Our Southwell racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Thursday 6th August 2026. The action gets underway at 17:04 and runs through to 21:00, with going reported as Standard (Tapeta).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Filly Eilish boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, James Doyle has been in fine form here with 21 wins from 97 rides, Adam Kirby’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% 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 | 10 | 6 | 60% | 70% |
| Ratings Hub | attheraces.com | 12 | 6 | 50% | 83.33% |
| insidetraxs.co.uk | insidetraxs.co.uk | 34 | 14 | 41.18% | 76.47% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 25 | 10 | 40% | 68% |
17:04 – attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This doesn’t look a deep Class 6 by any stretch and the recent form of Distillation gives him an obvious edge, especially after getting off the mark last time. He’s the one they all have to beat, but short prices in low-grade 3yo handicaps are never entirely bombproof. Singarda has been knocking around in similar company without quite getting the job done, while Mist Of Time arrives off a more encouraging third and looks one of the few with scope to do better. Athenian Spirit has bits of form that give her a squeak too, though stall 10 isn’t ideal. In truth, this is a race where the favourite sets the standard, but there may be a bit more each-way value lurking behind him.
Top Selections
1. Distillation – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Robert Havlin | Trainer: Mark Usher | Form: 0-9241 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 44
Distillation is hardly hiding from the assessor now, but that latest win puts him clear at the head of this field on recent evidence. He had been shaping as though a race like this was within reach, with the runner-up effort before that backing up the view, and he finally put it together last time. From stall 2 he should get a handy enough trip over this mile, and Robert Havlin is the sort to keep things uncomplicated. At 11/8 he is no giveaway, but in a modest race he still looks the most solid proposition and is hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Mist Of Time – 8/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: William Knight | Form: 05-843 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed: 20
Mist Of Time makes more each-way appeal than most of these because at least there was a little spark in that recent third. The bare Topspeed figure doesn’t scream danger, but this filly has dropped to a workable mark and looks as though she may just be learning her trade. Luke Morris is a positive booking around Southwell and stall 5 gives her options if they don’t go much of a gallop. At 8/1, she’s the type worth chancing in a race where plenty of the opposition have had their chances or arrive badly out of sorts. She doesn’t need to improve a ton to hit the frame. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Distillation is the win play and the most likely scorer if reproducing his latest effort. For a bit of value, Mist Of Time makes more appeal than the exposed alternatives as an each-way punt at 8/1. The obvious danger is Singarda, who has been competitive enough in this grade, while Athenian Spirit is not entirely dismissed if overcoming the wide draw.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singarda | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Lady Fizz | 16/1 | 30/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 30/1 (Betfair) |
| Miss Mambo | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Distillation | 11/8 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 11/8 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Athenian Spirit | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Hear The Drums | 15/2 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Soda | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Mist Of Time | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Go Teejay | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (William Hill) |
| Retro Rocket | 22/1 | 30/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 30/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Punt | Miss Mambo |
17:34 – attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary 3yo handicap rather than a deep one, and that usually means recent momentum counts for plenty. The market is concentrating on the right horses too, with Here Comes Louie, Gloriola, Elashgar and Starakova all bringing something workable to the table. Here Comes Louie shaped well when runner-up last time and has the inside draw to attack from, while Gloriola has been knocking on the door and looks tailor-made for this sort of race. Elashgar is reliable enough at the level but doesn’t always find a great deal, and Starakova has to overcome stall 9 despite having winning form. A few of the others need a chunk of improvement, so this feels more about which of the principals gets the run of the race than any hidden dark horse emerging late.
Top Selections
1. Here Comes Louie – 4/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Kevin Stott | Trainer: Roger Fell | Form: 90-862 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed:
He looks the percentage call. That latest second was easily his most encouraging run for a while and suggested he is beginning to work things out now handicapping in low-grade company. An opening mark in the mid-60s is not obviously lenient, but in a race of this nature it may still be enough, especially from stall 1 if Kevin Stott can hold a handy position and keep the run smooth. Some of these have had more chances and exposed their limitations, whereas Here Comes Louie still has scope to do better over this mile. Available at 4/1, he makes plenty of appeal as the solid win play.
