UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

DANIEL DRAVOT landed a classified stakes contest over C&D earlier in the month and is expected to remain competitive, under a 5lb penalty, now moving back into a handicap. Crazy Spin is respected too as she arrives on a C&D double and could put up most resistance. Others to consider in an open heat are Emojie, who chased home the last-named here recently, and fellow last-start runner-up Caesonia, who shaped encouragingly on her course debut.
Prediction : 1st Daniel Dravot 2nd Crazy Spin 3rd Emojie

Elixsoft shaped with promise on her first run for Karen Tutty, finishing a creditable second over C&D last month, and should show up well again off a 1lb higher mark. Narrow preference, though, is for BOND ANGEL, who has winning track-and-trip form in the book and has only been put up 1lb for scoring over 1m2f at Lingfield last time. Elusive Heights, who is having his first start since October, is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Bond Angel 2nd Elixsoft 3rd Elusive Heights

GLOBAL ESTEEM weakened inside the final furlong when fifth over 7f at Wolverhampton last time so is well worth a try over this shorter trip. Lion Tower should be all the wiser for the experience gained first time out at Wolverhampton and could feasibly take closer order here, while Been Bobbied may improve for the fitting of a hood. However, the principal threat might be Prince Caspian, who makes some appeal on his debut second on Tapeta.
Prediction : 1st Global Esteem 2nd Prince Caspian 3rd Been Bobbied

NATIONAL ANTHEM was having his first start since undergoing wind surgery when romping home in a C&D novice contest on his debut for David Brown and could take some beating after following that up with a victory on handicap debut two days ago. A 5lb penalty shouldn't be enough to anchor him, and he can prove too strong for Private Matter, who might give another solid account after running here on Monday. Recent 5f course scorer Airshow is also noted.
Prediction : 1st National Anthem 2nd Private Matter 3rd Airshow

LADYLEYS BELUGA was only beaten one and a half lengths into third on debut at Wolverhampton and is entitled to improve with that initial outing now behind her. Hugo Palmer representative East Of Eden is more exposed than the selection but should figure prominently if running to her official rating on her Fibresand bow. If the aforementioned pair don't take to the surface, recent C&D second Mews House could be waiting to capitalise.
Prediction : 1st Ladyleys Beluga 2nd East Of Eden 3rd Mews House

Red Invader is sliding down the ratings and is capable of figuring at this level, though with the benefit of a solid recent run to his name, penalised Wolverhampton scorer FAREEQ, who is a C&D winner, edges the vote. Red Stripes isn't handicapped out of this and could improve for the slight drop in class, while Eesha Says showed enough in fifth behind the selection last time, when sent off favourite, to think she can play a supporting role.
Prediction : 1st Fareeq 2nd Eesha Says 3rd Red Stripes

COLD HARBOUR made it four wins on Fibresand for Robyn Brisland last week and could progress further, helping him defy a 5lb penalty. The five-year-old won't be deterred by this extra couple of furlongs and can carry his big weight to victory. Jamacho returned to form when finishing a 40-1 third at Wolverhampton last month, while Princess Harley won here over 12 furlongs latest and she can't be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Cold Harbour 2nd Jamacho 3rd Princess Harley