Our Southwell racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Wednesday 29th April 2026. The action gets underway at 14:20 and runs through to 18:15, with going reported as Standard (Tapeta).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Pink Socks boasts a 40% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Toby Moore has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 4 rides, Roger Varian’s yard sends out runners with a 27.07% 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 | 10 | 6 | 60% | 80% |
| Ratings Hub | attheraces.com | 10 | 5 | 50% | 80% |
| insidetraxs.co.uk | insidetraxs.co.uk | 34 | 14 | 41.18% | 76.47% |
| Computeform | The Racing App | 29 | 11 | 37.93% | 62.07% |
14:20 – Summer Social Events At Southwell Racecourse Handicap
Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
A five-runner staying handicap on Tapeta rarely takes much solving on paper, but this is a slightly awkward little contest all the same. Westlain heads the market despite signing off last year with modest enough efforts, while Volcanic Rock has the Oisin Murphy angle and the potential to do better now stepping right up in trip. Betelgeuse arrives off a solid return when second and looks the most straightforward option, whereas Clansman is the battle-hardened older horse who keeps knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front. Dollar’s Dream is the least flashy of them but gets in with just 8st 6lb and has the best Topspeed figure in the field. It is not a deep race, but it is tactical and could hinge on who settles best over this 2m.
Top Selections
1. Betelgeuse – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieran O’Neill | Trainer: S Woods | Form: 5615-2 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 70
Betelgeuse looks the percentage call in a race where a few of these still have something to prove over the trip. He returned with a good second and that effort suggests he has come back in working order, while his overall profile is a fair bit more solid than some of these. An official mark of 87 leaves him competitively treated and, in a field lacking depth, he does not need to improve dramatically to take this. Kieran O’Neill rides Southwell well enough and this looks a sensible target for the Woods yard. At 3/1, he is not a giveaway, but he does look the runner with the fewest questions to answer.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only five runners, this is a win-only race from a punting perspective and Betelgeuse is the one to side with. He brings the most convincing recent form and looks the safest option in a tactical little contest. Westlain is the obvious danger on market confidence, while Volcanic Rock is the one who could step forward for the trip if seeing it out better than before.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volcanic Rock | 9/4 | 7/4 | 9/5 | 7/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Clansman | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Betelgeuse | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Westlain | 6/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
14:55 – Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 4f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a sharp little 4f maiden where the market has a pretty obvious grip on things. Bellatina sets the standard after finishing second on debut and her mark of 85 is comfortably the best piece of form on offer, while Crimson Blaze and Havana Gift are the other two with solid racecourse evidence to bring. In these early-season juvenile sprints, raw speed and professionalism matter as much as pedigree, and that gives the experienced fillies a clear edge over the newcomers. That said, Southwell’s Tapeta over the minimum trip can be unforgiving, so a slow start or greenness will be costly. Bellatina looks the right favourite, but there’s enough depth among the exposed runners to make this more than a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Bellatina – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Callan | Trainer: Charlie Johnston | Form: 2 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed:
Bellatina brings the one piece of form in the race that really stands out. A debut second is already a strong platform in a 2yo maiden over a bare 4f, and an opening rating of 85 tells you she showed plenty of speed and know-how first time up. Charlie Johnston’s youngsters are usually drilled to get on with the job, and that experience should count for plenty here against several unraced fillies. Stall 7 is no disaster if she breaks cleanly, and at 13/8 she is short enough without being cramped given what she has already achieved. She holds the most solid claims and is hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Havana Gift – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: John & Sean Quinn | Form: 4 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed:
Havana Gift looks the each-way angle if you want to take on the favourite at the prices. Her debut fourth may not sparkle on paper, but in a race like this it at least proves she has some speed and enough street sense to put herself in the contest. Drawn in 1, she could easily bag the rail and make life awkward for some of the wider-drawn rivals, which is often a big help over this trip. The Quinn team know the time of day with juveniles and Jason Hart is a positive booking. At 6/1, she appeals as the one most likely to hit the frame if Bellatina proves as good as expected. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bellatina is the straightforward win play because she has already shown the best form and sets a clear standard on the figures. For an each-way punt, Havana Gift makes more appeal than some of the shorter alternatives thanks to experience, a handy inside draw and a fair 6/1. Crimson Blaze is the obvious danger if improving from her debut, while any market confidence behind the newcomers would be worth noting.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellatina | 13/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Crimson Blaze | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Estupenda | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Frumoasa | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Havana Gift | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Quiet Soul | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Sable Island | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Wopbopaloomop | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Betfair) |
15:30 – Come Racing For Free 18th June Handicap
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary seven-runner 3yo handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to Magician Of Riga after he got off the mark last time. He sets the standard on an opening mark of 80 and from stall 2 should get a handy trip if building on that breakthrough effort. Flash Kozo is the obvious threat after a promising seasonal return, while Extraterrestrial has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front. The rest need to find something: Al’s River was quiet on reappearance, Wave Power returns from a break, and the likes of Singarda and Gemical look more speculative. It’s not an impossible puzzle, but the favourite does have the strongest profile.
