UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

Woolisle posted her best effort yet when she finished second over 6f here last week. Having led that race from halfway and only headed in the closing stages, dropping back a furlong looks well worth exploring. However, MASTER HARRY is less exposed and his close second at Catterick was an equally progressive display. Running from the same mark, the Ann Duffield-trained colt shades preference based on potential. Dragon Spin and U S S Charleston complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Master Harry 2nd Woolisle 3rd Dragon Spin

WESTGATE WARRIOR has improved of late and is a highly appealing option. Having revelled in a pace-setting role when making all to win over C&D a fortnight ago, a 6lb higher mark looks manageable for this low-mileage three-year-old. Above is better than he has managed the last twice and can figure from 3lb below his last winning mark. Fuji Mountain and High Opinion boast course form and have each-way appeal.
Prediction : 1st Westgate Warrior 2nd Above 3rd Fuji Mountain

The progressive HELL YEAH HE DID sits on an official rating of 85 and could dominate this maiden if running up to that mark. Masked Warrior was a respectable third behind a couple of more experienced rivals when introduced over 7f at Newbury. He may have more to offer over this longer trip. The betting market should be a useful guide where the newcomers Del Corso, Ziggy's Avenger and Bay Royale are concerned.
Prediction : 1st Hell Yeah He Did 2nd Masked Warrior 3rd Del Corso

Ice Max returns to Pattern level with obvious claims, having defied top-weight in a competitive York handicap, while Ebt's Guard, who was beaten a neck in the Balmoral on Champions Day recently, deserves to take his chance up in class. However, although not at his best since winning the Joel Stakes last September, it might be worth giving another chance to PRAGUE. Outclassed in the Champion Stakes latest, the son of Galileo has much less on his plate today and will not have many better opportunities in which to prove himself.
Prediction : 1st Prague 2nd Ice Max 3rd Ebts Guard

There was little to separate SEA POETRY (fourth) and Love Beach (third) over the extended mile here three weeks ago, but the former has long shaped as though a step up in trip would suit and it is her that shades preference. That being said, the pair are likely to be closely matched so neither scenario would come as a surprise. Son Of Man didn't run too badly at Kempton latest and he could edge out Beach Point, who has been in the grip of the handicapper recently.
Prediction : 1st Sea Poetry 2nd Love Beach 3rd Son Of Man

It's difficult to rule out any of these, so only a tentative vote can go to DANCINGWITHMYSELF. Michael Bell's charge overcame a troubled passage to record a comfortable success at Goodwood latest and despite being raised 6lb for that, his ability to handle testing conditions will stand him in good stead. Ffos Las scorer Maxident merits respect along with Blazeon Five, while Rock N Roll Pinkie can't be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Dancingwithmyself 2nd Maxident 3rd Blazeon Five

Successful at Newbury on Saturday, Alpine Stroll is turned out quickly under a penalty and must feature prominently in calculations. It looks best to side with MYSTICAL MARIA, though, who narrowly prevailed at Leicester earlier in the month. The daughter of Lope De Vega has been on an upward curve since winning at Redcar in August, and a 3lb rise for that latest success doesn't look too harsh. Joe Masseria has been in the doldrums for some time now, but he was well backed ahead of his stable debut recently and it will be interesting to see if those supporters return.
Prediction : 1st Mystical Maria 2nd Alpine Stroll 3rd Joe Masseria