Southwell evening racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, January 18

We start off with some details on our four selected horses at Southwell, with a full set of tips from the meeting at the bottom of the page.

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(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's first publication)

 

17:30 (Southwell) Siempre Arturo

Siempre Arturo looks to have been found a gilt-edged opportunity to double his tally in the BetUK. Its Where The UK Bets Restricted Novice Stakes.

Never a factor when running too green to do himself justice on his Wolverhampton introduction, the four-year-old looked to have a much better idea of what is required on his next start at Chelmsford.

While the strength of that race can be questioned, Siempre Arturo could do no more than win comfortably by four lengths and there should be more improvement in the locker.

Daniel and Claire Kubler’s inmate must concede weight all round in his bid to follow up, but this is a race that may not take much winning.

 

18:30 (Southwell) Tenerife Sunshine

Tenerife Sunshine is backed to warm up punters in the Build Your Acca With BetUK Handicap.

A Newmarket maiden winner as a two-year-old before finishing down the field in the Group Three Zetland Stakes, Charlie Johnston’s charge did not resurface until August, when making a successful switch to handicap company on his all-weather debut at Kempton.

On the whole, subsequent results have been a little underwhelming for the son of Lope De Vega, but a recent staying-on fourth on his return to Kempton was a step in the right direction.

Being 1lb below his last winning mark, Tenerife Sunshine is handicapped to add to his tally and it could be the more demanding nature of Southwell is just what he needs to be seen in his best light.

 

19:30 (Southwell) Catesby

Catesby could prove the safest option. Local trainer Scott Dixon unsurprisingly does well at this venue and his previous course and distance winner holds strong claims following a decent fourth-placed finish tackling this trip at Wolverhampton.

Trulie Good produced his first worthwhile piece of form when second over five furlongs here. May go close back up to six furlongs if replicating the effort.

First-time tongue-tie could have a positive impact on Amber Dew while Cubanista is starting to look too well-treated and cannot be ignored.

 

20:30 (Southwell) Warming

The George Boughey-trained Warming looks a likely candidate for the BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap.

While three outings in maiden and novice company were nothing to write home about, the Too Darn Hot filly ran much better when third on her handicap debut at Newcastle a fortnight ago.

With cheek pieces fitted for the first time, Warming made much of the running at Gosforth Park before faltering late on and she is another who could be aided by the more demanding nature of this track.

 

Southwell selections in full:

SOUTHWELL: 5.00 Two Rivers, 5.30 Siempre Arturo, 6.00 Daafy, 6.30 Tenerife Sunshine, 7.00 Higher Law, 7.30 Catesby, 8.00 Phoenix Beach, 8.30 Warming.