Our Nottingham racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Thursday 30th July 2026. The action gets underway at 14:00 and runs through to 17:25, with going reported as 2.35, 3.10, 3.45, 4.20 & 5.25 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 6.7) (watering) (rail movements).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Great Blasket boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Elle-May Croot has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 9 rides, David Pipe’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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | Daily Telegraph | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 61.54% |
| Andrew Mount | Racing and Football Outlook | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 69.23% |
| sportinglife.com | sportinglife.com | 15 | 3 | 20% | 66.67% |
| Moorestyle | Daily Star Sunday | 10 | 2 | 20% | 50% |
| Postdata | Racing Post | 10 | 2 | 20% | 40% |
14:00 – European Breeders Fund EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 2.35, 3.10, 3.45, 4.20 & 5.25 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 6.7) (watering) (rail movements) | | flat
This won’t take much solving on paper with only two runners, but it is still an interesting little novice because one brings solid racecourse evidence and the other represents a yard well capable of readying a sharp 2yo first time. Roots In Touche has the obvious form edge after already posting a fair level in two starts, including a fourth last time, and an official mark of 83 sets the standard. Funky Dory is the unknown quantity for Karl Burke, and that stable rarely wastes bullets in these early fillies’ races, especially over a bare 5f on quick ground. In a match, tactical speed and professionalism usually count for plenty, so proven experience may just outweigh potential here, even if the market has understandably kept this tight.
Top Selections
1. Roots In Touche – 4/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Mikey Sheehy | Trainer: Adrian Paul Keatley | Form: 24 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 68
In a two-runner novice, I’m usually inclined to side with the filly who has already shown she can do it under pressure, and that is Roots In Touche. Her form figures of 24 are straightforward but useful, and an 83 mark is a perfectly fair standard in a race of this depth. She has the benefit of experience, she has already shown enough pace to cope with this minimum trip, and that professionalism can be decisive in a tactical affair. At 4/6 with Bet365 she is no giveaway, but she is still the percentage call against a debutante, even one from a respected yard. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Roots In Touche is the win bet and looks the solid play on proven form. There is no each-way angle in a match race, so there is no need to get clever. The obvious danger is Funky Dory, purely because Burke can get one ready first time, but the experience edge makes Roots In Touche hard to oppose.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funky Dory | 6/5 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 6/5 (Bet365) |
| Roots In Touche | 4/6 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 4/6 (Bet365) |
14:35 – Bet Smarter With Oddschecker Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: 2.35, 3.10, 3.45, 4.20 & 5.25 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 6.7) (watering) (rail movements) | | flat
This is only a five-runner handicap but it is not quite as straightforward as the market may suggest. Great Blasket sets the standard on official figures and drops into a Class 5 after contesting stronger races, while Theme Park arrives on the back of a win and clearly comes here in better recent heart. Relevant Range also won last time and is respected from a handy low draw, whereas Degale needs to bounce back from a string of modest efforts. Tardaff has become hard to fancy on this year’s evidence. In a race lacking depth, class could easily tell, and this looks the sort of small-field mile where tactical speed and track position will decide plenty.
Top Selections
1. Great Blasket – 15/8 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: James Owen | Form: -94376 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 67
Great Blasket is the one I want on side. He has not been finishing the job recently, but an 88 rating makes him the clear class act in this field and this is a much more realistic assignment than some of the races he has been contesting. Stall 1 should suit in a tactical five-runner affair, and Cieren Fallon is the kind of rider you want when track position matters. Theme Park and Relevant Range arrive with fresher winning form, but neither has Great Blasket’s raw handicap edge. At 15/8 with Paddy Power, he is short enough, yet still the most solid option in a race where class can trump momentum. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race of this size: Great Blasket is the win bet. His rating edge and drop in grade make him hard to ignore. There is no each-way angle worth forcing in a five-runner field. Theme Park looks the obvious danger after scoring last time, while Relevant Range is next best if building on that latest win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degale | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Theme Park | 5/2 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Great Blasket | 5/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Paddy Power) |
| Relevant Range | 7/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Tardaff | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Andrew Mount | Great Blasket |
15:10 – Download The Oddschecker App Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 4 | Going: 2.35, 3.10, 3.45, 4.20 & 5.25 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 6.7) (watering) (rail movements) | | flat
This may only be a five-runner affair, but it is a tidy little 3yo handicap with a few unexposed types and not much room for error tactically. Supplicate is the obvious starting point after winning two of just three starts and opening life in handicaps from a mark of 95, while Sassicaia and Crown Office represent powerful yards and bring solid enough pieces of form to the table. Bee Farmer has the highest Topspeed figure on offer and is not without hope if this turns into more of a test than expected. Even so, this looks a race likely to be decided by upside rather than battle-hardened handicap form, and Supplicate makes most appeal as the progressive one with more to come.
