UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

This is a perfect opportunity for GOD'S WINDOW to get his three-year-old campaign off to a flyer before some potentially big targets. The Dubawi colt started off with a victory at the St Leger meeting, booking his return ticket to Doncaster for the Futurity Trophy, and he proved he belongs at the top table with a fine third. He is still in the 2000 Guineas, but his pedigree suggests he will be better over further so maybe a Derby trial beckons after this. Carlisle third Washeek is expected to chase him home, unless newcomer Rock Armour is above average.
Prediction : 1st Gods Window 2nd Washeek 3rd Rock Armour

HIGH OPINION has been in good form on the all-weather, running well in defeat on three occasions at Newcastle after going in there in November. He is a soft-ground C&D winner so the switch in surface will hold no fears for him and he remains competitively weighted. Stallone was behind him last time, but he had been acquitting himself well prior to that and can't be written off yet. Zargun is also better than his latest effort suggests, while Under Curfew often performs well without getting his head in front.
Prediction : 1st High Opinion 2nd Stallone 3rd Zargun

The Dragon King was sent off joint-favourite for his debut at Southwell and gave his supporters a great run for their money, only being headed inside the final furlong before keeping on well for second. Natural improvement should be forthcoming but a chance is still taken on Karl Burke's Mehmas newcomer TEEJ A, who is out of a Listed-winning juvenile so is bred to come to hand quickly. Lady Dorchester's experience will stand her in good stead, but it will be disappointing if there aren't one or two better than her.
Prediction : 1st Teej A 2nd The Dragon King 3rd Lady Dorchester

Glencalvie is likely to have her supporters after going in by half a length at Yarmouth last week and she would be foolish to dismiss off a 3lb higher rating. However, preference is for SEATTLE TIME, who produced his best effort for the Jack Jones yard so far when making the frame over 7f at Lingfield and the handicapper has been kind enough to drop him 1lb. The son of Time Test returns to turf and he can get his career up and running. Realised warrants a market check on her handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Seattle Time 2nd Glencalvie 3rd Realised

QUEENSLAND BOY was beaten into sixth over 1m4f at Wolverhampton earlier in the month and has been dropped 1lb. Ian Williams' charge is now on his last winning mark and he should improve for this step up in trip. The main threat might be Young Merlin, who was well held on each of his last three hurdles starts but could be seen in a different light on his first appearance on the Flat for the Amy Murphy stable. Anisoptera completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Queensland Boy 2nd Young Merlin 3rd Anisoptera

BIG BEAR HUG has returned with good placed efforts over this trip at Doncaster and Bath recently and another bold bid is expected from her. Adam West's mare could be the safest option in a tricky contest, although Powerful Response would be a big player if improving from his encouraging seasonal debut last month, and Shaheen Saqaar has every chance if picking up where he left off on the all-weather in the winter.
Prediction : 1st Big Bear Hug 2nd Powerful Response 3rd Shaheen Saqaar

Quercine makes her handicap debut on the back of a maiden success at Southwell and there could be more to come from the lightly-raced filly, but her ability to act on turf must be taken on trust and slight preference is for WICHAHPI. The penny appeared to drop for Bryan Smart's charge with victories at Thirsk and Leicester last autumn and she should come on from her seasonal debut, when second off 1lb higher in the mud at Catterick. Cypriot Diaspora is creeping back down the ratings and could prove best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Wichahpi 2nd Quercine 3rd Cypriot Diaspora