UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

Flash In The Park tends to perform quite well at Southwell and is now just 2lb higher than when successful over C&D in December. His subsequent couple of efforts haven't been great, though, whereas SEA THRIFT arrives at the top of her game after finding only one too strong when attempting to supplement a Plumpton triumph at Sedgefield. In fact, Daisy Hitchins' mare has been a model of consistency and progressive throughout the campaign and has struck up a good partnership with Robbie David. Hitchins' former inmate Model Approach has shown next to nothing since joining Evan Williams.
Prediction : 1st Sea Thrift 2nd Flash In The Park 3rd Model Approach

SMURFETTE went really close when returning from a lengthy spell on the sidelines at Uttoxeter on New Year's Eve, but couldn't build on that at Market Rasen. She was possibly feeling the effects of her comeback so is worth sticking with after another month to recover. Kayce Dutton was most disappointing when attempting to complete a Market Rasen double, but can't be written off just yet. Better is possible from Solar System now he tackles the larger obstacles for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Smurfette 2nd Kayce Dutton 3rd Solar System

JEFFERY'S CROSS had the misfortune to bump into a potential star of this division when left trailing in Barton Snow's wake at Ludlow. There was a worrying moment immediately after that race but, as long as he's fully recovered, Dan Skelton's 10-year-old can be rewarded for a string of fine efforts in defeat. Java Point made a successful beginning to his hunter chase career, also at Ludlow, and is officially rated 2lb superior to the selection so has to be feared. Camino Rocio is the pick of the other two.
Prediction : 1st Jefferys Cross 2nd Java Point 3rd Camino Rocio

A drop in distance didn't see Edith Pelham in her best light when finishing a well-beaten sixth at Market Rasen and the return to further should result in an improved display. She must enter calculations, but AFANCY GETAWAY rates as the most solid proposition. Ben Pauling's mare arrives on the back of a good second at Ludlow and a similar performance may prove sufficient. Amelia's Star and Shotgun Shirley are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Afancy Getaway 2nd Edith Pelham 3rd Amelias Star

TREAD CAREFULLY took a step forward when second over C&D and this looks a golden opportunity for him to open his account. An official rating of 116 suggests the five-year-old should take plenty of beating at this level, with the main danger forecast to come from Nice One Eric. Ben Pauling's inmate should find this easier than his two previous outings over timber and is open to improvement. Collanisi may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Tread Carefully 2nd Nice One Eric 3rd Collanisi

CLASSICAL STING's jumping has proved costly on his last two chase outings and a switch to timber looks a shrewd move. The six-year-old has a 4lb lower mark in this discipline, with the introduction of cheekpieces taken to sharpen him up. Lone Soldier is also reverting to the smaller obstacles and may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Steel Soldier, who arrives on the back of a decent third at Huntingdon.
Prediction : 1st Classical Sting 2nd Lone Soldier 3rd Steel Soldier