Our Southwell racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Thursday 23rd April 2026. The action gets underway at 16:57 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 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, William Buick has been in fine form here with 8 wins from 33 rides, Charlie Appleby’s yard sends out runners with a 34.04% 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 17 | 11 | 64.71% | 76.47% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 11 | 6 | 54.55% | 81.82% |
| Ratings Hub | attheraces.com | 10 | 5 | 50% | 80% |
| insidetraxs.co.uk | insidetraxs.co.uk | 34 | 14 | 41.18% | 76.47% |
| Computeform | The Racing App | 28 | 11 | 39.29% | 64.29% |
16:57 – Southwell Cardinal Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1m | Class 2 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is only a three-runner affair, but it is not entirely devoid of interest because the market is pitting two smart, unexposed colts against each other. Yazin brings the best published figures into it, with a rating of 107 and a useful Topspeed mark of 77, while Golden View is the intriguing Appleby runner who made a winning start and could easily have plenty more to offer. Intense Vision has done little wrong in winning both starts, but on bare ratings he has a fair bit to find and this looks a sharper test of class. In a tactical little race over a mile on Tapeta, positioning and pace will matter, but the safest view is that it should come down to whether Yazin’s stronger established form can blunt Golden View’s potential.
Top Selections
1. Yazin – 5/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 311- | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 77
Yazin sets the standard and, in a race of this size, that counts for plenty. He signed off last season with back-to-back wins and his mark of 107 is the best on offer here, while that Topspeed figure of 77 suggests there is substance behind the profile rather than just reputation. Ryan Moore is a notable booking for a race that could turn tactical, and I’d expect him to make full use of stall 3 rather than get caught flat-footed. Golden View is the obvious threat, but Yazin has already shown a higher level of form and looks the percentage call at 5/6 with Bet365. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a three-runner race: Yazin is the win play and the only selection. There is no each-way angle worth entertaining with just one place on offer. Golden View is the clear danger if he takes a big step forward from his debut, but Yazin’s proven level makes him hard to oppose.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden View | 1/1 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 1/1 (Bet365) |
| Intense Vision | 28/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Yazin | 5/6 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 5/6 | 5/6 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| racing-daily.com | Yazin |
17:30 – Celebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse Handicap
Race Details: 4f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This won’t take much solving on paper, but 4f dashes at Southwell rarely play out as tidily as the market expects. Blue Deveron brings the most solid profile after three placed efforts and is the obvious one, while Life After Love arrives off a win and has the best Topspeed figure in the field, so the pair dominate the shortlist. Sands Of Seve is not dismissed from stall 1 with a feather weight, especially in a race where early position will be everything. Believeinmenow has bits of form that give him a squeak, but Beach Partee needs to bounce back sharply from a poor latest run. It’s a small field, yet not a penalty kick for the favourite if one of the others breaks better and grabs the rail.
Top Selections
1. Life After Love – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Hollie Doyle | Trainer: Ollie Sangster | Form: -81241 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 70
She gets the nod because she arrives as the one in form and, crucially in a race this sharp, she has already shown the speed to get it done. That latest win reads well enough for this level and her 76 rating is the best in the field, while the Topspeed mark of 70 also stands out in a contest where there isn’t much room for hiding. Hollie Doyle is an eye-catching booking in a five-runner sprint where a decisive ride can make all the difference, and 9/4 looks fair rather than flashy. Blue Deveron is respected, but Life After Love has fewer questions to answer right now. Bet type: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
In a five-runner race there’s no sensible each-way angle, so keep it simple and back Life After Love to win. She looks the percentage play on recent form, ratings and speed figures. Blue Deveron is the obvious danger if taking another step forward, while Sands Of Seve could make this interesting from the inside draw if allowed to boss the early fractions.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believeinmenow | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Blue Deveron | 6/5 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 6/5 (Bet365) |
| Beach Partee | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Life After Love | 9/4 | 11/5 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Sands Of Seve | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
18:00 – Dog Friendly Raceday Tues 2nd June Handicap
Race Details: 1m 6f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a small-field handicap, but not an especially straightforward one because there are bits of a case to be made for most of them. Swinging London sets the standard on recent figures and is the obvious starting point after a couple of solid efforts, while John Galt has been knocking on the door and looks the type to be suited by this sort of test. Captain Brett is interesting on his return for a yard that can ready one, and Vaguely Royal is dangerous if rediscovering older smart form, though he arrives with more questions than answers. The Truant looks up against it on what he has shown lately. In truth, this is not a deep race for the grade, and tactical positioning in a five-runner affair may decide plenty.