Bet: WIN
2. Gloriola – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Clifford Lee | Trainer: Steph Hollinshead | Form: 0-0523 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 43
She’s becoming expensive to follow, but this is not the race to abandon her. The recent 2-3 figures show she is running well enough to win a modest handicap, and her mark of 63 gives her every chance if she reproduces that level again. Drawn in 3, she should get a sensible trip, and Clifford Lee is the sort you want aboard in these tactical all-weather races where position matters. At around 4/1 she is hardly a hidden gem, but in a nine-runner field with three places on offer she still makes some each-way sense because her current consistency is stronger than most of these rivals.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Here Comes Louie is the win bet after that improved second and looks the runner most likely to take another step forward. Gloriola is the each-way option because she keeps putting herself in the argument and this level is well within reach. Elashgar is the obvious danger if he gets a cleanly-run race, while Starakova has ability but a wide draw asks a question.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilleangirl | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Starakova | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Elashgar | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (William Hill) |
| Ernie McCrew | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Here Comes Louie | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (William Hill) |
| Gloriola | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Speckled Brown | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Thomas Tallis | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Paddy Power) |
18:06 – Simon Davis Big 60th Birthday Bash Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a competitive little fillies’ handicap rather than a deep one, and plenty arrive with something to recommend them. Filly Eilish comes here off a win and has the profile of a 3yo still on the upgrade, while Blue Celestial has been knocking on the door in similar company and looks sure to be thereabouts again off a handy weight. Dream Illusion is solid and exposed but keeps running her race, and Kiss Me My Love arrives in form after scoring last time. The older mares don’t set an impossible standard here, so the younger fillies may have the edge, especially around Southwell where rhythm and track position matter. It looks a tricky enough puzzle, but one where recent 3yo form could prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Filly Eilish – 7/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: Ivan Furtado | Form: 32661 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 63
She makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many are hiding from the handicapper. That latest win reads well enough for this grade, and the overall profile suggests she’s learning on the job rather than standing still. A mark of 73 still looks workable, especially with a Topspeed figure of 63 putting her right in the mix on the numbers. Silvestre De Sousa is an eye-catching booking for a filly who should be able to travel strongly and use that turn of foot late. At 7/2, she isn’t a giveaway, but she does look the most likely winner if building on that last success. Bet: WIN
2. Blue Celestial – 11/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Clifford Lee | Trainer: James Tate | Form: 324362 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 66
Blue Celestial appeals as the value angle because she has been running well without getting her head in front, and this mark gives her every chance of changing that. Her recent second confirmed she’s still in form, and a Topspeed of 66 is the best in the field, which is a proper positive in a Southwell mile handicap. James Tate’s runners are often well suited by this sort of surface, and carrying just 127lb is no bad thing against rivals higher in the weights. She doesn’t need to improve dramatically to hit the frame, and 11/2 looks fair for an each-way punt in an 11-runner race. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Filly Eilish is the win play because she looks progressive and arrives here on the back of a victory that gives her the strongest upward curve in the field. Blue Celestial is the each-way alternative; she’s reliable, well treated on the figures and should go close again. The main dangers are Dream Illusion for consistency and Kiss Me My Love, who is hard to dismiss after winning last time.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Illusion | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 10/3 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Kiss Me My Love | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Kartini | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (William Hill) |
| Ravishing Beauty | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Hauteluce | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
| Filly Eilish | 10/3 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 7/2 | 7/2 (William Hill) |
| Zarinca | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Court Of Stars | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Zermatt Star | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Blue Celestial | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
| Gifts Differing | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Karl Hedley | Blue Celestial |
| The North | Dream Illusion |
| Rockavon | Filly Eilish |
18:41 – Free Race Replays On attheraces.com EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (B/C/D) (EBF Qual’) (GBB/GBBPlus)
