UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

NELSON GAY has been such a grand servant over the years and proved he retains plenty of enthusiasm for the game by registering two wins in 2025 already. Both have come over C&D and a 3lb rise for the most recent shouldn't inconvenience him too much. Popular Dream was just over a length behind him in third when meeting trouble and is 3lb better off after occupying the same position here subsequently. Blue Force was a model of consistency on the all-weather in the second half of last season and has to be feared on his return.
Prediction : 1st Nelson Gay 2nd Popular Dream 3rd Blue Force

Jennie Candlish may have got a bargain in the ex-Juddmonte Frankel gelding Pergamon, who showed plenty of ability when with Andre Fabre. He is a fascinating contender but it is hard not to stick with FURTHER MEASURE, who has won five of his six races in 2025 and looks ready for the rise in class. Wonder probably didn't have much to beat over C&D, but he got the job done and has more to offer now his stamina is proven. Charging Thunder is worth a look on his return to the level.
Prediction : 1st Further Measure 2nd Pergamon 3rd Wonder

Only One Blue has been costly to follow so far but, as a daughter of Galway Hurdle winner/Ascot Gold Cup runner-up Missunited, she should relish the rise from a mile. Even so, it is difficult to oppose LADY VIVIAN because she beat all bar a 92-rated Godolphin hotpot over 1m3f here and meets nothing of that calibre now. Kintbury has shown enough to warrant an interest, as has Regal River, who was a couple of places in front of La Trinite when third at Kempton.
Prediction : 1st Lady Vivian 2nd Only One Blue 3rd Kintbury

FOSROC confirmed the promise he displayed on debut when second over 7f at Kempton in October and any further improvement could see the Charlie Hills-trained colt get off the mark. Superposition has the ability to go well, although the lengthy break is a slight concern. Killenaule caught the eye on his racecourse bow at Lingfield in November and is another to consider on his first appearance for the Harry Eustace team.
Prediction : 1st Fosroc 2nd Superposition 3rd Killenaule

KING OF YORK won twice over 7f here before finishing a neck second over C&D a week ago and he merits the utmost respect off a 2lb lower mark. Thats My Boy Luke bounced back to form when a close third at Newcastle at the beginning of the month and he has to be of interest. Others to consider are Waleyfa and Masham Moor.
Prediction : 1st King Of York 2nd Thats My Boy Luke 3rd Waleyfa

TIMETOBENICE's sliding mark allows him to sneak in off top-weight and, following a more encouraging effort in a better contest at Chelmsford 15 days ago, Marco Botti's gelding could be worth siding with now eased in class. Down To The Kid has been knocking on the door of late and is likely to be in the mix once again. Vixey is another with valid form claims.
Prediction : 1st Timetobenice 2nd Down To The Kid 3rd Vixey

Placed on each of his last five outings, including over C&D at the beginning of the month, MATCH ANTHEM deserves a change in luck and he can be rewarded for his consistency on this occasion. Fifty Sent has also been paying his way and holds strong claims if coping with the drop from a mile, whereas Asadjumeirah has the potential to improve for going up in trip. Others to note include Lumenbourg, Mr Slicker and Thanks Dad.
Prediction : 1st Match Anthem 2nd Fifty Sent 3rd Asadjumeirah

It is difficult to look past the completely unexposed TWILIGHT DIAMOND, who was denied a double when only beaten a neck at Kempton. A mark of 75 on his handicap debut could prove lenient and David O'Meara's charge may have too much for Kats Bob, who is unbeaten since joining Ruth Carr but has a 4lb rise to overcome for his most recent success at Newcastle. Returning off 12lb lower than last year's victory in a division of this contest (Cliffcake won the other), One More Dream is noted, as is Commander Of Life on the drop in distance.
Prediction : 1st Twilight Diamond 2nd Kats Bob 3rd One More Dream