Our Southwell racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Wednesday 15th April 2026. The action gets underway at 17:22 and runs through to 20:30, with going reported as Standard (Tapeta).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Rusheen Boy boasts a 42.86% strike rate from 7 runs at the track, Harry Smith has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 4 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 | 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% |
17:22 – Celebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 4f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a sharp little 2yo dash rather than a deep novice, and the market has understandably latched on to the pair with experience. Pershaada sets the form standard after making the frame on debut and brings the best published rating into the race, while Bill The Bull also has a run under his belt and should know much more this time. The three newcomers all come from yards capable of readying one first time, with Love A Giggle particularly interesting for Karl Burke, but a bare 4f round Southwell is a searching test for youngsters lacking experience. Draw and early pace will matter, but in a five-runner affair this may simply come down to which of the principals breaks cleanly and handles the occasion best.
Top Selections
1. Pershaada – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Joe Leavy | Trainer: Richard Hannon | Form: 3 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 52
Pershaada is the percentage call. She has already shown enough to suggest she can make that debut experience count, and her third gives her the strongest piece of form on offer in a race where three rivals are learning on the job. An official mark of 75 and a Topspeed of 52 put her marginally clear of Bill The Bull on what we’ve actually seen, and Hannon’s juveniles are often sharper for a first outing. Joe Leavy keeps the ride, stall 2 looks fine, and at 15/8 with Bet365 she is short enough without being cramped in a contest lacking depth. She holds the clearest claims and is hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
In a five-runner race, keep it simple: Pershaada is the win bet and there is no each-way angle worth forcing. Bill The Bull is the obvious danger on second-start improvement, while Love A Giggle is the one to note if the Burke newcomer knows her job first time. But the safest play is a straight win bet on Pershaada.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill The Bull | 6/4 | NR | 6/4 | 13/8 | 8/5 | 13/8 (Sky Bet) |
| Bettabebougie | 18/1 | 9/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Havana Laff | 17/2 | 5/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Love A Giggle | 7/2 | 2/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Pershaada | 15/8 | 4/5 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 8/5 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Andrew Mount | Pershaada |
17:57 – Country & Western Night 25th April Handicap
Race Details: 4f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a proper Southwell dash: 4f, little margin for error, and plenty of these arrive with bits of form that make them plausible. Irish Dancer sets the standard on recent efforts after back-to-back seconds and is an obvious starting point, while Fortunate Star has been admirably consistent and keeps knocking on the door. Invitorio also comes here off a solid second and looks dangerous if building on that, but this is not a race packed with certainty and the draw could play its part in a field of ten. At the prices, there may be more value slightly below the head of the market, especially with runners like Poetic Jack and Desert Master lurking off workable marks. Tricky enough, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Irish Dancer – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Smith | Trainer: Declan Carroll | Form: 426-22 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 61
Irish Dancer is the percentage call. He has been running right up to his mark, and those last two second-place finishes suggest another win at this level is close. A mark of 70 looks fair rather than punitive, and his Topspeed figure of 61 is among the best on offer in this field, which matters in a race that will be over in a blur. He is drawn a touch wider than ideal in stall 8, but he has the early pace to overcome that if breaking on terms. At 3/1 with Bet365, he is no giveaway, yet he still makes most appeal as the runner with the strongest recent profile. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Poetic Jack – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Callan | Trainer: Robert Cowell | Form: 83-254 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed: 60
Poetic Jack looks the each-way play in a race where plenty have chances but not many are especially well treated. He has been holding his form reasonably well, and that recent sequence suggests he is running consistently enough to make his presence felt again. His rating of 67 leaves him nicely in the mix, and the Topspeed mark of 60 says he has the raw pace for a contest like this. Stall 6 is workable, and Robert Cowell’s sprinters are always worth respecting in low-grade speed tests. With 8/1 available through Bet365, he appeals as the value alternative to the obvious pair at the head of the market. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Irish Dancer is the solid win play given his recent seconds and dependable speed figures. For an each-way punt, Poetic Jack makes plenty of sense at the prices and looks capable of hitting the frame at least. Fortunate Star is the obvious danger on consistency, while Invitorio also has claims if backing up his latest run. Keep it simple: win on Irish Dancer, saver each-way on Poetic Jack.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortunate Star | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Alfa Sea Breeze | 10/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Irish Dancer | 3/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Bang On The Bell | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Invitorio | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Poetic Jack | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Noble Phoenix | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Anglesey Lad | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Desert Master | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Hi Hoh Tonto | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
18:30 – Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Handicap
Race Details: 1m 6f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a proper little staying handicap rather than a deep one, and there are a few with very obvious claims. Betelgeuse brings the best Topspeed figure in the line-up and appeals as the one with the most upside now tackling this trip on Tapeta, while Mio Amico arrives in much sharper form than most after a win and a solid second in his last two starts. Shipshape is another who enters calculations after shaping well recently, and he doesn’t look done with yet. The older brigade, headed by Moon Chime and Fashionelle, have bits of form that give them a squeak, but they don’t arrive with the same momentum. In a race where resolution over 1m6f will matter plenty, I’d rather side with the progressive 4yos than the exposed stayers.
