14:22 Nottingham Tips — Wednesday 8th April 2026

My NAP of the day comes in the 14:22 at Nottingham, where I'm firmly behind the K. R. Burke-trained Final Appeal. This debutant carries the weight of market expectation, currently trading at EVS, and such strong support for an unraced sort from this yard is a significant trend in itself. Burke often has his juveniles ready to run a big race, and the combination with top jockey Clifford Lee further underlines the confidence surrounding this horse.

While unproven on the track, the breeding and connections suggest this is a horse with plenty of ability, and the market rarely lies when a newcomer is so strongly fancied. This looks like a prime opportunity for Final Appeal to break its maiden at the first time of asking, demonstrating the kind of potential that Burke's well-backed newcomers often possess.

For each-way players, Top Cote makes an appealing proposition. Having shown a touch of promise on its last outing, and from a stable that's capable of producing improvers, Top Cote could offer excellent value at potentially bigger odds. With a solid run under its belt, look for this one to be battling for a place in the frame, rounding out a strong race for our picks.