UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

TEPHI arrives here on the back of two narrow defeats and the daughter of Invincible Spirit is arguably the one to beat in a competitive contest. Seantrabh struggled in a Listed race at Ayr but has strong form claims based on his encouraging debut effort at York. Poseidon Prince is from the family of Group 1 winner Territories and has to be of some interest on his racecourse bow, while Simple Man is another noteworthy newcomer.
Prediction : 1st Tephi 2nd Seantrabh 3rd Poseidon Prince

RUN SIMBA displayed plenty of promise when fourth on her debut over 7f at Glorious Goodwood. The daughter of Roaring Lion should only improve for that experience and the step up in trip is another positive for her chances. Sisyphus Strength and Fox Flame have similar profiles to the selection and should not be discounted, while Cochin and Zarga are others with strong form claims. Shining Jewel is a half-sister to the highly-rated Warren Point and she edges out Eleanor Cross to be the pick of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Run Simba 2nd Sisyphus Strength 3rd Shining Jewel

A case can be made for most of these but marginal preference is for GLORIOUS ANGEL, who only found one too good in a similar event at Newcastle a couple of weeks ago. Cotai Pearl may prove to be the main danger based on her win at Carlisle earlier in the month, and she was not disgraced last time. The shortlist is completed by Ignac Lamar, Galore and Pending Appeal.
Prediction : 1st Glorious Angel 2nd Cotai Pearl 3rd Ignac Lamar

A chance is taken on FANTASY MASTER, who notched up back-to-back course successes when in the care of Michael Appleby. He has been below par in recent outings but that's reflected by his falling handicap mark and he might be able to exploit it, with the booking of Andrea Atzeni heightening interest in Darryll Holland's gelding. Ayr Bronze Cup hero Danzan looks set for another big run, while the improving King Of Tonga merits a place on the shortlist too. Cooperation and Phoenix Star might not be far away either.
Prediction : 1st Fantasy Master 2nd Danzan 3rd King Of Tonga

TATHBEET has been running creditably on the all-weather in recent starts, but he ought to appreciate the return to turf and is fancied to strike in first-time cheekpieces. Savrola bumped into a major improver at Newmarket last month and must enter the reckoning nudged up 1lb. Smiling Jayne has been knocking at the door of late and she merits consideration along with recent Newcastle scorer Balqaa.
Prediction : 1st Tathbeet 2nd Savrola 3rd Smiling Jayne

SAINT RIQUIER was below par over hurdles at Cartmel in July, but he'd been running well on the level prior to that and he might have more to offer in this sphere. Mukha Magic has enjoyed a fine season and was far from disgraced in his bid for a four-timer at Kempton. Recent Catterick scorer Nietzsche can make his presence felt, while Melakaz and Blistering Barney are others who enter the reckoning.
Prediction : 1st Saint Riquier 2nd Mukha Magic 3rd Nietzsche

SLY MADAM was far from disgraced in a Listed contest at Sandown on her latest outing and she could hold the aces in these much calmer waters. C&D winner Just Amber ought to provide a stern challenge, and Connor Planas' 7lb claim is a bonus. Flylikeaneagle was raised 5lb for his narrow Ayr success but he remains of interest, along with the consistent Red Kite.
Prediction : 1st Sly Madam 2nd Just Amber 3rd Flylikeaneagle