Our Southwell racing tips cover all 9 races on the card today, Thursday 17th September 2026. The action gets underway at 16:20 and runs through to 20:30, with going reported as Standard (Tapeta).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. New York Minute boasts a 40% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Silvestre De Sousa has been in fine form here with 14 wins from 82 rides, Adam Kirby’s yard sends out runners with a 27.27% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Southwell
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Southwell over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Daily Post | 12 | 8 | 66.67% | 75% |
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 19 | 12 | 63.16% | 73.68% |
| Ratings Hub | attheraces.com | 14 | 7 | 50% | 78.57% |
| insidetraxs.co.uk | insidetraxs.co.uk | 34 | 14 | 41.18% | 76.47% |
| Computeform | The Racing App | 31 | 12 | 38.71% | 64.52% |
16:20 – Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary nursery on paper, but not an easy one to solve with absolute confidence. Wopbopaloomop brings the standout recent piece of form after getting off the mark last time and is the obvious one the market has latched onto, but he is giving weight away all round and this is a deeper handicap than the bare class might suggest. Crowned has been knocking hard on the door and looks solid again, while Harry Who is one of the more interesting unexposed types now entering nursery company after just two starts. Secret Rival is another who could outrun his price from a handy draw. In truth, this is the sort of race where the favourite makes plenty of appeal, but there are enough lightly raced or well-treated rivals to make it a proper betting puzzle rather than a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Wopbopaloomop – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Callan | Trainer: Richard Spencer | Form: 6461 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed:
The one they all have to beat. That latest win gives Wopbopaloomop the strongest recent form in the field and, in a race lacking any great depth, a 2lb rise to 71 does not look enough to put him off balance. Richard Spencer’s colt has already shown he can cope with a battle and this sharp 6f on Tapeta should suit a juvenile who appears to be learning with racing. He is short enough, of course, and conceding weight in a 13-runner nursery is never ideal, but 13/8 still feels perfectly fair given how few of these arrive with his momentum. Hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Harry Who – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Sexton | Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey | Form: 44 | Rating: 65 | Topspeed:
Harry Who appeals as the each-way play because he could easily have more to offer than his opening mark of 65. Two fourth-place finishes hardly scream future winner, but they do suggest a colt who has been learning the job and has not been knocked about. This is his first crack at a nursery and that angle alone makes him more interesting than plenty of exposed rivals around him. Drawn in 3, he should be able to get a sensible position, and Ryan Sexton rides plenty of these pragmatic handicappers well. At 10/1, he looks the value alternative to the favourite if taking a step forward now switched into handicap company. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Wopbopaloomop is the win play because he has the most convincing recent form and sets the standard despite top weight. For an each-way punt, Harry Who makes more appeal than the more obvious solid types because he is less exposed and could improve for nurseries. Crowned is the obvious danger after a string of good efforts, while Secret Rival could sneak into the frame at a price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wopbopaloomop | 13/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 11/8 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Crowned | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Stoney Wood | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Polly The Sniper | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Classyfied | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Boutblummintime | 12/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sable Island | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Harry Who | 10/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Sovereign Beach | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Secret Rival | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Pageant Girl | 40/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Defiant Dream | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
16:50 – Follow @attheraces On X Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a proper Southwell sprint handicap in that it looks competitive without being especially deep, and there are a few with obvious cases. Von Krolock arrives in rude health after a win and is the one they all have to beat despite a career-high mark, while Insuspense has been knocking on the door often enough to think another big run is coming. Willolarupi is reliable at this level and Jesse Luc has the raw Topspeed figure to get involved if things fall right. Lower down the weights, Woolridge and Blackjack are the sort who could outrun big prices in a race where plenty have patchy profiles. It is not a race to get carried away in, but there are solid enough angles if you trust current form over reputation.
