UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

EMPEROR'S SON was able to build on a couple of positive efforts to score at Wolverhampton and looks to have been found another excellent chance, with Warren Fentiman's claim negating the 3lb rise incurred. A 5lb penalty asks more of Popular Dream but he merits respect, as do Beaumadier and Brazilian Belle, who were defeated by the aforementioned pair last time. There is still plenty of life in nine-year-old Birkenhead and he is by no means out of this.
Prediction : 1st Emperors Son 2nd Popular Dream 3rd Beaumadier

LAURENS DREAM lost little in defeat when chasing home a subsequent winner at Newcastle on Friday and, kept to this level, compensation might await Mick and David Easterby's four-year-old. Zaramara needs to find some improvement, but she has few miles on the clock and is likely to appreciate an ease in class. On these terms, Headshot should make his presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Laurens Dream 2nd Zaramara 3rd Headshot

Turned out quickly under a penalty, this appears to be all about PINK SOCKS. Ian Williams' mare bolted up in a similar event at Newcastle on Saturday and although she's not been the most reliable previously, this will not take much winning. There are a few class droppers to be wary of, namely dual course winner Kodebreaker, who has posted a few positive efforts in handicaps of late. Aim For The Bull has yet to score, but last month's C&D second suggests he ought to be more than capable.
Prediction : 1st Pink Socks 2nd Kodebreaker 3rd Aim For The Bull

INVITED appreciated a drop to this level when he making all over a mile at Lingfield and a 2lb rise looks fair. However, he is likely to face competition for the lead on this occasion and still needs to raise his game back over 7f. Shiplake went up 7lb for November's C&D success and now requires another personal best. Therefore, Good Morning Alex, who has won on the back of a break previously, could be a bigger danger with his effectiveness at this course also proven.
Prediction : 1st Invited 2nd Good Morning Alex 3rd Shiplake

CARGIN BHUI returned from a break with a close second at Wolverhampton 11 days ago and can go one better this time. Rated 82 at his peak, he's now too well treated to ignore, especially with his match-fitness topped up. Showtime Mahomes shoulders a 4lb penalty having won over C&D last week and this represents a drop in class. He rates a bigger danger than Ottawa, who was a surprise winner here last month and needs to prove that wasn't a fluke.
Prediction : 1st Cargin Bhui 2nd Showtime Mahomes 3rd Ottawa

With an official rating of just 71, Love Alive sets only a modest standard. However, reverting to novice company could be a good move and she is one to monitor closely in the betting. Nevertheless, AUTUMN AFFAIR was a respectable second to a now 84-rated opponent on her racecourse debut at Wolverhampton last month and it's logical to suggest the filly can take a step forward with the benefit of experience. Pantheon Princess and Maybe Soon are interesting newcomers in a moderate event.
Prediction : 1st Autumn Affair 2nd Love Alive 3rd Pantheon Princess

Although foiled in his hat-trick bid when finishing a close-up second over C&D recently, ZIGGY'S TRITON lost little in defeat. The four-year-old makes plenty of appeal from an unchanged mark and the introduction of a visor may prove fruitful. Paddy's Day secured an eighth all-weather triumph at Newcastle last month and may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of fellow in-form rival Alligator Alley.
Prediction : 1st Ziggys Triton 2nd Paddys Day 3rd Alligator Alley

Having opened his account in fine style at Wolverhampton, Codiak merits consideration on his return to handicap company. However, the four-year-old is now 7lb higher than for his close-up second at Redcar in November and CANNON ROCK may prove to be better treated. James Owen's charge has been rejuvenated since having blinkers applied last month and a 5lb rise for his most recent success looks workable. Machete can make his presence felt too.
Prediction : 1st Cannon Rock 2nd Codiak 3rd Machete