UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

SIMIYANN went close on his second start for Ian Williams when beaten a short-head at Wolverhampton over 2m. The drop back in trip is unlikely to be an issue and the son of Australia is capable of going one better. Caldwell has the ability to be competitive if putting his best foot forward after hanging badly in the aforementioned contest. Animato may benefit from a drop back in trip based on recent efforts.
Prediction : 1st Simiyann 2nd Caldwell 3rd Animato

Lightning Spark's best run to date came over this distance at Wolverhampton on her penultimate start and the drop to this level gives her every chance of shedding the maiden tag. The vote, though, goes to VELVET VULCAN following her recent C&D second when improving for the application of both a tongue-tie and cheekpieces. Uther Pendragon and Miss Sligo complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Velvet Vulcan 2nd Lightning Spark 3rd Uther Pendragon

Sparklight and QUERCINE appear to be the two to concentrate on. The former was fairly consistent on all five of her starts last season, placing on three occasions, but the latter, who finished second at Wolverhampton in December, might just have the edge in terms of fitness. The application of cheekpieces might also yield some improvement. Cast No Shadow is rated 6lb superior to Sparklight, but he arrives with something to prove after a below-par effort in handicap company at Kempton.
Prediction : 1st Quercine 2nd Sparklight 3rd Cast No Shadow

Twistaline won one of these classified events well over 1m here six days ago and another bold showing looks assured. However, she must concede weight away all round as a result and COPPER MOUNTAIN looks the one to be on. She also won in this company here last time and lining up in receipt of 5lb from Twistaline could prove key. Atrafan rates best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Copper Mountain 2nd Twistaline 3rd Atrafan

Tony Carroll has his string in good nick at the moment so another big performance from CITY CYCLONE seems likely. He is lightly raced on all-weather and won a shade cosily when switched back to the Flat at Wolverhampton 16 days ago, so a 4lb rise might not be enough to prevent him from recording a double. Beylerbeyi and Reputation are the dangers.
Prediction : 1st City Cyclone 2nd Beylerbeyi 3rd Reputation

A step up in distance over 1m6f unlocked enough improvement for CHURCHELLA to regain the winning thread at Chelmsford in December. This extended 2m trip looks sure to suit the four-year-old and she may be able to defy a 3lb rise in the ratings. Molly Mischief offered plenty of encouragement on her second-placed stable bow here last month and the Muhaarar filly likely has more to offer, while the downgraded Smart Champion cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Churchella 2nd Molly Mischief 3rd Smart Champion

The switch to more aggressive tactics was enough for ZEPHLYN to open his account at Newcastle a fortnight ago. The five-year-old made all in convincing fashion and looks more than capable of coping with a 5lb rise in the handicap. Eagle's Realm was four lengths behind the selection that day and he may put up most resistance, ahead of I'm Too Tired, who has been in good form over hurdles of late.
Prediction : 1st Zephlyn 2nd Eagles Realm 3rd Im Too Tired

SIBYL CHARM has turned a corner recently with the four-year-old shedding the maiden tag at Newcastle when last seen. The return to 6f isn't likely to cause any problems and she could prove a tough nut to crack. Dandys Derriere went close over C&D last month and is respected off a 2lb higher mark, while Boafo Boy and McCauley's Tavern are others likely to be in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Sibyl Charm 2nd Dandys Derriere 3rd Boafo Boy

DAYTONA LADY bids for a hat-trick having dead-heated at Chelmsford before winning by a narrow margin at Wolverhampton. The form of her latest success was franked by the runner-up, who runs in division one of this contest, and Ruth Carr's filly might still be ahead of the handicapper. Al Muqdad is likely to be competitive on his handicap bow following a couple of eye-catching displays in novice/maiden company. Others to consider are Blackjack and Secret Road.
Prediction : 1st Daytona Lady 2nd Al Muqdad 3rd Blackjack