UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

Having built on his eye-catching fourth at Newcastle when subsequently landing the spoils at the same venue last month, BETTER is one to keep on side at present. A 4lb higher mark looks far from insurmountable for the three-year-old and he's taken to follow up. Fortunate Star hasn't been disgraced in four outings since his last spin on the all-weather and he's feared most off a career-low mark. Bernard Spierpoint and Sirius White are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Better 2nd Fortunate Star 3rd Bernard Spierpoint

STEEL TIGER posted a solid third on his handicap bow off a mark of 82 at Nottingham last month and he holds leading claims back in maiden company. The son of Almanzor does have to prove his effectiveness debuting on Tapeta, but his race experience could prove crucial. Jane Temple and At No Time both finished second on their respective opening bids and, being open to improvement, they must also enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Steel Tiger 2nd Jane Temple 3rd At No Time

FAST FRED ran out a comfortable winner when opening his account in a 14-runner affair over 1m2f at Redcar 10 days ago and a 5lb penalty is unlikely to prevent another bold bid. Phillip Makin's gelding is 5lb well-in and he should take all of the beating if coping with the extra two furlongs. Fellow penalised winner Apache Canyon is also heading in the right direction and the three-year-old rates as the biggest danger, ahead of Stintino Sunset.
Prediction : 1st Fast Fred 2nd Apache Canyon 3rd Stintino Sunset

Wilde And Dandy bounced back to form when scoring at Chelmsford on his most recent start and he is likely to be on the premises off 4lb higher. However, CROWN'S LADY gets the nod. Craig Lidster's three-year-old was denied by the narrowest of margins over track and trip five days ago and competes off the same rating. Provided she can back that performance up, she could be the one to beat. Last-time-out winner Novak completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Crowns Lady 2nd Wilde And Dandy 3rd Novak

DEL RAY was just touched off by a neck into second on her nursery debut at Newcastle last month and goes off a 1lb higher mark. Archie Watson's juvenile has lots in her favour to go one better, with her main threat possibly being Sunshine State, who made the frame at Ayr in this grade last time and should go well. Qaseem looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Del Ray 2nd Sunshine State 3rd Qaseem

A chance can be taken on newcomer ADDISON GREY, who is related to plenty of winners and changed hands for 60,000gns in April. The son of Havana Grey has lots of speed in his pedigree and can make a winning debut. Sweet Cicely took a step forward from her debut effort to finish fourth at Newcastle last time and she could get into contention, while Kodi Fire is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Addison Grey 2nd Sweet Cicely 3rd Kodi Fire

Magic Dream has the benefit of a recent outing compared to her stable companion RACE THE WIND, who makes her first appearance since winning under a penalty in novice company at Wolverhampton in January. The latter has also shaped as though stepping up to a mile would bring about further progression and she is expected to defy her absence. The unbeaten Lady Of Spain and hat-trick seeking Lady Of Arabia are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Race The Wind 2nd Magic Dream 3rd Lady Of Spain

JALAYBEE's form has stepped up a level since being switched to the all-weather here on his recent starts and the three-year-old gets the vote in what looks to be a winnable contest on paper. First Dynasty benefited from front-running tactics when winning over C&D last month and he is respected off a 3lb higher mark. King Of York and Retraction complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Jalaybee 2nd First Dynasty 3rd King Of York