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly informative restricted novice rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the pair with the clearest solid form in Bullrider and Baarberini. Both have already shown enough to win an ordinary race of this nature, with Bullrider bringing a tidy 2-3 profile and Baarberini shaping well when third on debut. Quest For Glory also has respectable figures and the highest rating in the field, though stall 8 is no gift around here for a 2yo over a mile. The unknowns are interesting, particularly Kodiac City and Phantom Knight, but this may well come down to which of the principals improves most for this extra furlong and the Southwell surface. Tricky enough, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Bullrider – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Callan | Trainer: George Boughey | Form: 23 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 46
Bullrider sets the standard on what we know so far and looks the percentage call. George Boughey’s juveniles are usually well-schooled, and this colt has already shown consistency by finishing second and third in his first two starts. He doesn’t need to find masses to take a race of this type, and the move up to a mile should suit on the evidence of how he has finished his races. Stall 7 is not ideal, but in a field of eight that is hardly fatal if he breaks cleanly and gets into a rhythm. At 9/4, he is no giveaway, but he is still the one with the most solid winning claims. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Quest For Glory – 7/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Harry Vigors | Trainer: Georgina Nicholls | Form: 43 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 71
Quest For Glory makes plenty of each-way appeal if you are looking beyond the obvious pair. He has already posted two fair efforts, his latest third suggesting he is learning the job, and his rating of 85 is the best in the line-up. That alone gives him a solid platform in a restricted novice. The wide draw in 8 asks a question, especially at Southwell, but if he can slot in without doing too much early, he has the profile of one who can keep finding down the straight. At 7/1, he looks the value alternative to the shorter-priced pair and is exactly the sort worth chancing for a place, with upside if the favourite underperforms. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bullrider is the win play because he has the strongest, most reliable form in the book and should be suited by this mile. For an each-way punt, Quest For Glory appeals at the bigger price given his rating and steady progression. Baarberini is the obvious danger after a promising debut, while any market confidence behind Kodiac City or Phantom Knight would be worth noting.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astral Crown | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Kodiac City | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Baarberini | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (William Hill) |
| Bullrider | 9/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Phantom Knight | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (William Hill) |
| Quest For Glory | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Vinery | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Hoosthat | 66/1 | 70/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Paddy Power) |
19:16 – Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a proper Southwell sprint handicap rather than a race full of obvious answers. Pickersgill arrives on the back of a solid second and is the one the market has latched onto, while Moostar has the best Topspeed figure in the line-up and has been running in consistent enough fashion to suggest another big run is close. Ziggy’s Condor is interesting from stall 1 after shaping better last time, and Court Drive is another with a workable mark if things fall right. There are a few exposed sprinters here, though, and that makes this a slightly tricky puzzle rather than a deep contest. In a race where track position and getting the splits at the right time could prove decisive, I want something reliable for the win and a bigger-priced one who can outrun his odds.
Top Selections
1. Moostar – 7/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 223628 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 74
Moostar makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive with compelling recent profiles. His form figures suggest he’s been knocking on the door for a while, and that Topspeed mark of 74 is the best in this field, which immediately puts him right in the argument for a sharp 6f on Tapeta. The latest eighth is hardly glamorous, but it came after a string of respectable efforts and I’m inclined to be forgiving rather than dismissive. Silvestre De Sousa is the sort you want in this rough-and-tumble grade, and 7/1 looks fair value for a horse with the raw figures to win this if bouncing back. Bet: WIN
2. Hectic – 10/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Jack Garritty | Trainer: Liam Bailey | Form: 444075 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 68
