UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

It's hard to get away from BETELGEUSE, who finished clear of the third-placed horse when hitting the woodwork on his seasonal return here earlier in the month. From just a 2lb higher mark, he is the one to side with. Volcanic Rock takes a sizeable step up in distance and, with Oisin Murphy booked, he must be taken seriously. Dollar's Dream is next best.
Prediction : 1st Betelgeuse 2nd Volcanic Rock 3rd Dollars Dream

Crimson Blaze showed plenty of promise when fifth on her introduction at Wolverhampton last month and she is likely to take a step forward under Oisin Murphy. 65,000gns yearling Estupenda is respected on debut, but BELLATINA gets the nod. Charlie Johnston's youngster took home the silver medal on her first start at Beverley and could find any amount of progress with that run under her belt.
Prediction : 1st Bellatina 2nd Crimson Blaze 3rd Estupenda

Wave Power failed to win across three starts in maiden/novice company last year, but he has been gelded over the winter and an opening mark of 66 might not be out of reach. Flash Kozo is another handicap debutant to watch out for, but MAGICIAN OF RIGA was a cosy winner over 1m4f at Wolverhampton last time and looks well placed to go in again.
Prediction : 1st Magician of Riga 2nd Wave Power 3rd Flash Kozo

It's hard to look past WONDROUS LIGHT, who justified favouritism on her reappearance at Beverley and only has a 3lb higher mark to contend with. Provided the daughter of Earthlight is as effective on an artificial surface, she could be a tough nut to crack. Welljudged was sent off favourite for her handicap bow at Wolverhampton two starts ago before subsequently disappointing at Chelmsford. Despite that, she can't be written off just yet. Donna Nook completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Wondrous Light 2nd Welljudged 3rd Donna Nook

Kondratiev Wave dead-heated for top honours at Lingfield on his penultimate start and a similar level of performance would see him go close, but it might pay to side with THE SPOTLIGHT KID. Dean Ivory's gelding finished a creditable third at Kempton last month and the handicapper has given him every chance with a 1lb ease in the ratings. Borderline Madness and Ring Of Gold are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st The Spotlight Kid 2nd Kondratiev Wave 3rd Borderline Madness

TIMELY AFFAIR has found one too good on each of his last two outings, most recently over 7f at this venue, and he now sports first-time cheekpieces. The booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye and should that headgear work the oracle, he can record a second C&D success. Haaf A Diamond faded into third over the extended mile at Nottingham recently but is likely to be thereabouts, and Ribston Pippin is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Timely Affair 2nd Haaf A Diamond 3rd Ribston Pippin

Having finished third on both outings as a juvenile, GOLD STAR GAZING can put that experience to good use. James Fanshawe's colt has subsequently undergone a wind procedure and any improvement should make him tough to beat. Wezzeer boasts a recent run, when finishing third on his opening bid at Kempton, and he isn't taken lightly. Reopposing fourth Hugh shouldn't be far behind.
Prediction : 1st Gold Star Gazing 2nd Wezzeer 3rd Hugh

Neyva's Angel appreciated a return to 6f when landing the spoils over C&D earlier this month and she must enter calculations in her follow-up bid. However, a 5lb higher mark does demand more and TABBY may prove to be better treated. The Muhaarar filly arrives on the back of a second-placed stable bow at Wolverhampton, her first appearance in 478 days, and compensation could be imminent. Glamour Show is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Tabby 2nd Neyvas Angel 3rd Glamour Show