UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

Castlerock Girl couldn't justify favouritism on her racecourse bow but she lost little in defeat and should have learned plenty, while the more experienced Californian Angel took a step forward at Haydock and features prominently in calculations. However, it might be worth chancing Ed Walker's newcomer VENETIAN STORM. The Night Of Thunder filly fetched a whopping 1,100,000gns as a yearling and looks the part on paper, being a half-sister to Abbaye heroine Makarova. If possessing even some of that ability, she should go close.
Prediction : 1st Venetian Storm 2nd Castlerock Girl 3rd Californian Angel

A slow start didn't help REEM RAK at Haydock, but she'd been steadily progressive prior to that effort. After scoring impressively at Doncaster, there was little to separate her and Hello Friend when they took minor honours at Newmarket. Although closely matched again, the latter has become a little frustrating. Russian Rumour is consistent and must enter calculations, while the extra yardage should suit Nowshesdancing on the evidence of her latest Yarmouth performance.
Prediction : 1st Reem Rak 2nd Hello Friend 3rd Russian Rumour

Gainful made a pleasing introduction at Newmarket and is likely to be more streetwise but, even so, she might find TOP SCHOLAR too strong. William Haggas' colt is beautifully-bred and is a full-brother to the classy Warrant Holder. This probably isn't the deepest novice so if fully wound up ahead of his debut, he should go very close to winning. Caldo heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Top Scholar 2nd Gainful 3rd Caldo

NORTHERN VIOLA was a surprise winner at Beverley as far at the betting went, but she was tenacious at the finish and a 2lb rise looks more than fair. Stepping up in distance is a potential source of further improvement and the daughter of mighty stayer Stradivarius looks worth following. Akaraka is another who may benefit from this stiffer test of stamina and he rates a big danger. Crown Ranger's consistency earns him the mantle as the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Northern Viola 2nd Akaraka 3rd Crown Ranger

The consistent TAMZAN has won two of her last five starts and was unlucky not to add to that when she left things a shade too late at Leicester. The handicapper raised her 2lb, but it's very possible there is more to come. Fellow three-year-olds King Of Thunder and Quisana are dangerous to ignore, with the former the more noteworthy due to his scope for progression over this new trip. Darkness is the pick of the older brigade.
Prediction : 1st Tamzan 2nd King Of Thunder 3rd Quisana

GET OUTTA HERE bounced back from a rare poor run at Goodwood to go close at Windsor. A 2lb rise looks fair given that appeared to be a tougher race and another bold showing is forecast, with the gelding's yard back among the winners. Orchard deservedly got his first victory of the season on the board at Lingfield and should have no issues reverting to turf, provided he handles a 3lb rise. Brighton View, Mythological Star and Impierious are other reliable types to consider in a competitive event.
Prediction : 1st Get Outta Here 2nd Orchard 3rd Brighton View

Last-time winners Patrol and Kokoluna are expected to remain competitive after small rises in the handicap, with the latter slightly more appealing on turf. However, PORTH EILIAN arrives on the back of a second in a stronger-looking contest at Newmarket and a third career victory may be on the cards. Edwin Hubble and Great Blasket are others who are in good heart at present and shouldn't be far away.
Prediction : 1st Porth Eilian 2nd Kokoluna 3rd Patrol

The combination of a first-time hood and more forceful tactics saw KING CHERRY open his account with something in hand at Kempton recently. Chloe Lyons negates a 6lb penalty with her allowance and a similar performance from the three-year-old may see him double his tally. Asadjumeirah has been in fine fettle on the all-weather of late and he may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Golden Prosperity.
Prediction : 1st King Cherry 2nd Asadjumeirah 3rd Golden Prosperity