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Nottingham Racing Tips & Predictions - Thursday 11th June 2026

Nottingham Racing Tips & Predictions - Thursday 11th June 2026

Our Nottingham racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Thursday 11th June 2026. The action gets underway at 14:35 and runs through to 17:22, with going reported as 6.8) (outer track) (rail movements (Good (goingstick).

A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. High Opinion boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 6 runs at the track, Harry Vigors has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 4 rides, Edward Bethell’s yard sends out runners with a 27.27% 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):

TipsterSourceSelectionsWinsWin %Place %
Lee SobotYorkshire Evening Post10770%100%
RockavonSunday Mail10440%70%
NewsboyDaily Mirror10330%90%
MarlboroughDaily Telegraph15426.67%60%
Andrew MountRacing and Football Outlook14321.43%71.43%

14:35 – EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C & D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: 6.8) (outer track) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a fairly informative restricted novice rather than a particularly deep one, and the market has latched on to the right trio. Nascent Star is the unknown quantity and obvious talking horse on debut, while Moriarty Moon brings the best achieved form in the book after two runs and sets a clear standard on ratings. Dreamlover also enters the reckoning after a promising fourth first time up and should know much more now. Of the rest, Priscilla’s Hope has at least shown enough to nick a place, whereas several others need sizeable improvement from modest opening efforts. In a 10-runner juvenile sprint, pace and professionalism will matter plenty, but this still looks a race likely decided by who has the most natural early speed and who copes best with the occasion.

Top Selections

1. Moriarty Moon – 10/3 with Bet365

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan | Trainer: Michael Bell | Form: 67 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 73

He is the one with the most solid substance to his profile and, in a race where several are either guessing games or limited on what they have shown, that counts for plenty. A mark of 76 and Topspeed figure of 73 are comfortably the best numbers on offer here, and this drop into a restricted novice gives him a more realistic opening. Michael Bell also runs Agnes Hathaway, but Moriarty Moon is plainly the yard’s main hope on what we know so far. At 10/3 he is hardly a hidden gem, but he sets the standard and looks the percentage call to turn previous experience into a first win. Bet: WIN

2. Dreamlover – 4/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Rob Hornby | Trainer: Richard Spencer | Form: 4 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed:

Dreamlover appeals as the each-way play because that debut fourth was the sort of run you can build on in a race like this. He has already shown he can handle race conditions, and with juveniles that bit of streetcraft can be worth plenty against prettier paper profiles. Richard Spencer’s runners often sharpen up for a first outing, and Rob Hornby is a rider you want on a youngster learning the job. He does not have Moriarty Moon’s figures yet, but he has fewer questions than most and 4/1 still makes some each-way appeal in a field of ten with three places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Moriarty Moon is the win bet on the strength of the best existing form and the clearest standard-setting profile. Dreamlover is the sensible each-way punt after a promising debut and should be in the first three if taking the expected step forward. The obvious danger is debutant Nascent Star, who is respected at the head of the market, while Priscilla’s Hope could outrun bigger expectations again.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Barnaby Rudge7/16/16/111/213/27/1 (Bet365)
Blondie Larry11/110/110/18/110/111/1 (Bet365)
Dreamlover4/110/310/310/37/24/1 (Bet365)
One In A Millz25/122/122/118/122/125/1 (Bet365)
Moriarty Moon10/311/43/111/43/110/3 (Bet365)
Nascent Star11/45/211/411/411/411/4 (Bet365)
Shaniko66/150/150/150/150/166/1 (Bet365)
Agnes Hathaway10/110/112/111/111/112/1 (Paddy Power)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Ben MorganDreamlover
Stephen DarbyshireWolf’s Gallop

15:08 – £9 Racedays At Nottingham Racecourse Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: 6.8) (outer track) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat

This is only a four-runner novice, but it does have a bit of depth to it and the market has understandably centred on the two with the strongest published figures, Fractional and Decade Of Time. The former brings the standout rating into the race and looks the one with the most substance to his form, while Decade Of Time arrives on the back of a win and is clearly going the right way for Jack Channon. Odogwu is entitled to improve from a single run for Roger Varian, so he is not one to dismiss in a tactical affair, but Prince Of Calypso has more to prove on the numbers. In a small field where pace and professionalism could be decisive, this looks a fairly solid novice rather than a messy guessing game.

