Our Southwell racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Thursday 27th August 2026. The action gets underway at 18:00 and runs through to 21:00, with going reported as Standard (Tapeta).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. King Of Fury boasts a 75% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Hector Crouch has been in fine form here with 51 wins from 222 rides, John & Thady Gosden’s yard sends out runners with a 27.36% 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 | 19 | 12 | 63.16% | 73.68% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 12 | 7 | 58.33% | 75% |
| Ratings Hub | attheraces.com | 13 | 7 | 53.85% | 84.62% |
| insidetraxs.co.uk | insidetraxs.co.uk | 34 | 14 | 41.18% | 76.47% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 25 | 10 | 40% | 68% |
18:00 – Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a pretty ordinary Class 6 on paper, but it is not short of angles. Heretic arrives in winning form and is the obvious starting point despite being marooned widest of all in stall 10, while Cable Beach has slipped to a tempting racing weight and looks sure to be popular from a much kinder draw. Dumfries and Turbo Command have been hinting that they can nick one at this level, and Captain Pickles has enough bits of form to get involved if bouncing back. The problem with the race is that plenty have become hard to trust, so tactical position over this sharp enough 7f on Tapeta could be decisive. It looks more trappy than strong, but the principals do stand out.
Top Selections
1. Heretic – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: David Probert | Trainer: Michael Herrington | Form: 387321 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 59
Heretic is hardly thrown in, but he comes here in the one bit of rock-solid recent form in the field after finally getting his head back in front. That 387321 sequence tells its own story: he has been knocking on the door and the win was no bolt from the blue. He has to defy top weight and a wide draw, which stops this being a penalty kick, but David Probert is a positive booking and a repeat of his latest effort gives him very strong claims in a race lacking depth. At 9/4 he is not a giveaway, just the most likely winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Cable Beach – 4/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Clifford Lee | Trainer: Tom Tate | Form: 44-374 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 58
Cable Beach looks the value play. He has not won for a while, but there has been enough in his recent 44-374 profile to think he is ready to strike in this grade, and the key thing here is that he gets in off just 127lb from stall 2. In a race where plenty of these are exposed and inconsistent, that low draw and handy racing weight could prove a real asset if Clifford Lee can hold a decent early pitch. He does not need to improve dramatically to make the frame, and available at 4/1 he makes plenty of each-way appeal against the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Heretic is the straight win play because he brings the strongest current form and looks the one they all have to beat if overcoming stall 10. Cable Beach is the sensible each-way punt from a good draw with a workable weight and solid enough recent efforts. Dumfries is the danger if building on his latest fourth, while Turbo Command also has place claims in a weak race.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heretic | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Dumfries | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Mereside Madness | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Captain Pickles | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Lord Abama | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Beaming Light | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Turbo Command | 15/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Pink Socks | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Cable Beach | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Captain Kinsella | 33/1 | 30/1 | 35/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 35/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Marlborough | Beaming Light |
18:30 – Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a very ordinary Class 6, but that does not make it a throwaway contest. Adelaide Bay sets the standard on recent form and is the one they all have to beat after a string of solid efforts in similar company, while Shades Of May arrives in better nick than most and ought to be competitive again from a handy draw. Fulford Cross is interesting if you forgive a sequence of defeats, because his Topspeed figure gives him a squeak, and King Sharja has slipped to a workable mark if bouncing back. At the other end, a few of these are badly out of sorts or returning with plenty to prove. In short, it is not a deep race, but it is a mildly tricky handicap where current sharpness should count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Adelaide Bay – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam | Form: 825264 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 53
Adelaide Bay is hardly hiding from the assessor, but she brings the most persuasive recent profile into this race and that matters plenty in a modest 7f handicap like this. Those figures tell the story: she has been running consistently well without getting her head in front, and a mark of 71 still gives her every chance in this grade. Billy Loughnane is a booking to note in races of this nature and stall 5 should let her get into a smooth rhythm. At 13/8 she is no giveaway, but she is the percentage call against rivals who either lack her solidity or arrive with more questions than answers. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Fulford Cross – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: David Simcock | Form: 8-7555 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed: 60