Top Selections
1. Magician Of Riga – 10/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Levey | Trainer: Richard Hannon | Form: 80-531 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 70
He’s hard to oppose after taking a clear step forward when winning last time, and that piece of form gives him the most convincing recent profile in the field. An opening mark of 80 asks a question, but not an impossible one in a race lacking depth, and his Topspeed figure of 70 is the best on offer here. Sean Levey is a positive booking for a yard that knows how to place these improving 3yos, and stall 2 should allow him to sit wherever the race develops best. At around 10/11 he is no hidden gem, but he still looks the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Flash Kozo – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark | Trainer: Harry Eustace | Form: 40-4 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 64
If you want to take on the favourite for a bit of value, Flash Kozo is the one that appeals most. He shaped with promise on his return when fourth after time away, and there is every chance he comes on for that first run of the season. Harry Eustace’s runners often progress with racing, and a mark of 74 gives him room to step forward into this grade. The wide draw in 7 is not ideal over this trip, but in a small field Kieran Shoemark should be able to get him settled and involved. At 7/2 he makes plenty of each-way sense against a short-priced market leader. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Magician Of Riga is the straight win play and looks the solid option in a race where the form is hardly overflowing. For an each-way punt, Flash Kozo appeals most as the one likely to improve from his comeback. Extraterrestrial is the main danger if again running to his consistent level, but he is starting to look a shade expensive to follow for win purposes.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magician Of Riga | 10/11 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
| Flash Kozo | 7/2 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Extraterrestrial | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Wave Power | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Singarda | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Gemical | 10/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Marlborough | Flash Kozo |
| Matt Polley | Flash Kozo |
| The Data Detective | Magician Of Riga |
| Spotlight | Magician Of Riga |
| Jason Heavey | Magician Of Riga |
16:05 – Celebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a solid enough Class 5 for the grade, with a few in-form fillies and not much room for hiding off these marks. Wondrous Light arrives on the back of a win and is the obvious starting point despite stall 9, while Welljudged has been threatening to land one of these and should get a good trip from a kinder draw. Donna Nook keeps knocking on the door without quite getting her head in front, and she’s another with claims if the race sets up right. It’s less convincing below that, though a few lurk as possible improvers or rebound types, notably Cosi Bear and Brave Byreflection. Overall, this is competitive rather than deep, and the draw plus tactical positioning over Southwell’s mile could prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Wondrous Light – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Mitchell | Trainer: Jonathan Portman | Form: 2465-1 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 63
Wondrous Light is easy enough to warm to after getting her head back in front last time, and that piece of recent winning form counts for plenty in a race where several of these are becoming expensive to follow. She still looks on a workable mark of 84 and Jack Mitchell is the sort you want aboard in a tactical all-weather mile. The wide draw in 9 is the niggle, not a trivial one at Southwell, but she has the class edge on recent evidence and comes here with more momentum than most. At 2/1 she is no giveaway, but she remains the one they all have to beat.
