UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

A return to 1m proved just the ticket for last month's C&D winner CREST OF LIGHT and he's fancied to follow up. The son of Zarak was value for further than the winning distance suggests that day and a 3lb higher mark may not be enough to halt him. West Tyrone ran his best race to date when finishing a close-up second on his handicap bow at Newcastle and Kevin Ryan's charge is feared most, ahead of Pink Petunia.
Prediction : 1st Crest Of Light 2nd West Tyrone 3rd Pink Petunia

Al Waseela ended her last campaign with a victory at Redcar in November and market support on her stable/seasonal bow for Ollie Sangster would be interesting. However, APPLEBLOSSOMWHITE boasts a recent run having made a winning yard debut in style at Kempton last month and the daughter of Soldier's Call may find enough improvement to defy a 7lb rise in the ratings. The reappearing Bownder proved a model of consistency once entering nursery company during 2024 and he is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Appleblossomwhite 2nd Al Waseela 3rd Bownder

Although he could never make a dent from the rear when finishing eighth in a handicap at Wolverhampton last month, RAVENGLASS faces his easiest assignment here since scoring at that venue in October. Classified company could prove just the tonic for Adrian Wintle's charge and a fourth career victory could be on the cards. Last-time-out winner Aspire To Glory warrants respect in his current mood, but a 6lb penalty does demand more of him. With that in mind, a bigger threat may emerge from fellow in-form rival Alice's Impact.
Prediction : 1st Ravenglass 2nd Alices Impact 3rd Aspire To Glory

A C&D winner off an 11lb higher mark last March, the in-form ONE MORE DREAM appeals stepping back up in trip after returning to winning ways in a rider restricted handicap at Wolverhampton last month. Jason Heart knows the six-year-old well and his presence back in the saddle is a positive switch for the follow-up bid. Rich Rhythm is feared most after his own track-and-trip success in January, while Zu Run should not be underestimated over his optimum distance.
Prediction : 1st One More Dream 2nd Rich Rhythm 3rd Zu Run

Vaguely Royal sets a good standard on his old form and reverts to the Flat with a fair chance of giving weight and beating to his three rivals. However, conceding 19lb to the less-exposed WONDER is a big ask and with his recent third-placed finish at Wolverhampton being boosted by the winner going in again since, James Fanshawe's gelding looks the pick of the bunch now upped in trip. Haaland, who sports a first-time visor, and Tradesman are both out of the handicap and may have to settle for supporting roles.
Prediction : 1st Wonder 2nd Vaguely Royal 3rd Haaland

None of these are without risk but TRUE PROMISE has hinted at a revival of late and could be worth chancing off a 1lb lower mark than when he won over C&D in November. Existent has stacks of ability but has wasted seemingly better chances of late, so cannot be backed with maximum confidence. Therefore, the class-dropping Bedford Flyer is suggested as a bigger danger to the selection, despite running off 6lb above his last winning mark.
Prediction : 1st True Promise 2nd Bedford Flyer 3rd Existent

BAJAN BLUE won on her only previous start over an extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton in January last year. The break is a concern, but Roger Varian's filly can obviously go well fresh and just tops the shortlist. De Ville is another returning from a lengthy layoff who has to be of interest, while any mark support for Turquino on his belated debut would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Bajan Blue 2nd De Ville 3rd Turquino

High Court Judge has to be of interest despite his winning run coming to an end at Wolverhampton last time. However, preference is for MR NUGGET, who appeared to have plenty in hand when scoring over C&D a couple of weeks ago and a 5lb rise could underestimate him. Risen Again may be sharpened up by the first-time application of cheekpieces and he is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Mr Nugget 2nd High Court Judge 3rd Risen Again

GOZO's second over 1m4f at Wolverhampton three weeks ago sets the standard and, given that was his first start since August, there may be more to come from the five-year-old. Percy Willis is more than capable of making the frame in a race of this nature and has to be of some interest, while similar comments apply to Annandale and Aiming High.
Prediction : 1st Gozo 2nd Percy Willis 3rd Annandale