UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

BANK ON FRANK forced a dead-heat for second on his chasing debut at Fontwell in November, giving the impression a step up to 3m would see him in an even better light. Ben Pauling's charge appears to have been found an ideal opportunity to get off the mark. Streamsforth Lad unseated rider at Uttoxeter on his first attempt over the larger obstacles but is worth another chance, especially in first-time cheekpieces, while Prince Cleni completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Bank On Frank 2nd Streamsforth Lad 3rd Prince Cleni

HE KNOWS BETTER has been knocking on the door since falling on his first try over fences at Haydock in December and the drop in trip may provide the opportunity required for him to strike. Disguisedlimit finished third at Ayr last time and could step forward with a tongue tie applied on this occasion. Others to consider are William Cody and Gaelic Rambler.
Prediction : 1st He Knows Better 2nd Disguisedlimit 3rd William Cody

Brecharnon won on his sole outing for Tom Weston at Chepstow last March but whether he can give away a 7lb penalty on his first appearance for Dan Skelton remains to be seen. With that in mind, the vote goes to MIDNIGHT JUKEBOX. The five-year-old got the better of Listed-placed hurdler Soldier Reeves in a point-to-point and was subsequently purchased for 135,000 pounds. From a yard who do particularly well in this sphere, he may just have the edge. Smokehouse, Sea Tempest and Kappa Des Mottes head the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Midnight Jukebox 2nd Brecharnon 3rd Smokehouse

Olly Murphy saddles two in Zamek and PERTEMPS and although the former holds the edge on official ratings, Sean Bowen seemingly prefers the second-named. His best effort to date came in the mud at Uttoxeter two starts ago and a replication might be good enough, not least because the return to further should suit. Big Cadillac has yet to confirm the promise of his bumper win but will at least find this easier than the Grade 2 he contested at Cheltenham in December.
Prediction : 1st Pertemps 2nd Zamek 3rd Big Cadillac

Vicki Sollitt got a good tune out of HIDOR DE BERSY in a small field at Wincanton and that form probably needs treating with a degree of caution. That said, Mel Rowley's gelding is only 3lb higher and whilst a few of these have something to prove, he can cash in. Stable companion Kastellion goes handicapping for the first time and must be monitored in the betting, as must Jaffa Cake, to whom the same comments apply, and Heaven Smart isn't out of this either.
Prediction : 1st Hidor De Bersy 2nd Kastellion 3rd Jaffa Cake

ASA was edged out in a tight finish at Wetherby before winning over fences at Catterick. She's back over hurdles this afternoon and is only 5lb higher than when cruising to victory in this contest 12 months ago. Leicester scorer Queen Of Steel merits plenty of respect because she won't mind a return to 3m, while Innisfree Lass is a former winner of this too, but she was well beaten by Asa last time.
Prediction : 1st Asa 2nd Queen Of Steel 3rd Innisfree Lass