Top Selections
1. Supplicate – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Mitchell | Trainer: Roger Varian | Form: 51-1 | Rating: 95 | Topspeed:
He is short enough, but it is easy to see why. Supplicate has raced only three times, has won twice, and returned from a break to score again on his reappearance, suggesting Roger Varian still has a fair bit to work with. A mark of 95 asks a question, but in a race where several rivals already look a little exposed by comparison, he is the one with the most scope to improve past it. Jack Mitchell is a positive booking and stall 1 should give him options in a small field. At 6/4 he is hardly a secret, but he is still the likeliest winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race of this size. Supplicate is the win bet and the only play that makes much appeal with just five runners and limited each-way value. Sassicaia looks the main danger on official figures and Bee Farmer could get involved if finding a bit more, but the percentage call is to side with the unexposed favourite.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Office | 10/3 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Affection | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Sassicaia | 5/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Bee Farmer | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Supplicate | 6/4 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| sportinglife.com | Supplicate |
15:45 – Get Best Odds With Oddschecker EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Horses In Bands B, C & D) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: 2.35, 3.10, 3.45, 4.20 & 5.25 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 6.7) (watering) (rail movements) | | flat
This small-field novice revolves around the proven pair, but it is not entirely straightforward. Marquessofanglesey brings the strongest body of form and sets the standard on a mark of 84, though he does come here after a slightly underwhelming fifth and has had a few chances already. Queen’s Hame and Matter Of Britain both shaped with promise when runner-up on debut, with the Haggas filly particularly interesting receiving weight, while Salvezza adds a layer of unknown potential for Ed Walker on first start. Time Alone needs a chunk of improvement from his initial effort. In truth, this is not a deep race, but it is a tactical little contest where the balance between experience and upside could be decisive.
Top Selections
1. Queen’s Hame
Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 2 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 25
William Haggas does not waste many bullets in races like this, and Queen’s Hame makes plenty of appeal after shaping like a filly who would come on a good deal for her debut second. She gets in here with just 128 and that weight allowance could be significant against the colts, especially over a mile on quick ground where track position and efficiency matter. Her opening rating of 79 leaves her with something to find on the figures with Marquessofanglesey, but she is the one with the most obvious scope to step forward. Cieren Fallon is a positive booking and, in a race lacking depth, she looks the likeliest improver. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only five runners, this is a straight win-bet race and Queen’s Hame is the one to side with as the likely improver in the field. Marquessofanglesey is the obvious danger on established form and Matter Of Britain also has enough promise to get involved if building on his debut. Keep it simple: one win play, no each-way angles in a race this small.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquessofanglesey | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Matter Of Britain | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Time Alone | 6/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Salvezza | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
16:20 – Oddschecker Free Bets Handicap
Race Details: 1m 6f | Class 6 | Going: 2.35, 3.10, 3.45, 4.20 & 5.25 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 6.7) (watering) (rail movements) | | flat
This is only a four-runner Class 6, but it still revolves around a fairly solid piece of recent staying handicap form. Sixty Plus arrives chasing a hat-trick after back-to-back wins and, in a field lacking depth, he sets the standard despite conceding weight all round. Simiyann is the obvious one to give him most to think about after shaping better when second last time, while Best Night has a bit to prove returning from an absence and switching codes from a yard better known for its jumpers. Beggarman is not out of the argument on figures, but he looks vulnerable for win purposes as a nine-year-old who hasn’t been finding much lately. It’s not a deep race and the market leader is hard to get away from.
Top Selections
1. Sixty Plus – 1/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 67611 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 65
Sixty Plus is priced exactly as you’d expect for a horse who has won his last two and now drops into a race of this shape. He has clearly turned a corner of late, and while a mark of 75 means there is not much in hand on paper, this is a weak little contest and he doesn’t need to improve much to keep the run going. Cieren Fallon is a positive booking for a race that may become tactical, and the key point is that none of the three rivals arrives with his level of momentum. At 1/3 with Bet365 there is no juice in the price, but he still looks the most likely winner by some margin. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a four-runner race: Sixty Plus is the win-only play and he looks hard to oppose despite cramped odds. There is no each-way angle with only one place on offer. If you want to take on the favourite, Simiyann is the most credible danger, but the percentage call is to side with the progressive one.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixty Plus | 1/3 | 2/7 | 2/7 | 2/7 | 1/3 (Bet365) |
| Best Night | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Simiyann | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Beggarman | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
16:55 – Oddschecker Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 2.35, 3.10, 3.45, 4.20 & 5.25 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 6.7) (watering) (rail movements) | | flat
This looks a pretty ordinary 3yo sprint on paper, but not an impossible one to solve. Molly Mac is the obvious starting point off a mark of 65 after several solid efforts in defeat, while Mereside Spark has been knocking on the door and should get a handy trip from stall 1. Muddy Nora arrives off her best recent run and is another with a realistic chance in a race where very few are progressing quickly. Saeculamation has a competitive rating and a fair Topspeed figure, but his recent finishing positions don’t exactly scream reliability. In truth, this is the sort of Class 6 where track position, a clean break and who handles the quick ground best may decide it more than any flashy piece of form.
