UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

Ralph Beckett landed this contest in 2023 and could do so once more courtesy of LADY ROISIA. No match for the subsequent Rockfel winner Zanthos and the similarly promising Touleen on her debut at Leicester, she certainly has less on her plate here and is expected to find the required improvement. Although a beaten favourite on both of her racecourse appearances to date, Enchanted Queen remains of considerable interest, while market support for newcomer Littlecote would be noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Lady Roisia 2nd Enchanted Queen 3rd Littlecote

Beaten only a neck at Windsor last time, AKIRRA could take all the beating. Ground conditions will differ here but a bit of cut shouldn't be an issue and he's preferred to Zen Diva, who could benefit from a drop to the minimum trip. Dance Of Angels offered plenty of encouragement on her introduction at Sandown last month and she must also enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Akirra 2nd Zen Diva 3rd Dance Of Angels

While others have struggled to win recently, RUM THERAPY has been on an upward curve. A second placed effort at Carlisle sandwiched in between Beverley and Thirsk successes underpins just that, and Tim Easterby's youngster should have more to offer despite a further 4lb rise. Kesta has proven incredibly consistent so he's unlikely to be far away gain, and stablemate Airside could also have a say.
Prediction : 1st Rum Therapy 2nd Kesta 3rd Airside

Runner-up at Epsom most recently, where the form has worked out a treat since, BONA FORTUNA could have been let off easily with a 1lb drop in the ratings and he can get back to winning ways for his in-form yard. A determined winner at Doncaster last month, Charlie Mason can follow the selection home off 3lb higher, along with May Blossom, who has a similar rise to contend with after her victory at Redcar. Others to note include Aberama Gold, Blind Beggar and Spirit Of Applause.
Prediction : 1st Bona Fortuna 2nd Charlie Mason 3rd May Blossom

This can go the way of ROCK N ROLL PINKIE, who scored easily over C&D in June. Twice a winner at York since, including last time out over further, Ivan Furtado's charge is narrowly preferred to In The Breeze, who impressed when getting back to winning ways over 1m4f at Pontefract last month, for which a 5lb rise is offset by the claim of Warren Fentiman. Not beaten far at Haydock last Friday, Gentle Warrior completes the shortlist, along with Ripon winner The Crafty Mole.
Prediction : 1st Rock N Roll Pinkie 2nd In The Breeze 3rd Gentle Warrior

CIARA PEARL finished a creditable fifth in a Listed contest at Yarmouth last time, given she had plenty to find at the weights. A similar effort could see her bang there back in handicap company, and her C&D success in May offers further encouragement. The progressive Double Red may prove competitive in this higher grade, having won with plenty left in the tank at Epsom last time, while Crowd Quake is another on the upgrade worthy of consideration.
Prediction : 1st Ciara Pearl 2nd Double Red 3rd Crowd Quake

ZAPPHIRE brings solid form to the table and could prove the one to side with. The daughter of Zoffany finished a resolute third in a competitive handicap at York last time and remains of interest only 2lb higher than her success at Windsor before that. Port Erin has a hike in the ratings to contend with after returning an impressive winner at Sandown, while Duke's Command faced a tougher task most recently and is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Zapphire 2nd Port Erin 3rd Dukes Command