UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

A son of Night Of Thunder, VALVANO was a 220,000gns purchase as a yearling and represents the in-form Ralph Beckett stable. He is related to a few winners and his yard can ready one first time out, so he looks the way to go in this contest. Another newcomer to watch out for is Tokyo Bay, who may find this trip on the short side but he warrants a market check, along with Mount Dukono.
Prediction : 1st Valvano 2nd Tokyo Bay 3rd Mount Dukono

Beeley shaped with plenty of promise on debut to only be denied by a nose over C&D and she should take a step forward from that effort to get into contention once more. However, the preference is for TIME LOOP, whose half-sister Night Battle struck on her first outing and this William Haggas-trained filly cost 160,000gns, so she can make an impression on debut. Any market confidence behind Frightening should be noted.
Prediction : 1st Time Loop 2nd Beeley 3rd Frightening

AMAYRETTO appreciated the step up to a mile when scoring on her latest outing, as she accounted for her nearest rival by just under two lengths and looked better the further she went. Therefore, this slightly longer distance could eke out even more improvement and she is taken to complete a double. Bella Wella is better judged on her debut victory at Carlisle and she could bounce back from a disappointing effort at York last time to have a say, while May is also respected on her nursery debut.
Prediction : 1st Amayretto 2nd Bella Wella 3rd May

DUBAI SOUQ disposed of the in-form I Still Have Faith with consummate ease over this C&D a fortnight ago and it might be best to side with Saeed bin Suroor's six-year-old once more, despite a subsequent 7lb hike in the ratings. Regheeb has tasted success on two of his three career starts and warrants respect ahead of his handicap bow. Vellner displayed ability when trained in Ireland and must be of interest on his debut for the Bernard Llewellyn team.
Prediction : 1st Dubai Souq 2nd Regheeb 3rd Vellner

MEDIA SHOOTER finished an excellent sixth in a valuable sales race at York on his penultimate outing in August, but Karl Burke's charge flattered to deceive in a warm nursery at Ayr the following month. The application of a first-time visor combined with a 3lb ease in the handicap ought to help, though, and he receives a tentative vote. Good Point is a consistent performer and won't mind the easing ground, while Je Ne Sais Quoi, who finished a close second at Goodwood last time, is another to be interested in.
Prediction : 1st Media Shooter 2nd Good Point 3rd Je Ne Sais Quoi

NOMADIC EMPIRE may be winless in the UK since September 2021, but his mark has continued to drop since and recent efforts at York and Thirsk suggest that he may be on the verge of getting back on the scoresheet. Course specialist Fantasy Master is a big player on ground that should suit, while Desperate Hero has already had a fine season and the booking of Hollie Doyle is a positive.
Prediction : 1st Nomadic Empire 2nd Fantasy Master 3rd Desperate Hero

This can go the way of RHUBARB, who returned to winning ways with an authoritative display over C&D last time out, and gets the excellent services of Serena Brotherton in this female amateur jockeys' handicap. A 3lb rise for that success could prove lenient and she is preferred to Alfred Cove, who ran an excellent race at long odds when narrowly denied over further at Wolverhampton last month. Willingly has run with credit since joining the Mark Usher stable and must also enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Rhubarb 2nd Alfred Cove 3rd Willingly