Bet: WIN
2. Cosi Bear – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: James Fanshawe | Form: 82/58 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 56
Cosi Bear is the sort who makes plenty of each-way appeal at the prices. The profile is patchy because she hasn’t had many chances, but this is only her fourth start and the Fanshawe yard is not one to give up on a filly lightly. Her latest run can be marked up a touch as she may strip fitter now, and stall 2 gives Daniel Muscutt the chance to ride a patient, economical race just behind the pace. She doesn’t have the recent hard evidence of the principals, but in a nine-runner handicap that lacks depth beyond the top few, 11/1 looks fair compensation for siding with a possible improver.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Wondrous Light is the win bet because she brings the best recent form and looks the most solid option despite the awkward draw. For an each-way punt, Cosi Bear appeals as a lightly raced filly who could step forward from a good inside stall. Welljudged and Donna Nook are the obvious dangers if the favourite gets trapped wide.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wondrous Light | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Welljudged | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Donna Nook | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Alessia Fernanda | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Brave Byreflection | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Dream Illusion | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Electric Avenue | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Cosi Bear | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Special Breeze | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
16:40 – Dog Friendly Raceday Tues 2nd June Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 6 mile, but that does not make it easy. A few arrive with solid enough recent figures without looking bombproof, and that usually points to a race decided by track position and who gets the cleanest run rather than raw ability alone. Borderline Madness heads the market despite a quiet reappearance, while Kondratiev Wave is the dependable old pro after a productive spell and The Spotlight Kid keeps knocking on the door. Ring Of Gold is another with credible handicap form in this grade and should be involved if the race is run to suit. Plenty of the rest need a revival, so it may pay to focus on the handful already showing their hand on the all-weather.
Top Selections
1. Kondratiev Wave – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 362314 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 60
He is hardly a hidden gem as a 9-year-old, but in this grade you do not always need one. Kondratiev Wave has been running his race time and again, winning three starts back and backing it up with a perfectly respectable fourth last time. That Topspeed figure of 60 is the best in the field, and his draw in 5 looks a lot more workable than some of his main rivals posted wider. With Oisin Murphy booked for Tony Carroll, there is a definite sense connections mean business, and 11/4 is fair enough in a race lacking depth. He looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Ring Of Gold – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Garritty | Trainer: Michael & David Easterby | Form: 6-9225 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 53
Ring Of Gold is not especially well treated on old form, but he has been running well enough in similar company to make him interesting at an each-way price. His sequence before last time featured a pair of seconds, and the latest fifth was not a total write-off given he remains competitive at this level. He is one of the better-treated horses at the weights on paper and, unlike a few of these, arrives with some consistency rather than blind hope. From stall 6 he should get a sensible trip, and 13/2 appeals as a practical each-way punt in an 11-runner handicap where several have questions to answer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Kondratiev Wave is the solid win play given his recent profile, a handy draw and the best Topspeed figure on offer. Ring Of Gold makes more appeal as the each-way alternative, with enough recent consistency to think he can hit the frame at least. The obvious danger is The Spotlight Kid, who has been threatening to cash in, while Borderline Madness would be a major player if bouncing back from that tame comeback.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borderline Madness | 11/4 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Kondratiev Wave | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| The Spotlight Kid | 3/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Shaws Phoenix | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Kessaar Power | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Pink Socks | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Manton Road | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Starshot | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Ring Of Gold | 13/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Mavetheforcebewivu | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Vecchio | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
17:15 – Dog Friendly Raceday Tues 2nd June Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a very ordinary Class 6 mile, but that does not make it easy. Timely Affair is the obvious starting point after a string of solid efforts and the plum inside draw only strengthens his case, yet he is short enough in a race where a few of these are not miles apart on ratings. Heretic has the best recent Topspeed figure in the field and has been holding his form well enough without quite getting his head in front, while Ribston Pippin is entitled to strip fitter for his return after winning at the back end of last year. Spirit Of Bowland arrives off a success, Cezarro has been threatening to nick one, and Haaf A Diamond is another with place claims. In truth, it is more trappy than classy.
