UK Horse Racing Tips: Nottingham

SHANIKO boasts the most convincing form figures and can get off the mark if she makes the most of returning to novice company. The official ratings suggest Troublesome Guest could also have a big say on these terms and, given that she has been highly tried a couple of times, this could be within her reach. Blake's Lass and Enriched are the pick of the rest with experience, while Eagles Eternal is related to several winners and betting support for the Jim Goldie newcomer would be noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Shaniko 2nd Troublesome Guest 3rd Blakes Lass

The returning ADAMLYI has been gelded since he let favourite backers down in a C&D event in May but with improvement feasible, this could be a good time to catch the son of Kingman. The fitting of a first-time tongue-tie could draw more from Lone Warrior, who is officially the highest rated of these, while Ensor Mews and Journalism are potential improvers to keep an eye on. The well-bred Medaali also looks interesting with Oisin Murphy in the saddle on his debut for the Crisfords.
Prediction : 1st Adamlyi 2nd Lone Warrior 3rd Ensor Mews

With William Buick taking the ride on LEADING ROLE, it appears safe to assume the son of Teofilo is the main hope from the Charlie Appleby yard. That said, Mythical Tale, who cost 500,000gns as a yearling, is an attractive second string for the Newmarket handler and the betting market should be revealing. Fulcrum, Space Bob and Avowed are other well-bred newcomers representing highly respected yards to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Leading Role 2nd Mythical Tale 3rd Fulcrum

KNIGHTS CHARGE won his first two starts this season before being mugged close home on his handicap debut to finish a head second at Doncaster. As that was his first run in four months he should be a big player here. Port Of London has disappointed so far this season. However, he wasn't beaten far when fifth at Doncaster in September and with the drop in grade a bonus, he may get the better of the lightly raced novice winner Sir Hannibal in the race for second.
Prediction : 1st Knights Charge 2nd Port Of London 3rd Sir Hannibal

Two miles on going with plenty of cut in it will take some getting, and top-weight Believitanducan has to enter calculations with his four wins over this sort of trip, the latest at Newcastle in June off 5lb lower. Neptunes Staircase travels from Ireland for Ger Lyons and is worth a market watch ahead of his UK debut. However, a chance is taken on ZIMMERMAN. Third over shorter at Ripon last month, he has won over this distance off 6lb higher in the past and arrives in decent form.
Prediction : 1st Zimmerman 2nd Believitanducan 3rd Neptunes Staircase

Magic Box won a nursery last summer off 2lb lower and although she has raced unsuccessfully six times since, William Haggas reaches for cheekpieces looking to reinvigorate the Showcasing filly. Even so, preference is for ANTON MAUVE, who ran on well over a furlong shorter to score easily on his first start for the Frosts and an added 3lb seems more than fair with the extended mile a positive. Southwell second Lieutenant Kije and dual winner Gunalt Wavelength can fight over the minor placing.
Prediction : 1st Anton Mauve 2nd Magic Box 3rd Lieutenant Kije

With recent solid form thin on the ground, VEGA'S VIRTUE ticks plenty of the right boxes in her current heart. Tim Easterby's filly supplemented a triumph at Doncaster with a respectable fourth at Thirsk and a repeat may prove sufficient. Ice Cube shouldn't be judged too harshly on his latest flop at Ayr as he was turned out just a day after landing a 14-runner affair at the same venue. He's feared most, ahead of the down-in-class Lillie Margot.
Prediction : 1st Vegas Virtue 2nd Ice Cube 3rd Lillie Margot

Having recorded a double at Ffos Las towards the end of last month, Call Time is sure to prove popular given his rich vein of form. That said, the five-year-old continues to ascend in the ratings and the reopposing runner-up SON OF ASTAR may exact his revenge. Tony Carroll's inmate enjoys an 8lb swing with his old rival for just a neck defeat and reverting to his last winning distance holds no fear. The Fixer is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Son Of Astar 2nd Call Time 3rd The Fixer