Fulford Cross makes more each-way appeal than most at around 11/2. The recent form figures are not flashy, but there is a bit more substance there than first meets the eye, with three straight fifth-place finishes suggesting he has been holding his level without quite getting the breaks. His Topspeed mark of 60 is the best in the field, which is a notable angle in a race lacking depth, and draw 2 is no bad place to operate from over this trip at Southwell. Silvestre De Sousa aboard for David Simcock adds a layer of intent, and in a race where plenty have patchy profiles, he looks the value play to hit the frame and possibly go closer than the market expects. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Adelaide Bay is the solid win play and looks the one with the fewest holes in her profile. Fulford Cross is the each-way punt at a fairer price, especially with his Topspeed figure and decent draw. The main danger is Shades Of May, who is in form and unlikely to be far away again, while King Sharja has enough ability to get involved if reviving.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Give Me The Night | 10/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Adelaide Bay | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 8/5 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Shades Of May | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Respectable Jack | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Al Suil Eile | 33/1 | 35/1 | 35/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 35/1 (Betfair) |
| Fulford Cross | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| King Sharja | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| My Mate Beattie | 33/1 | 35/1 | 35/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 35/1 (Betfair) |
| Starshot | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Royal Justice | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Moorestyle | Adelaide Bay |
| RP Ratings | King Sharja |
19:00 – Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a deep enough 7f handicap for the grade, with a strong three-year-old contingent taking on some battle-hardened older handicappers. Mr Noble and Dublin Bay arrive in the best recent form and both still look on the upgrade, while Haaderr is another lightly raced sort who could easily have more to offer from stall 1. The older brigade are not without hope either, particularly the reliable Master Richard and the fairly treated Chalk Mountain, but they may find themselves vulnerable to younger legs late on. Southwell’s Tapeta usually rewards horses who travel well and quicken off a solid tempo, and this looks the sort of race where tactical position from the gates and a bit of class in the final furlong will make all the difference. Tricky, yes, but not impossible to narrow down.
Top Selections
1. Mr Noble – 3/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Clifford Lee | Trainer: K R Burke | Form: 1-232 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 52
Mr Noble is the percentage call. He has done very little wrong in four starts, his form figures reading like those of a horse knocking loudly on the door, and a mark of 96 does not look beyond him judged on the way he has been finishing his races. Burke’s three-year-olds are rarely overfaced and Clifford Lee is exactly the sort you want aboard in these competitive all-weather handicaps. Drawn in 4, he should get a sensible tow into the race, and at 3/1 with Paddy Power he is short enough to suggest the market agrees, but not so short that he can’t still be backed with confidence. He holds the strongest claims. End with the obvious verdict: this is a win play.
Bet: WIN
2. Master Richard – 16/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Shane Gray | Trainer: Ann Duffield | Form: 03-233 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 77
If you want one at a price, Master Richard makes plenty of appeal each-way. The seven-year-old is not especially fashionable, but he is admirably consistent and his recent sequence of placed efforts says he is holding his form well. More importantly, that Topspeed figure of 77 stands out in this line-up, and from stall 2 he ought to get the run of the race if Shane Gray can keep him handy without doing too much too soon. He may lack the scope of the younger improvers, but he has enough proven ability to make life uncomfortable for them, and 16/1 with Paddy Power looks a fair bit bigger than it should be for a horse with his profile. Solid each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Mr Noble is the win bet and makes most appeal as the likely improver in a race where the three-year-olds could dominate. For an each-way alternative, Master Richard looks overpriced given his consistency, useful draw and strong Topspeed figure. The obvious dangers are Dublin Bay, who arrives off a win, and Haaderr, who could get a lovely trip from the inside.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fouette | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Carron | 11/1 | 12/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Master Richard | 10/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Pietro | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Chalk Mountain | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Dublin Bay | 4/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 5/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Haaderr | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| King Of Fury | 33/1 | 33/1 | 35/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 35/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mr Noble | 5/2 | 9/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Paddy Power) |
| New Image | 16/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Kieran McHugh | Carron |
| Mirror Online | Dublin Bay |
| The Punt | Fouette |
| Fortunatus | Haaderr |
| Mercury | Mr Noble |
| Garry Owen | Mr Noble |
| Whistler | Mr Noble |
19:30 – Follow @at.the.races On Instagram Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly informative novice rather than a deep betting heat, with the market strongly centred on Night Of Gold and that is no surprise given the George Boughey yard and Billy Loughnane combination. Market Leader sets the standard among those with experience on a mark of 86, while Ebt’s Warrior also brings a bit of substance after making the frame on debut. El Morjan is the interesting unknown for the Gosdens and could easily know his job first time, but plenty of the rest look to have a fair bit to find on what little we know. The key question is simple enough: does the short-priced newcomer have the class to lower an already useful Burke colt? It is not impossible to solve, but the favourite does not get much hiding place at the prices.
