UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

BASCINET arrives on a hat-trick bid in this contest and a 5lb penalty looks unlikely to stop him. He was fairly consistent at the back-end of last year and may be primed for another bold showing, despite dropping in trip from his last run. Master Grey retains the mark following a good second over 2m at Kempton earlier this month and can give the selection plenty to think about. Luna Magic is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Bascinet 2nd Master Grey 3rd Luna Magic

It could pay to take a chance on SAX APPEAL, who steps up in trip following a below-par run on his debut at Lingfield over 7f last month. He is related to some very smart types and is fancied to shed his maiden tag at the second time of asking. Ramensky switches to the all-weather having filled the runner-up spot at Goodwood last October and should not be taken lightly on his Tapeta bow. Notimeforanother was a game winner at Newcastle over 1m earlier this month and should also not be dismissed, despite carrying a penalty.
Prediction : 1st Sax Appeal 2nd Ramensky 3rd Notimeforanother

With just the four heading to post for this contest, a chance can be taken on the unexposed RAY OF COLOURS, who makes his handicap debut following a creditable fourth in maiden territory over this trip at Lingfield earlier this month. Victory House has dropped 1lb following a disappointing run over 1m2f last time out so should not be taken lightly, while Naomi's Charm also warrants a market check for a reputable stable.
Prediction : 1st Ray Of Colours 2nd Victory House 3rd Naomis Charm

Not many can confidently be ruled out but ATRAFAN has shown a bit more sparkle than a few of his rivals since he returned from a break and, having gone agonisingly close in a similar race at Newcastle last Friday, is given a chance to atone. Hannah's Return rates as the main danger, as she doesn't have many miles on the clock and may have more to offer after landing a handicap over this trip at Wolverhampton last month. Kraken Florida and Oxygen Thief complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Atrafan 2nd Hannahs Return 3rd Kraken Florida

FALESIA BEACH finally gained a breakthrough win on the all-weather when she scored over C&D just before Christmas and, from just 3lb higher, she offers strong appeal in her bid to follow up. Queen Of Burgundy is an old rival of the selection and is again likely to heavily involved in the action given her front-running style, while Finery is also respected but a 5lb penalty for winning over a mile here eight days ago makes this a lot tougher.
Prediction : 1st Falesia Beach 2nd Queen Of Burgundy 3rd Finery

Tennessee Dream won convincingly when returning to 6f at Wolverhampton recently in what was a similar contest. Nevertheless, she may prove worth taking on now shouldering a 6lb penalty. DEBYDINKS finished three-and-a-quarter lengths behind on that occasion, but he may gain his revenge now switched back to this venue and in receipt of weight. Sumac is rated the equal of the selection and is capable of better.
Prediction : 1st Debydinks 2nd Tennessee Dream 3rd Sumac

KING'S GEM was last seen finishing fourth in a maiden at Ffos Las in August and, with that race working out particularly well, he appears to have been let in lightly on this handicap debut. The George Boughey team remain in good form and a first success could be on the cards. Shot Of Love wasn't disgraced on his stable debut earlier in the month and looks the main threat, ahead of Geralt Of Rivia, who has run with credit in defeat of late.
Prediction : 1st Kings Gem 2nd Shot Of Love 3rd Geralt Of Rivia