UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

STAR OF ST JAMES gave Stephanie Dorey an armchair ride when making all at Redcar 13 days ago and, having previously won over this longer trip, the partnership can launch another bold bid off just 3lb higher. Fellow last-time-out winner Showlan Spirit also rates also a key player with a visor added and paired with Jack Callan, who is fresh from his first career win in the saddle at Yarmouth last week. Bakersboy, Sea Of Charm and Sun Festival complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Star Of St James 2nd Showlan Spirit 3rd Bakersboy

The twice-raced KALAHARI BLUE was notably supported in the betting at Newbury on her latest start. While she didn't get the rub of the green as that race panned out, the daughter of Blue Point still showed enough promise to suggest she can make amends for that narrow loss as she steps down in class here. Spiritualism, who was a respectable third at Kempton in May, also appeals as a potential improver back on turf, while First Instinct and Bowerchalke are interesting newcomers to consider.
Prediction : 1st Kalahari Blue 2nd Spiritualism 3rd First Instinct

From those with experience, the likes of Prevail, Dream Seeker and Solara all appeal as long-term prospects and are respected accordingly. However, the intriguingly-bred newcomer, JUMEIRAH SEA, rates a more attractive proposition based on potential. Out of a sister to Nunthorpe winner Margot Did and by Sea The Stars, the selection boasts an engaging cross of speed and stamina and this could be an ideal starting point for the Crisfords' filly to get her career off to a flying start.
Prediction : 1st Jumeirah Sea 2nd Prevail 3rd Dream Seeker

ALMUDENA needed every yard of the 1m6f at Sandown to get her nose in front. This extra test of stamina looks likely to bring further progress from Sir Mark Prescott's three-year-old and she is taken to shrug off a 4lb rise. Valley Of Flowers is another with strong claims having gone agonisingly close over the extended 2m at York, while Robusto came up short at Newbury last time, though beat Clan Chieftain when successful at Kempton before that and is another with a shout.
Prediction : 1st Almudena 2nd Valley Of Flowers 3rd Robusto

The progressive Miss Stormy Night is upped in class and raised a further 6lb as she bids for a four-timer, while Tourist was denied by only a short-head at Doncaster having won on soft going at the same track before that. Both of the above can have a say in proceedings once again, but DURAN may edge affairs. Nigel Tinkler's sprinter was having only his third outing in a handicap when scoring in this grade at York and he has plenty of scope for further progress.
Prediction : 1st Duran 2nd Miss Stormy Night 3rd Tourist

SNOW BERRY landed a double over course and distance with her latest success and the hat-trick looks a distinct possibility for Mick Appleby's mare raised only 3lb. Alternatives abound in an open sprint, given Frank The Spark was narrowly denied at Ayr, while Newcastle winner Three Beauz went close again at Catterick a week ago. That pair look to have stronger form than Chiedozie, who found only one too good on the turf at Lingfield last time.
Prediction : 1st Snow Berry 2nd Frank The Spark 3rd Three Beauz