TODAYS TIPS (THURSDAY)

Alan Morris heads to Brighton and Southwell this Thursday to preview the best of the days action and give his top tips. 13:45 BRIGHTON

State of Madness is a worthy warm favourite after a 3.5l win over course and distance last week and only a 5lb penalty so opposing him seems the folly his name suggests. However at large prices Liricist is a possible each-way alternative to an average bunch with some bookmakers paying out on four places. The drop in trip from his belated seasonal debut over a mile should help and he lead over a furlong out in his 66-1 win last season.

LIRICIST (E/W)

16:55 SOUTHWELL

Lightly-raced Captain Parma looks ready to break his maiden status over an ideal trip, along with positive Southwell form for the popular James Owen yard.

Yoshimi has had a short break so will have to be strong to beat these in this battle but likes it here over 6f/7f and is an each-way alternative.

CAPTAIN PARMA (WIN)

YOSHIMI (E/W) written by Alan Morris