Top Selections

1. Fractional – 7/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 53-5 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 79

Fractional sets the standard on official figures and, in a race lacking depth, that matters. His form line of 53-5 does not leap off the page at first glance, but the key point is that he has already been contesting stronger races than this and his rating of 101 makes him the one they all have to aim at. William Haggas does not waste many bullets in these novice events, and Cieren Fallon is a positive booking in what could become a tactical contest. At 7/4 with Bet365, he is not wildly generous, but he still looks the most likely winner if reproducing his best form over this mile. Bet: WIN

Betting Strategy

With only four runners, this is a straight win play and nothing else. Fractional is the one to side with on class and figures, and he looks hard to oppose if this doesn’t turn into a dawdle. Decade Of Time is the obvious danger after getting off the mark, while Odogwu is the interesting improver if he takes a big step forward from his debut.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Decade Of Time6/46/46/411/86/46/4 (Bet365)
Odogwu10/33/13/13/13/110/3 (Bet365)
Prince Of Calypso17/29/110/110/19/110/1 (Paddy Power)
Fractional7/47/56/46/48/57/4 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Dean KilbrydeFractional

15:42 – Wildwest Beer Festival 4th July Handicap

Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: 6.8) (outer track) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a proper, competitive mile handicap rather than a race full of weak links, and there are several with perfectly solid claims. Wondrous Light arrives off a win and is the obvious one for the market to latch onto, while Return To Unit has the profile of a 4yo who could still have a bit more to offer for Roger Varian despite a slightly underwhelming reappearance. Triple Double A and Miletus are respected in a race where the ratings are tightly packed, but the one who makes plenty of appeal at a price is Swift Salian, whose recent seconds stack up well in this grade. With nine runners and three places on offer, it feels like a race where the percentages matter and value could be the angle.

Top Selections

1. Return To Unit – 10/3 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Ray Dawson | Trainer: Roger Varian | Form: 721-7 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 74

Return To Unit is the one I want on side. He ended last season on the up, with that 721 sequence suggesting he was learning his craft quickly, and I’m inclined to forgive the low-key comeback run. Varian’s 4yos in handicaps over this sort of trip always command respect, and a mark of 94 still looks workable if he can step forward from that return. Drawn in stall 2, Ray Dawson should be able to get him settled and travel into the race rather than be forced wide. At 10/3 he isn’t a giveaway, but in a race lacking a standout, he makes plenty of win-only appeal.

Bet: WIN

2. Swift Salian – 8/1 with Bet365

Jockey: William Pyle | Trainer: David & Nicola Barron | Form: 624-22 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 83

Swift Salian looks the value each-way play. He brings the best Topspeed figure in the field on 83, and those last two runner-up efforts say he’s knocking loudly on the door. This 5yo has the sort of solid handicap profile punters can work with: consistent enough to trust, yet still on a mark of 91 that doesn’t look prohibitive. Stall 3 is another plus in a race where getting a smooth trip should matter, and William Pyle can ride him handy without overcomplicating things. With 8/1 available, he’s exactly the kind of each-way punt worth making in a deep but not exceptional Class 4.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Return To Unit is the percentage call for the win bet, especially if you’re expecting a fair chunk of improvement from his seasonal return. Swift Salian is the each-way angle at the bigger price, with his recent consistency and strong Topspeed figure making him hard to leave alone. Wondrous Light is the obvious danger after a latest win, while Triple Double A also has enough ability to get involved.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Miletus11/211/29/29/211/211/2 (Bet365)
One Night Thunder8/113/28/18/115/28/1 (Bet365)
San Juanito22/116/118/118/120/122/1 (Bet365)
Return To Unit3/13/110/310/33/110/3 (Paddy Power)
Triple Double A9/24/19/24/14/19/2 (Bet365)
On The River8/18/18/18/18/18/1 (Bet365)
Youarenotforgiven33/133/133/133/133/133/1 (Bet365)
Wondrous Light7/210/37/27/27/27/2 (Bet365)
Swift Salian8/113/27/17/115/28/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Rory PaddockMiletus
Jim DelahuntReturn To Unit
Jason HeaveyWondrous Light

16:17 – Watch On Racing TV Handicap

Race Details: 1m 6f | Class 6 | Going: 6.8) (outer track) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a fairly ordinary 3yo staying handicap rather than a deep contest, and the market has understandably latched on to Caraway after he got off the mark last time. He sets the standard on rating and comes from a yard that tends to place these improving types well, but he is short enough now and not completely bombproof stepping up in trip again under a penalty. Song Of The Stars also arrives on the back of a win and shapes like a thorough stayer, while Sir Griflet has been knocking on the door without quite finding enough. At bigger prices, Gemical and Riddikulus are not hopeless in a race where proven stamina and a willing attitude are likely to matter more than raw class. Tricky enough behind the favourite, but not impossible.