Top Selections
1. Molly Mac – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Grace McEntee | Trainer: Micky Fenton | Form: 3-2426 | Rating: 65 | Topspeed: 61
Molly Mac is hardly thrown in, but she does set the standard in a race lacking depth. Her recent form reads better than most of these rivals’ and that Topspeed mark of 61 stands out in this company. The latest sixth was a shade underwhelming, but she had previously been running consistently well enough to think a race of this nature is within reach. She’s got a workable draw in 4, carries a big weight because she has the ability, and this drop into a weak Class 6 makes plenty of appeal. At 9/2 she’d be a gift, but even at 9/4 she’s still the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Mereside Spark – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Connor Beasley | Trainer: David & Nicola Barron | Form: 2-6044 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 39
Mereside Spark makes plenty of each-way sense in an eight-runner race where not many can be trusted. He’s yet to get his head in front this season, but those last two fourth-place finishes suggest he’s edging towards a workable level and stall 1 could be a real help if Connor Beasley can hold a good early position. He doesn’t have Molly Mac’s raw speed figure, which is the obvious concern, but he is one of the few in here with a run style and profile that hint at another solid effort. At 7/2 with three places on offer, he looks the percentage each-way play rather than a wild swing.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Molly Mac is the win play because she brings the strongest recent body of form and the best Topspeed figure to a modest race. Mereside Spark is the each-way option from a good inside draw, with place claims if running to his recent level again. Muddy Nora is the main danger after her latest third, while Saeculamation is capable of getting involved if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henriette Ronner | 17/2 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Molly Mac | 9/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Mereside Spark | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Auspicious | 9/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Saeculamation | 15/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Muddy Nora | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Audere | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Wagyu Star | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
17:25 – oddschecker.com AJA Novice Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (Riders With 3 Wins Or Less At Start Of Season)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 2.35, 3.10, 3.45, 4.20 & 5.25 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 6.7) (watering) (rail movements) | | flat
This is a modest little amateur riders’ handicap rather than a deep finale, but it still has a fairly clear shape. Tony Carroll supplies two of the obvious players in Galaxy Wonder and Palazzo Persico, and both arrive with recent winning form, while Yafaarr has been knocking on the door and looks reliable enough at this level. Poet’s Dawn comes here off a win too, though he is now an 11-year-old and may find this sharper setup less forgiving if the tempo lifts. Flightofthephoenix has bits of form that give him a squeak, but he has to bounce back from two flat efforts. In a seven-runner race where track position and attitude will matter, I would rather side with the more solid recent profiles than go searching for a dramatic turnaround.
Top Selections
1. Galaxy Wonder – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Charlie Carroll | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 112253 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed: 35
Galaxy Wonder is the one I want on side. He has been holding his form well, and that recent sequence tells the story of a horse who keeps turning up and running his race. The mark of 59 is workable in this company and, unlike a few of these, he does not come here needing to rediscover himself. Tony Carroll’s pair both merit respect, but this one looks the more dependable option, and the fact he has already shown he can win races this year matters plenty in an amateur event where professionalism counts for a lot. At 9/4 with Bet365, he is short enough, but still the likeliest winner.
Bet: WIN
2. Yafaarr – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Jack Loughnane | Trainer: Sam England | Form: 460132 | Rating: 56 | Topspeed: 46
Yafaarr makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where not many arrive in better nick. He won two starts ago and backed that up with a solid second, so there is no question about current wellbeing, and his Topspeed figure of 46 stacks up perfectly well for this grade. He is not obviously ahead of the assessor off 56, but he is consistent enough to think he will be in the firing line again if getting a sensible ride. At 11/2 with Bet365, he looks the value against some shorter ones, especially as a horse who should cope fine with this trip and ground.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Galaxy Wonder is the straightforward win play because he brings the most convincing recent profile and looks hard to oppose in a weakish Class 5. Yafaarr is the each-way punt at the bigger price, with his current form making him a solid place candidate. The obvious danger is stablemate Palazzo Persico, who arrives off a win and could easily make this a Carroll benefit.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Wonder | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Yafaarr | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Flightofthephoenix | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Palazzo Persico | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Hill Station | 66/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Showmedemoney | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
Nottingham Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Blasket | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elle-May Croot | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 44.44% |
| Cieren Fallon | 148 | 25 | 16.89% | 35.81% |
| Callum Rodriguez | 67 | 11 | 16.42% | 31.34% |
| Clifford Lee | 140 | 19 | 13.57% | 36.43% |
| Alex Jary | 40 | 4 | 10% | 27.5% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Nottingham:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pipe | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 44.44% |
| Owen Burrows | 51 | 14 | 27.45% | 50.98% |
| Edward Bethell | 51 | 12 | 23.53% | 43.14% |
| William Haggas | 113 | 23 | 20.35% | 49.56% |
| Roger Varian | 264 | 50 | 18.94% | 48.86% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Nottingham racing tips for Thursday 30th July 2026. We’ve covered all 7 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 30th July 2026 goes off at 14:00, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Nottingham today?
The going at Nottingham is reported as 2.35, 3.10, 3.45, 4.20 & 5.25 +12yds) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick 6.7) (watering) (rail movements).
How many races are at Nottingham today?
There are 7 races on the card at Nottingham today, running from 14:00 through to 17:25.
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