Nottingham Races & Results 1 Wednesday 18th October 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Nottingham Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 18th October 2023

There were 38 Races on Wednesday 18th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Nottingham, 8 races at Navan, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Bath, 9 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 18th October 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:05 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (8/11 +39%) Valvano	0.727273 8/11(+39%)	(6) Valvano 8/11, Foaled May 14. 220,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder colt. Closely related to 8.6f winner Battista and half-brother to useful 11.6f/1½m winner Valsad. Very interesting newcomer with leading stable having a fine season and he's one to consider. 220,000gns yearling; yard going well with 2yos, including some winning newcomers of late.
2	5 2nd (5) (13/2 -189%) Tokyo Bay	6.5 13/2(-189%)	(5) Tokyo Bay 13/2, Foaled April 23. Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to several winners, including very smart 1¼m/10.4f winner Danadana and useful 1¾m-16.6f winner Zeeband and useful 1¼m-1¾m winner Semeen. Makes plenty of appeal on paper and worth considering on debut. From a family that has served his owner well; stable is having a great season with 2yos.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/3 +63%) Contacto	3.333333 10/3(+63%)	(2) Contacto 10/3, Study of Man colt. Sent off at long odds and made an unpromising start when fifteenth of 17 in maiden at Newmarket (1m, good to firm, 80/1) on debut 20 days ago. In good hands however, and this should reveal more. Never figured in big-field maiden at Newmarket; may do better in this race.
4	4 4th (4) (10/1 -186%) Mount Dukono	10 10/1(-186%)	(4) Mount Dukono 10/1, Foaled May 15. Le Havre colt. Brother to smart winner up to 10.5f Avenir Certain and half-brother to French 1¼m winner Adjudant Chef and Japanese 6f winner Jingle Bell Rock. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner (stayed 1m). Market should guide on debut. Brother to French 1,000 Guineas/French Oaks winner Avenir Certain; check the betting.
5th	1 5th (1) (80/1 -21%) Believitanducan	80 80/1(-21%)	(1) Believitanducan 80/1, Once-raced gelding. Offered little when seventh of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (1m, 100/1) on debut 37 days ago. Passed over here. Soundly beaten in 1m AW maiden at Newcastle.
6th	3 6th (3) (40/1 -43%) Godsend	40 40/1(-43%)	(3) Godsend 40/1, Twice-raced colt. Last of 7 in maiden at this C&D (heavy, 28/1) 14 days ago, going in snatches and always behind. Likely type for handicaps over further in due course. Comfortably held in two maidens.

LTO Selection:

14:05 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The runners with experience have achieved little on form. VALVANO and Tokyo Bay are very interesting newcomers.

