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Southwell results — 31 August 2026
Racing at Southwell yesterday (31 August 2026) on Tapeta produced a competitive card with several decisive front-running victories and a handful of veterinary/non-runner declarations. Beautiful Effort made all in the opener, while Edwardtheninth, Rusheen Boy and Taaklam all delivered strong late gains. The surface proved favourable to several horses returning to all-weather action and connections reported a notable improvement for at least one winner.
Key moments and notes
The meeting was contested on TAPETA: STANDARD throughout. Beautiful Effort (Silvestre De Sousa) dictated terms in the 13:32 fillies’ maiden and drew clear a furlong out. Edwardtheninth came from the rear to lead late in the 14:07 handicap, easing down close home. Rusheen Boy’s trainer highlighted an improved showing after a return to all-weather, and Taaklam ran on strongly despite losing a hind shoe early in the race. There were a number of non-runners declared on the day: Sound Gloria (bruised foot), Saxophonist (scoped wrong), Love Alive (off feed) and Yes Waliim (temperature).
Latest winners
| Time | Race | Winner | Odds | Trainer | Jockey | Comment | Winning margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:32 | Oktoberfest 3rd And 10th October Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race) | Beautiful Effort | 4/1 | Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos | Silvestre De Sousa | Made all, shaken up and went clear over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong | 3L |
| 14:07 | Book The Bistro In Seasons Restaurant Handicap | Edwardtheninth | 10/1 | Tony Forbes | Gina Mangan | Held up in rear, headway from over 3f out, led 2f out, ran on well from over 1f out, eased towards finish | 5½L |
| 14:42 | Winter Ladies Evening Sat 28th November Handicap | Pace Attack | 9/1 | Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Luke Morris | In touch, led 2f out, headed but pressed leader, led again and kept on inside final 110yds | shd |
| 15:17 | Festive Fixtures At Southwell Racecourse Handicap | Rusheen Boy | 12/1 | Julia & Shelley Birkett | Sean Levey | Headway and led inside final 110yds; trainer noted gelding appreciated a return to all-weather | ½L |
| 15:51 | Southwell Racecourse Conference & Events Handicap (Div I) | Sailor’s Return | 11/1 | David O’Meara | Cieren Fallon | Switched right and ran on well to lead inside final 110yds, kept on | ¾L |
| 16:25 | Southwell Racecourse Conference & Events Handicap (Div II) | Kiani King | 3/1 | Hughie Morrison | Billy Loughnane | Headway to lead 2f out, faced challenge over 1f out, kept on well | ½L |
| 17:00 | Gents Evening Saturday 24th October Handicap | Classy Clarets | 5/1 | Iain Jardine | Shay Farmer | Made all, set good pace, ridden and kept on inside final furlong | 2½L |
| 17:35 | Celebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse Handicap | Taaklam | 100/30 | Harriet Bethell | Tom Kiely Marshall | Taken down early, ran without hind shoe, headed late and then led over 1f out, ran on well | 3¼L |
Non-runners and withdrawals: Sound Gloria (self certificate — bruised foot), Saxophonist (self certificate — scoped wrong), Love Alive (self certificate — off feed) and Yes Waliim (self certificate — temperature) were all declared non-runners during the day.
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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.
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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