UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

Move On In has arguably shown the most of those with experience and is respected accordingly. However, LOVE WARRIOR caught the eye with a game second on his debut at York and is expected to be much wiser this time around. That form looks a solid yardstick and there could be a lot more to come from Charlie Johnston's colt. Salisbury third Hosaamm is another likely improver, while Mr Hampstead, a $575,000-purchase as a yearling, is a full-brother to Irish Oaks heroine Savethelastdance and appeals most of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Love Warrior 2nd Move On In 3rd Hosaamm

Classy over hurdles, HANSARD is highly appealing switching codes for a race of this nature. Having made all when he won a bumper in Ireland for his previous yard, the gelding has a good cruising speed and might be too wily for this bunch. Luna Effect sets the standard on the official Flat ratings and may improve now upped in trip, while Hardy Bloke also has plenty of jumps experience and rates as a threat diverted to the Flat on his debut for Brian Ellison.
Prediction : 1st Hansard 2nd Luna Effect 3rd Hardy Bloke

Checkandchallenge and ALDAARY stand out on the official ratings but the latter holds the more solid profile over this trip and, as the more proven on the forecast ground conditions, he shades the vote. Grey's Monument has snippets of form that suggest he can get involved, and could even capitalise if his main rivals misfire for any reason. Three-year-old filly Miss Cantik can also go well if she replicates her peak French form.
Prediction : 1st Aldaary 2nd Checkandchallenge 3rd Greys Monument

It has been a long time between drinks for PUNCHBOWL FLYER, but his most recent second at Windsor suggested that he may be capable of getting his head back in front. The six-year-old is now 23lb below his last winning mark and he can uphold form with Woolhampton (fourth) and C&D winner Spoof (fifth) from that Windsor contest. A course regular and a gelding who handles heavy ground, Fantasy Master is expected to be thereabouts, along with the consistent Magnificence.
Prediction : 1st Punchbowl Flyer 2nd Woolhampton 3rd Fantasy Master

ALPHA CRUCIS was value for more than the winning margin when scoring comfortably at Goodwood last month, and a 4lb rise is offset by Anna Gibson's 7lb claim. He can make it three victories in five this campaign, possibly at the main expense of Pontefract scorer Hiromichi and Tele Red, who has been progressive this season and may not be done improving. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Hortzadar, Prince of Zenda and Stately Home.
Prediction : 1st Alpha Crucis 2nd Hiromichi 3rd Tele Red

The softer ground will be of some concern to many of these, but that does not apply to RHUBARB, a C&D winner on heavy in early October and third here since under similar conditions. She kept on well last time out to be beaten less than two lengths and with conditions in her favour, is fancied to go well once more. Albegone handles most going and arrives in good form after a win at Musselburgh. He may hold off Apache Star in the race for the minor places.
Prediction : 1st Rhubarb 2nd Albegone 3rd Apache Star

FEN TIGER probably needs a career best to win off his current mark, but he arrives in good form after a neck second at Brighton, has won in heavy ground, and is better over a mile and a half in what may become a stamina-sapping experience over the 10 furlongs. Roman Tempest is the obvious danger after an easy Brighton triumph, although Gilbert is worth a closer look on his second start following a wind operation.
Prediction : 1st Fen Tiger 2nd Roman Tempest 3rd Gilbert