UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

SAM'S HOPE benefited from being ridden much more patiently when scoring in fine style over C&D last week and she is 4lb well-in under a penalty. It seems likely the six-year-old will get a similar set-up on this occasion and she may prove a tough nut to crack. Thecoffeepoddotco has been knocking on the door in novice/maiden company and has to be of interest making her handicap debut. Others to note are Papa Don't Preach and Twilight Madness.
Prediction : 1st Sams Hope 2nd Thecoffeepoddotco 3rd Papa Dont Preach

SANDITON's form has improved recently due to the application of headgear, with three placed efforts at Lingfield. Charlie Johnston's gelding now sports blinkers for the first time and this looks to be a decent opportunity to shed the maiden tag. Dream Illusion finished third over C&D at the start of the month and is respected along with Cill Mocheallog, who wasn't quite at his best at Lingfield last time.
Prediction : 1st Sanditon 2nd Dream Illusion 3rd Cill Mocheallog

Operation Gimcrack went up 3lb for winning over C&D earlier in the month and is likely to play a leading role once again. Bomb Squad has been running well of late and his best recent effort came when beaten a nose here last month. The vote, though, goes to MOYOWASI. Ian Williams' charge won on his penultimate outing here and the application of first-time cheekpieces might yield further improvement.
Prediction : 1st Moyowasi 2nd Operation Gimcrack 3rd Bomb Squad

Tony Carroll won the corresponding event in 2024 and a division of this 12 months ago, so AUTUMN ANGEL could be the answer. The mare went down by a narrow margin at this level two starts ago before running well in a handicap. There isn't a great amount of depth to this and a reproduction of either of those efforts might suffice. American Rose and Wrath Of Hector head the list of dangers.
Prediction : 1st Autumn Angel 2nd American Rose 3rd Wrath Of Hector

LAURENS DREAM can count herself unfortunate to have bumped into a pair of in-form rivals recently, not least because she suffered interference on her latest start. The daughter of Advertise is able to compete in classified company once again and she can be rewarded this time. Both Royal Jet and Isla Bella look threatening and don't rule out Captain Pickles, who made an encouraging return from a brief break over C&D.
Prediction : 1st Laurens Dream 2nd Royal Jet 3rd Isla Bella

NUNC EST BIBENDUM didn't have to come out of first gear to complete her hat-trick at Lingfield and a 5lb penalty might not be enough to stop the Moores' unexposed stayer. Arc Zoosve has won on two of his last three starts and is the obvious danger, while Simiyann might fare better back on the level having struggled in a couple of maiden hurdles.
Prediction : 1st Nunc Est Bibendum 2nd Arc Zoosve 3rd Simiyann

ALFRED SPERO found only a subsequent winner too strong over an extended 1m4f at Newcastle and compensation could be on the cards. Gemma Tutty's gelding has displayed enough speed to cope with this drop in distance and edges the vote over Night Bear. The veteran arrives on the back of a respectable fourth over C&D and continues to slide down the ratings. Silkies Sib is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Alfred Spero 2nd Night Bear 3rd Silkies Sib

Mr Juggles has offered enough in two outings here to suggest that he will be involved once more. A reproduction of his latest third over C&D may make him tough to beat, but there is every chance that SPACE MOON will eclipse him. Brian Ellison's filly caught the eye when reaching the frame on her debut at Newcastle and any improvement could see her collect. Grey Force and Kameko Fever are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Space Moon 2nd Mr Juggles 3rd Grey Force

Having displayed the benefit of a wind procedure when finishing a close-up third over track and trip, ALBERT CEE could be poised to regain the winning thread. The six-year-old appeals off an unaltered mark and gets the nod over Profit Street, who has posted three creditable efforts in defeat since scoring at Wolverhampton. Thank The Lord and Initial Blue are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Albert Cee 2nd Profit Street 3rd Thank The Lord