Top Selections
1. Betelgeuse – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieran O’Neill | Trainer: S Woods | Form: 35615- | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 66
Betelgeuse makes most appeal in a race where a few rivals have more questions than answers. He signed off last season with a win before finishing fifth, and that Topspeed mark of 66 is the best on offer here, which matters in a contest lacking depth. S Woods’ 4yo still has the look of a horse who can do a bit better as a stayer, and this mark of 82 is hardly insurmountable if he takes to Southwell’s Tapeta. Kieran O’Neill is a positive booking for this sort of test and, at 5/2, he looks the percentage call rather than a flashy one. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Shipshape – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: Bernard Llewellyn | Form: 546-52 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 60
Shipshape appeals as the each-way play because his recent profile is solid and this race should give him a fair chance to get competitive again. He returned with a fifth and then stepped forward when second last time, suggesting he’s coming to the boil at the right moment. His rating of 80 leaves him with only a little to find on the figures, and Daniel Muscutt is exactly the sort you want aboard in these staying handicaps when patience is needed. At 9/2 he isn’t wildly missed by the market, but in an eight-runner field with three places on offer he still looks the sensible each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Betelgeuse is the win bet, as he brings the strongest speed figure and the most convincing scope for improvement at this trip. Shipshape is the each-way alternative in a race where consistency could easily be rewarded. Mio Amico is the obvious danger after his recent form burst, while Moon Chime is respected if returning in good order.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mio Amico | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Moon Chime | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Geordie Mackem | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Provision | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Betelgeuse | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Shipshape | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Sycamore Gap | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Fashionelle | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
19:00 – Come Racing For Free 18th June Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a useful enough novice for Southwell, with the market understandably revolving around the proven trio of Penny Time, Goldinthesea and Sassicaia. Penny Time arrives on the back of two wins and has the best recent figures on show, but he meets a field with a bit more depth here and is short enough for one still learning. Goldinthesea impressed when getting off the mark and his rating of 95 gives him a very solid platform, while Sassicaia is the interesting unbeaten type returning from a break for a yard that places them well. There are also a couple of unexposed newcomers in Shadow Boxer and Harmonics, so this is no penalty kick for the favourite. Tricky rather than impossible, and the prices matter.
Top Selections
1. Goldinthesea – 10/3 with Betfair
Jockey: Connor Beasley | Trainer: Edward Bethell | Form: 3-1 | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 74
Goldinthesea appeals as the percentage call. He shaped nicely when third on debut and then did the job properly next time, which is the profile you want in a race like this: a colt learning quickly rather than standing still. A mark of 95 is a serious number in this field and his Topspeed of 74 stacks up well too. Drawn in 3, Connor Beasley should be able to hold a handy position without wasting ground, and Bethell’s team tend to know exactly where they are with these improving types. At 10/3, he makes more appeal than the odds-on favourite. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Shadow Boxer – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Davies | Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
For an each-way play, Shadow Boxer is the one that jumps out. The Crisford yard is always worth respecting in novice company, especially with a 3yo making a belated start over a mile on Tapeta, and the market has him on the right side of single figures. This doesn’t look a deep novice once you get beyond the obvious three, so an unexposed runner from a powerful operation can easily hit the frame and perhaps do better. Harry Davies is a positive booking and 15/2 is fair in a race where a few of the exposed outsiders look up against it. He’s the each-way punt against the favourite-heavy narrative. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Goldinthesea is the win play at around 10/3, with his form and rating giving him the strongest all-round case. Shadow Boxer is the each-way alternative at 15/2 in a 13-runner field where three places are on offer. Penny Time is the obvious danger after back-to-back wins, while Sassicaia is the lurking threat if returning in the same mood as on debut.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldinthesea | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Betfair) |
| Penny Time | 1/1 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 5/6 | 1/1 (Bet365) |
| Sassicaia | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Avispado | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Baron Wagstaff | 100/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Brighton View | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Harmonics | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Heir Of Ambition | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Niffler | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Shadow Boxer | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| The Anthony Gover | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
19:30 – Conference & Events At Southwell Racecourse Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a proper low-grade Southwell handicap where the margins are thin and the draw could matter plenty over 7f. Orbital Chime arrives on the back of a solid second and has the inside stall, which makes him an obvious starting point, while Rusheen Boy comes here in winning form after getting his head back in front. Rainwater and Call Glory are closely matched on recent efforts and both look capable of being involved again, but neither is crying out to be trusted as a rock-solid proposition. Dancing With Drums has the best topspeed figure in the field and is interesting if bouncing back from his reappearance, while English Lady is not entirely dismissed at a bigger price. It is not a strong race, but it is certainly a trappy one.