Top Selections
1. Timely Affair – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: William Knight | Form: 2-1522 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 56
He is not hiding from the assessor, but Timely Affair is the one bringing the most convincing current profile into the race. Those last three runs all read well for this level, especially the pair of runner-up efforts, and a mark of 69 still looks workable in a contest lacking depth. Oisin Murphy on from stall 1 is an obvious positive around here if he can hold a handy position and avoid traffic. At 6/4 he is no giveaway in a race full of battle-hardened handicappers, but he sets the standard on recent consistency and does not need much improvement to take this. Bet: WIN
2. Heretic – 5/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Dylan Hogan | Trainer: Michael Herrington | Form: -30438 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 62
Heretic is the each-way alternative because he has enough in his recent profile to suggest he can hit the frame again, and possibly better if things fall right. His Topspeed figure of 62 stands out in this field and he has been running respectably in similar company without getting the breaks to finish the job. He is a seven-year-old now, so nobody should be expecting a sudden leap forward, but this is his grade and the draw in 2 should allow Dylan Hogan to keep things simple. Available at 5/1, he looks the value play against a short-priced favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Timely Affair is the win bet because he has the strongest recent form and the right draw to make it count. Heretic makes more appeal as the each-way punt at the prices, especially with his speed figure giving him a solid chance of hitting the first three. The obvious danger is Ribston Pippin, who should come on for his latest run and is not badly treated if back to last year’s winning level.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribston Pippin | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Timely Affair | 6/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Heretic | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Our Misty Blue | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Spirit Of Bowland | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Cezarro | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Back From Dubai | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Unknown Journey | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Haaf A Diamond | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Pop Favorite | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Wath Court | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
17:45 – Conference & Events At Southwell Racecourse Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This doesn’t look a deep novice on paper, but it does have a fairly clear shape to it. Roger Varian’s Wezzeer sets the standard after a promising debut third and is understandably a warm order, while Gold Star Gazing brings the strongest bare form figures and the highest rating after two solid efforts last season. Hugh also has a run under his belt for Clive Cox and shouldn’t be dismissed, but the market may have him about right. After that, you’re into a clutch of exposed types already looking vulnerable in this company, plus a few newcomers who would need to know their job first time. In truth, this looks like a race the principals should dominate, with fitness, professionalism and any improvement from first to second start likely to decide it.
Top Selections
1. Wezzeer – 5/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Ray Dawson | Trainer: Roger Varian | Form: 3 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 63
Wezzeer is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious answer is the right one. That debut third was the best recent piece of form on offer among those with a run this spring, and the 70 rating already gives him a handy edge over most of these. A Topspeed of 63 backs up the visual impression that he did plenty right first time and should come on for the experience. Varian’s youngsters are rarely hanging about in races like this once they’ve had an educational run, and a good draw in 3 is another plus. At 5/4 he isn’t a gift, but he’s hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. Gold Star Gazing – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: James Fanshawe | Form: 33- | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 51
If you want to take on the favourite for an each-way angle, Gold Star Gazing is the sensible alternative rather than one of the rags. He was placed on both starts last year, has the standout official rating of 80, and comes from a yard that tends to bring them along steadily rather than emptying the tank too early. The slight concern is the outside draw in 10 over 6f here, especially if he’s forced to do things the hard way, but his form gives him rock-solid place claims and probably more than that if Wezzeer underdelivers. At 2/1 he’s no hidden gem, yet he still looks the safest each-way play in the field.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Wezzeer is the win play and makes plenty of appeal as the likely improver from a strong debut third. For an each-way punt, Gold Star Gazing is the solid alternative with the best established rating in the field. Hugh is the obvious danger if stepping forward from his first run, but the race looks to revolve around the top two in the market.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agric Ranger | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Elite Approach | 28/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Forest Phoenix | 33/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Gold Star Gazing | 2/1 | 2/1 | 13/8 | 2/1 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Hugh | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Likeadyinwasp | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Sugar Bon Bon | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Wezzeer | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 (Bet365) |
| The Cyprus Pearl | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Stephen Darbyshire | Wezzeer |
| Newmarket | Wezzeer |
18:15 – Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a perfectly ordinary but quite trappy Class 5 sprint, the sort where one or two arrive with obvious claims but there are enough plausible alternatives to stop it being a penalty kick. Tabby is the one who stands out on raw figures after returning from a long absence with a solid second and a useful Topspeed mark of 76, while Fan Mail has slipped to a workable mark and should be involved if putting his best foot forward on this surface. Glamour Show is at least coming here in decent nick, and Neyva’s Angel has to be respected after getting the job done last time, albeit in a race that doesn’t scream depth. Several others, including Belsito and Dicko The Legend, need to bounce back. Competitive enough, but not an especially strong race.
