UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

MISTYMAL has clearly benefited from the switch to fences, with a victory at Hereford backed up by his third at the same venue when beaten less than a length. The addition of cheekpieces may unlock further improvement at a track where he produced his best effort over timber, finishing runner-up in January. Safe Destination is entitled to be in the mix based on this season's efforts, while stepping up in trip appears the right move for Jessmae following his second on his chasing bow at Market Rasen.
Prediction : 1st Mistymal 2nd Safe Destination 3rd Jessmae

Olly Murphy's string continues in fine fettle and NO RISK DES FLOS has a suitable opportunity to get his head back in front. He wasn't disgraced when returning from a break to finish second at Stratford behind subsequent Grade 1 winner L'Eau Du Sud and the handicapper was kind enough to drop him 1lb. Bad has the ability to be competitive in a race of this nature, while others to note include William Cody and Real Stone.
Prediction : 1st No Risk Des Flos 2nd Bad 3rd William Cody

A contest that might prove to be fairly informative with some interesting newcomers on paper. IN THE AGE cost 100,000 pounds at the Cheltenham Festival sale following a point-to-point success and that experience may stand in his favour. Jack The Nipper's dam was a Listed bumper winner and he has to be respected, as do Bebe And Bean, Cool Palmer and Loch Frisa.
Prediction : 1st In The Age 2nd Jack The Nipper 3rd Bebe And Bean

LAND OF MOON just failed to open his account at Uttoxeter last month and looks to have been found a suitable opportunity. The five-year-old is having only his third outing over timber and he edges the vote over French Symphony, who has finished third on both hurdle appearances to date and a recent wind procedure makes him a live threat. Lanesborough may come into his own once over further, but he still warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st Land Of Moon 2nd French Symphony 3rd Lanesborough

The switch to more positive tactics saw BOND BROKER make all in a bumper at Fakenham last season. Paul Nicholls' five-year-old was a winner on his sole outing between the flags and he's fancied to make a successful hurdles bow on his return to action. Although Gore Point fell on his timber debut at Taunton last month, he seemed too keen for that 2m3f distance and better is expected. Benmore is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Bond Broker 2nd Gore Point 3rd Benmore

CRAZIERTHANDAISY was a beaten short-priced favourite on her jumping bow over 2m at Uttoxeter, but her second still offered encouragement and compensation could be on the cards. Nicky Henderson's bumper winner should relish this trip and any improvement will make her tough to beat. The biggest threat may emerge from Jesuila Des Mottes, who posted her best effort to date when a staying-on third at Lingfield last month. Jakana is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Crazierthandaisy 2nd Jesuila Des Mottes 3rd Jakana

EASTER ICON won on his handicap bow at Fontwell before running with plenty of credit when third at Ascot last month. This doesn't look anywhere near as strong on paper and the five-year-old appears to have been found an excellent opportunity to strike again. De Vega's Warrior might step forward on his handicap debut, while similar comments apply to Kuma Beach.
Prediction : 1st Easter Icon 2nd De Vegas Warrior 3rd Kuma Beach

MAGICAL ARTHUR continued his fine run of form when making it three wins from his last four outings at Plumpton. The six-year-old may not have been at his very best on that occasion, having won more impressively the week before at Kempton, and a longer turnaround between his races gives him every chance to progress further. Prince De Juilley enters the reckoning along with Job, who makes his first start in handicap company.
Prediction : 1st Magical Arthur 2nd Prince De Juilley 3rd Job