UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

King of Speed returned to winning ways at Wolverhampton last time and a 4lb rise should not prevent another bold showing from Mark Loughnane's gelding. However, TIMETOBENICE has performed well in defeat on a number of occasions recently and he could be worth siding with dropped a further 2lb after finishing second at Kempton last time out. Calanthe has been knocking on the door in recent weeks and he's another who could run well with Brodie Hampson back in the saddle.
Prediction : 1st Timetobenice 2nd King Of Speed 3rd Calanthe

JESSE LUC's form has really taken off in recent weeks and although a 5lb rise for his latest win will make life tougher, he looks capable of bringing up the four-timer. Westmorian ran well to finish second on his return from a 272-day layoff at Newcastle last time, and he won't be far away if building on that. Charlie Mason wasn't beaten far in third at Wolverhampton last time and he should be capable of getting involved once again off the same mark.
Prediction : 1st Jesse Luc 2nd Westmorian 3rd Charlie Mason

Five of ORMOLULU's six career wins have come at this venue and a 2lb rise for her win here last time might not be enough to stop Gemma Tutty's mare from going in again. Mersea sprung a 50-1 shock when returning with a win at Newcastle last time and she's entitled to respect. The Real McKay is having her first start for Michael Herrington and she could go close on just her second outing after wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st Ormolulu 2nd Mersea 3rd The Real McKay

FURTHER MEASURE has been in terrific form so far in 2025, winning four of his five starts, and Mike Murphy's gelding may prove capable of defying a 4lb rise following his latest Kempton victory. Star Legend finished third behind the selection at Southwell in January and backed that performance up when just denied at Chelmsford. Sneaky Blinder and Val Bassett complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Further Measure 2nd Star Legend 3rd Sneaky Blinder

HAMMER THE HAMMER shaped well on both starts as a juvenile before nearly shedding the maiden tag when runner-up over C&D on his return to action last month. With that outing under his belt, Kevin Ryan's colt is likely to be a tough nut to crack. Bueno Nacho may benefit from a gelding operation and prove to be the main threat, while Gorgeous Mr George appears best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Hammer The Hammer 2nd Bueno Nacho 3rd Gorgeous Mr George

Nelson Gay won over C&D last month and can launch another serious challenge. He had the measure of It's Showtime on that occasion and that will likely prove to be the case once more, but a chance is taken on ANGLE LAND returning to form. Robert Cowell's sprinter has been competing at Chelmsford without success since going close over this track and trip in November and she can make the most of a 4lb lower mark.
Prediction : 1st Angle Land 2nd Nelson Gay 3rd Its Showtime

ONE MORE DREAM failed to land a blow when drawn wide over C&D a week ago. The six-year-old won this contest last year, and having subsequently eased to a potentially lenient mark, another bold bid is anticipated. Fools Rush In scored over course and distance at the end of last year and has since won again at Wolverhampton. He is likely to prove competitive back at this level, while Straight A is another capable of getting involved.
Prediction : 1st One More Dream 2nd Fools Rush In 3rd Straight A