Top Selections
1. Orbital Chime – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Saffie Osborne | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 897532 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 53
Orbital Chime makes plenty of appeal in a race where solid recent form is not exactly thick on the ground. He shaped well when runner-up last time, and that effort suggested this mark is workable enough despite him carrying top weight alongside Enpassant and Rusheen Boy. The draw in stall 1 is another plus around here if Saffie Osborne can hold a handy position early, and this looks the sort of Class 6 in which a reliable type can make that consistency count. At 7/2, he is not hiding from the market, but he still looks the percentage call against rivals who either come with questions or need to rebound. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Dancing With Drums – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Charles Bishop | Trainer: Adam Kirby | Form: 8711-5 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 65
Dancing With Drums is the one who catches the eye as an each-way play because there is a bit more upside to him than many of these exposed handicappers. He signed off last year with back-to-back wins and, although only fifth on his return, that may have brought him forward for this. His topspeed figure of 65 stands out in this field and a mark of 69 still gives him room if he can rediscover the late-2025 rhythm. Charles Bishop is a positive booking and, at 13/2, he looks a fair each-way punt in a race where plenty of these will be taking turns looking well treated. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Orbital Chime is the win bet: he has the best recent piece of form, the inside draw and the profile of one who should give his running. For an each-way alternative, Dancing With Drums makes more appeal than the obvious market rivals because his best figures give him a proper chance of hitting the frame. Main dangers are Rusheen Boy, who arrives in winning form, and the consistent Call Glory.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enpassant | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Orbital Chime | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Rusheen Boy | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Sixteen One | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Rainwater | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Beelzebub | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Call Glory | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| English Lady | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Aspire To Glory | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Dancing With Drums | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| On Key | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Embarked | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Guardian | Orbital Chime |
20:00 – Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a compact but quite interesting fillies’ handicap, with the 3yos looking to have a real edge against the older pair on the figures and, crucially, at the weights. Cool Molly arrives in obvious form after a string of solid efforts and looks sure to be popular, while Rogue Citation has only been seen twice and could easily have more to offer now tackling handicaps off 79. Vencedora is another unexposed 3yo who won on her second start and can’t be dismissed lightly. Of the 4yos, Bee My Honey has bits of form that give her a squeak, but she was below par last time and doesn’t get much relief from the assessor. It’s not a deep race, but it is a slightly tricky one because the main players are still open to improvement.
