opportunity to get off the mark on his hurdling bow. Moyganny Phil placed in a couple of point-to-points and commands respect on his Rules debut. Big Wigg, a Huntingdon bumper winner, and Escort'kheops are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Looping Darc 2nd Moyganny Phil 3rd Big Wigg

DUEL AU SOLEIL benefited from a wind operation and stepping up in trip when making a successful handicap debut at Wetherby. Now tackling 3m for the first time, Ben Pauling's charge is expected to have more to offer, despite being raised 8lb for that victory. My Cullen stepped forward from his return when runner-up at Lingfield and he commands respect along with Eaton Anne, who may have needed the outing when a beaten favourite here last month.
Prediction : 1st Duel Au Soleil 2nd My Cullen 3rd Eaton Anne

BALLYHIHO has turned a corner on her last couple of starts, with a victory at Worcester in August followed by a neck defeat at the same venue. The daughter of Jukebox Jury can take advantage of a contest that lacks depth on paper. Cher Monsieur didn't appear to get home over 3m at Ffos Las in June, so the drop back in trip is likely to aid his cause. Feet On The Ground completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ballyhiho 2nd Cher Monsieur 3rd Feet On The Ground