Top Selections
1. Swinging London – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Finley Marsh | Trainer: John Mackie | Form: 314-44 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 73
Swinging London is the percentage call. He has the best Topspeed figure in the field, the highest rating, and his recent 4s do not tell a story of regression so much as reliability in slightly better company. This 8-year-old knows his job, stays well, and in a race lacking depth that counts for plenty. Finley Marsh should be able to keep this uncomplicated from stall 2, and there is every chance he gets first run on the closers. At 2/1 he is hardly hidden, but he still looks the one with the fewest holes in his profile and the strongest claims if reproducing his usual level. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only five runners, this is strictly a win-only race and Swinging London is the one to keep on side. He brings the most solid recent form and sets the standard on the figures. John Galt looks the main danger after another consistent run, while Captain Brett is the lurking threat if fit enough after the break, but the clearest play is a straight win bet on Swinging London.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaguely Royal | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| John Galt | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Betfair) |
| Swinging London | 2/1 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| The Truant | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Captain Brett | 10/3 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
18:30 – Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a compact six-runner handicap but it is no gimme, with most of these arriving with some sort of case. Marnier and Desert Shadow both have the Gosden and bin Suroor polish about them, while Lady Ridgewood is the unexposed one after signing off last year with a win and now returns for a yard that does well with these staying types. New York Minute has the best official mark in the line-up and rattled off a hat-trick before flopping on reappearance, so there is a bounce-back angle there too. In a race lacking much obvious deadwood, fitness and track suitability could be the deciding factors. It looks a proper little Class 4 rather than a weak one, and that makes it a touch trappy.
Top Selections
1. Lady Ridgewood – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Jamie Spencer | Trainer: Ian Williams | Form: 2/231- | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 84
Lady Ridgewood appeals as the one with a bit more upside than most of these. She ended her last campaign with a deserved success after knocking on the door, and that profile suggests a filly still learning her job rather than one who has already shown her full hand. An opening mark of 94 does not look harsh in a race where several of her rivals have had more chances, and the inside draw should suit if Jamie Spencer can get her settled and produce her late. At 10/3, she is not wildly overpriced, but she still makes plenty of appeal as the one most likely to improve past these. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. New York Minute – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Hector Crouch | Trainer: Joey Ramsden | Form: 1112-8 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 82
New York Minute is the each-way angle purely because his price looks a shade too big for a horse who won three on the bounce before ending last season with a solid second. The reappearance eighth was disappointing on the face of it, but one run back does not wipe out the earlier progression, and he still tops this field on official figures. If he sharpens up for that return, he is quite capable of getting seriously involved, especially in a race where there may not be much between the principals. Available at 13/2, he looks the value play against shorter ones with similar questions to answer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lady Ridgewood is the win play, as she looks the likeliest improver in a tight little handicap and could easily have a bit in hand off 94. New York Minute is the each-way punt at the bigger price, with his earlier winning streak giving him more substance than his latest run suggests. Marnier and Desert Shadow are the obvious dangers in a race where the market should be respected.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marnier | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| New York Minute | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Desert Shadow | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Ridgewood | 10/3 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Yaa Min | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Elsass | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Marlborough | Lady Ridgewood |
19:00 – Come Racing For Free 18th June Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This small-field 3yo handicap revolves around Raspoutine, and understandably so. Sir Mark Prescott’s colt got off the mark on his reappearance and now drops into a race lacking much depth, with his mark of 79 setting a clear standard. Lexington Express looks the most obvious threat after a solid run of handicap form, while Aneirin’s Sword has been knocking on the door often enough to think he can make his presence felt again. The rest need a chunk of improvement, though lightly raced types like Action Reaction are not impossible. It’s not a deep Class 6 by any means, but the favourite does still have to prove he can back up that latest win under a penalty-like burden at short odds.
