UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

The consistent SAISONS D'OR has done well since returning from a break, with three second-placed finishes at Newcastle suggesting the nine-year-old is capable of exploiting a competitive rating. Still 1lb below his most recent winning mark, the return to this previously happy hunting ground can provide the missing ingredient for the selection. Mr Squires is feared most, although Turbo Command, a 7f winner on his penultimate start, has to be of interest back at this trip.
Prediction : 1st Saisons DOr 2nd Mr Squires 3rd Turbo Command

MOON MAN, who was a close second to an 81-rated rival despite showing signs of greenness at Newcastle on his belated debut last month, could be hard to beat if he uses that as a platform and takes a step forward here. Sioux Warrior showed some ability in three starts as a juvenile and is feared as the most experienced contender in the field, while Warriors Dream and Restless Prince are others to monitor closely in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Moon Man 2nd Sioux Warrior 3rd Warriors Dream

CASA LUNA had plenty in hand when landing a similar race at Wolverhampton eight days ago and a 5lb penalty might not be enough to prevent the five-year-old from following up, especially with David Probert retaining the ride. Further Measure (fourth) is also a player and is taken to reverse recent 1m4f course form with Defence Treaty (first) over this longer trip.
Prediction : 1st Casa Luna 2nd Further Measure 3rd Defence Treaty

LOUISIANA BAY continues to go from strength to strength and her most recent success at Lingfield over 1m4f suggested that a slight drop in trip should not inconvenience at a track where she won last month. Damoiseau has made the frame on his last couple of starts and he is likely to be thereabouts, along with The Bay Warrior, who wasn't beaten far over C&D last time out.
Prediction : 1st Louisiana Bay 2nd Damoiseau 3rd The Bay Warrior

Richard Hughes' stable has been in fine form of late, and MY MARGIE looks to hold every chance on the back of a taking handicap debut victory at Wolverhampton last month. A 9lb rise for that success may seem harsh, but she is narrowly preferred to the unexposed Alhattan, who impressed when scoring on debut at Newcastle before a respectable second at the same track in February. Runner-up on her most recent start over C&D, Signora Bellissima cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st My Margie 2nd Alhattan 3rd Signora Bellissima

NEVER BETTER accounted for a decent field when winning at Kempton last time and that form suggests that an opening mark of 74 should be workable. With James Doyle booked, he looks well placed to take this before moving onto better things. The hat-trick seeking Prince Eric has to be considered following a smooth C&D success off a 10lb lower mark, while Sir Gabrial is worth monitoring in the market on his handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Never Better 2nd Prince Eric 3rd Sir Gabrial

Specialist View returned from a year off the track to finish third in a classified event over C&D and it would be no surprise to see her get involved back in the handicap ranks. However, preference is for ANGEL OF ANTRIM, who wasn't beaten far into fourth over an extended mile at Wolverhampton last time. Phil McEntee's four-year-old remains on the same rating and he could be the one to beat. Last-time-out winner Van Zant also holds an obvious chance.
Prediction : 1st Angel Of Antrim 2nd Specialist View 3rd Van Zant