UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

SKIP TO VICTORY took a big step forward when runner-up over C&D last time. Denied by only a head, the winner is now rated 81, and that looks strong form in this context. Von Trotter is also going the right way based on his good effort here in December. He can make his presence felt and is preferred to Wolverhampton third La Belle Forest and the more exposed Whiskey Kisses.
Prediction : 1st Skip To Victory 2nd Von Trotter 3rd La Belle Forest

Seven Fires made all to land a maiden race over 6f here last month, while Early Release also made every yard when successful at Kempton recently. It's plausible that pair could take each other on for the lead and that could play into the hands of the in-form SHALAA ASKER. The latter landed a brace on the Tapeta at the start of the year and can race off the same mark as when narrowly beaten over C&D on Tuesday.
Prediction : 1st Shalaa Asker 2nd Seven Fires 3rd Early Release

Legal Reform won a division of this last year and looks likely to have a say in proceedings once again. However, his recent third here suggests he's high enough in the weights now and it could pay to stick with DOWN TO THE KID. The latter has won three of his last four starts over C&D and a 2lb rise for his latest success may not be enough to anchor him. Eminency is preferred to Diamondonthehill of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Down To The Kid 2nd Legal Reform 3rd Eminency

FILLY ONE looks a strong contender in here and won't have to improve much on her latest second, when beaten a mere head, in order to strike. Her all-weather form is solid and she gets a confident vote ahead of Brazilian Rose, who has held her form well all year. Pixie Diva has an absence to overcome but is also of interest.
Prediction : 1st Filly One 2nd Brazilian Rose 3rd Pixie Diva

Plenty of improving three-year-olds go to post for this competitive sprint and just a tentative vote is for GHOST MODE, who won a Chester maiden and was extremely unlucky when headed on the post at York last time. He should have a lot more to offer this year, likewise Jungle Ruler, who performed better than his finishing position suggests at Lingfield and is a C&D winner. Saffron Dandy and Grey Horizon are noted too.
Prediction : 1st Ghost Mode 2nd Jungle Ruler 3rd Saffron Dandy

MARRY THE NIGHT might take a bit of beating in his present mood. He seems to have improved again this year judged on wins at this track and a 5lb penalty for the latter of those triumphs nine days ago might not be enough to halt his progress. Asian Journey was beaten just a head into second latest and is expected to go well, while Relevant Range completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Marry The Night 2nd Asian Journey 3rd Relevant Range

Fornido is the only course winner in this field after scoring over this trip in October last year, but that remains his sole victory from 11 starts and might have to settle for a place. Therefore, the vote goes to FORGLEN, who finished fast and late to score by a head at Wolverhampton last month. Only upped 3lb for that effort, he may be able to follow up. Marine completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Forglen 2nd Fornido 3rd Marine

Lednikov is a standing dish here with five victories from 16 starts, but they have been over shorter and he could prove vulnerable as a result. Hickton steps up in trip after a win over 1m4f here when last seen in October and is likely to go close, but a chance is taken on ITSGOTTOBEFUN. Third at Wolverhampton on his only try at this distance last month, he races off the same mark and could surprise them all.
Prediction : 1st Itsgottobefun 2nd Hickton 3rd Lednikov