Our Nottingham racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Monday 3rd August 2026. The action gets underway at 14:40 and runs through to 17:10, with going reported as 6.8) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Hurt You Never boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Ashley Lewis has been in fine form here with 4 wins from 12 rides, Owen Burrows’s yard sends out runners with a 26.92% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Nottingham
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Nottingham over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 10 | 8 | 80% | 100% |
| Andrew Mount | Racing and Football Outlook | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
| Newsboy | Daily Mirror | 10 | 3 | 30% | 90% |
| Jason Heavey | The Star | 10 | 3 | 30% | 60% |
| Rockavon | Sunday Mail | 10 | 3 | 30% | 70% |
14:40 – Weatherbys Digital Solutions Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: 6.8) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly informative little maiden rather than a deep one, with most of the focus naturally falling on the fillies who have already shown a useful level. Moonlit Surf arrives off the back of a solid second and sets the standard on recent evidence, while Yimmna appeals as the likely improver after stepping forward from debut to her latest run. Aura Champagne has done little wrong in two starts either and is another with perfectly legitimate claims, so there is no shortage of obvious candidates at the head of the market. Quisana is exposed enough to be trusted to run her race again, but perhaps lacks the upside of one or two others. In a six-runner field, this feels more about who improves most for the mile than any great tactical mystery.
Top Selections
1. Yimmna – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 72 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 25
Yimmna is the one I want to be with because she shaped like a filly learning quickly, and that second last time suggests the penny has started to drop. A mark of 90 puts her right in the mix and the Haggas-Marquand combination in a Nottingham maiden is not something I’m keen to oppose lightly. The move up to a mile looks a likely plus on what she has shown so far, and in a race where several have already advertised their level, she makes plenty of appeal as the progressive sort. At 5/2, she is no giveaway, but she still makes the most sense as the win play.
Bet: WIN
2. Quisana – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Charles Bishop | Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton | Form: 4252 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 64
Quisana is hardly hiding from the assessor or the market, but she does bring a level of dependable form that makes her interesting at 4/1. Her sequence of 4252 tells you she keeps knocking on the door, and in a race lacking depth beyond the main four, that reliability counts for plenty. She may not have quite the same scope as Yimmna or even Moonlit Surf, but she has already shown enough to think she will handle this test and be thereabouts again. In a six-runner contest with only two places on offer, she is more a saver each-way punt than a bullish play, but she still looks the value alternative.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Yimmna is the straight win bet, as she looks the most likely improver and comes from a yard that excels with this type. Quisana is the each-way option at a workable 4/1 because she brings solid, repeatable form. Moonlit Surf is the obvious danger after her latest second, while Aura Champagne also has enough ability to make this a proper test for the principals.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Champagne | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Moonlit Surf | 2/1 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Moontune | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| My Prerogative | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Quisana | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Yimmna | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lambourn | Moonlit Surf |
| Templegate | Moonlit Surf |
| Whistler | Quisana |
| Rob Wright | Aura Champagne |
15:10 – Weatherbys Global Stallions App EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.8) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly typical late-summer fillies’ novice: a handful with experience, a few likely types from good yards, and a market that may tell plenty. Lady Leora heads the betting for Kevin Ryan and is the obvious one to beat on paper, but she does meet a couple of rivals with enough substance to make this more than a penalty kick. Blue Sign has the best published rating in the field and has already been kept to stronger company than this, while Lola De Valence shaped with promise when making the frame on debut and should know more now. Piper Cee is another interesting newcomer from a yard that knows the time of day with juveniles. It is not the deepest race, but it is a slightly tricky little puzzle rather than a gimme.
Top Selections
1. Lady Leora – 13/8 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Kevin Stott | Trainer: Kevin Ryan | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Lady Leora is hard to oppose in a race where the more exposed fillies have shown only a fair level so far. Kevin Ryan is double-handed here, but the market has made its mind up and Kevin Stott siding with this one catches the eye. In a 6f novice on quick ground at Nottingham, you want a filly with enough pace and professionalism to travel and quicken, and she looks the stable’s chief hope on that front. At 13/8 with Sky Bet she is not exactly hidden, but there is enough guesswork surrounding several of these to make the favourite the percentage call. If she is streetwise first time, she should take plenty of beating. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Lola De Valence – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds | Trainer: Rod Millman | Form: 3 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 51
Lola De Valence makes plenty of each-way appeal after a perfectly respectable debut third. Rod Millman’s juveniles are often sharp enough to be competitive early, and that initial run gives her a practical edge over some of the unexposed opposition. A mark of 70 is not flashy, but it puts her firmly in the mix in this grade, and there is every chance she steps forward for the experience. This track can reward those who travel kindly and keep finding, and she looks the sort who could do just that. Available at 7/1 with Bet365, she looks the value play if the favourite proves good but not exceptional. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lady Leora is the straightforward win bet and makes most appeal in a race where the unknowns could easily flatter to deceive. For an each-way punt in this seven-runner field, Lola De Valence looks the sensible alternative given her debut promise and scope to improve. Blue Sign is the obvious danger if bouncing back from a modest latest effort, while Piper Cee is the interesting newcomer.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sign | 7/2 | 11/4 | 7/2 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Casablanca Dream | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Harlequin Gift | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Lady Leora | 6/4 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 13/8 | 13/8 (Sky Bet) |
| Lola De Valence | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 9/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Mandolin Rain | 14/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 15/2 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Piper Cee | 11/4 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
15:40 – Weatherbys VAT Services Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: 6.8) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper little nursery rather than a weak throw-in, with several of these arriving from different angles and not much between them on official figures. Mobadir heads the market despite three quiet runs, which tells you plenty about the regard he’s held in, but he does have to prove he can translate that promise into handicap form. Star People shaped like a nursery winner waiting to happen when runner-up last time, while Leucothea has already posted a useful Topspeed figure and could easily bounce back from a lesser effort. Boleto is another with upside after winning on debut before finding better company too hot. In a seven-runner field where tactics over 6f will matter, this is competitive and slightly tricky, but not impossible to unpick.