Top Selections
1. Tabby – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Hector Crouch | Trainer: James Tate | Form: 5237/2 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 76
Tabby makes most appeal. He had been off for a long time before returning with a runner-up effort, and that was a pleasing comeback in the context of this race because it suggested there is still a bit of upside in a mark of 85. The Topspeed figure of 76 is the best in the field and, in a race lacking many progressive sprinters, that matters. James Tate’s horses are often well placed in these all-weather handicaps and Hector Crouch is a positive booking. At 3/1 he is not a gift, but he does look the most likely winner if building on that latest run. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Glamour Show – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieran O’Neill | Trainer: Scott Dixon | Form: 406-43 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 68
Glamour Show is the each-way angle in a race where recent match sharpness could count for plenty. He has not been winning, but his last two efforts have at least shown he is running himself into form, and a mark of 83 gives him every chance of being competitive at this level. Drawn in stall 2, he should be able to get a handy position, which is no bad thing over Southwell’s 6f. Scott Dixon’s runners often pop up in these sprint handicaps when not obviously thrown in, and 9/2 feels fair rather than flashy. He doesn’t have Tabby’s upside, but he looks solid enough for an each-way punt in an eight-runner field. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Tabby is the win play after an encouraging return and on the strength of the best Topspeed figure in the line-up. For an each-way option, Glamour Show makes more appeal than some of the shorter ones because he arrives in decent order and should get a good trip from a low draw. Fan Mail is an obvious danger, while Neyva’s Angel has recent winning form and can’t be dismissed.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurso | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Shazani | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Belsito | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Glamour Show | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Tabby | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Dicko The Legend | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Fan Mail | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| talkSPORT 2 | Belsito |
| Rockavon | Neyva’s Angel |
| Whistler | Neyva’s Angel |
Southwell Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Socks | 5 | 2 | 40% | 40% |
| Ribston Pippin | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Neyva’s Angel | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Dream Illusion | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 57.14% |
| Spirit Of Bowland | 12 | 3 | 25% | 41.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Moore | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
| Hector Crouch | 205 | 46 | 22.44% | 44.88% |
| Sean Levey | 134 | 28 | 20.9% | 43.28% |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 57 | 11 | 19.3% | 45.61% |
| Kieran Shoemark | 227 | 43 | 18.94% | 36.56% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Southwell:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Varian | 133 | 36 | 27.07% | 56.39% |
| James Tate | 198 | 51 | 25.76% | 55.05% |
| Richard Hughes | 137 | 29 | 21.17% | 49.64% |
| Jonathan Portman | 54 | 11 | 20.37% | 42.59% |
| Saeed bin Suroor | 10 | 2 | 20% | 50% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Southwell racing tips for Wednesday 29th 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 Wednesday 29th April 2026 goes off at 14:20, 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 14:20 through to 18:15.
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