14:05 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (11/8 -10%) Beeley	1.375 11/8(-10%)	(2) Beeley 11/8, Promising sort. 9/2, second of 6 in maiden at this C&D (heavy) on debut 14 days ago, edging ahead 2f out and headed close home. Forecast conditions fine and she's of interest with progress anticipated. Promising debut in maiden here two weeks ago, going down by only a whisker; respected.
1	1 (1) (80/1 -21%) Barafundle Bay	80 80/1(-21%)	(1) Barafundle Bay 80/1, Foaled March 15. Dartmouth filly. Dam, French 2-y-o 1m winner, half-sister to useful 5f-1½m winner Torrid Hell and winner up to 2m Royal Menantie. Debutante by Dartmouth; yard is 0-40 with 2yos in last five seasons.
1	8 1st (8) (2/1 +80%) Treasure	2 2/1(+80%)	(8) Treasure 2/1, Foaled April 6. Mastercraftsman filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¼m), half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Mandaean out of useful 2-y-o 1m winner Summertime Legacy. Betting should guide with yard also saddling Frightening. Filly by Mastercraftsman; one of two interesting newcomers for Ralph Beckett.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/4 +45%) Time Loop	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(7) Time Loop 11/4, Foaled April 21. 160,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega filly. Half-sister to useful 1m-1¼m winner Night Battle and 9f winner Startup Mentality. One to note on debut. 160,000gns yearling; Lope De Vega half-sister to two winners; one to consider.
3	3 3rd (3) (16/5 +9%) Frightening	3.2 16/5(+9%)	(3) Frightening 16/5, Foaled February 23. 260,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder filly. Dam British/French 1m/8.3f winner from a very good family. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. 260,000gns yearling; by Night Of Thunder; stable is going well with 2yos; interesting.
4	5 4th (5) (14/1 +13%) Queen's Request	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) Queen's Request 14/1, Foaled March 19. Saxon Warrior filly. Dam, 1¼m-1¾m winner (likely to have stayed 2m), closely related to useful 2-y-o 6f-1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Montataire. One for longer trips next year, if taking after her dam.
5th	9 5th (9) (50/1 +0%) Waldora	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) Waldora 50/1, Waldgeist filly from excellent family who looked green and was unable to get involved when seventh of 8 on debut in fillies' event at Chantilly (1m, soft) 3 weeks ago. This should reveal more but she's best watched. Achieved little in 1m contest at Chantilly on debut.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/2 +21%) Lisbon Heat	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(4) Lisbon Heat 11/2, Once-raced filly. 8/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at this C&D (heavy) on debut 22 days ago, making headway 1f out without threatening. Hood on 1st time. Should improve. Showed some promise in maiden here last month; open to improvement.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 +0%) Simple Endeavour	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Simple Endeavour 14/1, 800,000 gns yearling, Dubawi filly. Still green but she improved on debut form when fifth of 7 in a C&D maiden 3 weeks ago, weakening last ½f. In good hands and likely she can do better further down the line. Looks the type to find better opportunities in handicaps shortly.

LTO Selection:

14:35 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The pick of the runners with experience is BEELEY. Frightening, Treasure and Time Loop are interesting newcomers.

14:35 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (15/2 +38%) Tipsy Tiger	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(4) Tipsy Tiger 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in maiden (14/1) at Yarmouth (9.1f, good to soft) 29 days ago, fading final 1f. Previous Kempton third contained promise and switch to handicaps rates a plus now dropped back down in trip. Bred to do better still, being out of a multiple winner for his connections; interesting.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 -43%) Roman Secret	5 5/1(-43%)	(6) Roman Secret 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in nursery at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft, 14/1) 26 days ago, shaken up over 2f out and one paced. Increase in trip needs to bring about some improvement. Ties in with Buttercross Flyer on latest effort; possibilities off 4lb lower.
3	8 3rd (8) (3/1 +14%) Amayretto	3 3/1(+14%)	(8) Amayretto 3/1, 11/8, career best when winning 8-runner nursery at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 21 days ago, well on top finish. Worth considering on that evidence if proving as effective under these much softer conditions. Off the mark at Redcar last time; may have more to offer in handicaps; respected.
4	3 4th (3) (8/1 +11%) May	8 8/1(+11%)	(3) May 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 9 in minor event (11/2) at Beverley (7.4f, heavy) 28 days ago. Switch to handicaps rates a plus provided conditions don't catch her out. Consistent promise at maiden/novice level; open to progress in handicaps; solid chance.
5th	1 5th (1) (5/1 +33%) Between Me And U	5 5/1(+33%)	(1) Between Me And U 5/1, Winner at Ffos Las (1m, soft) in August. First run since leaving Ivan Furtado when sixth of 7 in nursery (15/2) at Ripon (8f, good) 18 days ago, left behind approaching final 1f. Still, no forlorn hope returned to softer ground. Came up short off revised mark on debut for new yard; unlikely to defy top weight.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/2 +10%) Buttercross Flyer	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(2) Buttercross Flyer 9/2, Winner at Newcastle in August. Creditable second of 6 in nursery at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft, 7/2) 26 days ago, rallying without proving a match for winner. Unexposed at 1m and she's fancied to go well again. Front-running filly; largely consistent over 7f; likely player if she stays new trip.
7th	10 7th (10) (11/1 -38%) This Years Love	11 11/1(-38%)	(10) This Years Love 11/1, Havana Gold gelding who has looked a work-in-progress in trio of maiden/novice events at up to 7f. Debut third at Pontefract contained definite promise and he's a likely improver now attentions switch to handicaps. May improve now handicapping and upped to 1m.
8th	9 8th (9) (22/1 -38%) Silver Shamrock	22 22/1(-38%)	(9) Silver Shamrock 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, back on track when third of 7 in maiden at Yarmouth (8f, soft) 27 days ago, staying on final 1f. Not discounted making nursery debut. Improved effort upped to 1m last time; could go well again.
9th	5 9th (5) (40/1 -344%) Bella Wella	40 40/1(-344%)	(5) Bella Wella 40/1, Won a weak race on 7f Carlisle debut in July and folded tamely when last of 11 at York a fortnight later. Given a break subsequently but opening mark demands improvement now switched to handicaps. Form of debut win looks weak; failed to beat a rival at York later in July.

