UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

An opening Flat mark of 63 proved to be lenient for recent Catterick scorer AN BRADAN FEASA and there should be more to come. Reverting to Tapeta and a 5lb penalty shouldn't prevent another bold bid from Jack Jones' gelding, with the biggest threat forecast to emerge from Return With Gold. The three-year-old receives a handy weight-for-age allowance and he isn't taken lightly. Persian Phoenix is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st An Bradan Feasa 2nd Return With Gold 3rd Persian Phoenix

Having found only a promising Godolphin colt too strong on his seasonal debut at Yarmouth earlier this month, Palazzo Blu is likely to give another good account. However, the three-year-old may have to play second fiddle once more as FOXLIGHT is slightly more compelling. Ian Williams' inmate supplemented his opening victory in a Lingfield bumper when making an equally impressive Flat debut at this venue. Fellow last-time-out winner Harpsichord also warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st Foxlight 2nd Palazzo Blu 3rd Harpsichord

Lednikov must enter the reckoning after making all over a furlong shorter here and a 4lb penalty is unlikely to prevent him from going close again. However, the form of THIS TIME MAYBE's narrow defeat over C&D looks slightly stronger and Mark Usher's gelding edges the verdict. Dan Horsford has his string in good heart at present and it wouldn't be a surprise to see Nivelle's Magic step up on her fifth-placed reappearance.
Prediction : 1st This Time Maybe 2nd Lednikov 3rd Nivelles Magic

Ollie Sangster introduces a notable filly in the shape of WHISPERWOOD, who is a half-sister to a couple of winners and, as a February foal, she could be forward enough to make the trip from her Wiltshire-based yard worthwhile. Others to keep an eye on include Acceptance and Lady Cassien, who are nicely-bred types to consider, while Havana Beach won't need to be anything special to get the better of her stable companion Coul Jane, based on the latter's debut run.
Prediction : 1st Whisperwood 2nd Acceptance 3rd Lady Cassien

This isn't much deeper than the classified event Brinton won at Wolverhampton last month and the C&D winner appeals now bidding for a first career success in a handicap. However, some wily characters are in opposition, with none appealing more than course specialist MASHAM MOOR, who bids for a fourth track-and-trip triumph from a feasible rating. Quick Away is also high on the list as she reverts to Tapeta.
Prediction : 1st Masham Moor 2nd Brinton 3rd Quick Away

Dependability counts for plenty at this level and FIFTY SENT can continue to pay his way after a tenacious effort to win over a potentially inadequate 7f here at the start of this month. The manner in which he won that race suggests returning to a mile could be beneficial and, with Amie Waugh's 3lb claim a handy asset, another bold showing looks likely. Dash Power and Back From Dubai are other solid options, while Specialist View has some each-way appeal returning after wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st Fifty Sent 2nd Dash Power 3rd Back From Dubai

ADVERSARY looks the one to beat on the back of a career-best effort at Kempton, where he was only denied in a head-bobbing finish. The Clive Cox-trained gelding is preferred to Mwafaq, who ran a highly encouraging race when upped to a mile on his handicap debut, making the frame at Redcar. Classic Cause and Dovey Moon may also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Adversary 2nd Mwafaq 3rd Dovey Moon

HARDY BLOKE ended last season in consistent form and this appeals as an ideal opportunity on his return. Shay Farmer taking off a valuable 7lb is a major plus and he may have too much for Scotland The Brave, who disappointed at Newcastle but is better judged on February's success at the same track. Ex-Willie Mullins inmate Immelmann should be monitored for market support on his first run for shrewd connections.
Prediction : 1st Hardy Bloke 2nd Scotland The Brave 3rd Immelmann