UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

DAVID'S DIVA rounded off her hat-trick with a narrow Wolverhampton success 10 days ago. Rod Millman's filly is just 2lb higher and, with a return to further likely to suit, she can continue the winning trend. Plumette has dropped to an appealing mark and she might offer some value to those looking to take on the selection, while Intoxicata, who hit the frame at Lingfield four days ago, is respected too.
Prediction : 1st Davids Diva 2nd Plumette 3rd Intoxicata

This looks to be a golden opportunity for INGLEBY ARCHIE, who produced a consistent level of form on the turf last year. He has a 148-day absence to overcome but, with the opposition requiring improvement, that is unlikely to stop the son of James Garfield. Bingley Crocker, who drops in class, is the main danger, for all that he must concede weight all round. Big Blue Boy appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Ingleby Archie 2nd Bingley Crocker 3rd Big Blue Boy

A chance can be taken on MUTABAAHY, who hit the woodwork in a similar contest at Newcastle a week ago. He would not need to find much more to go one better, though stablemate Another Angel, who also occupied the runner-up spot at Gosforth Park last Tuesday, should throw down a stern challenge. Street Life defeated the aforementioned pair under Jack Enright earlier this month and must be taken seriously too.
Prediction : 1st Mutabaahy 2nd Another Angel 3rd Street Life

MAJED benefited from first-time cheekpieces when getting off the mark at Wolverhampton in November and the step up in trip on handicap debut promises to unlock further improvement, especially based on the dam's side of his pedigree. Dunstan (first) got the better of Bradman (second) at Wolverhampton earlier in the month and they are expected to be in the mix once again.
Prediction : 1st Majed 2nd Dunstan 3rd Bradman

TEES GEORGE may have just needed his return from a break when fourth at Newcastle earlier this month and the four-year-old, who had scored at the same venue the time before, could have more to offer. Captain Cooper has to be respected dropping back a furlong after being well supported when fourth on his first start for new connections recently. Others for the shortlist include My Boy Jack and Midnightattheoasis.
Prediction : 1st Tees George 2nd Captain Cooper 3rd My Boy Jack

DAAFY has returned to form at this track recently as a win here in January was followed by a runner-up effort last time. With most of his rivals seemingly out of sorts at present, this appears to be a good opportunity for the seven-year-old to continue in a rich vein of form. Fortuitous Star ran well fresh last year and is capable of a decent showing, while Connected is likely to bounce back from his latest run when a beaten favourite at Lingfield.
Prediction : 1st Daafy 2nd Fortuitous Star 3rd Connected

A breakthrough victory in a classified stakes event should have done VELVET VULCAN's confidence the world of good. A 5lb penalty on this switch to handicap company appears workable given the manner of that triumph and a quick-fire double could be on the cards. Trusty Scout has posted several creditable efforts in defeat at this level of late and Derek Shaw's gelding is feared most, although an improved effort from the distance-dropping Destinado wouldn't be a surprise either.
Prediction : 1st Velvet Vulcan 2nd Trusty Scout 3rd Destinado

Although stable debutant Mintnthat warrants respect in his hat-trick bid, the five-year-old must prove his stamina now upped in distance. With that in mind, it may pay to take chance on BRISTOL HILL. The six-year-old returned to form with a solid third at Newcastle recently and he is sure to be doing his best work at the finish over this shorter trip. The reappearing Tigerten and Prince Hector also warrant a second look.
Prediction : 1st Bristol Hill 2nd Mintnthat 3rd Tigerten

Jumira Bridge justified strong support in the market when landing an 11th career victory at Wolverhampton earlier this month. However, a 5lb rise in the handicap may leave the veteran vulnerable and recent C&D scorer MAY REMAIN makes more appeal. The gelded son of Mayson is only 3lb higher than for that victory 12 days ago, which might not be enough to prevent him from following up. Sassy Redhead was behind the selection in second that day and she's likely to be in the mix as well.
Prediction : 1st May Remain 2nd Jumira Bridge 3rd Sassy Redhead