Hectic is not the most straightforward conveyance in the line-up, but this is exactly the type of race where a horse with his profile can sneak into the frame at rewarding odds. He’d been running respectably for a while before a couple of lesser efforts, and his Topspeed figure of 68 says he retains enough ability to be competitive off this mark. Liam Bailey also runs Ottawa, but Hectic looks the more plausible candidate by some distance. At 10/1, you’re not being asked to take a skinny price about a horse who needs everything to fall perfectly; you’re backing one who only needs to rediscover his earlier consistency to hit the places. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Moostar is the win play at a backable 7/1, with his speed figure giving him a stronger case than most in this field. Hectic appeals as the each-way punt at double-figure odds in a race lacking depth. Pickersgill is the obvious danger after his recent second, while Ziggy’s Condor could go well from the inside draw if building on that latest third.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairdeas | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Miraculous | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (William Hill) |
| Hectic | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 (William Hill) |
| Pickersgill | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (William Hill) |
| Moostar | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Daytona Lady | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Court Drive | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Ottawa | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (William Hill) |
| Showtime Mahomes | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Melissa Jones | Hectic |
| Dave Nevison | Pickersgill |
| Jim Delahunt | Pickersgill |
| Rory Paddock | Ziggy’s Condor |
19:51 – Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a competitive enough 0-80 sprint for the grade, with a few arriving in fair nick and not much between the principals on the figures. Spirit Of Jenny brings the most persuasive recent profile after a win and a close second, while Jesse Luc has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front. Baba Reza is another with solid claims after shaping well on his last two starts, and the market support around him is easy to understand. Fierce is drawn low and has bits of placed form that give him a squeak, but he does need to bounce back from a lesser effort. It is not a deep race full of improvers, more a trappy handicap where current sharpness and track position could prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Spirit Of Jenny – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Dougie Costello | Trainer: Steph Hollinshead | Form: 78-212 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 74
She makes plenty of appeal in a race where several have become a little hard to win with. That recent form of 2-1-2 reads well in the context of this contest, and her Topspeed figure of 74 is one of the better numbers on offer here. Spirit Of Jenny looks like a mare holding her form nicely rather than living off old efforts, and that matters in these Southwell sprints. Dougie Costello is a positive booking for a horse who should travel strongly and get every chance to strike late. At 10/3 she is not a giveaway, but she is the one with the clearest, most solid profile. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Baba Reza – 15/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Clifford Lee | Trainer: Julie Camacho | Form: 306-23 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 68
An 8yo he may be, but he has returned from a break in perfectly respectable order and his last two efforts suggest he is ready to make a bold bid. The recent 2 and 3 in his form line stand up well in a race of this nature, and he is nicely treated near the foot of the weights off 79. Clifford Lee is a rider you want on your side in these all-weather dashes, and Baba Reza looks the type to be delivered with a bit of patience rather than being asked too soon. With 15/2 available, he makes obvious each-way appeal in a field of nine with three places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Spirit Of Jenny is the straightforward win play because she arrives with the strongest recent form and fewer questions than most. Baba Reza is the each-way alternative at a more attractive price, especially with three places in a nine-runner field. Jesse Luc and Dorney Lake look the main dangers if things fall right for them, but both are a little less convincing from a win perspective.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beattie Is Back | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Dorney Lake | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (William Hill) |
| Spirit Of Jenny | 10/3 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Fierce | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Baba Reza | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Jesse Luc | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (William Hill) |
| Sarafina Mshairi | 14/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
| Camera Shy | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Fan Mail | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Matt Polley | Baba Reza |
| Postdata | Baba Reza |
| On The Nose | Baba Reza |
20:26 – Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 2 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a proper late-evening handicap rather than a throwaway Class 2, with several in-form 4yos taking on a few battle-hardened older hands. Ultrasoul arrives on a hat-trick after ending last year with back-to-back wins and picking up where he left off, while Port Of London has the profile of one who could easily have more to offer despite the absence. Spinning Wheel and El Burhan are both credible dangers if bouncing back from slightly underwhelming latest efforts, and the thriving Say What You See is not easily dismissed either. The handicapper hasn’t made life easy for anyone here, so this looks a competitive, slightly tricky puzzle where current momentum and tactical positioning over this 1m3f are likely to decide it.
