5:08 Southwell Tips

Beelzebub has had three decent runs on turf since the break, but prior was second here off a 72 in May when second up after wind surgery. I think the return to this surface today off a 69 could see a result.

With the yard going well and the horse being a course and distance winner and on a manageable mark, the gelding looks like he could go well. A tongue strap is also applied to try and bring about a bit of improvement.

C&D champion. It's been 12 races since her last victory in 2024. She finished 8th in a handicap at Wolverhampton just 6 days ago, starting very slowly. While she can be unpredictable, she has the ability to win on a good day. However, we can't predict if today will be that day, so at 17/2, an each-way bet should mitigate the inconsistency.

Just six career runs for the 4yo filly. Better form four weeks ago when a good 3rd in a turf handicap - that form has been working out. She went close in her first two starts, both runs on the AW. Her opening handicap mark three runs back was 6lb higher than today. Every chance she can build on that last run.

If Blue Force is on his best form here today under Cam Hardie, he would certainly be capable of being involved in the finish and possibly adding another course victory to his name.

Top rated ROUGH DIAMOND comes out of the stable of Mark Loughnane who has had 3 winners from his last 7 runners and should be involved at a price after a long awaited seasonal debut.

Struggling for anything today, but I just like the booking of the very good Cieren Fallon, who is in tremendous form. This trainer is doing good also. Bomb Squad, the horse, is back from a break, although 1lb higher from a win, but these could be out of sorts. EW.

Had a bad day at the office LTO when 8 of 8 at Thirsk back in June of this year, but sole win was on AW. So, it might be good news switching back to this surface with a dropped mark.

Manhattan Mirage, a 4-year-old bay gelding, finished 6th of 9 over the course and distance last time out, but was beaten by less than 5 lengths. Down 3 pounds for that run should make him more competitive here. Nice each-way price.

Mini Magna runs off 66, which gives him a chance if settling better, as he has already shown ability with a win and place at this trip and a placed effort at the course. He has been a little keen in recent runs, most recently at Thirsk, but the drop back to his preferred distance could help him travel more sweetly. Drawn wide in stall 14 is not ideal, though it may allow him to get cover and come with a late run if ridden patiently. With 16 career starts, he has a 6% win rate and 25% place rate, and with Alex Jary claiming 5lb, he looks an interesting each-way player who could outrun his odds if things fall right today.