UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

COLNAGO was narrowly denied at Newcastle on his latest outing, but the son of Sioux Nation looks fairly treated ahead of his nursery debut and is fancied to gain compensation this afternoon. Fierce hit the frame in an above-average contest at Newbury last time and must be respected from an unchanged mark, while Brownlee, who finished at good third at Wolverhampton six days ago, is another who could play a leading role.
Prediction : 1st Colnago 2nd Fierce 3rd Brownlee

As is usually par for the course with these sprints, many will fancy their chances in what would appear to be a wide-open contest. With that in mind, only a tentative vote can go to THE TRON. Derek Shaw's four-year-old only found one too good in a similar C&D event last time and he will go close with a repeat performance. Others of interest include Primo, Brandy Station and Captain Corcoran.
Prediction : 1st The Tron 2nd Primo 3rd Brandy Station

A 4lb penalty might not be enough to stop Uther Pendragon from following up his recent Lingfield victory, but consistency hasn't been his strong suit and preference is for ALL ABOUT ALICE. Martin Smith's charge was successful from this mark at Wolverhampton in January and recent efforts suggest a return to the winner's enclosure might not be far away. Thunder Gap heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st All About Alice 2nd Uther Pendragon 3rd Thunder Gap

Easy Equation appeared tapped for toe here over 1m6f nine days ago and better can be expected of this C&D winner now returning to what looks his best distance. A chance, however, is taken on the Tom Tate-trained FREEWHEELIN, who is now only 2lb higher than when winning here in January. September Power is another threat now dropped in class, but she will need to prove her stamina.
Prediction : 1st Freewheelin 2nd Easy Equation 3rd September Power

Pocket The Packet is sure to prove popular after gaining a fourth victory last time, but the George Boughey inmate does have more on his plate now. Elegant Charm should have more to offer after recording a breakthrough success on her second start in handicap company last month and is one to be wary of. However, ROCKING ENDS could unlock enough improvement on this first try over 6f to land this contest and is entitled to strip fitter for his recent reappearance when finishing runner-up at Chelmsford.
Prediction : 1st Rocking Ends 2nd Elegant Charm 3rd Pocket The Packet

TOTAL COMMITMENT was caught in the final strides at Lingfield last week but can go one better here. He also finished runner-up on his only start over C&D in the summer and this looks an ideal opportunity for him to record his first win for a while. Blind Beggar has his first start for Michael Appleby and any market confidence behind him should be noted with cheekpieces applied for the first time. Keith Dalgleish reaches for the blinkers with Aberama Gold, who may go close.
Prediction : 1st Total Commitment 2nd Blind Beggar 3rd Aberama Gold

POLITICS did well to finish second after being slowly away over the minimum trip at Wolverhampton 10 days ago. That was his first run for these connections and he makes most appeal in what looks an open contest. Coaxing was a shade disappointing at Newcastle earlier this month but a return to this track should see her more competitive. Claim The Stars has ran well enough on his three all-weather starts to date and should give another good account of himself.
Prediction : 1st Politics 2nd Coaxing 3rd Claim The Stars