UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

CAELUM chased home a 102-rated subsequent Listed scorer on his debut at Newcastle and the son of Minzaal, who is a half-brother to last year's shock Champions Sprint winner Powerful Glory, will take all the beating given natural improvement. Lady Branksome will be happier back on a sounder surface having struggled to handle underfoot conditions at Chester. Viking Barbie and Crimson Blaze have plenty of experience to call upon, but both will need to find improvement if they're to land this.
Prediction : 1st Caelum 2nd Lady Branksome 3rd Viking Barbie

Donna Beauty and Musical Force move into nurseries on the back of wins and with untapped potential, while Farasan is entitled to go close from a workable opening mark. Pride Of Toledo wasn't disgraced at Doncaster, and Horndean has claims on the formbook, but the vote goes to PURE MINT. The Crisfords clearly had high hopes for their colt after he bolted up at Ripon and he was a warm favourite for the Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy there before being withdrawn on account of the ground. He then had excuses at Ascot and may well be up to defying a rating of 84.
Prediction : 1st Pure Mint 2nd Donna Beauty 3rd Musical Force

None of these inspire large amounts of confidence, so it looks worth taking a chance on PACIFIC STORM. The Zarak gelding struggled in novice/maiden company, but did fetch 100,000 euros as a yearling and is bred to be better than an opening mark of 59. Pedigree suggests he has a chance of staying this marathon trip and he's expected to go very close if doing so. Corsican Caper often hinders his chance by starting slowly but he's worth considering, as is Damzon, who will appreciate a return to further.
Prediction : 1st Pacific Storm 2nd Corsican Caper 3rd Damzon

THI QAR boasts the strongest form. Narrowly beaten at Newmarket on debut, she suffered another neck defeat at the hands of Miss Miniver, now rated 98, at Salisbury last month. The daughter of Mehmas could prove tough to beat on that evidence, with this extra furlong likely to suit. Empress Jingu is going in the right direction, while Ralph Beckett has trained the last two winners of this so newcomer Avebury Ring should be noted.
Prediction : 1st Thi Qar 2nd Empress Jingu 3rd Avebury Ring

KAINDY failed to land the odds at Lingfield on his handicap debut. Nevertheless, Roger Varian's charge still offered plenty of encouragement, given he was beaten less than a length by the winner, and another bold bid is anticipated. Rogue Defence has a bit to find with the selection on latest running. He could make the frame, although recent Windsor runner-up Phantom Watch may prove the bigger danger.
Prediction : 1st Kaindy 2nd Rogue Defence 3rd Phantom Watch

Expressionless has been poor recently, with a last-of-eight on heavy ground at Haydock last month, but he has won three times here off higher marks and if he retains the speed for this trip, he could have some say. Crimson Road is looking for a four-timer, although an added 5lb may hinder him and a chance is taken on WHY NOT ME. Better ground could see the lightly-raced filly make the most of a mark of just 60 on her handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Why Not Me 2nd Crimson Road 3rd Expressionless

INGLEBY ARCHIE won his only previous start here when successful off 2lb higher in June and although yet to repeat that level, he hasn't been too far away. In a race lacking in-form options, he could get his head in front if the race falls his way. Melissa Honey is upped in class, but she is admirably consistent and is an obvious danger after seven top-three finishes in a row. Havanagreattime might surprise a few back at 6f off this mark.
Prediction : 1st Ingleby Archie 2nd Melissa Honey 3rd Havanagreattime