Top Selections
1. Von Krolock – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Christian Howarth | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 231621 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 58
He is the percentage call. That recent form line of 231621 tells its own story: this 7yo is thriving, holding his form well and arriving here off the back of another win. A mark of 75 asks a bit more of him now, but not so much that he suddenly becomes opposable in a Class 6 of this nature. James Owen’s runner has the right blend of consistency and tactical pace for a 6f handicap around here, and stall 4 looks workable rather than awkward. At 4/1 with Bet365, he is not exactly hiding from the market, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the most solid option in the field. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Woolridge – 20/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieran O’Neill | Trainer: Scott Dixon | Form: 883954 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 71
He is the sort of each-way dart that makes plenty of sense in a 14-runner sprint. Woolridge has not been winning, but his mark has eased to 71 and that standout Topspeed figure of 71 says he has enough ability to be competitive if the race drops right for him. The recent 954 sequence is hardly flashy, yet it suggests he is not miles away, and carrying just 130 could help him travel into it better than some of these more exposed rivals higher in the weights. Kieran O’Neill is a positive booking for this type of race and, at 20/1 with Bet365, he looks overpriced for place purposes. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Von Krolock is the straightforward win play because he brings the strongest current profile and is hard to oppose in this grade. For an each-way option, Woolridge appeals at a chunky price with a low weight and the Topspeed figure to make him interesting. Main dangers are Insuspense, who keeps threatening to win one, and Willolarupi, who should give another honest account.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Plumb | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Willolarupi | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
| Von Krolock | 4/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Staniel Cay | 15/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Cool Doc Boy | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Jesse Luc | 4/1 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| Preferred | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Insuspense | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Zarinca | 11/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Sarafina Mshairi | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Woolridge | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Blackjack | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Sprinting Speed | 28/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
17:25 – attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This four-runner handicap revolves around whether Level Look can keep progressing now tackling 2m against older stayers. He arrives off a win, carries just 130 and is the obvious starting point, but it is not quite the penalty kick the market suggests. Dojin has a solid recent profile and comes here in form after getting his head back in front, while New York Minute has been knocking on the door without quite sealing the deal. Charging Thunder is the classiest on official figures in some respects but his recent form is far less persuasive. In a small field where tactics will matter, this looks a decent rather than deep Class 4, and the favourite is hard to get away from.
Top Selections
1. Level Look – 8/13 with Betfair
Jockey: Callum Hutchinson | Trainer: Andrew Balding | Form: -14261 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 61
Level Look is the progressive one in the line-up and, in a race lacking depth, that counts for plenty. He comes here off a victory, has already shown he knows how to win, and his mark of 94 gives him the best recent profile in the field when you factor in that low weight. Andrew Balding’s 3yo is taking on battle-hardened older stayers, but he gets weight from all of them and that could prove decisive if this turns tactical. At 8/13 he is no giveaway, but he is still the one with the most obvious upside and the one most likely to improve again for this test. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only four runners, this is a straight win-only race and Level Look is the clear play despite cramped odds. He is the progressive sort with the right weight pull and fewer miles on the clock than his rivals. Dojin looks the main danger on current form, while New York Minute could pick up the pieces if the favourite underperforms.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dojin | 7/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Charging Thunder | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| New York Minute | 8/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Level Look | 8/15 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 1/2 | 8/13 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| BGTips.co.uk | Level Look |
| Lee Sobot | Level Look |
| Ratings Hub | Level Look |
18:00 – Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C & D) (EBF Qual’) (GBB) (Div I)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary restricted novice on paper, but it should still revolve around the handful with solid experience. Storm Force Ten sets the standard on a mark of 78 and has the strongest profile in the field, while Bullrider is hardly far behind after shaping with promise in three runs already. Cool King has shown enough to think there’s more to come over this trip, and Nouva Stella is one of the more interesting bigger-priced runners from the inside draw after a low-key debut. The newcomers Galactic Affair and Solar Major don’t need to be stars to get involved in this company, so it is not entirely straightforward. Even so, the race looks more about reliable existing form than hidden depth, and the market leaders make plenty of appeal.
Top Selections
1. Storm Force Ten – 11/8 with Betfair
Jockey: William Carver | Trainer: Jamie Osborne | Form: 035 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed:
Storm Force Ten has the best rating in the field and, in a race where plenty are either exposed as modest or completely untested, that counts for plenty. His 035 form does not leap off the page at first glance, but it is stronger than most of these can offer and he was not disgraced when fifth last time. Osborne’s juveniles often sharpen up with racing, and this looks a very realistic opening. The 7f on Tapeta should suit a colt who already looks fairly straightforward, and from stall 3 he ought to get a sensible run into it. At 11/8 he is short enough, but still hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. Nouva Stella – 9/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: David Probert | Trainer: Harry Eustace | Form: 0 | Rating: 47 | Topspeed: 28
Nouva Stella is the each-way play at a price because one run is nowhere near enough to write off a Harry Eustace juvenile in this grade. That debut effort has to improve on bare figures, but she is lightly raced in a field where several rivals have already shown their limitations, and the inside draw could help her travel a bit handier this time. David Probert is a positive booking and this race does not look deep beyond the first two or three in the betting. Available at 9/1, she makes more appeal as a speculative improver than some of the shorter-priced exposed types around her.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Danger: Bullrider is the obvious threat after three respectable efforts and looks the one most likely to punish any weakness from the favourite.
