UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

JOWDDAH did little wrong when finding only a smart newcomer too strong in a class 2 maiden at Salisbury last month. A similar performance may prove good enough for Roger Varian's filly and she edges the vote over Tattycoram. The daughter of Camelot posted a solid third on her debut at Ascot 26 days ago and she's unlikely to be far away. Market support for the well-bred Blue Laced on her introduction would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Jowddah 2nd Tattycoram 3rd Blue Laced

There were plenty of positives to be gleaned from VEBLEN GOOD's debut second at Sandown last month and any improvement would make him tough to beat. The softer ground holds no fears for the Starspangledbanner colt and a breakthrough victory looks imminent. Nad Alshiba Snow arrives on the back of a respectable runner-up effort at Lingfield and she rates as the biggest danger, ahead of Think Of A Name.
Prediction : 1st Veblen Good 2nd Nad Alshiba Snow 3rd Think Of A Name

Having finished a fine second at Ayr 12 days ago, Stirrup Cup is likely to prove popular in his current mood. A 2lb higher rating shouldn't prevent another prominent showing from Tim Easterby's colt, but it may be worth taking a punt on the distance-dropping BLEWBURTON. The son of Saxon Warrior found the 7f trip too far on his nursery bow at Sandown last time out and better is expected on this return to 6f. Shazani could also bounce back on this softer ground.
Prediction : 1st Blewburton 2nd Stirrup Cup 3rd Shazani

Northern Spirit is in brilliant form after completing a double at York on his most recent start, and he should give a good account off a 5lb higher rating. However, it may pay to side with THE RIDLER. The son of Brazen Beau dead-heated for fifth in the Bronze Cup at Ayr last time and that looks the best form on offer. Four Adaay struck at Sandown last month and she completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st The Ridler 2nd Northern Spirit 3rd Four Adaay

KNIGHT TEMPLAR is unbeaten in two starts for the Robert Stephens stable and he could have plenty more to offer over this distance. The son of Haafhd is only 6lb higher for his latest triumph at Haydock and might be able to take this step up in class in his stride. Clever Relation was successful in a seller at Goodwood last time and he is an interesting contender back over this trip with William Buick booked. Alpine Stroll is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Knight Templar 2nd Clever Relation 3rd Alpine Stroll

Elladonna and Prometeo have both been in good form recently and, if handling conditions, it is hard to envisage either being too far away. However, AMANCIO is already proven in the mud and the Sixties Icon gelding is preferred. Raised 1lb having finished a valiant second at Sandown last time, Rose Dawes takes 5lb off his back and compensation could await.
Prediction : 1st Amancio 2nd Elladonna 3rd Prometeo

The vote goes to TERRIES ROYALE, whose performances have taken off since getting some cut in the ground. Mick Appleby's four-year-old was a comfortable victor at Newmarket last Thursday and, though the penalty will make life tougher, he's unlikely to have reached the ceiling of his ability yet. Ziggy's Phoenix finished a creditable third at Ascot last time out and she ought to be thereabouts, while others to note include Hat Toss, Fools Rush In and Adelabella.
Prediction : 1st Terries Royale 2nd Ziggys Phoenix 3rd Hat Toss