6:48 Southwell Tips

Fortunate Star. 6-year-old chestnut gelding. Just beaten when attempting to complete a hat-trick of wins. Every chance of getting back on the winning trail here.

Has only won once from 17 starts but has finished 2nd twice (including on the latest outing) and 3rd twice. Holds an each-way chance if in the same form.

A frustrating mare on a long losing run but the consistency is what makes colors of freedom worth the value play. Since her last win off a mark of 49 she hasn't really given the handicapper much doubt to drop her mark much at all. Shes 1lb below her last win and the race needs to be set up for her in the finish but as far as finishing speed goes she's is up there. Usually raced at Wolverhampton i wasn't sure how she'd do here but she ran well and with jockey kieran O'Neil doing well at the course she makes a good case for an each way play.

A very open-looking sprint handicap where Silky Robin appeals at a big-looking 11/1. He drops in trip and class, and Southwell should suit. From a small yard who have had a second and third from three runners in the past fortnight.

13 runners and 4 places on offer. TKM is good value for his 5-pound claim. LETS GO HUGO has been dropped two pounds for his seasonal return, 4th of 8 at Newcastle three weeks ago against a few of these. Ran a strange last time, keeping on but not able to get into contention, beaten 3 and 3¼ lengths. He needs a strong pace to show his best. He should get that here and could well pick up the pieces off a pace collapse. Weighted to reverse form with Little Mi Mi and Fortunate Star. There was significant support for him pre-race last time. At the prices, splitting stakes between him and Isla Bella may be beneficial.