UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

SUPERSTYLIN got off the mark at the first time of asking over fences at Lingfield in November and it would be no surprise to see him progress from that effort, despite the handicapper upping him 6lb. Plenty was expected of One Last Glance when sent off favourite for his chasing debut at Fakenham, but that ended abruptly when carried out after the first fence. The market support on that occasion suggests he is worth another chance to deliver, while Zara's Universe's recent third at Catterick entitles her to a place on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Superstylin 2nd One Last Glance 3rd Zaras Universe

The return to fences and stepping up in trip saw HERE COMES MCCOY in a completely different light when running out an 11-length winner at Uttoxeter. Connections appear to have found him an ideal opportunity to back that performance up, with all of his rivals having something to prove. Storminhome took a step in the right direction when second at Doncaster, but stamina has to be a concern based on his efforts prior. The booking of Harry Cobden could finally make the difference for Coconut Splash.
Prediction : 1st Here Comes McCoy 2nd Storminhome 3rd Coconut Splash

STRATAGEM had proven himself to be a more than useful recruit to this sphere, winning twice in 2022, and fitness is unlikely to be a concern on his first start for 22 months, especially if connections have one of the bigger spring contests as a target. Caryto Des Brosses won this contest 12 months ago and arrives this time with a run under his belt, having finished runner-up in a point-to-point at Garthorpe last month. Gaboriot and Wick Green complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Stratagem 2nd Caryto Des Brosses 3rd Gaboriot

LONG DRAW caught the eye when a running-on third over 2m3f at Taunton and with that experience under his belt, coupled with the step up in trip, the Olly Murphy-trained five-year-old gets the vote to come home in front. Point-to-point winner Rickety Bridge has shown ability in bumpers this season and, making his hurdling debut, Paul Nicholls' representative may emerge as the biggest danger. Captains Road, who also struck between the flags, merits consideration on his first start under Rules.
Prediction : 1st Long Draw 2nd Rickety Bridge 3rd Captains Road

ANNIE DAY showed up well for a long way before fading into fourth in testing conditions over 3m1f at Huntingdon and, eased 2lb now coming back in trip, she gets a tentative vote in what looks a trappy affair. The less-exposed After Many Days arrives on the back of a creditable fifth on her handicap bow at Leicester and can make her presence felt off 1lb lower. Our Pink Lady represents a trainer in form and cannot be discounted.
Prediction : 1st Annie Day 2nd After Many Days 3rd Our Pink Lady

WE GOT YOUR BACK was sporting a hood for the first time (retained) when finishing a gallant second in a similar race to this over C&D last month, and off an unchanged mark, he holds every chance of going one place better. The class-dropping Samazul should find this company more manageable than when fifth in a warm race at Newbury over an extended 2m in January, and he may give the selection most to think about, while Joker Du Chenet gives the impression that the application of cheekpieces will aid his cause, and he merits consideration.
Prediction : 1st We Got Your Back 2nd Samazul 3rd Joker Du Chenet