Top Selections
1. Star People – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: John & Sean Quinn | Form: 052 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 75
Star People makes plenty of appeal now switched into nursery company after shaping with clear promise in novice events. That latest second was a step forward, and the key point for me is that the assessor may have been relatively fair with an opening mark of 74 given he also owns the best Topspeed figure in the field. From stall 6, Ghiani should be able to keep things simple and use that pace rather than get boxed in. At 5/1, he looks the one with the strongest blend of exposed ability and scope for another step forward. He holds strong claims of getting off the mark here.
Bet: WIN
2. Leucothea – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Levey | Trainer: Richard Hannon | Form: 2320 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 73
I’m prepared to forgive Leucothea that latest duck egg because the earlier runs read well enough for a race like this, especially the pair of placed efforts that suggested she had a nursery in her. Hannon’s juveniles often find their level once handicapping begins, and an opening mark of 76 doesn’t look beyond her if she returns to the form of those better efforts. Sean Levey is a positive booking in a race where track position could be important, and draw 3 gives her options. Available at 5/1, she looks a solid each-way punt in a race lacking much deadwood but not stacked with certainty either.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Star People is the win play at 5/1, as he looks the most likely improver now entering handicaps and has already clocked a useful figure. Leucothea is the each-way alternative at the same price, with earlier form giving her every chance of hitting the frame. Mobadir is the obvious danger if the market confidence proves justified, while Boleto is another who could take a step forward.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boleto | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Fern Clyde | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Leucothea | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Star People | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Mobadir | 15/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Dissenter | 7/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Marlborough | Boleto |
| Rockavon | Dissenter |
| Ian Gaughran | Star People |
| Jim Delahunt | Star People |
16:10 – weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 6.8) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a modest little sprint and not one that screams depth, but it does look fairly tight at the top of the market. Invincible Crown brings the most convincing recent profile after a win and a solid fourth, while Hurt You Never is the seasoned old sprinter in the line-up and has slipped to a mark where he can be competitive again. Sergeant Mayer is another with enough ability to get involved if bouncing back, though his recent figures don’t exactly inspire confidence. The three-year-olds Little Jaybee and Star Marian both have questions to answer, and Up The Monk needs to improve on recent efforts despite a light weight. In a six-runner race like this, tactical speed and track position could easily decide it.
Top Selections
1. Invincible Crown – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Eaves | Trainer: Ruth Carr | Form: 474214 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 64
Invincible Crown makes the most appeal in a race where not many arrive in convincing nick. Ruth Carr’s 4yo has been holding his form well, winning two starts back and then running a perfectly respectable fourth off this sort of mark. A rating of 71 puts him right at the head of this field on the figures, and that Topspeed mark of 64 is also one of the better efforts on offer here. Drawn in stall 2, Tom Eaves should be able to keep things simple over this sharp 5f, and at 2/1 he looks the one they all have to beat rather than an opposable favourite. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Hurt You Never – 10/3 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jack Nicholls | Trainer: Adrian Nicholls | Form: 398559 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 63
Hurt You Never is hardly bombproof, but in this grade you can forgive a few untidy recent runs if the ability is still there, and this 7yo does have enough back class to make him interesting. He’s only 1lb below the top-rated horse, his Topspeed figure of 63 says he retains plenty of speed for this level, and Adrian Nicholls knows exactly how to place these sprinters. Stall 3 should suit if he can break on terms and get into a rhythm early. In a race lacking obvious depth, 10/3 is fair enough for a horse who has the raw ability to trouble the market leader and makes some each-way appeal despite the limited places. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Invincible Crown is the straightforward win play because he arrives with the cleanest recent form and the strongest overall profile. Hurt You Never is the one to back up with a small each-way punt if you want cover against the favourite, especially with his mark now looking workable. Sergeant Mayer is the obvious danger if reviving, but his recent efforts make him hard to trust fully.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurt You Never | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Paddy Power) |
| Invincible Crown | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Little Jaybee | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Sergeant Mayer | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Star Marian | 7/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Up The Monk | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The North | Hurt You Never |
16:40 – Weatherbys Bettrends Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 6.8) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This four-runner handicap revolves around the 3yos, with Del Corso and Sedeirah bringing the most persuasive recent form and the older hand Dawn Of Liberation needing to prove he can give them weight and still finish the job. Del Corso arrives off the back of a deserved breakthrough win and looks the solid one, while Sedeirah is less exposed and could yet have a bit more to come now stepping further into handicaps. Aussie Pearl has bits of form that give her an outside squeak, but she needs to find more than she has shown in two runs this season. It is not a deep race, but it is not a giveaway either, and tactical pace in a field this small could be crucial.
