Our Nottingham racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Thursday 25th June 2026. The action gets underway at 10:30 and runs through to 13:00, with going reported as 7.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Regally Blonde boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Jake Dickson has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 3 rides, Ben Case’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% 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 | 7 | 70% | 100% |
| Newsboy | Daily Mirror | 10 | 3 | 30% | 90% |
| Marlborough | Daily Telegraph | 14 | 4 | 28.57% | 64.29% |
| Andrew Mount | Racing and Football Outlook | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 69.23% |
| Postdata | Racing Post | 10 | 2 | 20% | 50% |
10:30 – Happy Retirement Martin Stoneman Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 3 | Going: 7.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This three-runner novice revolves around the two obvious fillies and, on the face of it, it ought to take a fair bit of getting wrong from the market principals. Velvet Vega brings the best rating into the race on 97 and has already shown enough in two starts to suggest a race like this should be within reach, while Food For Thought sets the standard among the opposition after shaping with promise in stronger company for Ralph Beckett. Hatta Romance looks up against it on the figures and will need a sizeable step forward from her debut. In a tactical little field over 1m2f, track position and who settles best could matter, but this still looks more solid than tricky, with the favourite holding the clearest claims.
Top Selections
1. Velvet Vega – 4/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Benoit De La Sayette | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 23 | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 61
Velvet Vega is hard to oppose in a race of this shape. She sets the standard on official figures, has already posted the best Topspeed in the field, and her form of 23 suggests she has been learning her job without doing much wrong. The Gosden yard is exactly where you expect an improving middle-distance filly to come from, and this step into a small-field Nottingham novice looks a very workable assignment. At 4/6 with Bet365 she is no giveaway, but nor does she look cramped given her clear edge on ratings and experience. If she progresses again, the others may simply be playing for second. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a three-runner race: Velvet Vega is the win bet and the only sensible play. Each-way betting has no appeal with just one place on offer. Food For Thought is the obvious danger if improving for her latest run, but the favourite has the strongest form and should be the one to beat.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food For Thought | 6/4 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Hatta Romance | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Velvet Vega | 4/6 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 4/6 (Bet365) |
11:00 – Martin Stonemans Final Furlong Handicap
Race Details: 1m 6f | Class 6 | Going: 7.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This has cut up badly with Regally Blonde out, leaving just four to go to post, and that makes it a tactical little staying handicap rather than a searching test of depth. Two Plus Two and Nymphaea dominate the betting for good reason, with both arriving in solid nick and both looking well suited by the trip, while Muhib has been knocking on the door without quite finding the finish and Star Of Jupiter needs to bounce back from a lesser effort. In a race this small, position and pace will matter plenty, and there is not much room for error. It is not a strong Class 6 by any means, but it is not a gift either, because the two market principals are closely matched on recent evidence.
Top Selections
1. Nymphaea – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: Jennie Candlish | Form: 296432 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 64
Nymphaea looks the percentage call in a race lacking numbers but not lacking a bit of intrigue. She has been edging towards a win, with recent figures of 4-3-2 telling the story of a mare holding her form well, and that latest second suggested she is ready to strike if getting a sensible pace to aim at. Her Topspeed figure of 64 is right at the top of this field, she is not badly treated off 70, and Marco Ghiani is the sort you want in a tactical contest like this. At 13/8, she is not exactly hidden from the market, but she still makes most appeal as the runner with the soundest current profile. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only four runners after the non-runner, this is a straight win-only race and Nymphaea is the one to side with. She brings the most convincing recent consistency and looks ready to cash in. Two Plus Two is the obvious danger and hard to leave out of calculations, while Muhib could nick a place in a bigger field but has no each-way angle here.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Plus Two | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Nymphaea | 13/8 | 6/4 | 13/8 | 6/4 | 8/5 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Star Of Jupiter | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Muhib | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
11:30 – Cambion Electronics 65 Years In Manufacturing “Hands And Heels” Apprentice Handicap (Racing Excel’)
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: 7.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly typical Nottingham apprentice handicap: tightly packed on official ratings, plenty with bits of recent form, and just enough doubts around consistency to make it no gimme. Volendam, My Boy Harry and Rusheen Boy bring the most obvious recent credentials, while Perfidia is interesting from stall 1 with a light weight and a profile suggesting she can still be competitive at this level. Bajan Bandit is better than his recent finishing positions imply if you trust the Topspeed figure, but he does need to bounce back. In a race where tactics and track position could matter, I’d rather side with those arriving in form than try to rescue an out-of-sorts one. It’s not a deep contest, but it is a tricky little puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Volendam – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Matthew Lloyd Slater | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 231025 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 61
Volendam makes plenty of appeal in a race where solid, repeatable form could be enough. His recent sequence says he’s been holding his level well, and that second two starts ago reads better than the bare numbers because he’s been knocking on the door in this grade rather than hiding in weaker company. The latest fifth was no disaster and this mark still gives him room to be very competitive. Tony Carroll runners are often busy and streetwise in this sort of event, and from draw 3 he should get a handy trip. At 7/2, he looks the percentage call in a race lacking a standout.
