Result16:25 Follow @at.the.races On Instagram Nursery Handicap 7 runners
- 1st 1. Lover Girl 7/1
- 2nd 8. Casino Star 10/1
- 3rd 2. Roxa Love 5/1
Today, Thursday 8 October 2026 at Southwell there is a nine‑race card, with the first race off at 16:25. Southwell is the all‑weather, left‑handed track at Rolleston (Racecourse Office: Southwell Racecourse, Rolleston, Notts, NG25 0TS; tel: 01636 814481).
Southwell Tips
Below are the tipster selections for the Southwell evening meeting. Use the horizontal scroll to view all tipsters; the race-time column is locked for easier reading.
| Time | D Express | Daily Mail | Daily Mirror | Daily Record | GG | NEWMARKET | POSTDATA | RP Ratings | TOPSPEED | Telegraph | The Guardian | The Star | The Sun | The Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:25 | Needin’ U | Minzelle | Lover Girl | Roxa Love | Roxa Love | Roxa Love | Princesse d’Orange | Princesse d’Orange | Roxa Love | Princesse d’Orange | Roxa Love | Minzelle | Minzelle | |
| 17:00 | Time Turner | Edwardtheninth | Edwardtheninth | Edwardtheninth | Lady Of Clover | Lady Of Clover | Rubellite | Rubellite | Lady Of Clover | Sisterandbrother | State Express | Lady Of Clover | Lady Of Clover | |
| 17:30 | Master Of The Sky | Master Of The Sky | Summer In Paris | Summer In Paris | Crown Of Crowns | Crown Of Crowns | Master Of The Sky | Summer In Paris | Crown Of Crowns | Crown Of Crowns | Summer In Paris | Crown Of Crowns | ||
| 18:00 | Strong Performance | Kaito | Casablanca Dream | Courage Best | Casablanca Dream | Kaito | Temple Court | Casablanca Dream | Courage Best | Casablanca Dream | Courage Best | Strong Performance | Courage Best | |
| 18:30 | Astral Calling | Revoked | Lunar Blossom | Revoked | Mohangel | Whiskey Galore | Whiskey Galore | Whiskey Galore | Whiskey Galore | Lunar Blossom | Revoked | Revoked | ||
| 19:00 | Kamaway | Lovers Leap | Poets Praise | Likeness | Likeness | Lovers Leap | Poets Praise | Wondrous Light | Likeness | Poets Praise | Poets Praise | Wondrous Light | Poets Praise | |
| 19:30 | Pretty Spirited | Spirit Lead Me | Ernie’s Valentine | Ernie’s Valentine | Have You A Minute | Ernie’s Valentine | Ernie’s Valentine | Enpassant | Asian Journey | Have You A Minute | Captain Cess | Ernie’s Valentine | ||
| 20:00 | Dorigo | Dorigo | Dorigo | Dorigo | Dorigo | Edge Of Desire | Dorigo | Dorigo | Dorigo | Dorigo | Dorigo | Dorigo | Dorigo | |
| 20:30 | Not That Guy | King Of Ithaca | Nostrum | Not That Guy | Not That Guy | King Of Ithaca | Nostrum | Billyb | King Of Ithaca | King Of Ithaca | Billyb | Nostrum | Jersey Maverick | War Howl |
Southwell – Stats & Pointers
Key course stats and pointers drawn from recent form at Southwell — handy for spotting likely performers and successful connections at this left‑hand all‑weather circuit.
Horses to note
- Silken Bay — 1 run, 1 win (100%); 1 place (100%); prize money: £7,668.00.
- Nostrum — 1 run, 1 win (100%); 1 place (100%); prize money: £5,652.72.
- Spirit Lead Me — 1 run, 1 win (100%); 1 place (100%); prize money: £3,245.08.
- Billyb — 4 runs, 2 wins (50%); 3 places (75%); prize money: £19,505.42. Strong recent handler form and consistent in finishing top‑3.
- Rogue Citation — 2 runs, 1 win (50%); 1 place (50%); prize money: £3,672.00.
Trainers to note
- John Gosden — 112 runs, 31 wins (27.68%); 64 places (57.14%); prize money: £340,722.55. Highly effective at this venue — a trainer to respect with well‑bred types.
- Ralph Beckett — 80 runs, 21 wins (26.25%); 47 places (58.75%); prize money: £204,964.68. Excellent strike‑rate and strong place consistency.
- James Tate — 120 runs, 30 wins (25.00%); 63 places (52.50%); prize money: £255,151.57. Regularly produces quick‑improving juveniles and sprinters for the AW.
- Warren Greatrex — 76 runs, 15 wins (19.74%); 42 places (55.26%); prize money: £107,729.99. Good course touch and profitable when runners fit.
- K R Burke — 231 runs, 44 wins (19.05%); 90 places (38.96%); prize money: £423,260.44. Big stable with plenty of winners — watch his represented chances late in the card.
