UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

SAGEBURG COUNTY arrives here having won two of his last three starts and a 7lb penalty for the most recent of those victories, which came over C&D, may not be enough to stop him. Sporting Mike is entitled to improve for his comeback run at Hereford a month ago and he may also progress due to a subsequent wind operation. Others to note are Firak and Hurlerontheditch.
Prediction : 1st Sageburg County 2nd Sporting Mike 3rd Firak

I AM GONNA BE bounced back to form when second on her seasonal debut at Ayr a month ago and the six-year-old sets the standard based on that evidence, despite a 3lb rise in the ratings. Somespring Special failed to fire at Wincanton last time but can be given another chance based on her two previous Fontwell victories. Cases can be made for all of the remainder but Aubis Walk stands out the most.
Prediction : 1st I Am Gonna Be 2nd Somespring Special 3rd Aubis Walk

Abaya Du Mathan has to be of interest following back-to-back seconds last month but marginal preference is for HOWYOUPLAYTHEGAME. Sam Allwood's gelding showed plenty of promise when a close third on his seasonal return at Doncaster a couple of weeks ago and he races off just a 1lb higher mark here. Casa Tall is another with valid form claims, while Hokelami completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Howyouplaythegame 2nd Abaya Du Mathan 3rd Casa Tall

Having won an Irish point-to-point in March, QUEENSBURY BOY makes the most appeal on his first start under Rules. The son of Doyen looks an interesting recruit for Harry Derham and the benefit of that previous experience between the flags can hold him in good stead. Ted's Gift has made a consistent start to his career and a win may just be around the corner for Jonjo O'Neill's four-year-old, while the well-bred Ace Of Spades is one to note on debut.
Prediction : 1st Queensbury Boy 2nd Teds Gift 3rd Ace Of Spades

TEDTWO made a very pleasing start to his career in bumpers last season before disappointing on his latest outing at Kelso, but could bounce back on his return to action. The four-year-old is having his first start for Kerry Lee on his hurdling bow and he should not be discounted. Smurfette was a good fourth over 2m at Warwick last month and looks likely to build on that effort, while Golden Ambition is another to keep a close eye on.
Prediction : 1st Tedtwo 2nd Smurfette 3rd Golden Ambition

CLASSIC CONCORDE has been in flying form in recent months, having won four of his last five starts, and a 6lb rise for his latest success at Ffos Las is unlikely to stop his progression. Howaya Now switches back to hurdles having fallen on his chase debut at Warwick and the five-year-old warrants a fair amount of respect. Zwicky could have more to offer stepping up in trip and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Classic Concorde 2nd Howaya Now 3rd Zwicky

Annie Day made a winning return to action at Warwick when pulling clear with an unexposed rival. However, she won fresh last season before not progressing as expected and may prove vulnerable. The vote, therefore, goes to ALRIGHT DAI, who displayed promise in bumpers and produced his best effort over timber when third at Fakenham last time. The five-year-old is expected to strike on his handicap bow, while stable companion Double Powerful and Letmetellusomethin are others capable of taking a step forward.
Prediction : 1st Alright Dai 2nd Double Powerful 3rd Letmetellusomethin