UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

A highly creditable fourth in a Meydan Group 2 last month, CLARENDON HOUSE sets a lofty standard and can extend his unbeaten record on the all-weather, having won comfortably over C&D on his penultimate outing. On ratings, Robert Cowell's speedster is 4lb clear of recent Lingfield scorer Diligent Harry, who may not be ideally suited by the drop in distance and has to give the selection weight. Juan Les Pins and Thunderbear have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.
Prediction : 1st Clarendon House 2nd Diligent Harry 3rd Thunderbear

Lord North was last seen winning his third Dubai Turf in March, on the back of a defeat of Tyrrhenian Sea in this race when it was run over 1m2f at Lingfield, but the extra yardage could test his stamina to the limit and it can pay to side with the less exposed MILITARY ORDER. Successful the Lingfield Derby Trial last season, the Godolphin four-year-old seemed to be finding his way again when narrowly denied in the trial over C&D. Eydon, off since finishing fourth in the 2000 Guineas of 2022, is a fascinating runner for a new stable.
Prediction : 1st Military Order 2nd Lord North 3rd Eydon

Runner-up to a subsequent Listed winner at Newcastle when last in action, MOONSTONE BOY sets the standard on form and can get his three-year-old career off to the perfect start. That may be at the main expense of newcomer Orchard Park, who is related to several winners and hails from a stable that has an excellent record with fillies. Pearl Abbey shaped with promise when the subject of a gamble on debut at York last summer and is expected to be thereabouts as well.
Prediction : 1st Moonstone Boy 2nd Orchard Park 3rd Pearl Abbey

ARTISAN DANCER arrives here having won two of his last three starts and a 4lb rise for the most recent of those victories may not be enough to stop him. That said, Brunello Breeze has also been in fine form of late and is an obvious threat to the selection. Others to consider in an open event are Cresta Cat, Aqwaam and Barenboim.
Prediction : 1st Artisan Dancer 2nd Brunello Breeze 3rd Cresta Cat

SPARTAN ARMY relished the return to the Flat when winning over 2m at Lingfield a few weeks ago and Alan King's gelding remains the one to beat, despite a 2lb rise in the ratings. Palace Boy has won twice over 1m6f at Wolverhampton in recent months and he has to be of some interest in his bid to go in again. Simiyann's efforts so far this year suggest that he may be able to reward each-way support.
Prediction : 1st Spartan Army 2nd Palace Boy 3rd Simiyann

MEMORIES MAKER displayed plenty of promise when beaten just a length into third on his debut over this trip at Newcastle a couple of weeks ago and with the benefit of that run behind him, Charlie Johnston's gelding could be very hard to stop. Rob's Umberella is another who arrives here with valid form claims, while Star Studied and Come On Chief are newcomers to note.
Prediction : 1st Memories Maker 2nd Robs Umberella 3rd Star Studied

The form of MR SWIVELL's Kempton second took a boost when the third-placed horse went in at Wolverhampton, so any further progress might be enough to see James Ferguson's colt shed his maiden tag. 55,000-euro purchase Scottish Breeze is related to a few winners and wouldn't have to be anything out of the ordinary to get involved on debut, while similar comments apply to Normandy Vista.
Prediction : 1st Mr Swivell 2nd Scottish Breeze 3rd Normandy Vista

CUSACK managed to hit the front late on over 7f last time out, for his second Newcastle success in as many starts, and the return to a mile could help him defy a further 4lb hike in the ratings. Star Zinc looks set to provide stern opposition, though, having been well on top at the line at Gosforth Park a week ago. Others to note include Plastic Paddy, Eagle Day and Cavalluccio.
Prediction : 1st Cusack 2nd Star Zinc 3rd Plastic Paddy