Nottingham 01 October 2026

Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
Stalls: 1m2f Inside; Remainder Centre
 
Mostly sunny

Forecast: Mostly sunny
Temperature: 9.8° - 19.0°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 3.8 mph SW

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13:23 Nottingham (Class 4) (2YO only)

EBF Slip Anchor Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

5f 8y

Winner £5,940 - 4 ran

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CAELUM chased home a 102-rated subsequent Listed scorer on his debut at Newcastle and the son of Minzaal, who is a half-brother to last year's shock Champions Sprint winner Powerful Glory, will take all the beating given natural improvement. Lady Branksome will be happier back on a sounder surface having struggled to handle underfoot conditions at Chester. Viking Barbie and Crimson Blaze have plenty of experience to call upon, but both will need to find improvement if they're to land this.

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13:58 Nottingham (Class 4) (2YO only)

Racedays For 9 Pound At Nottingham Racecourse Nursery

6f 18y

Winner £5,400 - 10 ran

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Donna Beauty and Musical Force move into nurseries on the back of wins and with untapped potential, while Farasan is entitled to go close from a workable opening mark. Pride Of Toledo wasn't disgraced at Doncaster, and Horndean has claims on the formbook, but the vote goes to PURE MINT. The Crisfords clearly had high hopes for their colt after he bolted up at Ripon and he was a warm favourite for the Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy there before being withdrawn on account of the ground. He then had excuses at Ascot and may well be up to defying a rating of 84.

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14:33 Nottingham (Class 6) (3YO plus)

Watch Racing TV Handicap

2m 1f 208y

Winner £3,664 - 10 ran

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None of these inspire large amounts of confidence, so it looks worth taking a chance on PACIFIC STORM. The Zarak gelding struggled in novice/maiden company, but did fetch 100,000 euros as a yearling and is bred to be better than an opening mark of 59. Pedigree suggests he has a chance of staying this marathon trip and he's expected to go very close if doing so. Corsican Caper often hinders his chance by starting slowly but he's worth considering, as is Damzon, who will appreciate a return to further.

4

15:08 Nottingham (Class 3) (2YO only)

EBF Oh So Sharp Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

1m 75y

Winner £7,020 - 7 ran

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THI QAR boasts the strongest form. Narrowly beaten at Newmarket on debut, she suffered another neck defeat at the hands of Miss Miniver, now rated 98, at Salisbury last month. The daughter of Mehmas could prove tough to beat on that evidence, with this extra furlong likely to suit. Empress Jingu is going in the right direction, while Ralph Beckett has trained the last two winners of this so newcomer Avebury Ring should be noted.

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15:43 Nottingham (Class 4) (3YO plus)

9 Pound Racedays At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap

1m 75y

Winner £6,281 - 9 ran

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KAINDY failed to land the odds at Lingfield on his handicap debut. Nevertheless, Roger Varian's charge still offered plenty of encouragement, given he was beaten less than a length by the winner, and another bold bid is anticipated. Rogue Defence has a bit to find with the selection on latest running. He could make the frame, although recent Windsor runner-up Phantom Watch may prove the bigger danger.

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16:18 Nottingham (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Hospitality At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap

1m 2f 50y

Winner £4,449 - 14 ran

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Expressionless has been poor recently, with a last-of-eight on heavy ground at Haydock last month, but he has won three times here off higher marks and if he retains the speed for this trip, he could have some say. Crimson Road is looking for a four-timer, although an added 5lb may hinder him and a chance is taken on WHY NOT ME. Better ground could see the lightly-raced filly make the most of a mark of just 60 on her handicap debut.

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16:50 Nottingham (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Construction Day 14th Oct Handicap

6f 18y

Winner £4,449 - 15 ran

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INGLEBY ARCHIE won his only previous start here when successful off 2lb higher in June and although yet to repeat that level, he hasn't been too far away. In a race lacking in-form options, he could get his head in front if the race falls his way. Melissa Honey is upped in class, but she is admirably consistent and is an obvious danger after seven top-three finishes in a row. Havanagreattime might surprise a few back at 6f off this mark.

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