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Storm Force Ten is the win bet because he brings the best established form and the strongest rating into a modest enough novice. For an each-way punt, Nouva Stella appeals as one who could take a big step forward at a workable price. Bullrider is the main danger, while Cool King is another to consider for place calculations.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullrider | 9/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Cool King | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Galactic Affair | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mad Jack | 100/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Solar Major | 10/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Storm Force Ten | 5/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 (Betfair) |
| Five Star George | 125/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| God Of Titans | 250/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 250/1 (Bet365) |
| Angel Of Heaven | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Nouva Stella | 17/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sweet Distraction | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
18:30 – Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C & D) (EBF Qual’) (GBB) (Div II)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fair novice rather than a deep one, and the market has latched on to the right trio. Don’t Stop Movin brings the strongest established form on ratings after finishing second twice and already setting a useful standard, while Peaberry has done little wrong in three starts and shapes like 7f on Tapeta should suit. Charles Hills’ Dontworryaboutme is the interesting fly in the ointment after a quiet debut, because that yard’s youngsters can come on bundles for a first run. There are also a few completely unexposed types, notably Sayidah Iffraaj, who gets weight and could easily be sharper than some of these. It’s not bombproof by any means, but the principals do look obvious and improvement will decide it.
Top Selections
1. Don’t Stop Movin
Jockey: Connor Beasley | Trainer: Michael Dods | Form: 262 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed:
He sets the bar on what we know. An official mark of 81 is the best in the field and those two runner-up efforts suggest he has the right blend of experience and ability for a race like this. The step into another restricted novice doesn’t ask him to find much more, just to reproduce what he’s already shown. Drawn in 2, he should get a sensible trip, and Connor Beasley is a positive booking around here. He is the solid one in a race containing a few unknown quantities, and if one of the newcomers is only ordinary, this colt holds strong claims of finally getting his head in front. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sayidah Iffraaj – 15/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Jack Callan | Trainer: George Boughey | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
At the prices, she makes more each-way appeal than some of the better-known colts. George Boughey’s juveniles are always worth a second look in races of this type, and this filly gets in with just 128lb from stall 1, which is no bad place to start over this trip. The market has not ignored her, but 15/2 still looks workable in a 10-runner contest where a few have shown only modest form and some others are complete guesses. She doesn’t need to be a star to hit the frame, merely useful and professional first time up, and this isn’t the strongest Class 4 novice you’ll see. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Don’t Stop Movin is the win play because his form and rating give him the clearest edge in the field. For an each-way punt, Sayidah Iffraaj appeals as the unexposed one with a handy weight allowance and a trainer well capable of readying one first time. Peaberry is the obvious danger, while Dontworryaboutme is the potential improver if the market speaks strongly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dontworryaboutme | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Otis Bay | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Peaberry | 5/2 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Threeoclockflyer | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Leo Cee | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Son Of Light | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Sayidah Iffraaj | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Gordons Girl | 33/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Tiggywinkle | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Don’t Stop Movin |
19:00 – Free Bets On attheraces.com Selling Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a tight little six-runner handicap rather than a deep one, and there does not look to be much room for hiding. Roi De Coeur brings the most persuasive recent profile after a solid run of placed efforts around a win, while Cool Molly has been knocking on the door and gets the inside stall to work from. Indefensible arrives off a win but has more to prove back in this grade, and Rogue Supremacy is weighted to be competitive if building on his latest third. Justice Court is unexposed after getting off the mark last time, so there is a bit of upside there too. In truth, this looks a race where tactical position and who settles best over the mile could matter as much as raw ability. Tricky enough, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Roi De Coeur – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: Marco Botti | Form: 651252 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 77
Roi De Coeur is the obvious starting point and, in a race lacking depth, he is hard to oppose. His recent figures are solid without being flashy, but that 651252 line says plenty about his consistency and he comes here with the best rating in the field. He is not lumbered with much weight either, which only strengthens the case. Silvestre De Sousa is the sort you want in a small-field Tapeta contest where track position matters, and Marco Botti’s runner looks the one most likely to run his race. At 15/8 he is no giveaway, but he still makes the most sense as the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Justice Court – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: William Carver | Trainer: Jamie Osborne | Form: 3-281 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 68
