19:18 Southwell Tips — Thursday 2nd April 2026
Espanita
Why This Horse
- Won last time out
- Top-rated in field (OR 70)
- Young 3yo with recent win — scope for improvement
- Lightly raced (2 runs, 1 win) — unexposed
19:18 Southwell — Race Preview & Tips
For the 19:18 Southwell, our confident pick is **Espanita**. Charlie Johnston's three-year-old filly comes into this contest off the back of a decisive victory last time out, a significant trend we always favour. This win demonstrated real progression, and with only two career starts under her belt (form 21), she remains very much unexposed with considerable scope for further improvement.
Crucially, Espanita boasts the highest Official Rating in the field at 70, making her the top-rated contender and clearly the one to beat on paper. Callum Shepherd takes the reins, and we expect this promising youngster to put in another strong performance. Given her recent form, excellent rating, and the fact she's a lightly raced three-year-old with winning potential, everything points towards a very strong challenge here. She looks a clear banker at 1/10.
For those looking for an each-way alternative, we suggest **Sporting Light** could offer some value.
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Full Racecard — 7 Runners
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
Polka Blue 9434- | 1/10 |
Sporting Light 63322159- | 1/10 |
Homestrait 22212107- | 1/10 |
Everydaysasaturday 5686-6 | 1/10 |
EspanitaOUR TIP 21 | 1/10 |
Tekitoff 09-4 | 1/10 |
Keep An Eye On It 44-5 | 1/10 |
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