UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

The consistent SAY WHAT YOU SEE is due for a 4lb rise in future handicaps. Indeed, this could be a good time to catch the son of Belardo, given he won his only previous start over 1m4f and confirmed his wellbeing with a close-up second to an 80-rated opponent in the Racing League fixture at Newcastle last week. Spirit Of Jura rates a player cutting back in both class and trip, while Crystal Mariner, Sugarloaf Lenny and Criminal are other appealing options.
Prediction : 1st Say What You See 2nd Spirit Of Jura 3rd Crystal Mariner

KOSOMETSUKE's form since being gelded has been highly consistent and there is plenty to like. A winner over 7f at Kempton in May, the son of Kodiac has been a close-up second in all three starts since and he doesn't have much to find to emulate his dam by making a winning switch to Tapeta. Philanthropist and Brazilian Rose are well treated on these terms and could be serious players, while last year's winner Noodle Mission is also dangerous to underestimate.
Prediction : 1st Kosometsuke 2nd Philanthropist 3rd Brazilian Rose

HAVANA RUM appeals strongly on the back of a ready success in the Silver Cup at Ripon 12 days ago. The highly capable Ethan Tindall retains the ride and another bold showing can be expected with the memory of that career-best effort still fresh. With leading contenders such as Aberama Gold and the hat-trick seeking City Captain both allotted high draws, a berth in stall 14 could easily be manageable for the selection. Fierce and Miss Hathaway are other in-form rivals to consider.
Prediction : 1st Havana Rum 2nd Aberama Gold 3rd City Captain

Sir Bob Parker intrigues on his first start for Jennie Candlish even if his last start was at Saint-Cloud where he finished third in a Group 2 in May 2022, but to expect him to win looks a huge ask. ARTISAN DANCER is due to go up 2lb for future contests and could strike off this mark following his York second, while Zealandia will also go up the same amount after his Newcastle third.
Prediction : 1st Artisan Dancer 2nd Zealandia 3rd Sir Bob Parker

Four-year-olds have won both runnings of this race and that may continue if NAEPOINT bounces back to his best. Gelded after two wins at Redcar, he returned with a last of 21 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster, but has since changed yard and is now with Richard Fahey. He could make the most of weaker opposition here to come home in front. Transparent has only missed a top three finish once from eight starts and he might get the better of Gloriously Sassy for second.
Prediction : 1st Naepoint 2nd Transparent 3rd Gloriously Sassy

Crowd Quake has improved at a rate of knots this term, winning six times in total including at Chepstow three weeks ago. A 5lb rise looks fair, but he could face competition for the lead and that could play into the hands of FANTASY BELIEVER. Ed Walker's finished a couple of lengths behind the selection in third latest but with a swing in the weights on a track that suits, he could turn the tables. Others to note include Bowerchalke and Liberty Coach.
Prediction : 1st Fantasy Believer 2nd Crowd Quake 3rd Bowerchalke

Against The Wind made all to record a comfortable success over C&D last month but although respected, a 9lb rise will ask sterner questions of him. With that in mind, preference is for NORTHERN SPIRIT, who remains competitively treated under a 5lb penalty having won at Newcastle last Thursday. Tan Rapido enters calculations, as does all-weather specialist Paddy's Day, while dual course winner The Bell Conductor shouldn't be overlooked either in what is a wide-open sprint.
Prediction : 1st Northern Spirit 2nd Against The Wind 3rd Tan Rapido