UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

NIGHT RAIDER created a big impression when winning over C&D on his debut in December and the son of Dark Angel is hard to oppose on the back of that performance, despite carrying a 7lb penalty. Cogitate won on his racecourse bow in July before showing promise in the Acomb on his next outing and he has to be of interest. The rest all look to be up against it, but Trevanion is the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st Night Raider 2nd Cogitate 3rd Trevanion

JEANS MAITE was not at her very best last time but can be given another chance here as she was second over C&D off this mark on her penultimate outing. The drop to 5f may help McCauley's Tavern and he could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Beneficiary and Mehmo are others who have valid form claims.
Prediction : 1st Jeans Maite 2nd McCauleys Tavern 3rd Beneficiary

MY CHIQUITA was third off this mark at Chelmsford on her most recent Flat outing in September and the five-year-old has won both subsequent starts over hurdles. With that in mind, the daughter of Postponed gets the vote back on the level. Lunar Shadow has to be of some interest on her return from a break, while Upepo and Caldwell are best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st My Chiquita 2nd Lunar Shadow 3rd Upepo

The stewards intervention denied ISLE OF SARK (demoted to second) from victory when he clashed with Fox Flame (promoted to first) over C&D earlier this month, but the six-year-old can put the record straight if he maintains a true line this time. Having also gone agonisingly close at Newcastle latest, the selection is thriving on being kept busy and, with Saffie Orborne taking over in the saddle, he's taken to strike. Mount Olympus is also noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Isle Of Sark 2nd Fox Flame 3rd Mount Olympus

A case can be made for virtually all of these, but BERKSHIRE PHANTOM has an impressive strike-rate on the all-weather and, having gone close in a similar race last time out, there are solid reasons to expect another bold showing from this previous course and distance winner. The pick of the rest is King Of York, who has also been admirably consistent of late and is well worth another try over this trip. Sluzewiec and Local Bay complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Berkshire Phantom 2nd King Of York 3rd Sluzewiec

ARLECCHINO'S GIFT escapes a penalty having scored in an apprentice handicap at Wolverhampton last week and the five-year-old should take all the beating if coping with a quick turnaround. The biggest threat may emerge from Tilsworth Ony Ta, who shouldn't be inconvenienced by a return to this distance. Toptime and Miss Moonshine are other key contenders in their current fettle.
Prediction : 1st Arlecchinos Gift 2nd Tilsworth Ony Ta 3rd Toptime

A 4lb rise for ENDLESS POWER's triumph at Wolverhampton last month looks far from insurmountable. This return to a mile shouldn't hamper the four-year-old's follow-up bid and he's taken to complete a double. Master Of Combat posted a solid third over C&D earlier this month and a similar performance should see him in the fold once more. The Invincible Spirit gelding is feared most, ahead of Visibility.
Prediction : 1st Endless Power 2nd Master Of Combat 3rd Visibility