UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

WICK GREEN appeared rejuvenated by first-time cheekpieces when coasting home at Worcester in May and an 8lb rise may not prevent Ben Pauling's veteran from completing a double. Fairlawn Flyer may require a leap of faith to support currently, nevertheless, the seven-year-old is now 8lb below his last winning mark and is dangerous to discount, while Shetland Bus needs refitted blinkers to eke out some improvement.
Prediction : 1st Wick Green 2nd Fairlawn Flyer 3rd Shetland Bus

Getaway Jewel gained a first success of the year over C&D last Monday, with a 7lb penalty unlikely to prevent another bold bid. However, a career-best performance will be required to supplement that victory and it may pay to take him on with ROCAMBOLAS. The six-year-old was still travelling well enough when falling three out at Market Rasen last month and looks to have a race of this nature in him. Going Mobile may appreciate this sharper track and is another to consider in a first-time visor.
Prediction : 1st Rocambolas 2nd Getaway Jewel 3rd Going Mobile

ABSOLUTE RULER was a little disappointing in a novice hurdle here last week, but this selling contest demands less of Jennie Candlish's inmate and he's fancied to regain the winning thread. Book of Secrets appears the biggest threat judged on ratings, although the five-year-old will need to see his race out better to hold any chance in this event. No Way Pedro made a winning start for Brian Barr at Worcester recently and shouldn't be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Absolute Ruler 2nd Book of Secrets 3rd No Way Pedro

The lightly-raced RIGGSBY is improving and, having shown up well for a long way in a similar contest over C&D last month, he could be progressive enough to take a race like this. There are dangers aplenty, however, as the likes of Tally's Son, Ez Tiger and George Mallory all have potential. The first named of that trio looks the biggest thereat to the selection.
Prediction : 1st Riggsby 2nd Tallys Son 3rd Ez Tiger

Well Done Dani exploited a handy mark when winning over 2m here in April and is respected having backed that up at Worcester 18 days ago. However, she has gone up a further 5lb in the handicap and the additional yardage demands more. With that in mind, previous C&D winner EMILY WADE shades preference, as her effectiveness at the course and more proven stamina are appealing factors. Cartmel winner Pure Surf is also considered, despite the 7lb penalty.
Prediction : 1st Emily Wade 2nd Well Done Dani 3rd Pure Surf

Whataboutyeh went in by just under three lengths over fences at Cartmel on Friday and he is an interesting contender on his return to this sphere, but the vote goes to TOMMYDAN. The eight-year-old struck over C&D on his penultimate start and, if he can run anywhere near that level, he could prove tough to beat. Last-time-out victor Blue Sans is also in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Tommydan 2nd Whataboutyeh 3rd Blue Sans

SECRET TRIX won very nicely over C&D when beating Coconut Twist last time and he has been raised 6lb for that success. The son of Kayf Tara looks to have lots in his favour once more, so he is likely to prove very difficult to beat. The Longest Day has put in three solid efforts since April, with the latest a runner-up effort where he was nine lengths clear of the third, and he can get involved.
Prediction : 1st Secret Trix 2nd The Longest Day 3rd Coconut Twist