Justice Court appeals as the value play if you want something against the favourite. He is lightly raced compared to a few of these and took a clear step forward when getting off the mark last time, so there is every chance his current mark of 86 does not fully pin him down yet. Stall 3 is handy in a race that could get tactical, and Jamie Osborne’s three-year-old has the profile of one still learning his job. The bare figures leave him with a bit to find on ratings, but that is reflected in the 13/2 on offer. In a six-runner race with only two places, he is more a saver each-way than a wild swing. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Roi De Coeur is the win bet and the solid one in the race, with the most reliable recent form and the class edge on official figures. For an each-way alternative, Justice Court is the interesting improver at a fairer price. Cool Molly is the obvious danger from stall 1, while Indefensible has to be respected after winning last time, but both are slightly less appealing at the prices.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Supremacy | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Cool Molly | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Roi De Coeur | 15/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Indefensible | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Sandy Craic | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Justice Court | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
19:30 – Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is the sort of Southwell mile handicap that can make fools of plenty, with 14 runners, several arriving in decent nick and a few unexposed 3yos trying to keep improving. Royal County Glory is the obvious starting point after back-to-back wins and he’s entitled to plenty of respect despite a wider stall. Captain Cess has been knocking hard on the door and looks sure to give his running again, while Dolo’s Star is interesting on recent placed form from a good low draw. Dream Illusion is another with a case if forgiven a flat latest effort. It’s not a deep race in quality, but it is a proper betting puzzle, and track position plus how strongly they travel off the home bend should decide plenty.
Top Selections
1. Royal County Glory – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ashley Lewis | Trainer: Jack Jones | Form: 159211 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 61
He’s the one coming here with the clearest upward profile. Two wins from his last three starts tell their own story, and the latest success suggests he is still ahead of the assessor despite another rise. As a 3yo taking on exposed older handicappers in a Class 6, he has the right shape for a race like this, and Jack Jones’ runner looks the solid one rather than a flashy one. Stall 11 is not ideal round here, but if Ashley Lewis can get him into a handy rhythm, his recent attitude ought to carry him a long way. At 2/1 he’s no giveaway, but he’s the percentage call. Bet type: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Captain Cess – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Zak Wheatley | Trainer: Declan Carroll | Form: -23122 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed:
Captain Cess makes plenty of each-way appeal because he keeps turning up and running his race. That recent string of figures is rock-solid for the grade, and although stall 14 is a nuisance, he has the consistency to overcome an awkward setup if things fall right. Declan Carroll’s 4yo doesn’t look wildly treated off 78, but in a race where several have questions to answer, his reliability is a major asset. He’s been placed on his last two starts and there’s no sign his form is tailing off. Available at 6/1, he looks the value play against the favourite if you want one to hit the frame and maybe do a bit more. Bet type: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Royal County Glory is the win bet because he’s the progressive one in the field and arrives with momentum. Captain Cess is the each-way alternative at a fairer price, especially with four places on offer in a 14-runner handicap. The main danger is Dream Illusion, who has the draw and enough recent form to get involved if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Of Baroque | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| No Knee Never | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Dream Illusion | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Nordic Norm | 33/1 | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Royal County Glory | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Aspull | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Gladiadora | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Captain Cess | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Palmarian | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Soames Forsyte | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newmarket | Aspull |
| sportinglife.com | No Knee Never |
20:00 – Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Handicap
Race Details: 4f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is the usual Southwell 4f dash where luck from the gates and raw early speed will count for plenty, but there are still a few fairly solid pieces of recent form to work with. Havin A Flyer arrives in better nick than most and has the ideal low draw in stall 1, so it is easy to see why he heads the market. Mimime has been shaping better lately and is another 3yo who looks well suited by this basement-grade sprinting test, while Beach Partee keeps knocking on the door without quite getting her head in front. One For Harvey is respected on ratings, but this sharp minimum trip asks a very specific question. It is not a deep race, though in a 12-runner Class 6 burn-up you still need to be a little brave.