Jockeys to note
- Daniel Tudhope — 129 rides, 26 wins (20.16%); 57 places (44.19%); prize money: £260,569.87. Top booking at Southwell — rides with confidence and produces strong finishing rides.
- Pierre‑Louis Jamin — 77 rides, 12 wins (15.58%); 26 places (33.77%); prize money: £105,553.29. Effective when given the leg‑up on progressive types.
- Silvestre De Sousa — 84 rides, 13 wins (15.48%); 34 places (40.48%); prize money: £110,982.89. Experienced rider who times races well around the Southwell circuit.
- Donagh Murphy — 13 rides, 2 wins (15.38%); 3 places (23.08%); prize money: £10,498.88. Small sample but a useful booking when available.
- Jack Callan — 73 rides, 11 wins (15.07%); 24 places (32.88%); prize money: £87,570.62. Regular operator here with a good eye for pace and placement.
Pointers: Southwell’s surface and left‑handed layout suit horses who handle a strong gallop and close from midfield. Keep an eye on trainers with proven AW strike‑rates (Gosden, Beckett, Tate) and on jockeys who time their late runs — handy when looking for each‑way value.
Southwell Tips and Today’s Races
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Southwell Race Results
Southwell is one of the busiest racecourses in the country with around fifty flat meetings on the all-weather as well as National Hunt meetings on turf. The first official Southwell race meetings took place in the mid 1800’s at Burgage Green. Racing opened on the existing site in 1897 but the most significant landmark in Southwell’s history was the opening of the all-weather track in November 1989.
Southwell is part of the All-Weather Championship season which is made up of 200 fixtures during the winter months. The climax of the series is the £1 million All-Weather Championships which are held at Lingfield at Easter. The track does not boast any major meetings but Family Fun Day in July and Ladies Day in August are always popular.
You can get the latest Southwell race results by clicking on Today’s Results & Racecards from the dropdown menu. This page is continually updated with one of the fastest results services in the business. You can also search previous race results from the racing calendar icon beneath the page title.
Racecourse Guide
Southwell is a left handed, oval track of a mile and a quarter with a run-in of three furlongs. There is a chute at the end of the straight for five furlong sprint races. Southwell’s all-weather used to have a fibresand surface before switching to Tapeta in 2021. Tapeta is a mixture of sand, wax and fibre which is not as deep as fibresand and therefore creates less kick-back.
Southwell’s jumps turf track is on the outside of the turf course and tends to favour speed horses on good or fast ground. However, the reverse is true in soft ground when the combination of slower ground and stiff fences puts the emphasis on stamina.
Southwell has produced several course specialists including La Estrella who retired at the age of fifteen after winning 16 races here. Tempering who won a record 22 times here. Although he raced 127 times, he only won once away from his beloved Southwell when winning his maiden on turf.
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
Southwell racecourse offers a range of hospitality options to provide you with an unforgettable day at the races. The Seasons Restaurant is set within the Premier Enclosure with views either trackside or over the parade ring.
The Minster Suite can be reserved for private functions with a private balcony and catering from 80 up to 240 guests. Marquee Hospitality and Themed packages are available on selected race days. There are also numerous food and drink outlets around the course to suit every budget.
Southwell racecourse is in Rolleston, about 2 miles east of the town of Southwell in Nottinghamshire. Rolleston Railway Station is adjacent to the course with direct train services from Nottingham and Newark.
Tickets
Southwell advance Grandstand admission tickets can be purchased online with a saving of £2 per person when booking for 6 or more. You can also book the special Day at the Races package which includes a welcome drink, racecard and a traditional pie!
The Effect of the Draw
A low to middle draw used to have an advantage in five furlong races on fibresand but this no longer seems to apply. It is possible to come from off the pace on the Tapeta surface with no discernible draw bias.
Contact and Location
Southwell Racecourse, Station Rd, Rolleston, Nottinghamshire NG25 0TS.
Official Website: https://www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk/
The Effect of the Draw
Low numbers are best over 5f. Cross out runners drawn in double figures over 5f.
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- Westons Taxis (2 miles away)
Tel: +44 1636 815474
Places to Stay
- Saracens Head (2.1 miles away)
Market Place, Southwell NG25 0HE, UK
Tel: +44 1636 812701 - Crown Hotel (2.1 miles away)
11 Market Place, Southwell NG25 0HE, UK
Tel: +44 1636 812120 - Kelham House (3 miles away)
Main St, Kelham, Newark NG23 5QP, UK
Tel: +44 1636 705266
Places to Eat
- Cafe Piano Italian Restaurant (2.1 miles away)
1 Westgate, Southwell NG25 0JN, UK
Tel: +44 1636 816770 - The New Ferry Restaurant (2.2 miles away)
Riverside, Farndon, Newark NG24 3SX, UK
Tel: +44 1636 676578