UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

MASQOOL went close here last month over 7f and although he has since disappointed on turf at Chepstow, this return to a mile should suit back on the all-weather and a chance is taken on him to return to winning ways. Vivency was just behind the selection here last month and should also appreciate stepping back up in trip, while Back From Dubai has a decent record here and he could bounce back from a below par effort on his most recent start.
Prediction : 1st Masqool 2nd Vivency 3rd Back From Dubai

Despite struggling on her previous starts on the all-weather, CLIPSHAM GOLD has improved markedly for the switch to this yard of late and a chance is taken on her to return to winning way off what still looks a workable mark. Harbour Vision won at Wolverhampton last week in comfortable fashion and, under a 4lb penalty, Scott Dixon's grey should go well again. Hoots Toots won over C&D last month and although this is tougher, he's likely to give it another good go.
Prediction : 1st Clipsham Gold 2nd Harbour Vision 3rd Hoots Toots

Some powerful connections represented here, but Brian Meehan's colt EBTIHAAJ could land the spoils if ready to go after a five-month absence. He improved from his debut effort at Yarmouth when finishing a good third at Newbury back in April and, if progressing further, he looks capable of winning this. Doux Esprit has shown a decent level of form in defeat and he won't be far away, but the biggest danger could be the well-bred debutant Storm Front. The betting market could prove a good guide to his chances.
Prediction : 1st Ebtihaaj 2nd Storm Front 3rd Doux Esprit

THE GREY LASS gained a first career success at Beverley last month and the daughter of Outstrip is taken to back that performance up off a 4lb higher mark. Slate Cracker has improved on the all-weather recently, his most recent display seeing him finish second here over 6f, and he is entitled to be in the mix, along with the consistent Sparked.
Prediction : 1st The Grey Lass 2nd Slate Cracker 3rd Sparked

THE TRON has been a model of consistency of late, including hitting the frame twice over C&D, and this appears to be a winnable opportunity for Derek Shaw's gelding. Koropick was only beaten a neck at Musselburgh on his latest start and he warrants plenty of consideration, with Jack Ryan and For Peat's Sake both likely to enter the reckoning as well.
Prediction : 1st The Tron 2nd Koropick 3rd Jack Ryan

SO GRATEFUL has turned a corner recently, having won on his last three appearances at this track, and there could be more to come on this surface despite a 7lb rise for the latest victory. Street Life arrives in decent form having won over C&D on his penultimate start, while Melody King (first) and Soul Seeker (second) are both likely to be competitive again after their close encounter at Beverley last month.
Prediction : 1st So Grateful 2nd Street Life 3rd Melody King

KITTEN'S DREAM has been a consistent customer of late and the five-year-old may be able to go one better than his latest outing at Wolverhampton. If he fails to fire, Eddie The Beagle can pick up the pieces after shedding the maiden tag in determined fashion at Ffos Las last month. Chicago Gal is capable on her day and could mount a bold bid.
Prediction : 1st Kittens Dream 2nd Eddie The Beagle 3rd Chicago Gal

In this competitive contest marginal preference is for VALLEY OF FLOWERS, who recorded a decisive victory at Ayr last time. The daughter of Slade Power can continue her rich vein of form under a 5lb penalty and gets the vote to land a second career victory. Haven Lady justified favouritism at Newcastle earlier this month and must be respected, while Poster Child completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Valley Of Flowers 2nd Haven Lady 3rd Poster Child