LTO Selection:

15:10 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Most of the nursery newcomers look open to progress, particularly TIPSY TIGER and May.

15:10 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Nottingham Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 -33%) Mr Alan	3 3/1(-33%)	(2) Mr Alan 3/1, C&D winner who shaped encouragingly following 9 months off when sixth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good to soft, 11/2) 27 days ago, fading inside final 1f. Entitled to be sharper with that behind him and worth considering given he comes here fresher than most. Won this race last year; looks interesting back here with Ayr reappearance under his belt.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/1 +42%) Belhaven	7 7/1(+42%)	(6) Belhaven 7/1, Course winner. 17¼ lengths thirteenth of 14 to Sapphire Seas in listed race (50/1) at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to soft) 28 days ago, finding the step up in class against her. This more suitable with her mark steadily easing. Has done her winning at 1m but ran creditably over 1m2f on penultimate outing.
3	8 3rd (8) (3/1 +60%) Golden Move	3 3/1(+60%)	(8) Golden Move 3/1, Off the mark on handicap debut at Doncaster (11.9f, soft) in July and ran with credit on 2 of his 3 starts since, good third of 9 in handicap at York (11.8f) 25 days ago. Should give another good account operating from same mark. Placed over 1m4f at York last time; goes back down in trip but isn't fully exposed.
4	7 4th (7) (13/2 +35%) Shahbaz	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(7) Shahbaz 13/2, Winner of a soft-ground nursery on final start at Newmarket (9f) 12 months ago. Consistent without getting his head infront so far this time around, creditable fourth of 7 in handicap at Haydock (1m, soft) 3 weeks ago. Return to further a plus with cheekpieces replacing visor. Rather an exposed 3yo but is largely consistent; eased 2lb since last run.
5th	4 5th (4) (5/1 -100%) Regheeb	5 5/1(-100%)	(4) Regheeb 5/1, Made a winning debut here (8.3f) in April and having not been discredited at listed level next time, he capitalised on return to much calmer waters when scoring with plenty to spare at Lingfield (10f, AW) 32 days ago. Promises to do better again now handicapping. Record is 2-3, including a win here on soft ground; should progress further; respected.
6th	3 6th (3) (7/2 +13%) Dubai Souq	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(3) Dubai Souq 7/2, 5/2, proved at least as good as ever when winning 5-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy) 14 days ago, going clear final 1f. Handicapper has reacted but he can't be discounted with a repeat. Made all for 6l win over C&D two weeks ago, taking Nottingham record to 2-2; big player.
7th	5 7th (5) (66/1 -267%) Vellner	66 66/1(-267%)	(5) Vellner 66/1, Lightly-raced winner. Blinkered for 1st time, respectable third of 6 in minor event (9/2) at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) in June, his finishing effort leaving something to be desired. Joined new yard for 16,000 gns since and market best guide back from 4 months off. Ex-Irish 4yo who doesn't appear to have an easy task on debut for new stable.
8th	1 8th (1) (100/1 -203%) Adrian	100 100/1(-203%)	(1) Adrian 100/1, Smart performer in Germany (probably best up to 1½m) successful twice in 2021. €110,000 purchase thereafter but offered little when last of 9 in Chester Group 3 in spring of last year. Not the easiest to weigh up coming back from another lengthy absence. Group winner in Germany; absent since a heavy defeat in the 2023 Ormonde on British debut.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Nottingham Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

With further progress on the cards, REGHEEB (nap) could well defy an opening mark of 93. Dubai Souq is feared most.

