UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

Howzak won at Newcastle last week but only narrowly and it was a bit of a surprise at 28/1. He might be worth taking on under a penalty and preference is for the proven course form that SHALAA ASKER brings to the table, and he's won two of his last three starts. Papa Don't Preach is the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Shalaa Asker 2nd Howzak 3rd Papa Dont Preach

HIMSELF completed the three-timer in good style here on Saturday and is very difficult to oppose given his clear liking for this circuit. Providing he copes with the quick turnaround, the four-year-old could have a lot more to offer and is taken to kick on. Moab is another C&D winner to consider and Wolverhampton third Skycutter can be competitive as well.
Prediction : 1st Himself 2nd Moab 3rd Skycutter

Mercurius Power is well capable at this level and is a must for the shortlist, as is the consistent Imola, who brings winning C&D form to the table. However, preference is for DREAM ILLUSION, who would have won by even further if getting a clear run at Newcastle 11 days ago and she's performed well at this track before too.
Prediction : 1st Dream Illusion 2nd Mercurius Power 3rd Imola

It's hard to get away from SI GRASS, who comfortably justified favouritism over track and trip last month and, considering the manner of that success, she can defy her penalty. Naana's Crystal took a step forward when taking the silver medal home at Kempton last week and is likely to be on the premises. Of the remainder, the experienced Silky Lass makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Si Grass 2nd Naanas Crystal 3rd Silky Lass

Brother Dave returned from a break to deliver a victory in a classified stakes over C&D, but HINT OF THE JUNGLE was only beaten half a length into second over 6f here on his latest outing and is off the same mark. Mike Murphy's gelding can cope with the extra furlong in order to regain the winning thread. Gundogan and The Spotlight Kid are others to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Hint Of The Jungle 2nd Brother Dave 3rd Gundogan

In an open event, marginal preference is for STATE OF MADNESS. Charlie Clover's gelding was an eye-catching close third over 6f at Kempton three weeks ago and makes plenty of appeal off the same mark. The recent Wolverhampton winner Vince Lombardi is an obvious danger now just 1lb higher, while Lequinto edges out Blue Lakota and Jesse Luc to be next best.
Prediction : 1st State Of Madness 2nd Vince Lombardi 3rd Lequinto

Henriette Ronner and King Of Chaos both merit plenty of respect following recent wins but their new marks could leave them vulnerable. With that in mind, the vote goes to MARRA DONNA, who did not appear to get home over 7f on his handicap debut last week. This drop in trip should suit and a mark of 63 is clearly workable.
Prediction : 1st Marra Donna 2nd Henriette Ronner 3rd King Of Chaos