UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

FANZONE showed his appreciation for the return to turf when making the frame at Musselburgh and he can surely capitalise on his lowly mark sooner rather than later. Red Evelyn was beaten just a length into second in this contest 12 months ago and returns on a 3lb lower figure, while Channel Packet was down the field that day but has won here before and there was a bit more to like about his more recent performances. Twilight Guest would come into the equation if backing up after Monday's Brighton defeat.
Prediction : 1st Fanzone 2nd Red Evelyn 3rd Channel Packet

Cloud Street's Thirsk fifth sets the standard, but it will be surprising if this doesn't fall to a newcomer. LEOVANNI's price rose from 20,000gns as a yearling to 190,000 pounds at the breeze-ups in April, so she should be ready to roll and is bred to be quick. Shostakova is a half-sister to the stable's Lowther third Symbology, although her more illustrious half-sibling is Sandy Lane winner El Caballo. Bermuda Princess, a Kingman filly out of a Group 3-winning juvenile, and Taala are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Leovanni 2nd Shostakova 3rd Bermuda Princess

A busy winter appeared to have caught up with TYKE when he let down favourite-backers at Southwell but, given a short break, he rewarded those who kept the faith with a Doncaster triumph. Mick Appleby's sprinter won't find it easy from a 4lb higher rating, but there aren't many of these who arrive at the top of their game. That said, Sergeant Pep is working his way into form and has gone well for Oliver Timms in the past. Glendown is worth a look on his reappearance.
Prediction : 1st Tyke 2nd Sergeant Pep 3rd Glendown

ANIMATO arrives here on the back of two victories last month and a 2lb rise for the most recent of those wins may not be enough to stop him from making it a hat-trick. That said, Graham ran well in defeat in a competitive event at Ascot last time and is an obvious threat, while Rhythmic Intent and Single also merit consideration.
Prediction : 1st Animato 2nd Graham 3rd Rhythmic Intent

The progressive Phoenix Passion has to be of interest given that he is seeking a third win on the bounce, but marginal preference is for BAYNOONA. The daughter of Oasis Dream put in a career best when third on her latest start at Wolverhampton in January and it would be no surprise to see her make a winning handicap/stable debut here. Great Chieftain edges out Show Biz Kid to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Baynoona 2nd Phoenix Passion 3rd Great Chieftain

SNAPCRACKLEPOP improved on his seasonal return when second over this trip at Bath three weeks ago and is arguably the one to beat on that evidence. Snooze Lane could give the selection plenty to think about if transferring his all-weather form this year to turf, while Far Horizon lacks a recent outing but should not be discounted off a workable mark.
Prediction : 1st Snapcracklepop 2nd Snooze Lane 3rd Far Horizon