Top Selections
1. Raspoutine – 8/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Form: 5658-1 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 66
Prescott three-year-olds tend to improve sharply once handicapping kicks in, and Raspoutine looked right on cue when getting his head in front last time. That success came after a string of educational efforts, and the key point here is that he now brings the best recent figure in the race as well as the highest mark. Luke Morris is an uncomplicated fit for this type of ride and, from stall 5 in a six-runner contest, he should be able to keep things simple. At 8/11 he is no giveaway, but in a race where several have had chances, he is the one with proper upside and the one to beat. Bet: WIN
2. Lexington Express – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: Marco Botti | Form: 4-3512 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 60
If you want to take on the favourite for a place angle, Lexington Express makes plenty of appeal. He has been running consistently in handicaps, winning before following up with a runner-up effort, and that body of form is stronger than most of these can offer. The draw in stall 1 could be useful around here if Marco Ghiani can hold a handy position, and his topspeed figure of 60 suggests he has enough pace to stay competitive at this level. He does have 7lb to find with Raspoutine on official ratings, but at 5/1 he looks the sensible each-way alternative in a race where reliability counts for plenty. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Raspoutine is the win play and the one who looks hard to oppose if building on that latest success. For those looking beyond the short price, Lexington Express is the each-way punt given his solid handicap profile and good draw. Aneirin’s Sword is the obvious danger to both after a string of honest runs, but he’s starting to look a touch exposed.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raspoutine | 8/11 | 8/15 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/11 (Bet365) |
| Lexington Express | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Clear Above | 12/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Action Reaction | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Cobalt Comet | 28/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
19:30 – Conference & Events At Southwell Racecourse Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C and D) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks like a fairly informative restricted novice rather than a deep one, with the market understandably centred on Ay Up Duck and Red Spells Danger. Both have already shown a clear level of ability and set the standard on recent form, while Got The Booty has enough substance to make it more than a match. Southwell’s 7f on Tapeta often rewards those who travel strongly and see it out properly, and that could be crucial here with a few less exposed types like Turton and Katie’s Song adding a bit of intrigue. Red Spells Danger brings the strongest rating, but Ay Up Duck has looked a winner waiting to happen, and this may come down to which of the pair finds a little extra progress. It’s not an impossible puzzle, but the favourite is no gimme.
Top Selections
1. Ay Up Duck – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Robert Havlin | Trainer: Michael Appleby | Form: 22 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 71
Ay Up Duck is knocking loudly at the door and I slightly prefer him to the obvious alternative. Two runner-up efforts already give him a solid platform in this company, and that Topspeed figure of 71 is the best published number in the field, which matters in a race where not many arrive with established substance. Michael Appleby knows exactly what is required around here, and Robert Havlin is a cool pair of hands for a horse who should get a decent tow into the race. At 6/4 he is not a gift, but he looks the one most likely to run his race and edge forward again. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Got The Booty – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Levey | Trainer: Tom Ward | Form: 82-2 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 53
Got The Booty makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where the front two in the betting dominate the conversation. He returned with a second after the winter, shaping as though this 7f should suit well enough, and an opening mark of 81 says he has already achieved a fair level. Stall 1 could be useful if Sean Levey can hold a handy position without getting trapped, and Tom Ward’s runner looks the type to keep finding when some of these are under pressure. Available at 11/2, he makes more appeal as a solid each-way punt than some of the flimsier outsiders at bigger prices. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ay Up Duck is the main play and looks the percentage call given his consistency and strong speed figure. Got The Booty is the each-way alternative at a fairer price, especially with three places on offer in a 10-runner field. Red Spells Danger is the obvious danger after his latest second and could easily make this a proper test for the selection.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice To Meet You | 100/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Marquessofanglesey | 17/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Beau Chevalier | 150/1 | 110/1 | 110/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Red Spells Danger | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Ay Up Duck | 6/4 | 11/8 | 7/5 | 5/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Turton | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Got The Booty | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Desire | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Irish Incentive | 16/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Red Spells Danger |
20:00 – Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 6 on paper, but it is not short on in-form contenders. Mwafaq arrives chasing a four-timer after ending last year on the up and returning with another win, so he is the obvious one to beat despite a wide draw. Enpassant comes here off a recent success and has the profile of one who can keep giving his running at this level, while Bomb Squad is the dependable old hand in the field and brings the best Topspeed figure. On Key is another who has slipped to a workable mark and ran well enough last time to suggest he can get involved again. It is not a deep race, but there are enough solid bits of handicap form here to make it a proper betting heat rather than a simple penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Mwafaq – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ethan Tindall | Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey | Form: 6011-1 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 58
