UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

Seven Symphonies took his game to a new level when breaking through over C&D, and Highfield Sunshine also showed a liking for this venue when touched off on her second start. They come up against a couple of interesting newcomers, though, not least SADDADD, who is closely related to the high-class Almaqam and has been given an early entry in the Irish 2,000 Guineas. Royal Favour is from a smart South American family and cost 175,000gns as a yearling.
Prediction : 1st Saddadd 2nd Royal Favour 3rd Seven Symphonies

Edge Ofthe Unknown made the best possible beginning to his career when winning at Newcastle and he looks a useful prospect. He has to concede 7lb all round and that sways the vote in favour of Frankel colt PINHOLE, who got going too late over 7f at Newmarket but still caught the eye and is fancied to step forward. Masubi showed good ability on his first couple of appearances prior to being gelded and fading into sixth at Kempton. He might be able to see his race out better now.
Prediction : 1st Pinhole 2nd Masubi 3rd Edge Ofthe Unknown

HITCHED burst back into life last month, completing a quickfire hat-trick at Lingfield and Newcastle. He had a subsequent winner back in third when successful at the latter venue so a further 6lb rise may still underestimate him in his current mood. Cosmos Raj failed when on a three-timer of his own at Lingfield but he has been freshened up, although Pasha could turn out to be the bigger threat following a couple decent efforts in defeat since switching to the all-weather.
Prediction : 1st Hitched 2nd Pasha 3rd Cosmos Raj

LAURENS DREAM remains in cracking form, despite her winning run coming to an end over 5f at Newcastle, and likely to benefit from stepping back up in trip, she rates the one to beat. Chuti Manika was a little unlucky when third at Wolverhampton, having to swerve to avoid a stumbler and then forced to race wide on the bend, and he warrants respect off a 1lb higher mark. Kildonan and Sabrimento are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Laurens Dream 2nd Chuti Manika 3rd Kildonan

Iberian is best treated at these weights and it will be interesting to see how he fares on his first start since wind surgery, but MISTY GREY looks the most solid option. David O'Meara's charge is the top-rated performer in this line-up and won competitive handicaps at both Newcastle and Epsom prior to a break. If anywhere near full fitness on his return to action, he could prove a tough nut to crack. Significantly might fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Misty Grey 2nd Iberian 3rd Significantly

HAVANA SKY will arrive full of confidence following recent victories over C&D and at Lingfield and, despite a further 4lb rise in the ratings, he looks like the one they all have to beat again. Captain Vallo has been in cracking form at Newcastle, readily winning an amateur jockeys' handicap last week, and he looks the main danger. Alshimali and Snow Berry are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Havana Sky 2nd Captain Vallo 3rd Alshimali

Zip arrives in fine form, having completed a double with victory at Newcastle, but the runner-up ROYAL ZABEEL looks to have every chance of turning the tables. Beaten less than a length on his return from a break and first start for Mick Appleby's yard, the son of Mastercraftsman has scope for further improvement off his current mark. Billyb drops back in trip with a shout, while Alzahir failed to get a clear run last time and is not out of this either.
Prediction : 1st Royal Zabeel 2nd Zip 3rd Billyb

Haku went agonisingly close here before winning at Wolverhampton and another good account seems assured, despite a 3lb rise. God Of Fire disappointed at Kempton on his first start for new connections but it is too soon to write him off, and that also applies to CELLO. Andrew Balding's charge failed to fire when well beaten here on his handicap debut back in February, but he looked potentially useful when winning a novice race at Kempton before that and gets another chance on his reappearance.
Prediction : 1st Cello 2nd Haku 3rd God Of Fire

LEWIS BARNES missed out by only a neck when sent off favourite at Wolverhampton earlier in the week. Stuart Williams' sprinter looks capable of winning off his current mark on that evidence and may prove the one to beat. Under Curfew drops back in distance with solid claims and can make his presence felt, while Street Life is usually in the mix at this level and also merits consideration.
Prediction : 1st Lewis Barnes 2nd Under Curfew 3rd Street Life