UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

LIMERICK LEADER had four starts in September, winning three and finishing a close second in the other. At the top of his game, it's unlikely a 4lb rise for his Newton Abbot success will be enough to anchor the rejuvenated nine-year-old, and Sean Bowen's presence is another positive. Mumford's Magic should be sharper for his comeback and can race off the same mark as when scoring at Doncaster back in February. Axel Bleue is expected to race at Worcester on Monday but would be interesting if diverted here instead.
Prediction : 1st Limerick Leader 2nd Mumfords Magic 3rd Axel Bleue

LADY KARA has won three times over hurdles and has been threatening to open her account over the larger obstacles. Beaten less than a length when runner-up at Sedgefield six days ago, Richard Newland's grey mare is taken to go one better off an unchanged mark. Maiden hurdle winner Jamada debuts over fences with jockey bookings suggesting he's preferred to stablemate Ask A Sainte, while Four Springs looks the type to improve now chasing.
Prediction : 1st Lady Kara 2nd Jamada 3rd Four Springs

Progressive earlier in the year when notching up four wins over fences, MOVE WITH THE BEAT should be sharper for his recent reappearance at Fontwell. Jamie Snowden's charge gets the nod off only 3lb higher than when scoring at Newton Abbot in May. The disappointing favourite at Sedgefield a fortnight ago, Dream Diamond could fare better with Sean Bowen taking over the reins, while Palamon and Jet Smart are others with a shout if back on song.
Prediction : 1st Move With The Beat 2nd Dream Diamond 3rd Palamon

Masterius sets the standard on form, while the well-bred Chase The Status should at least be wiser after his debut under Rules at Worcester and may figure with a step forward. However, MELODYS ENCORE, whose dam is the Grade 1 winning Glens Melody, has a highly attractive pedigree for a race of this nature and could be well placed to make a winning debut for her powerful yard.
Prediction : 1st Melodys Encore 2nd Masterius 3rd Chase The Status

DELULU showed promise when placed in a couple of bumpers at Worcester and this half-sister to a winning hurdler/chaser should kick on now there are obstacles in the way. L'amandine's bumper win at Fontwell has been well advertised by the runner-up winning twice since. The Jamie Snowdon-trained filly would have to be of high interest if supported in the betting market. The winner of a point-to-point when last seen, Annie Mulligan is another attractive option on her Rules debut. `
Prediction : 1st Delulu 2nd Lamandine 3rd Annie Mulligan

WINSTON'S OATH adapted well to a visor on his last last two starts over hurdles, bettering his second-placed finish at Fontwell last month by making a winning return to the same venue 10 days ago. With the memory of that cosy success still fresh, a 7lb rise should be manageable. Ballylicky Bay is suggested as a big danger based on potential for progression, while Dante's Inferno can be forgiven his last start (unseated the rider when the saddle slipped after two out at Hexham). He could bounce back to be a player here.
Prediction : 1st Winstons Oath 2nd Ballylicky Bay 3rd Dantes Inferno

Only a half-length separated Luminaries and EAST EAGLE when they finished second and third at Sedgefield last month. However, the latter was in front until the closing stages of that race and may be able to turn the tables with this shorter trip in his favour. Luminaries subsequently won a conditional riders' event at Kelso and must be respected as he retains the same mark. Trigger The Light and Shorten Sassy are the most appealing alternatives.
Prediction : 1st East Eagle 2nd Luminaries 3rd Trigger The Light