Bet Smart & Win — Southwell Race Preview
Monday 03 November 2025 • 9 Races • Tapeta: Standard • Light rain
Methodology & Performance
How We Stay Ahead — The Bet Smart & Win Edge
The AI selects the three most probable outcomes in each race, ranked in order of confidence. The third selection is included specifically to support our Placepot bets.
At Bet Smart & Win, we leverage the Bookmakers’ Margin against them to uncover the True Market Value. Our approach focuses on Overround, Probability, and Value to identify fair betting opportunities. ROI: 92.3% Strike Rate: 27.2%
These ROI and Strike Rate figures are based on our Subscribers’ Gold & Silver Tiers.
How We Pick Winners
Our subscribers use a strict set of criteria based on Overround, Probability, and Value.
How To Read the Format
We use the bookmaker’s Overround (margin) against them. Our model removes this margin to reveal the Fair Market Value. We recommend avoiding bets when the Overround exceeds 115%.
The next key tool is Normalized Probability (NP) versus Implied Probability (IP). The golden rule — NP should always be higher than IP.
Value is our final measure. Each selection is labelled as AF (Above Fair), F (Fair), or BF (Below Fair) to show whether the odds truly represent value.
When all these conditions align, the selection card will display a green border.
Details
- J: Oliver Carmichael (5)
- T: Bryan Smart
- Trip: 5f
- Trainer RTF%: 57%
- Odds: 9/4 (3.25)
- Overround: 111%
Analysis
Pace-positive 5f type; apprentice claim helps. Sectional profile suits straight 5f. Despite short price (IP>NP), still likeliest winner on balance.
Details
- J: Alex Voikhansky (3)
- T: David O’Meara
- Trip: 5f
- Trainer RTF%: 53%
- Odds: 3/1 (4.00)
- Overround: 111%
Analysis
Solid mark and yard form; stalk-and-pounce style ideal if pace burns. Clear podium claims.
Details
- J: Jack Nicholls (3)
- T: K R Burke
- Trip: 5f
- Trainer RTF%: 68%
- Odds: 7/2 (4.50)
- Overround: 111%
Analysis
Consistent figures and yard flying; needs race to collapse but very live for a place.
Details
- J: David Allan
- T: Harry Charlton
- Trip: 7f
- Trainer RTF%: 30%
- Odds: 7/4 (2.75)
- Overround: 115%
Analysis
Huge Newcastle run; fastest late splits. Most likely winner, but price short (IP>NP) so value below fair.
Details
- J: Alex Voikhansky (3)
- T: Richard Hannon
- Trip: 7f
- Trainer RTF%: 55%
- Odds: 9/2 (5.50)
- Overround: 115%
Analysis
Corner turned latest; workable mark; should sit handy and finish off well. Strong podium chance.
Details
- J: Rob Hornby
- T: Andrew Balding
- Trip: 7f
- Trainer RTF%: 46%
- Odds: 9/2 (5.50)
- Overround: 115%
Analysis
Pedigree/yard for improvement on AW; model likes progression profile. Each-way value.
Details
- J: Callum Hutchinson
- T: Eve Johnson Houghton
- Trip: 6f
- Trainer RTF%: 45%
- Odds: 3/1 (4.00)
- Overround: 120%
Analysis
Sets a fair form bar; second-start improvement expected; NP competitive in a deep book.
Details
- J: Tom Eaves
- T: George Margarson
- Trip: 6f
- Trainer RTF%: 100%
- Odds: 7/2 (4.50)
- Overround: 120%
Analysis
Progressive pair of runs; tactical speed fits Southwell; clear value with NP>IP.
Details
- J: Grace McEntee
- T: George Boughey
- Trip: 6f
- Trainer RTF%: 76%
- Odds: 5/1 (6.00)
- Overround: 120%
Analysis
Debutant from a strong juvenile yard; respected though market a touch tight.
Details
- J: Tom Eaves
- T: Tom Dascombe
- Trip: 6f
- Trainer RTF%: 44%
- Odds: 11/4 (3.75)
- Overround: 120%
Analysis
Promising Leicester debut; sharper AW 6f a plus. Leading chance with scope.
Details
- J: Shane Gray
- T: K R Burke
- Trip: 6f
- Trainer RTF%: 68%
- Odds: 3/1 (4.00)
- Overround: 120%
Analysis
Powerful stable with debutants; forward enough to contend. Main danger.
Details
- J: Oisin Orr
- T: Ed Dunlop
- Trip: 6f
- Trainer RTF%: 56%
- Odds: 5/1 (6.00)
- Overround: 120%
Analysis
Nicely-bred; respected with top rider up. Podium appeal first time.