Top Selections
1. Ultrasoul – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: C Y Ho | Trainer: Roger Varian | Form: 2311-1 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed:
He is the one I keep coming back to. That form string screams progress and, more importantly, it suggests a colt who knows how to get the job done. Three wins on the spin is a serious habit in races like this, and Varian’s 4yo still looks the type to cope with a rise into this grade. Stall 12 is not ideal around Southwell, but if C Y Ho can slot him in without burning petrol early, Ultrasoul has the finishing kick to settle matters late. Available at 9/2 with Bet365, he makes plenty of appeal in a field where some of the market rivals still have a question or two to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Say What You See – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Liam Bailey | Form: -35211 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 69
He is the each-way play at the prices. Two wins on the bounce tell you he is thriving, and unlike a few of these, he comes here race-fit and full of confidence. Luke Morris is a good booking for Southwell’s Tapeta, especially on a horse who should travel strongly and keep finding under pressure. This is obviously a deeper race than the ones he has been winning, but he is not badly treated with 122 and his recent form gives him a more solid look than some shorter-priced alternatives. At 9/1 with Bet365, he looks the value each-way punt to outrun market expectations and hit the frame at the very least.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ultrasoul is the win play on the back of a progressive profile and a hat-trick bid that looks very plausible in this company. For an each-way alternative, Say What You See appeals most given his recent winning run and fair price. The main dangers look to be Port Of London, who could be well treated if fully wound up, and Spinning Wheel, who has enough class to rebound.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Rock | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Spinning Wheel | 6/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| El Burhan | 15/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| French Duke | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (William Hill) |
| Astro King | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Ultrasoul | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Port Of London | 4/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Say What You See | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Jimmy Speaking | 11/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Cloth Of Gold | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Per Contra | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Marlborough | Spinning Wheel |
21:00 – Download The At The Races App Handicap
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a pretty typical late-evening Southwell handicap: competitive on paper, modest enough in depth, and full of runners with something to prove. Luan arrives chasing a hat-trick and is the obvious starting point despite a higher mark, while Golspie has been knocking on the door in this grade and should give another solid account. Into Combat is interesting from the foot of the weights for a yard that can improve one suddenly, and Meet Me In Meraki has the recent placed form to get involved again. Draws probably won’t be decisive over this trip, so I’d expect the race to be decided more by who settles best and who sees it out strongest in the straight. Tricky rather than classy, but there are still a couple worth siding with.
Top Selections
1. Luan – 3/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: Nick Scholfield | Form: 60-911 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 48
He is the progressive one in the line-up and that counts for plenty in a race where many of these look thoroughly exposed. The recent 911 sequence tells its own story, and while the handicapper has had a say, Luan is doing his winning the right way by building momentum rather than nicking races. Daniel Muscutt is a positive booking for a horse who should be ridden with confidence, and there is every chance this 4yo still has a bit more to give at middle distances. At 3/1 he is hardly under the radar, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the runner with the most convincing upside. Bet: WIN
2. Dingwall – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: David Allan | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 227653 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 60
Dingwall looks the each-way value if you want to take on the obvious pair at the head of the market. He has not been finishing far away in similar company, and that latest third suggested he is edging back towards a winning run. The wide stall is not ideal, but over 1m3f at Southwell it is hardly a death sentence if David Allan can slot him in early. His mark is workable, the Topspeed figure of 60 says he retains enough ability to be competitive, and 9/1 feels fair in a race lacking lots of unexposed dangers. He is the type to travel into it and keep on for a place at the very least. Bet: EACH-WAY
Danger: Golspie is hard to leave out of the arguments given how consistently he has been running in this grade.
Betting Strategy
Luan is the win play because he is the one coming here with genuine momentum and the profile of a horse still ahead of the assessor. Dingwall makes more appeal than most for an each-way punt at the prices, especially with four places on offer. The obvious danger is Golspie, while Into Combat is another to keep an eye on from a handy racing weight.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisterandbrother | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Junkyard Dog | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Titainium | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Norflondonforever | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Meet Me In Meraki | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Golspie | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Luan | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 (William Hill) |
| Dingwall | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Blackwaterfoot | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Distinction | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
| Cavalry Call | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Into Combat | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (William Hill) |
Southwell Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filly Eilish | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Ottawa | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| It’s Only Fun | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Pickersgill | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
| Sarafina Mshairi | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Doyle | 97 | 21 | 21.65% | 47.42% |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 68 | 13 | 19.12% | 45.59% |
| Daniel Tudhope | 354 | 66 | 18.64% | 42.66% |
| Robert Havlin | 358 | 66 | 18.44% | 38.83% |
| Pierre-Louis Jamin | 103 | 18 | 17.48% | 37.86% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Southwell:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Kirby | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 55.56% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 105 | 29 | 27.62% | 58.1% |
| James Tate | 209 | 56 | 26.79% | 55.98% |
| Roger Varian | 149 | 39 | 26.17% | 55.03% |
| Richard Hughes | 142 | 31 | 21.83% | 48.59% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Southwell racing tips for Thursday 6th August 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 6th August 2026 goes off at 17:04, 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 17:04 through to 21:00.
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