Top Selections

1. Caraway – 6/5 with Bet365

Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 7-6461 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 58

He is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious one is simply the right one. Caraway took a while to get the job done, yet that latest success suggested the penny had dropped and this extra emphasis on stamina could draw out more improvement. A mark of 74 leaves him clear on official figures in this field, and Haggas rarely persists with these types unless he thinks there is another race in them. Cieren Fallon is a solid booking for a race that may turn tactical, and if Caraway settles, he should be finishing stronger than most. At 6/5 he is no giveaway, but he still holds the strongest claims. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Gemical – 12/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Harry Burns | Trainer: Rebecca Menzies | Form: 05-543 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 56

If you want to play against the short one for place purposes, Gemical makes plenty of each-way appeal. His recent figures do not scream winner, but they do show a horse coming to hand, and he has been edging his way forward without quite getting the run of things. He is only 2lb lower than the favourite on ratings, carries much less weight, and this step up to 1m6f could easily unlock a bit more. Rebecca Menzies does well with stayers who find their level in handicaps, and Harry Burns is capable of delivering a patient ride. Available at 12/1, he looks overpriced in a race lacking depth. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Caraway is the percentage call and the win bet if you are keeping it simple; he has the best recent profile and the most scope to improve again. For an each-way punt, Gemical looks the value at double-figure odds in an eight-runner race with three places on offer. The obvious dangers are Song Of The Stars, who also comes here in winning form, and Sir Griflet, who is consistent enough to get involved.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Caraway6/51/111/1011/106/56/5 (Bet365)
Wedonttellthetruth22/120/120/120/120/122/1 (Bet365)
Sir Griflet7/216/516/53/110/37/2 (Bet365)
Femme Fatale12/19/111/111/111/112/1 (Bet365)
Song Of The Stars7/218/54/14/14/14/1 (Paddy Power)
Fairydale25/120/122/122/122/125/1 (Bet365)
Gemical12/19/19/18/110/112/1 (Bet365)
Riddikulus12/116/116/116/112/116/1 (Betfair)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Ross ShepherdCaraway
Ratings HubCaraway
racing-daily.comCaraway
FarringdonRiddikulus

16:52 – Events At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap

Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 6.8) (outer track) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat

This is a tight little sprint with only six runners, but it is not short on familiar, battle-hardened handicappers. Thornaby Pearl arrives off the back of a win and is the obvious one to beat, while Albegone has been knocking loudly on the door and should give another honest account. Toptime also has a solid piece of recent form to bring, and his figures suggest he is more than capable of taking a hand if the race sets up for him. The others need a bit more forgiving, though High Opinion and Wrestling Revenue are not completely out of it in a race of this depth. It is not a strong Class 6 by any means, but it is a proper sprinting puzzle where current sharpness and track position could prove decisive.

Top Selections

1. Thornaby Pearl – 15/8 with Bet365

Jockey: Oliver Carmichael | Trainer: Adrian Nicholls | Form: 8-5341 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 63

Thornaby Pearl looks the percentage call. He got his head back in front last time and that effort fitted neatly with the solid run of form he had been building beforehand. An 8yo in this grade is never hiding many secrets, but he is operating at a level that makes him hard to oppose here, especially with a Topspeed of 63 putting him right near the top of this field. Adrian Nicholls knows the type and this looks a very workable spot if he breaks on terms and grabs a handy position. At 15/8, he is no giveaway, but he still holds the strongest claims.

Bet: WIN

2. Toptime – 7/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Jack Gilligan | Trainer: Roy Bowring | Form: 8104-3 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 66

Toptime makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where only two places are on offer, simply because he has the figures to be bang there again. His latest third suggested he retains enthusiasm, and his Topspeed mark of 66 is the best in the line-up, which gives him a serious chance if reproducing it. He is actually rated 1lb higher than Thornaby Pearl, so on bare handicapping there is not much between them, and the 7/2 on offer makes him interesting for those looking beyond the favourite. Roy Bowring’s veteran is not the most straightforward punting conveyance, but he has enough going for him to make the frame.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Thornaby Pearl is the win play after finally cashing in on a string of respectable efforts, and this does not look any deeper. For an each-way punt, Toptime is the one at the prices, with the best Topspeed in the race and a recent return to form. Albegone is the obvious danger after his latest second and should not be left out of any forecasts.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
High Opinion17/29/19/19/19/19/1 (Betfair)
Albegone11/411/43/13/13/13/1 (Paddy Power)
Thornaby Pearl15/85/411/811/88/515/8 (Bet365)
Toptime7/216/516/53/110/37/2 (Bet365)
Wrestling Revenue17/29/19/19/19/19/1 (Betfair)
Charging Bull10/117/29/19/19/110/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
The NorthAlbegone
The GuardianThornaby Pearl

