Richard Birch believes Rose can bloom to launch Southwell Placepot

Rose Of Aghaboe is a mare firmly on the upgrade now she has switched to fences on decent ground. Rely on her in leg one (12.30) of the Southwell placepot, a race in which all of her rivals have questions to answer.

Glajou shaped with promise first time over fences at Chepstow. The four-year-old could take another step forward in leg two (1.00). Chasing debutant Shanacoole Prince, the winner of a point-to-point, also merits inclusion.

Early Morning Dew arguably has the best bumper form in leg three (1.30), while point winner Ripper Roo perhaps possesses the most potential.

Lucky One and Pencreek are the two to concentrate on in leg four (2.00). Both are ex-Willie Mullins performers who should win races for their new stables.

The drop in trip ought to suit Lucky One, who pulled hard over 2m4f when runner-up at Uttoxeter last time out.

Peachey has solid claims in leg five (2.32), but it may prove wise to keep Brummie Boys firmly on side too. He shaped as though the step up in trip would suit when a staying-on fourth at Fontwell.

The Paul Nicholls-trained Barbados Buck’s rates banker material in leg six (3.02).

Southwell Placepot selections

12.30
3 Rose Of Aghaboe

1.00
1 Shanacoole Prince
5 Glajou

1.30
3 Early Morning Dew
8 Ripper Roo

2.00
7 Lucky One
10 Pencreek

2.32
4 Peachey
9 Brummie Boys

3.02
1 Barbados Buck’s

1x2x2x2x2x1 = 16 lines

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