He is hard to oppose for a yard that knows how to place this type, and the form figures tell their own story. Mwafaq has won his last three completed starts, including on his reappearance, and that suggests he has simply turned a corner. A 5lb rise for the latest success asks a question, but he is still only a 4yo and looks the one runner in here with genuine momentum. The draw in 9 is not ideal over this trip at Southwell, yet if Ethan Tindall can get him into a sensible rhythm early, his recent attitude and sharpness should carry him a long way. At 2/1, he is short enough, but still the likeliest winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Bomb Squad – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Hollie Doyle | Trainer: John Mackie | Form: 212162 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 69
If you want something at a more workable each-way price, Bomb Squad makes plenty of appeal. He is an exposed 8yo, yes, but exposed does not mean finished, and his recent form is actually stronger than most of these can offer. That latest second was another solid effort, and his Topspeed mark of 69 is the best in the field, which matters in a race lacking depth. Drawn in 4, with Hollie Doyle booked, he should get a good stalking position and be there when this turns into a scrap in the straight. He may just bump into a better-treated improver in Mwafaq, but 5/1 looks fair for a horse with such reliable place claims. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Mwafaq is the win bet because he is the only progressive sort in the race and arrives with the strongest recent profile. For an each-way punt, Bomb Squad looks the value given his consistency and the best Topspeed figure in the line-up. Enpassant is the obvious danger after scoring last time, while On Key is not out of it if building on his latest second.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Searchingtheblues | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Enpassant | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Mereside Madness | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Mwafaq | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Fools Rush In | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Bomb Squad | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Louie The Legend | 9/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 7/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Berning Hot | 22/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| On Key | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Matt Polley | Adelaide Bay |
20:30 – Summer Social Events At Southwell Racecourse Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This doesn’t look a deep Class 6 by any means, but it is a competitive little sprint with a couple arriving in good enough nick. Moostar sets the standard on recent form after finishing second on his return and he’s the obvious one to beat if building on that, while Fircombe Hall is admirably reliable at this level and should be involved again from the inside stall. Valsharah has been knocking on the door too and is another with a workable profile for a race like this. Raft Up has the ratings to feature but arrives off a lesser run, while Blackjack and Megaphone need to find a bit more than they’ve shown lately. In a six-runner race, tactical speed and track position could be decisive.
Top Selections
1. Moostar – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 9023-2 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 65
Moostar is the percentage call. He returned with a solid second, shaping as though this trip on Tapeta suits him well, and that piece of form is the strongest recent line in the race. James Owen’s 4-year-old still looks fairly treated off 75 in a contest lacking depth, and Luke Morris is the sort you want in a small-field sprint where getting organised early matters. At 11/8 he isn’t exactly hiding from the market, but there’s a reason for that: he’s the one arriving with the fewest questions to answer and holds strong claims of going one better. Bet type: straightforward win play.
Bet: WIN
2. Fircombe Hall – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Hollie Doyle | Trainer: Philip Kirby | Form: 513162 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 70
Fircombe Hall makes plenty of appeal as the value angle. He’s an 8-year-old, so there are no secrets, but he keeps running his race and his recent form figures show a horse thriving in this grade. That latest second was perfectly respectable, and from stall 1 he should get an economical trip if Hollie Doyle can hold a handy position. He has to concede weight all round, but his rating of 77 and Topspeed mark of 70 say he belongs right in the mix. In a race where only six go to post, the each-way angle is hardly lavish, but 6/1 still gives him fair place appeal. Bet type: small each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Moostar is the win bet and the most solid option in the race after that encouraging return second. Fircombe Hall is the each-way alternative at a bigger price, especially if the inside draw helps him sit close to the pace. Valsharah is the obvious danger after a string of respectable efforts and looks the one most likely to spoil the party if the favourite underperforms.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moostar | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Raft Up | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Blackjack | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Megaphone | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Valsharah | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Fircombe Hall | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Guardian | Moostar |
Southwell Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Minute | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Life After Love | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Enpassant | 5 | 1 | 20% | 20% |
| Bomb Squad | 16 | 3 | 18.75% | 50% |
| Fools Rush In | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 27.27% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Buick | 33 | 8 | 24.24% | 42.42% |
| Hector Crouch | 204 | 46 | 22.55% | 45.1% |
| Sean Levey | 132 | 28 | 21.21% | 43.94% |
| Robert Havlin | 348 | 65 | 18.68% | 38.79% |
| Jack Callan | 44 | 8 | 18.18% | 38.64% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Southwell:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Appleby | 47 | 16 | 34.04% | 57.45% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 95 | 27 | 28.42% | 60% |
| James Tate | 196 | 51 | 26.02% | 55.61% |
| Richard & Peter Fahey | 8 | 2 | 25% | 25% |
| Saeed bin Suroor | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 55.56% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Southwell racing tips for Thursday 23rd April 2026. We’ve covered all 8 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 23rd April 2026 goes off at 16:57, with 8 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 8 races on the card at Southwell today, running from 16:57 through to 20:30.
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