Details
- J: Jack Callan (5)
- T: Richard Spencer
- Trip: 6f
- Trainer RTF%: 50%
- Odds: 5/4 (2.25)
- Overround: 114%
Analysis
Consistent form; top on figures. Most likely winner though price is short (IP>NP).
Details
- J: Kevin Stott
- T: David O’Meara
- Trip: 6f
- Trainer RTF%: 53%
- Odds: 11/8 (2.375)
- Overround: 114%
Analysis
Serial placer; strong chance again. Needs a little more to win.
Details
- J: Joe Fanning
- T: David & Nicola Barron
- Trip: 6f
- Trainer RTF%: —
- Odds: 10/1 (11.00)
- Overround: 114%
Analysis
Can outrun price in a shallow event beyond top two; frame player.
Details
- J: Rhys Clutterbuck
- T: Rebecca Menzies
- Trip: 6f
- Trainer RTF%: 57%
- Odds: 3/1 (4.00)
- Overround: 122%
Analysis
Arrives in form; sectionals strong for this setup. Clear win claims.
Details
- J: Rob Hornby
- T: James Tate
- Trip: 6f
- Trainer RTF%: 62%
- Odds: 4/1 (5.00)
- Overround: 122%
Analysis
Unexposed; market respect warranted. Main danger with speed to lay up.
Details
- J: Kevin Stott
- T: Gemma Tutty
- Trip: 6f
- Trainer RTF%: 25%
- Odds: 5/1 (6.00)
- Overround: 122%
Analysis
Down in grade relative to recent tasks; can out-run odds if pace favours.
Details
- J: Rob Hornby
- T: Charles Hills
- Trip: 12f
- Trainer RTF%: 80%
- Odds: 11/4 (3.75)
- Overround: 126%
Analysis
Handicap debutant with progressive qualifiers; step up in trip looks right. Top chance.
Details
- J: Alex Voikhansky (3)
- T: Richard Hannon
- Trip: 12f
- Trainer RTF%: 55%
- Odds: 4/1 (5.00)
- Overround: 126%
Analysis
Latest second good; 3lb off helps; strong place probability and fair value.
Details
- J: Aidan Keeley
- T: Roger Varian
- Trip: 12f
- Trainer RTF%: 55%
- Odds: 4/1 (5.00)
- Overround: 126%
Analysis
Lightly raced; trainer excels with improvers. Podium player.
Details
- J: William Pyle (3)
- T: Jennie Candlish
- Trip: 2m
- Trainer RTF%: 57%
- Odds: 13/8 (2.625)
- Overround: 122%
Analysis
Stays well; dual-code form strong. Most likely winner; price on the short side (IP>NP).
Details
- J: Oisin Orr
- T: Ewan Whillans
- Trip: 2m
- Trainer RTF%: 18%
- Odds: 4/1 (5.00)
- Overround: 122%
Analysis
Reliable stayer; current mark workable. Strong win/place alternative at prices.
Details
- J: Alex Voikhansky (3)
- T: Kevin Frost
- Trip: 2m
- Trainer RTF%: 32%
- Odds: 5/1 (6.00)
- Overround: 122%
Analysis
Course stayer and consistent; fair frame claims at double-figure percent chance.
Details
- J: Joe Fanning
- T: Harriet Bethell
- Trip: 6f
- Trainer RTF%: 100%
- Odds: 7/2 (4.50)
- Overround: 130%
Analysis
Rock-solid recent AW form; sits handy; most likely winner but book is very tight.
Details
- J: Dale Swift
- T: Seb Spencer
- Trip: 6f
- Trainer RTF%: 30%
- Odds: 11/2 (6.50)
- Overround: 130%
Analysis
Recent win; versatile tactically; clear danger with value lean.
Details
- J: Taryn Langley (5)
- T: Scott Dixon
- Trip: 6f
- Trainer RTF%: 36%
- Odds: 6/1 (7.00)
- Overround: 130%
Analysis
Recent C&D win; claim keeps competitive; solid podium prospects.
Analysis
Confidence Factors: Debut promise; favourable 6f Tapeta setup; NP materially competitive; stable’s 2yo sprint record strong; field depth limited behind principals.
Race Conditions: 5:45 • 6f 16y • Class 5 • 2yo fillies • Tapeta (Standard).
Summary: Our “run-that-wins” scenario aligns strongest with the model. Back with confidence.
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Implied Probability (IP) represents the chance of winning derived from bookmaker odds.
Normalized Probability (NP) adjusts IP so all selections in a race total 100%, removing the bookmaker’s margin. Ideally NP is higher than IP.
