1:50 First Race Preview (by Bet365, best odds): Majestical can land the opener, with Pappas Image and Blakeshall Quest also worth noting in the betting. That said, Alexander Huricane could do no more than win on his debut 17 days ago, so also has to be a serious contender even though his odds are likely to be very skinny for one with so much to prove. Alexander Huricane carried a huge price tag when purchased as a juvenile and expectations were high when he finally made his racecourse debut last month. He duly won but took a lot of stoking along to do so. A sixth furlong ought not to be a problem for the Kevin Ryan-trained colt, but as he was very green on debut he makes limited appeal at cramped odds. Admittedly, the likes of Blakeshall Quest and Pappas Image are exposed as ordinary and both can be hard to predict. Still they are wily characters and could easily take a race of this nature were they to put their minds to the task in hand today. However, Majestical just gets the nod on this occasion. The Vince Smith-trained six-year-old coped well on his only previous visit to Southwell and he makes far more appeal than Alexander Huricane from a potential return on investment point of view.

 4:50 Last Race Preview (by Bet365, best odds): Transcendent is selected over Hawa Khana and Indecision in the finale. The last named may have needed the run last time out but still posted an encouraging display behind a run-away winner. That outing will have done Mick Easterby's charge the power of good and he is well worth considering if the market vibes are positive. Hawa Khana won in good style last time out and should make a bold bid to extend the run of good form. However, she will find life tougher under a penalty and has more to do in this company. Don Picolo and Her Name Is Rio are others that fit that profile and may be best watched today. especially if Transcendent delivers on the promises he has dished out in his last two starts. Jimmy Quinn retains the ride this afternoon and, having gained a valuable riding insight with a near miss at Wolverhampton last month, Quinn is fancied to get the best out James Bethell's charge today.

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