UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

Not the strongest of contests in which it might pay to take a chance on chasing debutant WONDER OF THE SEAS. The son of Doyen, who is distantly related to Hennessy, showed precious little over hurdles, but it would come as no surprise were his fortunes to change now switched to fences. Ya Know Yaseff is just 1lb above her last winning mark and she ought to be more than capable of entering calculations, along with William Ewart.
Prediction : 1st Wonder Of The Seas 2nd Ya Know Yaseff 3rd William Ewart

NOCHE NEGRA, a brother to the talented Nube Negra, powered clear of his rivals to score at Catterick last time out. With the prospect of more to come, an 8lb rise is unlikely to prevent Laura Morgan's charge from mounting another stern challenge. It's been a while since Out On The Tear's last success, but recent efforts would suggest his turn is nearing. Royal Mer is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Noche Negra 2nd Out On The Tear 3rd Royal Mer

SAGEBURG COUNTY appeared to hold every chance rounding the home turn at Doncaster in December, but Warren Greatrex's charge ultimately found little. Given time to freshen up since, the fitting of a first-time tongue-tie might hold the key to his improvement. Chasing debutant Imperial Bede merits the utmost respect for his lofty connections, while Key Commander is most appealing of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Sageburg County 2nd Imperial Bede 3rd Key Commander

COUNTRY PARK displayed a willing attitude when getting up to score on his sole start between the flags in Ireland in November. The five-year-old subsequently fetched 150,000 pounds at the sales the following month and is fancied to making a winning stable bow for Jonjo O'Neill now under Rules. The main threat may come from Doncaster third Stavvy, who should put his experience to good use, although any market support for newcomer Rockchoeur would make of interest.
Prediction : 1st Country Park 2nd Stavvy 3rd Rockchoeur

SEA GREY built on his second at Doncaster in December when landing a maiden event later in the month at Catterick. A 7lb penalty may not be enough to prevent Donald McCain's charge from following up, with the chief threat appearing to be Rumoursareflying. The six-year-old would have finished closer than his fourth-placed effort at Huntingdon in January but for sprawling on landing after the last. Mount Gallion may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Sea Grey 2nd Rumoursareflying 3rd Mount Gallion

IT'S MAISY has made a seamless transition into handicaps by winning on back-to-back starts. Raised 4lb for last month's Catterick success, the daughter of Sageburg can continue her ascendency, with Shesupincourt emerging as the most likely danger. Arctic Footprint ought to be suited by forecast ground conditions and she is not without a chance, along with the unexposed Cantalupo Bella.
Prediction : 1st Its Maisy 2nd Shesupincourt 3rd Arctic Footprint

The vote goes to DAARIS, who hit the frame in a competitive event on his handicap bow at Doncaster three weeks ago. Kevin Frost's gelding is able to compete from an unchanged mark, and any further progress would give him every chance. Jumbo Veste Verte posted a creditable effort at Catterick last time out and he looks the most likely danger eased 2lb in the ratings, while Churchman might prove to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Daaris 2nd Jumbo Veste Verte 3rd Churchman