17:22 – Dine In Sherwoods Restaurant Classified Stakes

Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 6.8) (outer track) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat

This looks the usual low-grade 6f classified: plenty with chances on old form, not many arriving with much certainty, and a race where tactical speed and a bit of resolution late on should count for plenty. South Shore Island brings the best recent piece of form after a solid return to finish third and, on ratings, is the one with the most obvious claims. Rambuso Creek is exposed but keeps running to a similar level and won’t be far away if this falls right from stall 3. Spirited Dancer also comes here on the back of an encouraging second, while Timebar has enough back-form to get involved if leaving a modest comeback behind. It’s not a deep race, but it is a tricky little puzzle because so many of these have become hard to trust.

Top Selections

1. South Shore Island – 11/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan | Form: 2575-3 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 69

South Shore Island is the percentage call. He returned from a break with a respectable third, and in a race of this nature that recent run counts for plenty because a lot of these either arrive out of form or have had chances piled up against similar opposition. His mark of 62 is the joint-highest in the field, his Topspeed figure stands out, and there was enough in that latest effort to suggest he can build on it. Cieren Fallon is a positive booking in a race where getting a clean run from a wide draw matters. At 11/4 he isn’t missed, but he still looks the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Spirited Dancer – 9/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Ray Dawson | Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler | Form: -77052 | Rating: 57 | Topspeed: 43

Spirited Dancer makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where not many are crying out to be trusted. That latest second was his best run for a while and hinted that he may finally be learning how to put things together at this level. He still has fewer convictions than some of the battle-hardened older sprinters in here, and the Kubler yard can ready one to strike when the opportunity presents itself in races like this. Ray Dawson is more than capable of delivering him late if they go hard up front. Available at 9/2, he looks a fair each-way punt with the promise of a bit more to come than several of these exposed rivals. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

South Shore Island is the straightforward win play and makes most appeal on recent form, figures and overall reliability. For an each-way alternative, Spirited Dancer looks the better value than some of the shorter ones after his latest second. Rambuso Creek is the obvious danger if doing what he usually does, while Timebar could easily outrun his price if sharper for that comeback.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Green Valentine33/128/128/122/128/133/1 (Bet365)
Posh Maisie66/135/150/150/150/166/1 (Bet365)
Rambuso Creek4/118/54/14/14/14/1 (Bet365)
South Shore Island11/45/25/25/211/411/4 (Bet365)
Spirited Dancer9/24/14/14/19/29/2 (Bet365)
Timebar11/211/211/29/29/211/2 (Bet365)
Baileys Ontherocks16/118/118/118/118/118/1 (Betfair)
Charcon12/112/112/111/111/112/1 (Bet365)
Twilight Serenade14/112/116/114/114/116/1 (Paddy Power)
Yesnia14/110/112/112/112/114/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Andrew MountTimebar

Nottingham Course Specialists

Horses To Note

The top course performers among today’s runners:

HorseRunsWinsWin %Place %
High Opinion6233.33%66.67%
On The River3133.33%66.67%
Albegone4125%75%
Toptime5120%40%
Thornaby Pearl300%33.33%

Jockeys To Note

The pilots with the strongest records at the course:

JockeyRidesWinsWin %Place %
Harry Vigors4125%25%
Jack Doughty20420%30%
Jack Gilligan10220%50%
Cieren Fallon1352317.04%35.56%
Harry Burns32515.63%31.25%

Trainers To Note

Yards that have done well at Nottingham:

TrainerRunnersWinsWin %Place %
Edward Bethell441227.27%47.73%
William Haggas1042221.15%50.96%
Dylan Cunha35720%37.14%
Jack Channon25520%48%
David & Nicola Barron15320%40%

Summary & Best Bets

That wraps up our Nottingham racing tips for Thursday 11th June 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 Thursday 11th June 2026 goes off at 14:35, with 6 races scheduled in total.

What is the going at Nottingham today?

The going at Nottingham is reported as 6.8) (outer track) (rail movements (Good (goingstick).

How many races are at Nottingham today?

There are 6 races on the card at Nottingham today, running from 14:35 through to 17:22.

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