Top Selections
1. Havin A Flyer – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: Rebecca Menzies | Form: 332134 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 61
He is the obvious starting point and, unlike plenty of these, he is actually arriving here with his form in decent order. Those recent figures are solid for this level, and a topspeed mark of 61 stands out in a race where many have either gone cold or still have something to prove at the trip. Stall 1 is a major plus around here over 4f if he breaks sharply, and Silvestre De Sousa is exactly the sort you want aboard in a race that can be won in the first two strides. At 10/3 he is no giveaway, but he has fewer holes in his profile than most and looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Mimime – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Michael Appleby | Form: 708732 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 54
Mimime makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where not many can be trusted to back up one good run with another. The latest second was a step in the right direction, and that came after a third, so there is at least a hint that the penny is beginning to drop. He runs here off 64, which is workable enough in this company, and Luke Morris on a Southwell sprinter is never something to dismiss lightly. Drawn 9, he may need things to fall right, but at 5/1 in a 12-runner Class 6 he looks a fair each-way punt given his recent upward nudge in form. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Havin A Flyer is the win play from the inside stall, with current form and early pace making him hard to oppose. Mimime is the each-way alternative at 5/1, especially with four places on offer in a race full of unreliable types. Beach Partee is the obvious danger if reproducing her recent placed efforts, while One For Harvey also has the figures to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Ghuwah | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Hvar | 22/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| One For Harvey | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Beach Partee | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Zonnebloem | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Phoenix Beach | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (William Hill) |
| Havin A Flyer | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Mademoiselle Belle | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Kohana Girl | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Mariselle | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Mimime | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
20:30 – Download The At The Races App Novice Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (3 Wins Or Less At Start Of 2026)
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is not a deep Class 6 by any means, but it does look a mildly tricky little handicap because several arrive with bits and pieces of recent form. Golspie sets the standard on recent consistency and is fully entitled to head the market after a string of solid efforts, while Glitter Code has to be respected after getting off the mark last time. The Pug is another who keeps knocking on the door and should be competitive again from the foot of the weights. Palazzo Persico is capable at this sort of level too, but he does have a habit of mixing fair runs with quieter ones. In truth, this looks the sort of race where attitude and track position could prove just as important as raw ability.
Top Selections
1. Golspie – 9/4 with William Hill
Jockey: Mr Lucas Murphy | Trainer: Patrick Morris | Form: 443633 | Rating: 54 | Topspeed: 42
Golspie is hardly hiding from the assessor, but he has the most reliable recent profile in the field and that counts for plenty in a race like this. Those last three runs, all resulting in third-place finishes, suggest he is holding his form well and his mark of 54 is workable in this company. Drawn in stall 2, he ought to get a sensible position, and Patrick Morris also runs Cavalry Call, so there is every chance the stable has this race well mapped out. At 9/4 he is no giveaway, but he is the one with the fewest questions to answer and looks hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. The Pug – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Miss Jemima Stewart | Trainer: Olly Murphy | Form: 654552 | Rating: 48 | Topspeed: 26
The Pug makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where not many can be called dependable. He has been edging towards another win without quite getting his head in front, and that latest second was enough to suggest he remains in good enough heart for this grade. Carrying just 145, he gets in here with a handy racing weight, and his mark of 48 leaves him with a definite squeak if the race turns into a proper scrap late on. Olly Murphy is not sending him here for the scenery, and 6/1 looks fair for a horse who should be staying on when others have cried enough.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Golspie is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the straight win bet given his solid recent sequence. For those wanting a bit more cover, The Pug is the each-way play at a workable price and should be in the mix again. Glitter Code is the obvious danger after that last-time-out win, while Palazzo Persico is another who could easily outrun his odds if in the mood.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palazzo Persico | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Golspie | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (William Hill) |
| Glitter Code | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (William Hill) |
| Cougar | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Spec Of Light | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Power Of Prayer | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
| Cavalry Call | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Wrist Art | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| The Pug | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Southwell Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Minute | 5 | 2 | 40% | 60% |
| Zarinca | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Havin A Flyer | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Age Of Baroque | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| The Pug | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 42.86% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silvestre De Sousa | 82 | 14 | 17.07% | 39.02% |
| Jack Callan | 62 | 10 | 16.13% | 37.1% |
| David Probert | 472 | 63 | 13.35% | 34.32% |
| Finley Marsh | 150 | 20 | 13.33% | 34% |
| Rob Hornby | 264 | 35 | 13.26% | 31.82% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Southwell:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Kirby | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 54.55% |
| Max Comley | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 63.64% |
| James Tate | 212 | 56 | 26.42% | 55.66% |
| Charles Hills | 142 | 31 | 21.83% | 49.3% |
| Tom Dascombe | 145 | 31 | 21.38% | 43.45% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Southwell racing tips for Thursday 17th September 2026. We’ve covered all 9 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Southwell today?
The first race at Southwell on Thursday 17th September 2026 goes off at 16:20, with 9 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Southwell today?
The going at Southwell is reported as Standard (Tapeta).
How many races are at Southwell today?
There are 9 races on the card at Southwell today, running from 16:20 through to 20:30.
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