Top Selections
1. Market Leader – 9/4 with Betfair
Jockey: James Doyle | Trainer: K R Burke | Form: 35 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed:
He is the one with the most solid body of form on show and that counts for plenty in a race where several are guessing games. An 86 rating after just two starts tells its own story, and the step to 7f on Tapeta could easily suit a colt who has already shown enough ability to make ordinary novice company look well within range. Burke’s juveniles usually know what is required and James Doyle is an eyecatching booking. At around 9/4, he appeals as the percentage play against a short-priced debutant, because we know he can run to a useful level already. Bet type: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Ebt’s Warrior
Jockey: Hector Crouch | Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick | Form: 3 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed:
There was enough promise in that debut third to think he can take a step forward here, and in a 10-runner novice that gives him definite each-way appeal. A mark of 70 leaves him with something to find on Market Leader, but that is hardly unusual for a lightly raced 2yo and natural improvement from first to second start is often where these races are won and placed. Hector Crouch is a positive booking and this yard can do well with youngsters once they have had an educational run. If the favourite is smart and the Burke horse runs his race, Ebt’s Warrior still looks capable of picking off the remainder. Bet type: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Market Leader is the win bet because he brings the best established form and a proper figure to the table. Ebt’s Warrior makes more appeal as the each-way punt in a race where several of the newcomers may need the experience. The obvious danger is Night Of Gold, who could simply be above average on debut, while El Morjan is the other one to keep a close eye on in the market.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Hoodini | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Paddy Power) |
| El Morjan | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Ground Force | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Icy Moon | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Market Leader | 15/8 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Betfair) |
| Neverbeatdeswalker | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Nicamoo | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Night Of Gold | 4/5 | 8/13 | 4/6 | 8/13 | 8/11 | 4/5 (Bet365) |
| Secano | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Market Leader |
20:00 – Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a compact but quite competitive 2yo nursery, with not much room for error over Southwell’s sharp 6f. Trust Yourself is the obvious starting point after getting off the mark last time and he’s rightly prominent in the betting despite a 7lb rise. Lord Ragnar brings solid handicap form and a useful Topspeed figure to the table, while Nour is unexposed and open to more improvement now entering nursery company. Furturra has the highest weight and needs to bounce back from a poor run, and Too Many Spirits arrives on the back of a win but has to prove he can back that up in a deeper race. In a seven-runner field, draw and tactical pace could be decisive, so this feels more like a race for the right position than a standout juvenile contest.
Top Selections
1. Trust Yourself – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: James Tate | Form: 0061 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 59
He looked a different proposition when winning last time, and James Tate’s youngsters often improve sharply once they get the hang of things. That latest success came after three lesser efforts, so there is a chance he has simply turned a corner rather than fluked one good run. An opening nursery mark of 82 is fair enough if that reading is right, and having Silvestre De Sousa booked is another positive in a race where track position matters. At 9/4 he is not exactly hidden from the market, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the one with the most obvious scope to go forward again. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Lord Ragnar – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Ed Dunlop | Form: 02124 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 73
Lord Ragnar looks the value angle if you want something against the favourite. His form figures are solid, he has already shown he can be competitive in this sort of company, and that Topspeed mark of 73 is the best on offer here by some margin. The slight concern is that he is now fairly exposed compared to one or two less-raced rivals, but he is drawn well enough in stall 2 and Billy Loughnane is a very good man to have aboard around here. Available at 5/1, he shapes like the one most likely to capitalise if the market leader is vulnerable under his new mark. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Trust Yourself is the win play after his breakthrough success and the promise of more to come for a yard that does well with this type. For an each-way punt, Lord Ragnar makes plenty of sense in a seven-runner race because his form is solid and his speed figure stands out. Nour is the obvious danger if improving for handicaps.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furturra | 17/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Persian Land | 11/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Nour | 7/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Too Many Spirits | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 11/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Statten Island | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Lord Ragnar | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Trust Yourself | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jason Heavey | Trust Yourself |
20:30 – Get Raceday Ready Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a competitive little 6f handicap rather than a deep one, and it looks the sort where recent all-weather sharpness could count for plenty. Massimo Blue arrives on the back of a win and is clearly the one they all have to beat off just 130lb, while Miraculous has a handy inside draw and arrives in similarly solid order after a win and a second in his last two starts. Fenlander has been admirably consistent through the summer and should give his running again, but he is no longer hiding from the assessor. At bigger prices, Daytona Lady and Jenever have bits of form that make them interesting in a race where several older sprinters, notably Bergerac, need to prove they retain the fire. Tricky enough, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Massimo Blue – 3/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Dylan Cunha | Form: -55331 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 74
Massimo Blue looks the percentage call. He has been knocking on the door for a while and duly got his head back in front last time, with that recent sequence of 5-3-3-1 suggesting a horse in really good nick rather than one who got the run of the race. The mark of 84 is fair enough if he can reproduce that latest effort, and Billy Loughnane is exactly the sort you want on a well-treated sprinter around here. From stall 4 he should get a sensible tow into it, and at 3/1 he is hardly a rick, but he still makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking many progressive profiles. Bet: WIN
2. Daytona Lady – 16/1 with Bet365
Jockey: James Sullivan | Trainer: Ruth Carr | Form: 426772 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 64
Daytona Lady is the each-way play at a price. She is not especially well ahead of the handicapper on bare figures, but that latest second says she is still very much capable of landing a blow in this grade, and stall 2 could prove useful if she gets into a nice early rhythm. Ruth Carr’s sprinters often hold their form once they hit it, and this mare has enough tactical speed to stay out of trouble if things get messy late on. In a race where a few of the more obvious rivals are short enough for what they’ve achieved, 16/1 looks a fair bit too big for a reliable type with place claims. Bet: EACH-WAY
Danger: Miraculous is an obvious threat from stall 1 after a win and a second, while Fenlander is respected as the solid one if the race unfolds cleanly for him.
