UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

DESERT MASTER should have learned plenty from his debut second at Ripon last month and he looks more than capable of winning at this level. The selection faces off against two newcomers, with Biloxi Boy perhaps proving the biggest threat. Karl Burke's colt is a half-brother to the useful Sioux Spirit and he isn't taken lightly if dealing with the likely testing conditions. Serried Ranks may come into his own once over further, but this will reveal more.
Prediction : 1st Desert Master 2nd Biloxi Boy 3rd Serried Ranks

MYSTERIOUS LOVE didn't appear to enjoy the undulations at Newmarket on her return to action last month and, although she will need to improve on that effort to triumph in this contest, her previous efforts would give her a leading chance in these calmer waters. Regal Fanfare posted an improved effort when runner-up on her second start at Lingfield recently and is likely to prove popular, while Decipher is capable of better and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mysterious Love 2nd Regal Fanfare 3rd Decipher

This could be dominated by the two penalised winners in SHE'S GOT BOTTLE and Little Jo, with slight preference for the former. Roger Fell's filly was a ready winner at Pontefract last Wednesday and a 5lb penalty may not be enough to stop her from completing a quick double. The aforementioned Little Jo is only 4lb higher here for his recent success at Redcar and another bold bid is expected, while Eton College shouldn't be underestimated racing off a career-low mark.
Prediction : 1st Shes Got Bottle 2nd Little Jo 3rd Eton College

Rogue Sea was a comfortable five and a half length victor on his debut and looks to have conditions in his favour once more, but he may struggle to give a 5lb penalty away to the Sir Michael Stoute-trained PERFUSE. The son of Lope De Vega shaped with huge promise on his first start at Pontefract, and he is fancied to progress from that display. Carlton drops back in trip and could have a say.
Prediction : 1st Perfuse 2nd Rogue Sea 3rd Carlton

IATO'S ANGEL finished over eight lengths clear of the third when second last time at Musselburgh, and looks to have been well placed by her trainer Keith Dalgleish, as she is 5lb well-in. With the step back up in trip and conditions not likely to pose her any problems, she could be the one to beat. The main threat looks to be Kamanika, who just got up to score by a nose on her latest outing at Nottingham and has been raised 4lb for that success. Marmara Star is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Iatos Angel 2nd Kamanika 3rd Marmara Star

COVERDALE appeared to win with plenty in hand at Redcar last week and the son of Expert Eye looks set to double his tally under a 6lb penalty. Eyetrap made most when successful over C&D last month and will be a danger to all if allowed to dictate terms once again, while handicap debutant Another Dimension remains capable of better and cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Coverdale 2nd Eyetrap 3rd Another Dimension

Dandy Spirit (winner) had the measure of Star Of Aria (second) when winning at Wetherby 12 days ago, but the former must now saddle a 5lb penalty, and it would be no surprise were that form to be reversed. The vote goes to CLOSE QUARTERS, who appeared to wander around under pressure at Doncaster last month before plugging on for a creditable fourth. John Quinn's filly is bred to be far better than her current mark, though, and if first-time blinkers can have the desired effect she could open her account.
Prediction : 1st Close Quarters 2nd Star Of Aria 3rd Dandy Spirit