UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

TOBY TOPS has improved since being fitted with blinkers this term. The son of Siyouni made it three wins from his last four starts when on target at Ascot recently and, although 7lb higher, he's likely to have more to offer. Godsend was progressive last season and remains of interest despite the absence, while Weddell Sea looks booked for third.
Prediction : 1st Toby Tops 2nd Godsend 3rd Weddell Sea

It took 48 attempts for BANANA to open her account, but she proved there was no fluke about that performance when beaten a neck next time out. Scott Dixon's charge is clearly thriving at present and in a contest lacking depth, she could double her tally. Marcus shaped with promise when returning from an absence at Southwell recently and the booking of David Egan catches the eye. Others to note include Tilsworth Ony Ta and Masterclass.
Prediction : 1st Banana 2nd Marcus 3rd Tilsworth Ony Ta

All of these are open to further improvement so can't be written off, although preference is for HYMNBOOK. The Acclamation colt pulled well clear with the winner when going down a short head at Wetherby last time out and any further progress ought to suffice. King's Charter fetched 650,000 euros as a yearling and has time to do better as a three-year-old, while others to note include debutant High Degree and Displaying.
Prediction : 1st Hymnbook 2nd Kings Charter 3rd High Degree

MRS TWIG won four times last year, including her seasonal debut, and is taken to continue that good progress on her return. A winner over this distance at Newmarket in September, a 4lb higher mark is unlikely to prevent another bold bid. A recent maiden winner at Bath, this extra yardage may bring about further progress from Castro Aurum, while North Star also looks the type to do better now handicapping for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Mrs Twig 2nd Castro Aurum 3rd North Star

DESERT SHADOW took a big step forward when finishing a creditable second at Chelmsford. That was his first start over 1m2f and the son of Siyouni should have more to offer over middle-distances. The latter comment also applies to Serenity Blue, who was doing his best work at the finish when fifth at Leicester, while the 200,000gns newcomer Native Spirit should be noted with Charlie Appleby's yard in such fine form.
Prediction : 1st Desert Shadow 2nd Serenity Blue 3rd Native Spirit

MAN OF LA MANCHA returned the convincing winner at Windsor on his handicap debut last week. A 6lb penalty is negated by an apprentice's allowance and Ralph Beckett's charge can go in again before the handicapper has his say. Zarathos has been threatening to open his account and was beaten only a head when third at Doncaster last month, while Windsor runner-up Herculeus represents last year's winning trainer and is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Man Of La Mancha 2nd Zarathos 3rd Herculeus