UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

NACHO NACHO NACHO arrives fresh from winning at Wolverhampton. He can effectively race off a lower mark here, if Jack Nicholls' allowance is taken into account, and another bold bid is anticipated from the four-year-old. Portoro is edging closer to winning again and found only one too good over C&D in November. He could have a say in the outcome, while Dapper Gee Gee and Jamaican Storm cannot be ruled out with any confidence either.
Prediction : 1st Nacho Nacho Nacho 2nd Portoro 3rd Dapper Gee Gee

Course regular Down To The Kid has won six times here, but all those victories came over longer trips. Lingfield runner-up Havana Sky can race off an unchanged mark and could be thereabouts once again, but GRESSINGTON makes most appeal. The latter regained the winning thread with a resounding defeat of the in-form Towerlands over 7f at Newcastle just six days ago, and Katie Scott's charge can strike again while the iron is hot.
Prediction : 1st Gressington 2nd Down To The Kid 3rd Havana Sky

MYTHICAL ISLE left his previous form well behind when finishing a close second at Wolverhampton last time. That was only his third start in a handicap and the son of No Nay Never looks one to keep on the right side of now the penny seems to have dropped. Magna is more exposed, although she won nicely enough at Kempton recently and could feature again, while Hint Of The Jungle is not without hope off his current mark.
Prediction : 1st Mythical Isle 2nd Magna 3rd Hint Of The Jungle

Despite not tasting victory for over two years, this could be the day for COURT OF SESSION. The seven-year-old showed more when fourth in this grade over 7f at Wolverhampton and the drop back in trip, along with a 2lb lower rating, might just be what the doctor ordered. Call Glory finished second off this mark at Newcastle on his penultimate start and needs considering, while Ramon Di Loria is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Court Of Session 2nd Call Glory 3rd Ramon Di Loria

The hat-trick seeking Ziggy's Triton is bound to attract support after his triumph at this level here recently, but the value may lie with EXISTENT. The eight-year-old was runner-up at Chelmsford prior to finding a class 2 too much of an ask at the same venue next time, but this is a lot easier and he may take advantage. Blinky took the silver medal home at Wolverhampton a few weeks ago and isn't ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Existent 2nd Ziggys Triton 3rd Blinky

Arlington deserves consideration with two C&D wins last year, but he needs a career best to succeed off his current mark and may have to settle for a place. GOGO YUBARI gets the vote, though, after winning a better race at Lingfield in December and, with Neil Callan's strength from the saddle, he could follow up. It's Showtime and Okami also make the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Gogo Yubari 2nd Arlington 3rd Its Showtime

Night Bear is surprisingly the only course winner in this field after coming home in front over further in October 2022. If he reacts positively to a first-time visor, he could surprise a few. Harswell Duke drops a class and is stepped up to this trip as an eight-year-old and would be interesting if he stays, but TRUSTY SCOUT might be the one. Third over shorter off this mark last month, he is better suited by this distance and has the benefit of Ben Ffrench-Davis' 5lb claim.
Prediction : 1st Trusty Scout 2nd Night Bear 3rd Harswell Duke

KRISSY has won two of her last three starts since returning to the all-weather surfaces. The resolute winner when making all at Wolverhampton last time, the daughter of Calyx may not have finished improving yet and Lauren Young's claim negates a 3lb rise. Knight Of Magic has been thereabouts of late and found only one too good over C&D last time. He could land a blow, while Late Claim should also prove competitive.
Prediction : 1st Krissy 2nd Knight Of Magic 3rd Late Claim

TIMELY AFFAIR took a big step forward when finishing a close second over C&D on his handicap debut. That was his first start since June, so it's reasonable to expect further improvement and the son of Time Test looks worth sticking with at this level. Pink Socks posted a better effort on debut for Ian Williams' yard and she merits consideration in first-time cheekpieces, while Pop Favorite could also get involved.
Prediction : 1st Timely Affair 2nd Pink Socks 3rd Pop Favorite