Pace Angles: A weak pace is expected, favouring prominent racers. This setup suits confirmed front-runner TWO B TANNED, who should be well-placed throughout. Conversely, INVISIBLE may be inconvenienced if held up off a steady gallop.Draw Angles: Not applicable – small field and no strong draw bias at this distance/track combination. Strongest Contenders + Main Dangers…

Strongest Contenders + Main Dangers + Interesting Outsiders Top Contender – POLE STAR:Progressive 3yo stayer, up 5 lb for a gritty win at Haydock (14f), and looks certain to relish this first go at 2 miles. Strong-finishing profile and upwardly mobile. Promising and improving. Main Danger – CHARGING THUNDER:Solid third in the Northumberland Plate last…

Strongest Contenders + Main Dangers + Interesting Outsiders + Timeform Comments Top Contender – OLLIE LA BA BA (IRE):Smart Downpatrick winner last summer and returns here after a brief chasing experiment. Fell early last time but retains strong claims back over hurdles at a track he handles. Well treated on maiden hurdle form and tactically…

Race Conditions + Pace Angles + Draw Angles This is a 6f 18y Class 6 handicap for horses rated 0–60. The field of six lines up on a good to firm surface, with no discernible draw bias on the round course at Nottingham over this trip. The pace forecast is very weak, making it likely…

Strongest Contenders, Main Dangers, Interesting Outsiders Top Contender – MONTICRISTO BOY (IRE):Consistent at a slightly better level earlier this year. Drawn ideally in stall 12 to stalk a breakneck gallop and pounce late. Still lightly raced at 3, and this looks the right setup for him to resume progress. Promising and well-drawn. Main Danger –…

Strongest Contenders, Main Dangers, Interesting Outsiders Top Contender – SIGHTS UNSEEN (IRE):Course winner and progressive over hurdles earlier this year. Didn’t fire when switched to fences last time, but return to hurdles and this venue is a big plus. Well handicapped on her May success here, and retains upside. Proven and progressive. Main Danger –…

Strongest Contenders, Main Dangers, Interesting Outsiders Top Contender – QUIRKE ON PAROLE:On a steep upward curve, she toughed out a win over C&D last time under pressure, showing resolution after nearly being headed. Stays this trip well, is tactically versatile, and likely to get the run of things up front. Her running style and form…

Strongest Contenders, Main Dangers, Interesting Outsiders Top Contender – BLACK ENDEAVOUR (IRE):Improved sharply in a steadily-run 5f novice here last time, finishing third and shaping like further would help. Sectional profile suggests he was outpaced before rallying late. Switches to nursery company off a workable opening mark (67), and pedigree (Supremacy x Shamardal-line dam) supports…

Strongest Contenders, Main Dangers, Interesting Outsiders Top Contender – ABATE:Made a promising debut for the George Baker yard when runner-up at Lingfield, travelling sweetly before being outpaced late. Slipped to an appealing mark and his best Timefigures still rate superior in this field. Will be up with the pace in a tactically favourable position and…

Strongest Contenders, Main Dangers, Interesting Outsiders Top Contender – SPARTACUS WARRIOR:Comes into this off three 5–7f runs in varying grades, shaping best in a 15-runner York seller and likely outpaced over shorter trips. Pedigree suggests stamina, and the step up in trip coupled with likely prominent racing style (especially given today’s weak pace) is a…