2:57 Nottingham Tips

Bang On The Bell comes into this race race-fit, having run 13 days ago on the all-weather, where he was well beaten in a Class 5 handicap over 5f off 59. His recent all-weather form is a concern, but it has contributed to a significant drop in the weights, now down from a peak of 78 to just 56. Looking back to last season, his turf form offers much more encouragement. He finished 2nd in a Class 4 handicap at Chester over 5f, beaten just ½ length off 70 in a competitive 0??'78 contest. He also made a winning return to turf, scoring on his first start of the season in a Class 5 handicap off 68 by ½ length. Importantly, he has proven form at this track, including a course-and-distance win at Nottingham over 5f in a Class 6 handicap off 62. Now racing off a much lower mark of 56, he looks well handicapped if able to rediscover his turf form. If the return to grass sparks a revival, he could be a lively contender at this level.

A course-and-distance winner whose last winning mark was 5 lbs higher than today. Capable of better than recent efforts. Should be thereabouts.

A beaten favourite over 6 furlongs at Chelmsford last time out when slow away but kept on well at the end. Needs to break smarter, and if getting away better, this drop back to 5 furlongs will suit.

Consistent filly who has finished placed in the majority of her recent starts and arrives in decent form after a second at Chelmsford. Holly Doyle takes the reins today, which represents a notable booking.

Glory Fighter is of interest here following a solid recent effort and now drops into a more suitable grade. He was last seen finishing 3rd at Newcastle in a Class 5 handicap off 69, beaten just a neck by Dark Kestrel, shaping as though still in good form. A short break since should have freshened him up for this assignment. Last season, he showed his effectiveness over this trip with a course-and-distance win at Nottingham in a Class 6 handicap off 64, scoring by 1¼ lengths over 5f. He backed that up with consistent performances, including a win at Catterick in a Class 4 handicap off 70 in a 0??'85, which reads well in the context of this race. He has also proven capable off higher marks, having won off 72 previously, suggesting his current rating of 70 is workable. Now dropping into a 0??'70 contest, he looks well placed on both recent form and past achievements. If returning in similar condition after his break, he holds strong claims of being heavily involved.

Has won 4 and finished 2nd in 4 of 26 starts. Can be temperamental and got loose before seasonal reappearance last time. Jockey booking is a positive and holds an each-way chance.