UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

ALWAYS WAVING stepped forward from her Wolverhampton return when scoring over C&D last month and it wouldn't be a huge surprise if Andrew Balding's filly had plenty more to offer in handicap company. Fleeting Moment was no match for a comfortable winner here last time but is open to improvement, while Nala The Lioness is likely to benefit from first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Always Waving 2nd Nala The Lioness 3rd Fleeting Moment

HORUS returned from a break to win on his first run for Michael Keady at Lingfield a fortnight ago and remains open to further improvement on the all-weather, despite being raised 6lb. Blue Lakota was denied a hat-trick at Newcastle when not getting a clear run at a crucial point, while others capable of a decent showing include Psychodrama and Jake Loves Laura.
Prediction : 1st Horus 2nd Blue Lakota 3rd Psychodrama

Midnight City was just denied a first career success here over 6f last month and the extra furlong appears likely to benefit the son of Acclamation. That said, he would require a career best to stop INVITED. The pick of his form saw him finish runner-up to the smart Ancient Truth at Newmarket and a change of scenery, along with a gelding operation, might see him prove too strong for the opposition. Newcomer Cavolo Nero completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Invited 2nd Midnight City 3rd Cavolo Nero

This looks a wide-open handicap but there is plenty to like about the chances of MY BROTHER MIKE, who scored off 3lb lower over Wolverhampton's extended mile two starts ago and has two wins at this venue to his name. Reputation landed a similar C&D contest in November and is only 2lb higher now, while Arika has slipped to a feasible mark and the drop to 7f should suit.
Prediction : 1st My Brother Mike 2nd Reputation 3rd Arika

RUBELLITE comes out best on official ratings and she arrives on the back of a victory over an extended 1m at Newcastle 12 days ago, so Stella Barclay's mare looks set to make a bold bid for the double. She could have most to fear from High Court Judge, who has also already scored this year, over 1m4f at Wolverhampton, and represents an in-form yard. Recorwoman looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Rubellite 2nd High Court Judge 3rd Recorwoman

The application of a visor has spark notable improvement in BUSBY, who narrowly failed to follow up a victory over 1m4f here when runner-up at Newcastle off his revised mark. Philip Kirby's gelding should go well on his return to this venue, while although he has give Letmeseethecolts 2lb despite the latter being rated 1lb higher and Brian Ellison's filly has been threatening to score. Back From Dubai and Stand Free are not out of it either.
Prediction : 1st Busby 2nd Letmeseethecolts 3rd Back From Dubai

DANCE TIME scored by just over a length over track and trip on her latest outing and a 2lb rise might prove to be on the lenient side. David Loughnane's five-year-old has lots in her favour and she will prove very difficult to beat. Haaland finished a close-up third at Kempton six days ago and this drop in grade will aid her cause. Of the remainder, handicap debutante Comte De Loir makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Dance Time 2nd Haaland 3rd Comte De Loir

Marinakis shed his maiden tag in a classified stakes at Chelmsford last week and should mount a bold bid back in the handicap ranks, despite his 5lb penalty. However, the vote goes to RETRACTION, who has made the frame on each of his last three starts, including over C&D three starts ago. Ruth Carr's five-year-old goes off the same mark as his most recent third at Wolverhampton and could be rewarded for his consistency. Charlatan is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Retraction 2nd Marinakis 3rd Charlatan