UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

INEXPLICABLE was far from disgraced when filling third in a handicap over a mile at Wolverhampton last time and that form gives him a big chance in this company. Stopnsearch has been running consistently well in defeat of late and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Broxi and Masham Moor also merit places on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Inexplicable 2nd Stopnsearch 3rd Broxi

KODEBREAKER showed plenty of promise when a close fourth in a handicap over 7f here two weeks ago and a repeat of that form may well be good enough at this level. That said, Star Of St Louis also ran well on his most recent outing and should not be underestimated, while similar comments apply to Cap D'Antibes and Star Of St James.
Prediction : 1st Kodebreaker 2nd Star Of St Louis 3rd Cap DAntibes

RISEN AGAIN only found one too good on his debut over 7f at Lingfield last month and the son of No Nay Never sets the standard on the back of that performance. However, Jayyash cost 420,000 euros at a breeze-up sale last year and he will find this to be easier than the Newmarket maiden that he contested on debut last August. Of the newcomers, Federal Envoy and Dark Venture make most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Risen Again 2nd Jayyash 3rd Federal Envoy

Starsong has been in good form over 6f and rates a player from a competitive mark, although the betting market might be informative as far as stepping back up in trip is concerned. Similar comments apply to She's The Danger, who scored readily over 5f here on her penultimate start but, as a previous 7f winner, she cannot be ruled out. However, LAURA'S BREEZE has been running consistently well and looks worth chancing on just her second outing for this stable.
Prediction : 1st Lauras Breeze 2nd Starsong 3rd Shes The Danger

Having gamely held a subsequent winner in a novice contest at Newcastle last month, JUNGLE CHARM rates the most intriguing option as she takes on more seasoned campaigners on just her third career start. Open to any amount of improvement, the selection has plenty of room to move off just 73 for her handicap debut. He's An Angel seeks a five-timer and is a must for the shortlist, despite a 3lb rise for his latest success putting him on a career-high mark. Newcastle winner Westmorian also commands respect.
Prediction : 1st Jungle Charm 2nd Hes An Angel 3rd Westmorian

MAX OF STARS, who has recently been contesting Listed races over hurdles, reverts to the Flat with a strong chance of opening her account in this code. Having progressed nicely since the latest of her three previous visits to this venue, Ollie Pears' filly returns as a much more wily and accomplished performer and may have too many guns for the likes of Sky Dancer, Defence Treaty and Trusty Scout.
Prediction : 1st Max Of Stars 2nd Sky Dancer 3rd Defence Treaty

A return to this distance proved a tonic for STORM VALLEY at Kempton last month. Matt Crawley's filly scored with a bit in hand that day and she looks capable of completing the double off just 3lb higher. Fellow last-time-out winners Bletchley Storm and Optik must enter calculations in their current mood. The latter, who escapes a penalty for his victory in an apprentice event at Chelmsford on Saturday, is feared most.
Prediction : 1st Storm Valley 2nd Optik 3rd Bletchley Storm

DESERT MASTER's stamina appeared stretched by the 6f distance when a close-up second at Newcastle earlier this month. The Blue Point gelding is 2lb well-in this evening and he's taken to regain the winning thread before his revised mark takes effect. Representing the Adrian Nicholls yard, Tees Douge did well to finish third from an uncompromising position at Gosforth Park in February. He rates a viable alternative to the selection, while any market support for stable debutant Via Blanca would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Desert Master 2nd Tees Douge 3rd Via Blanca

A 3lb drop in the ratings for SIR BENEDICT's runner-up effort in a classified stakes race over track and trip recently may prove lenient. Stella Barclay's inmate returns to handicaps off a career-low mark and he looks ready to strike. C&D winner Stallone arrives in fair form and he cannot be taken lightly on his return to this venue, while Dapper Man also holds claims now back over 5f.
Prediction : 1st Sir Benedict 2nd Stallone 3rd Dapper Man