UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

Although Sex On Fire has something to prove after two defeats at York, the combination of a gelding procedure and a longer trip should see him in a better light. He cannot be ruled out, but IMMEDIATE EFFECT makes slightly more appeal. The son of Study Of Man overcame greenness when making a winning debut at Wolverhampton and he may be able to find enough improvement to defy a penalty. I Can Imagine and Sahara Dancer are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Immediate Effect 2nd Sex On Fire 3rd I Can Imagine

The step up to 7f enabled an improved bid from APEELING when a staying-on third at Wolverhampton. A 1lb nudge up the ratings looks more than workable for Andrew Balding's filly and a second career victory could be on the cards. Mrs Morrell didn't enjoy the best of passages in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot and she is one to note on her return in calmer waters. Executive Decision is also dropping in class and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Apeeling 2nd Mrs Morrell 3rd Executive Decision

Having stayed on encouragingly when runner-up at Southwell, a breakthrough victory shouldn't be long in coming for GREY SALVO. This represents a drop in class for Roger Fell's filly and she rates as the one to beat. Kildonan should prove more competitive reverting to maiden company, although he does have something to prove after finishing last at Pontefract. With that in mind, President Wilson may give the selection most to think about, despite this drop in distance looking against the son of Bobby's Kitten.
Prediction : 1st Grey Salvo 2nd President Wilson 3rd Kildonan

Prometeo accounted for his nearest rival by half a length at Kempton to supplement a Doncaster triumph and holds an obvious chance of completing the hat-trick. However, the step up in grade might catch him out so LA PULGA gets the nod. Charlie Johnston's five-year-old produced a good effort to hit the crossbar in a tougher event than this at Newcastle and is only 2lb higher. With a repeat of that effort, he will prove tough to beat. Beraz is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st La Pulga 2nd Prometeo 3rd Beraz

ROSE LIGHT closed all the way to the line when finishing second at Wolverhampton and that form reads well in the context of this race. Tony Forbes' five-year-old goes off only a 1lb higher mark and could record her second course victory. Camacho Man occupied the runner-up berth over track and trip earlier in the month and he might get into contention, while Fiftyshadesaresdev is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Rose Light 2nd Camacho Man 3rd Fiftyshadesaresdev

Stroxx finished a close-up third at Chelmsford in April and should give a good account off a 1lb lower mark on his return to action. However, HAPPIER looks the way to go. Tim Easterby's four-year-old was well held in fifth at Catterick last time, but she has been dropped 2lb so it would be no surprise to see her capitalise on a career-low mark. Fortunate Star shared the spoils over C&D last week and is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Happier 2nd Stroxx 3rd Fortunate Star

ARC ZOOSVE put in a career best when a neck second over 1m6f at this venue on his handicap debut a couple of weeks ago and a further step up in trip can see him go one better. Sir Joseph Swan has also been knocking on the door of late and is an obvious threat, while Kojin edges out Daaris to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Arc Zoosve 2nd Sir Joseph Swan 3rd Kojin

MY BOY JACK has been running consistently well in defeat of late and his most recent third over this trip at Newcastle suggests that he could be hard to beat in this company. Hi Hoh Tonto has a similar profile to the selection and could give him plenty to think about. Others to consider are My Kind Of Girl and Zachary.
Prediction : 1st My Boy Jack 2nd Hi Hoh Tonto 3rd My Kind Of Girl

PIPERSTOWN has filled third place on both starts since being switched to handicaps and a 1lb drop in the ratings could help the unexposed three-year-old get off the mark here. Irish Dancer has made the frame over C&D the last twice and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Savalas and You Are Everything complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Piperstown 2nd Irish Dancer 3rd Savalas