UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

With no shortage of early pace on show, it might be wise to side with the Paul Midgley-trained HERAKLES. The six-year-old returned to finish a creditable fourth over C&D earlier this month and given how this could unfold, it would come as no surprise were he to take a step forward. Westgate Warrior and Irish Dancer are likely to vie for supremacy, as might the likes of Street Life and Colors Of Freedom, which could in turn give a chance to 6f specialist Woodhay Whisper.
Prediction : 1st Herakles 2nd Westgate Warrior 3rd Woodhay Whisper

Amelia's Joy and Rusheen Boy both arrive on the back of narrow wins and must be respected, while a few others have something to prove, but a chance is taken on KAMAWAY. Eve Johnson Houghton's Kameko filly displayed promise in novice/maiden company and was far from disgraced when fourth in behind a trio of three-year-olds over C&D. Pitched into handicaps from a potentially workable opening mark, she could find significant progress.
Prediction : 1st Kamaway 2nd Amelias Joy 3rd Rusheen Boy

An open contest in which many have their chance, including Dagger Strike, who was touched off by Illy's Roo over C&D. KANISHKA wasn't too far away in third that day, though, and given that it was his seasonal reappearance, he's taken to reverse the form on the revised terms. Chelmsford winner Tamashal is another with high hopes and don't rule out The Resdev Scholar, who hasn't been seen since completing a hat-trick at Doncaster back in November.
Prediction : 1st Kanishka 2nd Dagger Strike 3rd Tamashal

AQPAN sets a decent standard based on his runner-up displays at Kempton in December and Roger Varian's colt is likely to prove hard to beat with that experience under his belt. Aura Champagne showed promise on her sole outing when third in a conditions event at Newbury. She looks the most obvious threat, while Ay Up Duck is an interesting newcomer being out of a German Listed winner.
Prediction : 1st Aqpan 2nd Aura Champagne 3rd Ay Up Duck

GOLDEN MUSE made a decent start to her career when third at Chelmsford before stepping forward to win comfortably at Wolverhampton, and the daughter of Golden Horn is expected to benefit from going even further in distance. La Tosca boasts a nice staying pedigree and has to be respected on her racecourse debut. Littlecote and Itsonlyrockandroll head the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Golden Muse 2nd La Tosca 3rd Littlecote

A tricky contest on paper and BALQAA's recent victory at Wolverhampton might give her the edge. The eight-year-old hasn't tackled this trip yet in her career, but she might prove too strong if seeing it out. Regal Glory is capable of being in the mix after her third here a fortnight ago, while others for the shortlist include Shabu Shabu and Arranmore.
Prediction : 1st Balqaa 2nd Regal Glory 3rd Shabu Shabu

JACK ANDREA won a classified stakes at Lingfield before proving that was no fluke when going back into handicap company and performing creditably for the silver medal at Chelmsford. David Probert takes over in the plate and everything points towards another bold showing. Cezarro posted an improved effort when second at Kempton and is noted along with C&D scorer Highfield Comrade.
Prediction : 1st Jack Andrea 2nd Cezarro 3rd Highfield Comrade

ROARING RALPH will likely prove popular in this handicap finale and is taken to send his supporters home smiling. He's become a bit of a course specialist and certainly wasn't winning out of turn last month, prior to setting up the hat-trick bid courtesy of another success here. He gets a confident vote ahead of Lingfield second Danehill Star and Back From Dubai.
Prediction : 1st Roaring Ralph 2nd Danehill Star 3rd Back From Dubai