UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

A taking winner on his nursery debut at Wolverhampton earlier in the month, SAXON RAIDER is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming and he can follow up off 8lb higher. Reddeef holds strong claims on the back of a career-best effort when second at Kempton, while Worthington Lake must be of interest off what looks a workable mark on her handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Saxon Raider 2nd Reddeef 3rd Worthington Lake

Despite running green, FLIGHTOFTHEPHOENIX very nearly got her head in front on her Kempton introduction and she looks capable of gaining compensation with improvement likely. Zanzoun didn't quite build on her excellent debut second at Newmarket when third as the even-money favourite at Yarmouth, but she is still a leading contender, as is newcomer Courtly Queen, who is a half-sister to French 1000 Guineas winner Castle Lady.
Prediction : 1st Flightofthephoenix 2nd Zanzoun 3rd Courtly Queen

Not beaten too far on each of his last four starts, including twice over C&D, MIDNIGHTATTHEOASIS deserves a change in luck and he may get that in what looks like an open contest. Phil McEntee's charge is narrowly preferred to Kodebreaker, who has scored twice during a busy 2024 and is dropping back down the weights. Completing the shortlist are Absolute Dream, Magic Fluke and Stoneacre Girl.
Prediction : 1st Midnightattheoasis 2nd Kodebreaker 3rd Absolute Dream

LAURA'S BREEZE returns to her optimum distance on the back of finishing runner-up over 6f at Newcastle. Successful over C&D in March, the daughter of Ribchester can resume winning ways off this 8lb lower mark. Available Angel finished a solid third at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago and rates a threat on that evidence, while the veteran Reputation can also get involved with a clear passage having run into trouble on his last couple of starts.
Prediction : 1st Lauras Breeze 2nd Available Angel 3rd Reputation

La Pulga can go well and will likely set a decent pace, but he looks vulnerable to a strong finisher and WONDER LEGEND fits the bill. The four-year-old was doing his best work in the closing stages when third over 1m4f here last month and this extra test of stamina should play to his strengths. Cardano won at Chelmsford during the summer and can feature once again, while Red Flyer drops down in distance with a shout and is preferred to Damascus Steel in this grade.
Prediction : 1st Wonder Legend 2nd La Pulga 3rd Cardano

A winner at Ripon in August, JE NE SAIS QUOI was having her first start since when finding the competition too hot in a competitive sprint at Doncaster last month. This looks more her level and the daughter of Dandy Man is taken to put in a bold bid on her all-weather debut. Dashing Harry made a solid start for his new trainer when fourth over C&D and is one to consider, while The Coffee Pod enters calculations having won off this mark at York in July.
Prediction : 1st Je Ne Sais Quoi 2nd Dashing Harry 3rd The Coffee Pod

Fortunate Star has been kept busy lately and he looks more than capable of maintaining his good level of form, but the vote goes to LIV LUCKY. Dropped to the minimum trip over C&D in September, Roy Bowring's mare won going away and should she arrive in similar heart, a 4lb rise might prove lenient. Kyber Crystal is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Liv Lucky 2nd Fortunate Star 3rd Kyber Crystal

Classic Encounter sets the standard with an official rating of 78 and he will appreciate a drop in class, although Groovy Baby does not have much to find, especially in receipt of 5lb, and ought to be a real threat. However, preference is for RUNNING SPIRIT. No match for a 98-rated rival at Kempton in August, she is open to more improvement than the aforementioned pair and this does not look as deep as her two previous assignments. Twisting Physics is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Running Spirit 2nd Classic Encounter 3rd Groovy Baby

There has been no stopping HK FOURTEEN of late and he completed his hat-trick at Newcastle last time out. A further 6lb rise might underestimate the progressive four-year-old and he is fancied to continue his upward trajectory. First Company was on target at Kempton earlier this month and is of interest in the hands of 7lb claimer Mason Paetel. Others to note include Arlecchino's Gift and War Memorial.
Prediction : 1st Hk Fourteen 2nd First Company 3rd Arlecchinos Gift