UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

Simon Walker is usually a jockey in high demand for races of this nature and again appears to have picked up a plum ride, with the in-form SOL CAYO holding a major chance in this company. The Fionn McSharry-trained gelding is already a dual winner on Tapeta and can enhance the haul with today's additional yardage a potential source for improvement. Annandale and Fast Fred, who sports first-time cheekpieces, can give the selection the most to think about.
Prediction : 1st Sol Cayo 2nd Annandale 3rd Fast Fred

SOLARIZE, a half-brother to the classy Hamada, is an interesting runner for the Charlie Johnston yard to introduce at this time of year and, given those with experience are nothing out of the ordinary, he looks to have been found a winnable opportunity. Regal Accord and Godstone are a couple of other newcomers to monitor in the betting, while the once-raced Tapis Rouge appeals most from the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Solarize 2nd Regal Accord 3rd Godstone

From a rating of 80, INVITED sets the standard and, having run with credit to finish second over 7f here 10 days ago, the son of Kodiac is an attractive proposition with that reappearance run entitled to have brought him on. That is not to underestimate Wanderlust and San Juanito, both of whom are potential improvers on their final qualifying run for a handicap mark.
Prediction : 1st Invited 2nd Wanderlust 3rd San Juanito

Blinkers have really helped STAR PUPIL, who won with the ease his odds of 1/2 suggested he would over this trip at Chelmsford last week. With scope for further progress, a 5lb penalty may not be enough to halt him. Also carrying a 5lb penalty is Soames Forsyte, a good winner over C&D 10 days ago whose confirmed liking for this venue makes him a big threat. Profitman has been running well in defeat since his Chelmsford success in early December.
Prediction : 1st Star Pupil 2nd Soames Forsyte 3rd Profitman

Many A Star accounted for Bulldog Drummond (third) when scoring at Wolverhampton before a good effort under a penalty at Lingfield last Saturday, which he must carry again but remains a big player. However, it could pay to side with LIR SPECIALE, who continues to slide down the ratings and is now 11lb below his last winning mark from May 2023. Judged on his near-miss off 2lb lower at Wolverhampton last month, a break and stable switch may have done Minnesota Lad some good and he could improve for that.
Prediction : 1st Lir Speciale 2nd Many A Star 3rd Minnesota Lad

BIG BARD carries a 4lb penalty for his victory at Kempton, but he has scored off a higher mark on turf in the past and the manner in which he powered home to win well last week suggests a bold follow-up bid is on the cards. Serious dangers abound in the shape of Bomb Squad, who narrowly missed out on a three-timer over C&D nine days ago, and the hat-trick seeking Back Tomorrow, who has a 5lb penalty to defy.
Prediction : 1st Big Bard 2nd Bomb Squad 3rd Back Tomorrow

Placed on both of his starts here since joining new connections, including a close second over C&D last week, MIGGY MAGIC sets the standard on recent form and he is taken to get off the mark at the ninth time asking. That may be at the main expense of Classy Clarets, who would hold every chance if bouncing back to the form of his success at Wolverhampton off 3lb lower last month. Castan has dropped to a mark 11lb lower than his last victory and he could be thereabouts as well.
Prediction : 1st Miggy Magic 2nd Classy Clarets 3rd Castan

CARLTON has been a revelation since joining the James Owen stable, winning four on the bounce over this trip at Chelmsford, and a five-timer looks like a distinct possibility for the son of Frankel. A 5lb rise for his most recent success appears manageable, and it may be another in-form stayer in shape of Alfheim who follows him home, with the latter scoring on her last three starts at Wolverhampton. Currumbin and Val Bassett can also have a say.
Prediction : 1st Carlton 2nd Alfheim 3rd Currumbin