UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

HIDDEN CARGO rattled the crossbar off this mark over 3m at Bangor last time and should be thereabouts with a repeat display. Still Believing drops back from 3m2f after picking up some minor money at Uttoxeter earlier this month and is considered the principal threat, though big runs from Silver Man and Glengar would also come as no surprise either.
Prediction : 1st Hidden Cargo 2nd Still Believing 3rd Silver Man

ROMANOR returned to winning ways over 2m5f at Stratford earlier this month and should remain competitive following a 6lb rise. Mon Palois makes some appeal on his second over timber over an extended 2m at Newbury in January as he kept on strongly in the closing stages that day, hinting he'd stay further, and was only beaten by a head off a 3lb lower (hurdles) mark. Buster Thomas has shown ability over fences and is worth a market check on his return from a long layoff.
Prediction : 1st Romanor 2nd Buster Thomas 3rd Mon Palois

FANZIO won by over eight lengths over 2m1f at Stratford in March and may be capable of shaking off an 8lb rise on his first start since March, especially if the market vibes are positive. Hatcher has winning C&D form in the book and is on a workable mark, while there could also be a big run on the cards from Croco Bay, who won the 2019 Grand Annual off 3lb lower.
Prediction : 1st Fanzio 2nd Hatcher 3rd Croco Bay

RUBYTWO has regularly gone close over timber without tasting success and this offers Nicky Richards' eight-year-old the chance to open her account over a trip which should be perfect, with the forecast good ground no issue. Olly Murphy has hit the ground running since jump racing has returned and has a strong hand with recent Uttoxeter winner Ginistrelli, who is now tried in a hood and is the pick of Richard Johnson, and Some Boy Mccoy, who is worth a try up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Rubytwo 2nd Ginistrelli 3rd Some Boy Mccoy

EMMA LAMB wasn't beaten far when second at Uttoxeter earlier this month and the six-year-old is backed to go one better now following a fair 3lb rise. Local Affair was a clear-cut seven-length winner when last seen and is respected, returning off an 8lb higher mark. Course-and-distance winner Grania O'Malley is back down to his last winning rating, with Bossiney Bay potentially sharper for his spin over this track and trip earlier in the week.
Prediction : 1st Emma Lamb 2nd Local Affair 3rd Grania OMalley

ENEMY COAST AHEAD built on a promising second at Newbury in December when scoring on his first outing for Olly Murphy over course and distance earlier this month, and there remains plenty of potential in the six-year-old as he looks to follow up in a first-time tongue-tie. Flint Hill wasn't beaten far on his debut for Ruth Jefferson at Market Rasen in February and won't mind the good ground if not finding this a little on the sharp side. The match-fit Kitty's Light can take the final spot on the podium.
Prediction : 1st Enemy Coast Ahead 2nd Flint Hill 3rd Kittys Light

TEL'ART made his return to action a winning one in style here earlier this month, powering clear to score by five lengths, and might still be ahead of the handicapper despite a 9lb rise. Nico de Boinville might get his own way with an uncontested lead once more and the pair can prove too strong for recent Stratford runner-up Included. Yaa Salaam should be fit after a run on the Flat at Royal Ascot and will appreciate this sound surface.
Prediction : 1st Telart 2nd Included 3rd Yaa Salaam

Layerthorpe has to be respected having ended 2019 with three consecutive victories but his lack of a recent run has to be a concern today. With that in mind, the vote goes to CAN YOU BELIEVE IT, who proved his well-being when second on his return to action over 2m4f here recently. Prophets Prayer also hit the crossbar last time and she completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Can You Believe It 2nd Prophets Prayer 3rd Layerthorpe