UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

GALILAEUS may not be the perceived first string on jockey bookings for the Ralph Beckett stable but he is bred in the purple, being by Galileo out of Group 1 winner Madame Chiang. Testing ground shouldn't inconvenience him and he is narrowly preferred to Laafi, who is open to plenty of improvement after a promising debut effort at Newmarket. Daysofourlives cannot be ruled out either for the in-form Marco Botti yard.
Prediction : 1st Galilaeus 2nd Laafi 3rd Daysofourlives

METABOLT was an eyecatcher when a warm order for his handicap debut at Chester last month because he didn't get the clearest of passages at a crucial stage before running on late. The unexposed three-year-old is fancied to improve for the step up in trip here and that may be enough to see off the in-form Cisco Disco, who is proven on rain-affected ground. Ermin Street is another to note on his return to action.
Prediction : 1st Metabolt 2nd Cisco Disco 3rd Ermin Street

It is difficult to look past FAST RESPONSE, who is thriving at present and attempts to follow up an emphatic success at Doncaster on Saturday, for which she has been handed a 6lb penalty. The progressive filly can avenge her Redcar defeat at the beginning of month, which came at the hands of Helvetique. Tarhib arrives at the top of her game, while Fantasy Master can be counted upon to run another solid race at this venue.
Prediction : 1st Fast Response 2nd Helvetique 3rd Fantasy Master

Wrenthorpe is four from eight over C&D and is respected, while Sharron Macready and Dream By Day are both relatively unexposed and need to be monitored in the betting. Sir Benedict also comes into the reckoning on the pick of his form but it's debatable as to whether another furlong suits him better these days. It can pay to focus more attention on LITTLE MUDDY, who has held her form and was only beaten just over a length in a tight finish at Ayr.
Prediction : 1st Little Muddy 2nd Sir Benedict 3rd Wrenthorpe

A chance is taken on the lightly-raced HIGH OPINION. The Bryan Smart-trained gelding was just touched off in a similarly competitive event over C&D a fortnight ago, creating a very favourable impression in the process. He's a sprinter on the up and strikes as one to follow. Monsieur Fantaisie has been running well enough of late and edges out Rabat to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st High Opinion 2nd Monsieur Fantaisie 3rd Rabat

ALPINE STROLL's latest third at this track has already been given a boost and, as a previous C&D winner, he's got a lot going for him at this level. Golden Flame hasn't enjoyed the most profitable of campaigns but is worth another try over 1m6f, while Prince Imperial has his sights lowered after failing to land a blow in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket. He merits respect now he's dropped back in trip.
Prediction : 1st Alpine Stroll 2nd Golden Flame 3rd Prince Imperial

Coquelicot is interesting if she can bring her National Hunt form to the table after three bumper wins and a hurdling success, but she hasn't been seen since February and others may hold a race-fitness edge. Aegis Power has his second start after being gelded and boasts some form which gives him a chance, but ARTISTIC CHOICE could be the one. He has no stamina questions after a third over 2m in June and makes his first appearance for Michael Bell, wearing a visor and following a gelding operation.
Prediction : 1st Artistic Choice 2nd Aegis Power 3rd Coquelicot

Stella Barclay and Eireann Cagney combined to land this last year with a 33/1 shot and will be out to surprise again with Selecto, who has to be considered if he still has the speed for this trip. PARIKARMA looks a more logical suggestion, though, having won her last two at Brighton over this distance. She competes off 3lb higher now, but has only been doing enough to win and may have more to offer. Ed Dunlop has his team in form so it would be no shock if Miss Clementine got involved.
Prediction : 1st Parikarma 2nd Miss Clementine 3rd Selecto