20:30 Southwell Tips — Thursday 23rd April 2026

All eyes turn to the 20:30 at Southwell where we're backing the well-fancied **Moostar** to deliver a winning performance. Trading at EVS, the market has certainly cottoned on to the claims of James Owen's charge, and it's easy to see why. This gelding is unquestionably the class act in the field, boasting a standout Official Rating of 65 – making him the undisputed top-rated runner on paper.

Luke Morris takes the reins, a partnership that promises to extract every ounce of ability. Moostar arrives here in rock-solid form, demonstrating impressive consistency of late having been placed in three of his last five outings, including a cracking second last time out. That recent effort suggests he's in prime condition to break his duck tonight on good ground. He's been knocking on the door and tonight looks like the night he finally gets his head in front.

For those looking for an each-way alternative, **Fircombe Hall** makes plenty of appeal at a decent price. However, our main confidence resides firmly with Moostar. He has the form, the rating, and the consistency to be a dominant force and should be very hard to beat.