Top Selections
1. Cool Molly – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Hector Crouch | Trainer: Ollie Sangster | Form: -15121 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 71
Cool Molly looks the one bringing the most convincing recent profile into the race. That form line of -15121 tells its own story: she has been busy, has learned on the job and arrives here thriving. The standout number is the Topspeed of 71, comfortably the best in this field, and that matters in a race where there may not be much between them tactically. She’s a 3yo getting in with just 130 and still looks progressive enough to cope with this mark of 76. Hector Crouch is a positive booking for a filly who seems to be doing plenty right at the moment, and 3/1 is fair rather than flashy in a race lacking many solid alternatives. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Bee My Honey – 9/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Saffie Osborne | Trainer: Charles Hills | Form: 22-417 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 63
Bee My Honey is the each-way angle at the prices. She’s not the easiest filly to trust after that latest seventh, but the run before that showed what she can do when things fall right, and her earlier placed efforts suggest she has enough ability to make her presence felt in this grade. Draw 1 could be helpful around here if Saffie Osborne can get her into a handy rhythm, and while the burden of 141 isn’t ideal against the younger fillies, she does at least bring a respectable rating and a decent Topspeed figure of 63. In a seven-runner race with three places on offer, 9/1 makes enough appeal for an each-way punt. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cool Molly is the straightforward win bet, as she has the strongest current form and the best speed figure in the line-up. For an each-way option, Bee My Honey makes more appeal than some of the shorter unexposed types because the price gives you room to manoeuvre. Rogue Citation and Vencedora are the obvious dangers if either takes a good step forward now handicapping.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribenska | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Bee My Honey | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Cool Molly | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Vencedora | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Citation | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Homestrait | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Beckon | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Chris Wright | Cool Molly |
20:30 – Summer Socials At Southwell Racecourse Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a properly competitive little fillies’ handicap rather than a giveaway for the market leader. Seven Fires is the obvious starting point after back-to-back wins and she brings the best recent topspeed figure to the table, but she is no secret at all now and this is a tighter race than the bare prices suggest. The 3yos get plenty of attention, with Barefoot Beach, Moonlight Mirage and Zighy all open to more progress, while Chicory is another who could easily leave last season’s form behind on reappearance. Powdering has the highest mark in the field but arrives after a flat effort, and Fantasy Obsessor needs a revival. In truth, the race may be decided by which of the younger fillies improves most for the return.
Top Selections
1. Seven Fires – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: George Bass | Trainer: Jack Channon | Form: 4-311 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 71
She is the one with the clearest current profile and, unlike a few of these, arrives absolutely thriving. The form figures of 4-311 tell their own story, and that topspeed mark of 71 is the standout figure in the line-up. An 86 rating asks another question of her, but she has earned it the right way and still looks a filly going forward rather than standing still. George Bass knows her well enough, and if she gets into a smooth rhythm from stall 3 she ought to take plenty of pegging back. At 5/2 she is no giveaway, but she is still the one I would want on side.
Bet: WIN
2. Barefoot Beach – 15/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Joe Leavy | Trainer: Richard Hannon | Form: 1-2 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 48
She is the value angle in the race because there is obvious scope for a fair bit more than the bare numbers show. A winner on debut and then runner-up on her only other start, Barefoot Beach has done little wrong and comes here as a lightly raced 3yo from a yard well capable of placing one to nick a handicap. Her opening mark of 75 does not scream harsh, and the step into this 6f handicap company could easily draw out further progress. Joe Leavy takes over and, at 15/2, she makes plenty of appeal as the one most likely to outrun her price if finding a bit more.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Seven Fires is the solid win play because she brings the strongest recent form and the best speed figure into the race. For an each-way punt, Barefoot Beach makes more appeal than the exposed older fillies, with her unexposed profile a major plus. Dangers? Zighy is respected after ending last year with a win, while Moonlight Mirage is weighted to get involved if ready first time up.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powdering | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 7/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Addarella | 28/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Barefoot Beach | 6/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Chicory | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Seven Fires | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Fantasy Obsessor | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Moonlight Mirage | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Zighy | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Southwell Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusheen Boy | 7 | 3 | 42.86% | 57.14% |
| Dancing With Drums | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Orbital Chime | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Betelgeuse | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Powdering | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 28.57% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Smith | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Hector Crouch | 202 | 45 | 22.28% | 45.05% |
| Paddy Bradley | 48 | 9 | 18.75% | 37.5% |
| Rhys Clutterbuck | 49 | 9 | 18.37% | 46.94% |
| Pierre-Louis Jamin | 98 | 17 | 17.35% | 38.78% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Southwell:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Kirby | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 50% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 94 | 27 | 28.72% | 60.64% |
| Richard & Peter Fahey | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 28.57% |
| Charles Hills | 135 | 29 | 21.48% | 48.89% |
| Harry Charlton | 41 | 8 | 19.51% | 53.66% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Southwell racing tips for Wednesday 15th April 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 Wednesday 15th April 2026 goes off at 17:22, 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 17:22 through to 20:30.
Gamble Responsibly ⚠️
Bet only what you can afford to lose. Set deposit limits, never chase losses, and take regular breaks. Gambling should be entertainment, not income.
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