Bet: WIN
2. Perfidia – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jake Dickson | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 321359 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 64
Perfidia is the each-way angle at the prices because she has more going for her than a plain reading of that latest ninth might suggest. Earlier in the campaign she put together a useful run of form, including a win and a couple of placed efforts, and she now drops in with just 131lb to carry from the inside stall. That can be a real asset over this mile if Jake Dickson can hold a position and avoid getting shuffled back. Her Topspeed figure stacks up well enough in this company, and in an eight-runner race she doesn’t need to improve much to hit the frame. At 9/2, she looks a fair each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Volendam is the win play because he brings the most reliable current profile and should get the race run to suit. Perfidia is the each-way option, with her low draw and manageable weight giving her a solid chance of nicking a place at least. The obvious dangers are Rusheen Boy after that latest win and the consistent My Boy Harry, who won’t be far away if backing that up.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusheen Boy | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| My Boy Harry | 7/2 | 16/5 | 16/5 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Mariner | 8/1 | 13/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Bajan Bandit | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mbappe | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Volendam | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Perfidia | 9/2 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| River Wharfe | 14/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
12:00 – EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Band D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB)
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: 7.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly workable maiden rather than a deep one, with the strongest form already on the page coming from Cheeky Chesca, Koodini and Crowned. Cheeky Chesca has the benefit of experience after five runs and has been knocking on the door, while Koodini shaped like a winner in waiting when runner-up last time and sets a solid standard on the figures. Crowned also made a taking debut when third and is entitled to step forward, so the market has latched on to the right trio. The unknowns are interesting rather than frightening, with Supreme Star and Chan Noir the likelier debutantes to know their job. In truth, this feels more about proven juvenile sharpness than hidden depth, and six furlongs on quick ground should suit the battle-hardened types best.
Top Selections
1. Koodini – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Watson | Trainer: Hugo Palmer | Form: 902 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 55
Koodini makes most appeal because his profile is moving the right way in a race where that counts for plenty. After a quiet enough start, he left that behind when runner-up last time, and a mark of 78 gives him every chance of taking a race of this nature. He doesn’t have Cheeky Chesca’s streetwise edge, but he may well have a bit more upside and Hugo Palmer’s youngsters often come forward sharply with racing. Jason Watson is a positive booking for this sort of assignment, and at 10/3 he looks a fair win proposition rather than a short one to swerve. Bet: WIN
2. Crowned – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Kyle McHugh | Trainer: Michael Keady | Form: 3 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 63
Crowned is the each-way angle, which might sound odd given he is near the head of the market, but his debut third was a perfectly good start and the Topspeed figure of 63 is already a useful one in this company. That effort suggested he has enough pace for 6f and enough professionalism to cope with a contest likely to be run at a decent clip. Michael Keady’s colt doesn’t need to improve dramatically to hit the frame again, and any normal second-start progress puts him firmly in the mix. At 11/4 with three places on offer, he makes plenty of each-way sense. Bet: EACH-WAY
Danger: Cheeky Chesca is hard to dismiss after a string of solid efforts and gets weight, but she is beginning to look a touch exposed compared to the main win pick.
