17:10 Nottingham Tips — Wednesday 8th April 2026

All eyes turn to the 17:10 at Nottingham where **SECRET BEACH** (EVS) looks a banker bet for Donald McCain and Dougie Costello. This five-year-old gelding arrives here in sparkling form, having decisively won last time out, a trend that consistently points to a horse in peak condition ready to follow up. What truly catches the eye is his rapidly improving form line, going from a fourth to a second and then a victory. This progressive profile suggests there's still more to come and he’s clearly finding his stride at just the right time.

Furthermore, consistency is a virtue, and Secret Beach boasts an impressive record of placing in three of his last five runs – a testament to his reliability. Crucially, his low draw in stall 2 within this 10-runner field is a significant advantage on this track, often favouring those who can get a prominent position early. Given these compelling trends, he looks extremely hard to oppose and should be backed with confidence to double up at a track that could play to his strengths.

For those seeking an each-way alternative, **Cavolo Nero** offers some appeal at a bigger price and could grab a place if things fall his way.