The 20:01:00 at Nottingham delivers the standout contest on today's card — a Open Race — the premier class event over 255 metres with 6 going to post. It's a race that demands closer inspection, and the data backs that up.
Pace is the key question here. Emers Summer (Trap 1) and Millbank Burner (Trap 4) both possess genuine early speed, which sets up a contested front end. That early battle could play into the hands of a closer — and there's one in the field.
Good Acclaim (Trap 5, the wide berth) — trained by S G Tighe — emerges as the form pick. Recent form reads 1-1-1-1-1 — 5 wins from the last 5 starts. Last clocked 17.54 at Nottingham. Good Acclaim is a strong closer who saves the best for the final drive. The conditions are ideal: a proven course winner (track record: 85/100), strong from this trap draw (71/100), at home in this grade (85/100). A speed rating of 70/100 relative to this field confirms the edge on raw pace. Best time over this trip: 14.72s.
Shelt Hill Rosie (Trap 2) is the principal danger. Recent form reads 2-1-2-1-2 — 2 wins from the last 5 starts. Last clocked 18.04 at Nottingham. Shelt Hill Rosie is a strong closer who saves the best for the final drive. Key credentials: solid course form.
Of the remainder, Bombay Fantasy (Trap 6, form 2-3-3-3-4) needs improvement on recent efforts; Emers Summer (Trap 1, form 1-1-5-3-5) needs improvement on recent efforts; Headford Sonny (Trap 3, form 2-4-6-5-1) needs improvement on recent efforts; Millbank Burner (Trap 4, form 2-1-4-4-1) needs improvement on recent efforts.
The Verdict: Good Acclaim from Trap 5 gets the vote. With 5 wins from the last 5 starts, the form is there to see. Shelt Hill Rosie is the clear danger, but the edge on pace, form, and conditions favours the selection. A genuine betting race — and one where the data has a strong opinion.