UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

HIT MAC has been running consistently well in defeat of late and the four-year-old will not find many better opportunities than this to get off the mark. Ramdon Rocks is an obvious threat to the selection based on his second-placed finish over 5f at Newcastle last week, while Q Twenty Boy and Enchanted Night are others who merit places on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Hit Mac 2nd Ramdon Rocks 3rd Q Twenty Boy

VISITANT was only beaten a short head in a similar event at Newcastle last week and a reproduction of that level of form would give the veteran a big chance. That said, Raffles Rebel also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing and should not be discounted. Miss Sligo edges out King Athelstan and Sicario to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Visitant 2nd Raffles Rebel 3rd Miss Sligo

Albion Princess merits plenty of respect having scored at Kempton last time, although this is more demanding and preference is for WADACRE GRACE. Charlie Johnston's filly has been knocking hard on the door of late and should appreciate this slight ease in grade. Finery is another with strong form claims, while The Flying Ginger should not be underestimated on her all-weather debut.
Prediction : 1st Wadacre Grace 2nd Albion Princess 3rd Finery

In an open event, only a tentative vote can go to TIGER CRUSADE. David Simcock's charge had been running well in defeat prior to a below-par display last time and, from 4lb below his last winning mark, his turn could be near. Spirit Of Nguru had a couple of these in behind him when finishing second at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day and another prominent showing appears highly likely. Anif likes it around here and it would be dangerous to write him off in receipt of weight.
Prediction : 1st Tiger Crusade 2nd Spirit Of Nguru 3rd Anif

Zealot steps up in class having rattled off a quick-fire hat-trick last month and though he is respected, this demands more. With that in mind, the vote goes to TROPEZ POWER, who landed a similar contest over C&D on his latest outing. The son of Cotai Glory doesn't look overburdened by a subsequent 4lb rise in the weights and he is capable of following up. Imperial Command heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Tropez Power 2nd Zealot 3rd Imperial Command

ZUCKERBERG returned to winning ways on the level over C&D just before Christmas and a 2lb rise might not be enough to stop him from backing that success up. Bird For Life was runner-up to the selection on that occasion and has to be respected once again due to her excellent run of form in recent months. Gentle Fire has improved since being stepped up in trip and she could have more to offer, despite carrying a 4lb penalty following her victory at Wolverhampton last Thursday.
Prediction : 1st Zuckerberg 2nd Bird For Life 3rd Gentle Fire

ADMIRABLE LAD wasn't at his very best when sixth at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago, but the five-year-old, who had been in fine fettle prior to that effort, can be expected to bounce back on this occasion. Ireland's Eye won a classified event here at the end of last month and has to be of considerable interest, while the consistent Astrophysics completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Admirable Lad 2nd Irelands Eye 3rd Astrophysics