UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

Although ROGER RAREBIT's last two successes came on the back of lengthy breaks, Tom Lacey's nine-year-old won in a convincing manner at Warwick's New Year's Eve fixture and could be tough to overhaul if this doesn't come around too soon for him. A 5lb rise for that success looks a fair assessment. Whatsyourproblem is unexposed at the trip and merits a betting check, while Dunstall Rambler is 11lb above his last winning mark but can also figure if his C&D fall is forgotten.
Prediction : 1st Roger Rarebit 2nd Whatsyourproblem 3rd Dunstall Rambler

BENMORE got off the mark over fences with a ready success at Leicester before posting another good effort when second at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. The fact he was raised 3lb for that performance confirms he is on the upgrade and is well worth following. Daytime Dreaming couldn't justify favouritism on his chasing debut, but that support suggests better was expected. He is dangerous to ignore. Dromlac Jury and Flash In The Park complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Benmore 2nd Daytime Dreaming 3rd Dromlac Jury

WILSTAR, a half-brother to the the top-class Douvan and Jonbon, will have to go some to live up to that pedigree. However, he is still very low-mileage and there were encouraging signs in his Ayr second. That was his first start after wind surgery and a race of this nature is within range with another step forward. Tread Carefully has shown ability and is feared most. Myrighthandman and Joeybottles also command respect.
Prediction : 1st Wilstar 2nd Tread Carefully 3rd Myrighthandman

Having attracted strong market support on his debut under Rules, point-to-point recruit MOYGANNY PHIL could be the answer. It's safe to assume better was expected from the Olly Murphy-trained six-year-old over C&D and, with that experience to draw upon, he looks worth another chance. Useful on the Flat, Fouroneohfever looked set to be a clear second-best before falling on his hurdles debut at Sandown. He should be wiser and must have every chance in this company. Other notable options include Mr Jukebox and Herbygoesbananas.
Prediction : 1st Moyganny Phil 2nd Fouroneohfever 3rd Mr Jukebox

PARISH STAR escapes a penalty for her Newcastle victory last week and connections appear to have found an excellent opportunity for her to strike again, providing she has recovered from those recent exertions. Somebodycomegether scored at Catterick on her penultimate start and has to enter calculations once again. The rest all have something to prove, but Time Was and By The Grace look the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st Parish Star 2nd Somebodycomegether 3rd Time Was

PIKE ROAD finished fourth over 3m at Cheltenham before returning to the same venue and weakening into fifth behind subsequent Cleeve hero Ma Shantou. The drop in trip appears to be a positive for Martin Keighley's gelding, who looks capable of taking full advantage. Bitsnbuckles has been thereabouts recently and commands plenty of respect, while Motazzen and handicap debutant Firm But Fair head the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Pike Road 2nd Bitsnbuckles 3rd Motazzen

LA HIGUERA built on a string of fine efforts in defeat when gaining a deserved success at Wetherby and a 3lb rise appears to be more than fair for Toby Lawes' gelding. Moveonbuy bounced back to form when runner-up on that occasion and has to be considered now 1lb better off with the selection. Check The Score returns from a 12-month absence, but remains open to improvement.
Prediction : 1st La Higuera 2nd Moveonbuy 3rd Check The Score