Betting Strategy
Koodini is the straight win bet because his latest second suggested he is ready to cash in and this doesn’t look an especially strong maiden. Crowned is the each-way play, with his debut third and useful speed figure giving him a solid platform. Cheeky Chesca is the obvious danger, while Supreme Star is the one to note if the market speaks strongly for a newcomer.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Glory | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Benefacta | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Chan Noir | 7/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Crowned | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Emirates Express | 50/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Koodini | 10/3 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Supreme Star | 8/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Ten Year Stretch | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Cheeky Chesca | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
12:30 – Neigh More Early Starts For Martin Stoneman Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: 7.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This has shrunk into a tight little sprint after the non-runners, and that only strengthens the hand of the obvious one. Fenlander arrives chasing a hat-trick, is well drawn, and looks to have found his groove for Pam Sly now back at 6f. He sets the standard on recent evidence and, in truth, this is not a deep Class 5. Cuban Lady has a bit to prove after two fair rather than explosive efforts this term, while Return Of The Gods is interesting as an unexposed 3yo taking on older sprinters for just the fourth time. Emperor Caradoc is capable on his day but can blow hot and cold, and Paws For Thought needs a major revival. It looks a race where sharp recent form should count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Fenlander – 4/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Christian Howarth | Trainer: Pam Sly | Form: -23611 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 72
Fenlander is short, but for good reason. He has won his last two, arrives in the best form in the field, and his profile suggests this mark is still manageable despite the latest rise. The key point for me is that he looks straightforward at this trip and should get a handy position from stall 2, which is often half the battle in these small-field sprints. Christian Howarth knows him, Pam Sly has him thriving, and the opposition is hardly packed with lurking improvers. At 4/6 you are not stealing anything from the layers, but he is still the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Return Of The Gods – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Pat Dobbs | Trainer: Edward Bethell | Form: 31-8 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed:
If you want something against the favourite, Return Of The Gods makes the most appeal as an each-way alternative. He is lightly raced compared to most of these, won as a juvenile, and his reappearance eighth can be marked up a little given he had been off since last season. Edward Bethell’s 3yos are usually worth a second look in sprint handicaps, and this one gets weight from the older horses while still having scope to do better than his current mark of 79. Pat Dobbs is a positive booking and, in a field lacking depth, 6/1 looks fair for a horse who could easily step forward from that comeback. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Fenlander is the solid win play and looks hard to oppose given his current level. For those wanting a bit more value, Return Of The Gods is the each-way punt with the potential to improve past exposed rivals. Cuban Lady is the obvious danger if bouncing back, but she does not look as convincing as the two against the market leader.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paws For Thought | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Cuban Lady | 4/1 | 16/5 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Fenlander | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 (Bet365) |
| Return Of The Gods | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Master Of Entropy | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
13:00 – Martin Stonemans Lucky Last Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 7.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 6 sprint, but it is still a race with a bit of shape to it rather than a total guess. Irish Dancer brings the most solid recent profile after figures of 273182 and has the benefit of a low draw, while Beerwah and Invincible Crown are the obvious dangers if bouncing back to their better efforts. Sergeant Mayer is prominent in the betting, though his recent form hardly screams certainty, and Comedian Leader is the sort who could outrun bigger odds if the race falls right. With Get Up Everybody a non-runner, it is a smaller field than first advertised and that should make positioning crucial over this sharp 5f. In truth, it is not a deep contest, but consistency may count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Irish Dancer – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Zak Wheatley | Trainer: Declan Carroll | Form: 273182 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 58
Irish Dancer is the one arriving with the most persuasive recent body of work and, in a race where several have questions to answer, that matters. He has been knocking on the door for a while, winning before backing it up with a solid second last time, and those figures suggest he is holding his form well in this grade. A mark of 70 asks a question, but not an impossible one, and stall 2 looks a handy place to be for a horse who should travel strongly into this. At 5/2 he is not exactly missed, but he is still the likeliest winner in a race lacking depth. Bet: WIN
2. Comedian Leader – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: William Cox | Trainer: Jim & Suzi Best | Form: 778965 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 61
Comedian Leader is not the obvious one on recent finishing positions, but there is enough here to make him interesting as an each-way play. His topspeed figure of 61 is actually the best in the field, and in a modest sprint like this that gives him a squeak if things click early. He is also better off at the weights than some of the principals, carrying just 128, and stall 3 should allow William Cox to get him into a decent rhythm. You would not want to be steaming into him for win purposes, but at 15/2 he looks the value against rivals who have their own quirks and vulnerabilities. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Irish Dancer is the percentage call for the win bet, simply because he is the one bringing the strongest and most reliable recent form. For an each-way punt, Comedian Leader makes more appeal than some shorter-priced rivals given his topspeed edge and light weight. Beerwah and Invincible Crown are the obvious dangers if either finds a bit more, while Sergeant Mayer looks short enough on what he has shown lately.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beerwah | 5/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 10/3 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Sergeant Mayer | 11/4 | 10/3 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 5/2 | 10/3 (Betfair) |
| Irish Dancer | 5/2 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Invincible Crown | 7/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Comedian Leader | 15/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Doralee | 10/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
Nottingham Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regally Blonde | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Dickson | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
| Ethan Tindall | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Shay Farmer | 5 | 1 | 20% | 20% |
| Jason Watson | 78 | 12 | 15.38% | 37.18% |
| Marco Ghiani | 57 | 8 | 14.04% | 36.84% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Nottingham:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Case | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Edward Bethell | 45 | 12 | 26.67% | 46.67% |
| Ralph Beckett | 113 | 25 | 22.12% | 42.48% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 69 | 15 | 21.74% | 33.33% |
| Paul Midgley | 99 | 20 | 20.2% | 55.56% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Nottingham racing tips for Thursday 25th 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 25th June 2026 goes off at 10:30, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Nottingham today?
The going at Nottingham is reported as 7.0) (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 10:30 through to 13:00.
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