UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

Stormy Pearl likes to get on with things and is dangerous to underestimate now she is back on her last winning mark. However, another furlong would have been more ideal for her and she could prove vulnerable to one more accustomed to plying their trade over the minimum distance. The in-form REBEL STAR ideally fits the bill and, still unexposed on turf, Robert Cowell's filly rates the pick of this bunch. Glory Fighter and Desert Master, who returns after wind surgery, are other attractively-weighted options.
Prediction : 1st Rebel Star 2nd Stormy Pearl 3rd Glory Fighter

Having landed a brace of wins over hurdles within a week in March, QUEEN OF STEEL reverts to the Flat with an appealing profile. With her stamina not in question, a first career victory under this code could be within the Fergal O'Brien-trained mare's reach. Young Endless, who was an encouraging second on his first run for Kevin Frost over 1m6f at Wolverhampton, rates the chief danger back at this trip. Fashionelle and Payment Plan complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Queen Of Steel 2nd Young Endless 3rd Fashionelle

As the first foal of a Listed-placed sprinter, EXCELLENT BELIEVE might not leap from the page as a natural miler. However, there is some stamina in his pedigree and having gone close to justifying favouritism over 7f on his introduction at Wolverhampton, stepping up in trip could well see an improved effort, especially now he has some experience to draw upon. The recently-gelded Lola Moon should also be wiser after an encouraging debut at Newbury. River King and Typhoon Dancer are others with the potential to go close.
Prediction : 1st Excellent Believe 2nd Lola Moon 3rd River King

GIGI BLISS hit the woodwork when pitched into a handicap for the first time at Yarmouth last week and, with a lot less to prove than many of her rivals, she can go one better before her 2lb rise comes into effect. Jet Black steps up in trip now sent handicapping and it would come as no surprise were she to find improvement. Ravishing Beauty is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Gigi Bliss 2nd Jet Black 3rd Ravishing Beauty

CHESS DAD sprang a minor surprise when overturning an odds-on favourite on his debut at Newcastle, and the Study Of Man colt proved that was no fluke when finishing a close-up third under a penalty at Newmarket. This doesn't appear to be as competitive and he is fancied to regain the winning thread. Boatswain made an impressive start to his career at Lingfield at the beginning of the year and is perhaps the main threat, although Rogue Millions shouldn't be underestimated in receipt of weight.
Prediction : 1st Chess Dad 2nd Boatswain 3rd Rogue Millions

Arriving with his yard in fine form, it might pay to take chance on LITTLE TED. Tim Easterby's eight-year-old was never competitive on his reappearance at Thirsk after being slowly away, but a slight ease in the handicap means he's only 1lb higher than when scoring at Musselburgh last summer. With Amie Waugh taking off a handy 3lb, he can't be taken lightly. Beltane was able to fill the runner-up spot at Doncaster a fortnight ago and he remains of interest. Misemerald is too well treated to ignore.
Prediction : 1st Little Ted 2nd Beltane 3rd Misemerald