15:45 Nottingham Handicap (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Nottingham Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/2 -11%) Je Ne Sais Quoi	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(3) Je Ne Sais Quoi 5/2, Won 6f Thirsk maiden in June and while her form has been patchy since, she ran up to best with her sights lowered when second of 5 in nursery at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) just over 6 weeks ago. Major player from an unchanged mark. Close second over 6f at Goodwood last time; possibilities if coping with return to 5f.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/2 +0%) Another Gift	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(5) Another Gift 11/2, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. 9/4, wasn't at her best after just 7 days off when fourth of 8 in nursery at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. In the mix with Hollie Doyle back in the plate. Beaten off this mark in two starts since completing 6f hat-trick; drops back to 5f.
3	6 3rd (6) (8/1 -14%) Ninety Nine	8 8/1(-14%)	(6) Ninety Nine 8/1, Winner at Hamilton in June. 13/2, shaped better than the distance beaten suggested when sixth of 9 in nursery at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) in July, finding test too much and not ideally drawn. Return to 5f should suit and she remains open to improvement. Form of Hamilton win has substance; interesting off bottom weight on handicap debut.
4	1 4th (1) (2/1 +33%) Good Point	2 2/1(+33%)	(1) Good Point 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ran well when third of 9 on nursery debut at York (5f, heavy, 11/2) 5 days ago. More required and this quick turnaround tempers enthusiasm somewhat. Creditable third at York last Friday on handicap debut; solid chance off same mark.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 -33%) Media Shooter	6 6/1(-33%)	(4) Media Shooter 6/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in August. Disappointed on softer ground than previously when last of 6 in nursery (10/3) at Ayr (6f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Could bounce back if he proves suited by the drop to 5f in first-time headgear.
6th	2 6th (2) (12/1 -71%) Band Of Joy	12 12/1(-71%)	(2) Band Of Joy 12/1, Sharp juvenile who displayed fair form when landing pair of maiden/novice events in July prior to a respectable second at Beverley. Step up to 6f may not have suited ideally on handicap debut at Chepstow since but present mark demands further progress in any case. Cheekpieces on. Respected back down in trip; trainer has won the last two runnings of this race.

LTO Selection:

16:15 Nottingham Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

On the back of a solid effort at York last week, GOOD POINT may prove capable of opening his account. Band Of Joy is second choice.