Top Selections
1. Del Corso – 6/5 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark | Trainer: Ed Walker | Form: -33421 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 47
Del Corso is the percentage call in a race where there are not many hiding places. He had been knocking on the door before getting off the mark last time, and that form string of -33421 suggests a colt who has found his level and is learning his job properly. An opening mark in the low 70s still looks workable, especially in a thin Class 5, and Kieran Shoemark is the sort you want in a small-field tactical affair. At 6/5 he is hardly a secret, but he is hard to oppose given the recent upward curve and the likelihood there is another solid run in him. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a four-runner race: Del Corso is the win bet and the only play worth making with just one place on offer. Sedeirah is the obvious danger if she improves again, while Dawn Of Liberation has enough experience to make things interesting if the younger pair get tactical. No each-way angle here.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Of Liberation | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Sedeirah | 13/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 11/8 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Del Corso | 6/5 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 6/5 (Bet365) |
| Aussie Pearl | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Stephen Darbyshire | Sedeirah |
17:10 – Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: 6.8) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a small-field handicap where the market may have it about right, because Venetian Lion brings the most obvious upside. William Haggas pitches a 3yo into a modest Class 5 after a much better effort when runner-up last time, and he gets weight all round despite having the highest rating in the field. Theme Park arrives in solid nick after a win and a second, while Straight A is exposed but reliable enough to get involved again. Symphony Of Joy shaped a bit better on the latest start and isn’t without hope if building on that. It’s not a deep race, but the compact field and tactical nature of a mile at Nottingham could make it slightly trickier than the odds imply.
Top Selections
1. Venetian Lion – 10/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 7962 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 57
Venetian Lion is hard to oppose. He’s a lightly raced 3yo from a yard that does very well with this type, and that latest second suggested things are beginning to click after three lesser efforts. An opening mark of 77 doesn’t look excessive, especially with the age allowance leaving him carrying just 131. Tom Marquand is an eyecatching booking in a race lacking depth, and stall 1 should give him every chance to get a handy, economical trip. At 10/11 he’s no giveaway, but he does look the most likely winner if taking even a small step forward from that last run. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Theme Park – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Faye McManoman | Trainer: Nigel Tinkler | Form: 9-0512 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 52
Theme Park makes plenty of each-way appeal in a six-runner race because he comes here in much better recent heart than some of these older handicappers. His form figures since returning to this sort of level read well enough, with a win followed by a respectable second, and his mark of 75 leaves him right in the argument. He’s a six-year-old who doesn’t have the upside of the favourite, but he does know how to race and should be competitive if this turns into a tactical affair rather than a searching gallop. Available at 10/3, he looks the sensible alternative to the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Venetian Lion is the straightforward win play and the one with the clearest scope to be better than his mark. For an each-way punt in a race paying two places, Theme Park is the solid option on current form. Straight A is the danger if this becomes a grind, while Symphony Of Joy has a place squeak, but the betting should revolve around the two principals.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theme Park | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Straight A | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Symphony Of Joy | 13/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Venetian Lion | 10/11 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
| Pretty Spirited | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ratings Hub | Venetian Lion |
| Lee Sobot | Venetian Lion |
| Jason Heavey | Venetian Lion |
| The Judge | Venetian Lion |
| Newmarket | Venetian Lion |
| On The Nose | Venetian Lion |
| The Data Detective | Venetian Lion |
| Dean Kilbryde | Venetian Lion |
| Newsboy | Theme Park |
| Matt Polley | Symphony Of Joy |
Nottingham Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurt You Never | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Dawn Of Liberation | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Del Corso | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Lewis | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 25% |
| Jake Dickson | 10 | 3 | 30% | 60% |
| Marco Ghiani | 63 | 10 | 15.87% | 36.51% |
| Callum Rodriguez | 70 | 11 | 15.71% | 31.43% |
| Rossa Ryan | 161 | 23 | 14.29% | 34.16% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Nottingham:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Burrows | 52 | 14 | 26.92% | 50% |
| Edward Bethell | 52 | 12 | 23.08% | 42.31% |
| William Haggas | 115 | 24 | 20.87% | 50.43% |
| Dylan Cunha | 40 | 7 | 17.5% | 32.5% |
| Ed Walker | 149 | 25 | 16.78% | 32.89% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Nottingham racing tips for Monday 3rd August 2026. We’ve covered all 6 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Nottingham today?
The first race at Nottingham on Monday 3rd August 2026 goes off at 14:40, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Nottingham today?
The going at Nottingham is reported as 6.8) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Nottingham today?
There are 6 races on the card at Nottingham today, running from 14:40 through to 17:10.
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