ALL-WEATHER ACTION (SATURDAY)

Pundit Rory Paddock previews every race from Lingfield and Southwell this Saturday as he aims to grab some winners on the dirt to kick start the weekend.

11:30 LINGFIELD

The step up to 10 furlongs looks tailor made for Lord Mayor and with the booking of top jockey Oisin Murphy he looks the one to beat.

Bottom-weight Onyeisi looks overpriced and the one most likely to cause the selection some issues.

LORD MAYOR (WIN)

12:05 LINGFIELD

Girl Of Gold races off a very low mark and after their recent hurdles success looks set to go close over this extended flat trip in what looks a relatively weak contest.

Course and distance winner The Craftymaster and top-weight Zooks shouldn't be far away.

GIRL OF GOLD (WIN)

12:40 LINGFIELD

Superstar jockey Ryan Moore returns to ride on English soil and as such any of the horses he's set to mount deserve the upmost respect. He partners Harry Charlton's Completely Random and now the five-year-old tackles a lower grade deserves the upmost respect.

Justcallmepete aims to make it four wins in a row, in a rich vein of form and should be there or thereabouts once more.

COMPLETELY RANDOM (WIN)

13:15 LINGFIELD

A very competitive contest, but a 3lb rise in weight shouldn't be enough to halt top-weight Morrophore, who was a comfortable winner over this course and distance last time. Represents a powerhouse yard and is partnered with an equally powerful jockey, the one to beat.

For punters looking for an each-way alternative, handicap debutant Wujjood could out perform expectations if fit from a 106 day absence.

MORROPHORE (WIN)

13:55 LINGFIELD

There's a trio of last time out victors who all demand close attention however its Northern Empire, who still has their maiden tag, that gets the vote. Finished way ahead of the rest when second here over a mile and should make the frame once again.

Factual is the obvious threat if fit for their seasonal return.

NORTHERN EMPIRE (E/W)

14:30 LINGFIELD

Southbank races off an attractive mark and finished third when last seen over this course and distance. A winner back in October and only 2lbs above that mark. Hass won with more weight on his back and capable of claiming more prize money here.

The consistent Pinkarra is one to note and has an eye-catching jockey booking.

SOUTHBANK (E/W)

15:05 LINGFIELD

Em Jay Kay returns to their last winning mark and makes plenty of appeal with Billy Loughnane booked for the ride. A relatively weak contest that looks well within the seven-year-olds capabilities.

Alashos could be an option for those hunting an each-way shout and former course and distance victor Bluebells Boy deserves to be considered.

EM JAY KAY (WIN)

15:40 LINGFIELD

A wide open race where a case could be made for plenty so two worth following as each-way options look to be Bohemian Breeze and Muy Muy Loco.

Bohemian Breeze's last race over this trip resulted in a win and his last performance at Lingfield saw him finish third off a higher mark. Down to a fair rating and looks set for a good performance if fit after a layoff.

Bottom-weight Muy Muy Loco will need additional improvement now stepping up in grade but last two efforts came over this course and distance and it resulted in a victory and a third placed finish. Hard to ignore back here again.

BOHEMIAN BREEZE (E/W)

MUY MUY LOKO (E/W)

LINGFIELD PLACEPOT PICKS

LEG 1) 3

LEG 2) 10

LEG 3) 1

LEG 4) 1

LEG 5) 7

LEG 6) 6

17:00 SOUTHWELL

Miners Gamble has showed enough in his last two starts to suggest he's got a win in his locker soon. He might have only claimed one victory in his 22 career starts but can go close with condition to suit.

The lightly raced Al Hofzan and Terries Royale can also throw down a serious challenge.

MINERS GAMBLE (E/W)

17:30 SOUTHWELL

Maskatto shook off their maiden tag at Lingfield earlier in the month and makes their handicap debut off the same mark. Not the easiest task but hails from an in-form yard and wouldn't need vast improvements to claim this contest.

Fellow handicap debutant Beckon is an obvious rival, with Five Cay and Popty Ping others worth considering at larger odds.

MASKATTO (WIN)

18:00 SOUTHWELL

Former course and distance winner Balqaa was miles behind when seen here just under a fortnight ago but that came after a sizable racecourse absence and hopefully she'll be much fitter with a recent run under her belt. Hasn't tasted success in a while but finds herself way below her last winning mark and has a jockey who's won on her before.

Hattrick seeking Pink Socks and the ultra-consistent Taskheer won't be far away.

BALQAA (E/W)

18:30 SOUTHWELL

Relevant Range has been knocking on the door of success having filled the runners-up spot on his last two starts. Looks capable of going one better despite the added weight this time around.

Spirit Of Bowland is a multiple winner over this track and trip and is now back to their last winning mark after producing a notable performance when racing here last time out.

Secret Road has put a good run of form together and shouldn't be discounted.

RELEVANT RANGE (WIN)

SPIRIT OF BOWLAND (E/W)

19:00 SOUTHWELL

Perhaps unkind to the remaining five runners but on paper this looks a two runner contest between last time out winner Venetian Prince and debutant You Got My Soul. Although Andrew Balding's runner has already proved to be capable You Got My Soul has a handy weight advantage over her opposition and represents a red hot yard and jockey who's more than capable.

Fellow debutant Knowledge looks the only possible contender who could upset the main protagonists.

YOU GOT MY SOUL (WIN)

19:30 SOUTHWELL

At the current odds Moonstone Boy could be considered the least likely to feature however with a course and distance win under his belt and racing off a an attractive rating it'd be foolish to disregard him so readily. He's not been in the best of form, now makes his yard debut and has to overcome a 99 day break but his course form of 212 makes him a very intriguing player.

Ay Gee Ell has been well supported in the market and has a sizable chance.

MOONSTONE BOY (E/W)

20:00 SOUTHWELL

All five of Lednikov's career all-weather victories have come here at Southwell with three of them over this course and distance. He's won after an absence before and has a decent jockey booking in Jason Hart. Capable at this level and ticks plenty of boxes.

Fellow course victory Mr Nugget has been a model of consistency and should be on any shortlist.

LEDNIKOV (E/W)

20:30 SOUTHWELL

A pretty weak contest to end the meeting and despite only producing modest form in their three runs so far Al Najashi wouldn't need to produce much better to take victory on what will be their handicap debut.

Oh So Perfect's best effort to date came when fourth over this trip and a drop back to six furlongs should suit. Is making their debut for a trainer who does well with new recruits and the filly could go well at a price.

An honourable mention goes to Mythical Night who claimed a decent second when last racing on turf and looks capable if fairing better on an artificial surface.

AL NAJASHI (WIN)

OH SO PERFECT (E/W)

SOUTHWELL PLACEPOT PICKS

LEG 1) 12

LEG 2) 6

LEG 3) 2

LEG 4) 4 & 5

LEG 5) 7

LEG 6) 4

written by Rory Paddock