16:15 Nottingham Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Nottingham Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6/1 -9%) Desperate Hero	6 6/1(-9%)	(1) Desperate Hero 6/1, Latest win at Newbury in August. 16/1, wasn't disgraced when seventh of 19 in handicap at York (5f, soft) 25 days ago, staying on final 1f. Back under a fully-fledged rider and warrants plenty of respect. Respectable seventh in big field at York last time; likely player back down in grade.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/1 -27%) Hiya Maite	7 7/1(-27%)	(2) Hiya Maite 7/1, Latest win at Beverley in June. 15/2, back on track when fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 2 weeks ago. Tongue strap back on. Eventually ran out of steam on heavy ground here last time.
3	5 3rd (5) (16/5 +42%) Fantasy Master	3.2 16/5(+42%)	(5) Fantasy Master 16/5, C&D winner. Latest win at Doncaster in July. Fourth of 7 in handicap (5/2) at this C&D (heavy) 2 weeks ago. Fancied to feature. Consistent record at Nottingham includes three wins; third in this race last year.
4	7 4th (7) (11/1 +0%) Angle Land	11 11/1(+0%)	(7) Angle Land 11/1, 3 wins from 15 runs this year. 12/1, fared little better than of late when sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 2 weeks ago. Down to a handy mark so worth a second look in the betting. Won off 3lb higher in May; has lacked consistency since; others preferred.
5th	6 5th (6) (13/2 -63%) Ey Up It's Maggie	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(6) Ey Up It's Maggie 13/2, Latest win at Ripon in August. Shaped as if still in good form when fifth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Leicester (5f, good) 8 days ago, nearest finish. Scored in this grade two years ago but her two wins this season came in Class 5.
6th	3 6th (3) (3/1 -9%) Nomadic Empire	3 3/1(-9%)	(3) Nomadic Empire 3/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, posted one of his better efforts this season when second of 12 in handicap at York (5f, heavy) 5 days ago. Has good chance on form provided this doesn't come too soon. Finished second at York last Friday and could well go one better; on a handy mark.
7th	4 7th (4) (11/2 +31%) Safari Dream	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(4) Safari Dream 11/2, Ran creditably down in grade when third of 7 in handicap (10/3) at Bath (5f, soft) 16 days ago. Likely to find a few too strong in this. Has two pieces of heavy-ground form this season, including 2l third at Bath last time.

LTO Selection:

16:50 Nottingham Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

York runner-up NOMADIC EMPIRE is taken to go one better turned out quickly. Fantasy Master is second choice.

16:50 Nottingham Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 +33%) Willingly	3 3/1(+33%)	(2) Willingly 3/1, Posted another creditable effort when fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f, heavy, 4/1) 2 weeks ago, no extra final 1f. Blinkers back on. Not disgraced on heavy ground here two weeks ago; remains on a workable mark.
2	1 2nd (1) (3.5/1 +22%) Object	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(1) Object 3.5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Went with some spark after just 5 days off when fifth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, soft, 20/1) 16 days ago. Needs to build on that here. Latest effort suggests this return to 5f will suit; clear possibilities dropped in class.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/2 -40%) Rhubarb	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(4) Rhubarb 7/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy, 14/1) 2 weeks ago, leading inside final 1f. Up 3 lb and expected to be bang there under the most experienced rider in this field. Regained the winning thread in C&D event on heavy ground two weeks ago; respected.
4	3 4th (3) (14/1 -56%) Papabella	14 14/1(-56%)	(3) Papabella 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, shaped as if better for the run after 12 weeks off when fifth of 7 in handicap at Sandown (5f, soft) 4 weeks ago. More needed. Related to two winners for her connections; may come good at some stage.
5th	8 5th (8) (33/1 +0%) Ellie Piper	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Ellie Piper 33/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 66/1, looked awkward when last of 10 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 10 weeks ago. Can only be watched. 0-5 for current stable and form dipped sharply in August when last seen.
6th	5 6th (5) (9/1 -125%) Alfred Cove	9 9/1(-125%)	(5) Alfred Cove 9/1, 25/1, returned to form from out of the blue when second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 23 days ago. Task is now to back that up. On a handy mark but sole win came on firm ground; unraced on softer than good.
7th	7 7th (7) (7/1 +36%) Tommytwohoots	7 7/1(+36%)	(7) Tommytwohoots 7/1, Ran to just a poor level after 5 months off when seventh of 13 in handicap (50/1) at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Tough to warm to. Close second at Catterick in April but his inconsistency is a negative.
8th	6 8th (6) (7/1 +18%) Monsieur Fantaisie	7 7/1(+18%)	(6) Monsieur Fantaisie 7/1, Might have needed the run after 4 months off when sixth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (5f, soft, 13/2) 2 weeks ago. Drops a further 2 lb and worth keeping a close eye on in the market. Runner-up under Brodie Hampson on two occasions; record is just 1-26.

LTO Selection:

17:25 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Having posted an encouraging effort last time, OBJECT could well take advantage of this drop in class. Rhubarb is feared most.

17:25 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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