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Massimo Blue is the win bet because he is the in-form runner with the strongest recent profile and still looks on a workable mark. Daytona Lady is the each-way punt at much bigger odds, with her draw and latest second giving her a real chance of hitting the frame. Miraculous is the one I would fear most if backing the favourite.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Zain | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Bergerac | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Miraculous | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Fenlander | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Jenever | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Flash Rascal | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Brazen Idol | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Escape Plan | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Massimo Blue | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Daytona Lady | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Crypto Quest | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Chris Wright | Jenever |
| Newsboy | Massimo Blue |
21:00 – Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Handicap
Race Details: 1m 6f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is only a five-runner handicap, but it is not quite the penalty kick the market might suggest. Captain Cairney arrives off the back of a win and is the obvious starting point, while Worlington is another unexposed 3yo who could still have a bit more to offer now stepping into staying company again. Currumbin also comes here in decent nick after a runner-up effort and looks solid enough if this turns tactical. Lordsbridge Grey has become a bit frustrating, often shaping as though he can do better than the bare result, while Nanny Park needs to bounce back from a lesser run. It is not a deep Class 6 by any means, but with two progressive younger horses against older, more exposed rivals, the shape of the race is quite clear.
Top Selections
1. Captain Cairney – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: David Probert | Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick | Form: -27251 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed:
Captain Cairney is the one I want to be with. His profile is the right one for a race like this: a 3yo with bits of consistent handicap form before getting his head in front last time, and he still looks fairly treated off 66 despite that success. The older horses set a respectable standard on ratings, but they do not have much wiggle room, whereas this fellow may still be improving with racing and with this sort of trip. David Probert is a positive booking and, at 9/4, he makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking depth. He is hard to oppose if building on that latest win.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Captain Cairney is the win play. There is no each-way angle worth forcing in a field this small. Worlington looks the main danger if the step back up in trip brings out a bit more, while Currumbin is the solid alternative for anyone wanting cover against the favourite.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lordsbridge Grey | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Currumbin | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Nanny Park | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 8/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Captain Cairney | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Worlington | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rob Wright | Captain Cairney |
Southwell Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Of Fury | 4 | 3 | 75% | 75% |
| Massimo Blue | 5 | 2 | 40% | 40% |
| Pink Socks | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Bergerac | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Shades Of May | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hector Crouch | 222 | 51 | 22.97% | 45.5% |
| James Doyle | 101 | 22 | 21.78% | 47.52% |
| Robert Havlin | 360 | 66 | 18.33% | 38.61% |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 72 | 13 | 18.06% | 43.06% |
| Clifford Lee | 393 | 59 | 15.01% | 38.93% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Southwell:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John & Thady Gosden | 106 | 29 | 27.36% | 57.55% |
| James Tate | 210 | 56 | 26.67% | 56.19% |
| Richard & Peter Fahey | 20 | 5 | 25% | 40% |
| K R Burke | 537 | 105 | 19.55% | 41.15% |
| David Simcock | 179 | 35 | 19.55% | 44.13% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Southwell racing tips for Thursday 27th August 2026. We’ve covered all 7 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 27th August 2026 goes off at 18:00, with 7 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 7 races on the card at Southwell today, running from 18:00 through to 21:00.
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