Southwell racing tips: Best bets for Sunday, December 17

We start off with some details on our selected horses at Southwell. Don't forget to check out the full racecard, results and live odds in Planet Sport's racing live centre.

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(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's first publication)

12:10 (Southwell) Largy Nights

LARGY NIGHTS (2) progressed from a reappearance third to score by 12L at Sedgefield. Takes on a similar level of competition. Leading chance.

ROSTELLO (1) carries top weight. Returned after a short lay-off landing a Hexham contest by a narrow margin. Could be in the mix again.

ALI STAR BERT (3) aims for back to back wins after a 4L success tackling this trip. CONCRETE KING (5) holds each way claims after a third at Ffos Las.

12:45 (Southwell) Arlo

ARLO (3) returned after an eighteen month absence with a third at Sedgefield attempting a maiden hurdle. Could improve for race fitness and be firmly in the mix.

GARDENER (2) was well-beaten tackling a higher graded handicap hurdle at Carlisle on reappearance. Better expected dropping in standard over fences.

COULDBEAWEAPON (1) carries top weight. Returns after a nine month absence and may need first run back. SECRET PLAN (4) holds each way claims following a fourth at Ffos Las.

13:20 (Southwell) Tap N Go Leo

TAP N GO LEO (1) made a pleasing start to career scoring by 0.8L at Hereford. Entitled to come forward for the run and receives the benefit of a jockey claim.

WESTERN HARMONY (4) won a point to point. Switches to a leading National Hunt stable. Bold bid anticipated.

CASTLE IVERS (2) scored on sole start in point to points. Makes rules debut representing a stable in good order. SHUILE WARRIOR (3) holds each way claims on racecourse debut. Outsider of the quartet.

13:55 (Southwell) Tommie Gun

TOMMIE GUN (10) relished the switch to hurdles when second at Newbury making seasonal return. Can continue upwards progression. 

BHALOO (1) started the new campaign with a third in a competitive Kempton Park novice hurdle. Interesting based on the form line from that race.

COLONEL WHIZZ (4) improved from a reappearance sixth to finish second at Fakenham subsequently. Holds place claims. SCHMILSSON (8) rates an each way contender managing a Stratford third racing when resuming.

14:30 (Southwell) Supremely West

SUPREMELY WEST (1) bids for a hat-trick. Impressed delivering a 12L success at Carlisle when reappearing and followed up with a victory at Sedgefield. Top chance.

BUGISE SEAGULL (2) will be aiming to complete back-to-back wins after scoring at Catterick against a similar level of competition. Worth considering.

THANK YOU BLUE (3) won at Sedgefield resuming. Improvement expected receiving a jockey claim. HIGH TREASON (4) is lightly raced. Holds each way chances on return.

15:00 (Southwell) Oakley Dancer

OAKLEY DANCER (1) finished 2.25L third against a small field at Leicester over 1m7 1/2f. 

WALK OF NO SHAME (4) ran third attempting a seventeen runner Warwick contest the start of November. Could provide more.

SHELIKESTHELIGHTS (2) was expected to go closer on reappearance at Wincanton. Might place as progression anticipated. RAVENSCAR (3) improved from a seventh to finish third at Newcastle.

15:30 (Southwell) Toronet

TORONET (2) provides seasonal reappearance with the benefit of an apprentice claim. Could prove competitive based on best form.

HEROSS DU SEUIL (4) has produced four consistent performances since a win. Not beaten far when fifth at Plumpton two starts ago. Contender.

Set Weights INGING LONDON (1) improved from a fifth upon return to then finish fourth at Lingfield. Making headway. GLOBE PLAYER (3) rates each way.