17:45 Nottingham Tips — Saturday 18th April 2026
Initial Blue
Why This Horse
- Won last time out
- Consistent — placed 5 of last 5 runs
- Top-rated in field (OR 65)
- Young 4yo with recent win — scope for improvement
17:45 Nottingham — Race Preview & Tips
Initial Blue catches the eye in the 17:45 17:45 Nottingham at Nottingham, run over on Good ground.
Recent form reads 0-3513331, with a win that underlines the current well-being.
Trained by Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole and ridden by Charlie Bell, this is a pairing with a solid record in races of this nature.
There is every reason to think the Good going will play to strengths here.
Key angle: Won last time out.
Off an official rating of 65, there may be more to come at the current mark.
If looking for an each-way angle, Level Up is the one to include on the slip.
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Full Racecard — 8 Runners
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
Papa Dont Preach 341-53553 | 10/3 |
Winchurch 8608-7534 | 5/1 |
High Opinion 3487970-6 | 5/1 |
Initial BlueOUR TIP 35133317 | 8/1 |
Miss Brazen 294808-13 | 8/1 |
Level Up 7-3454223 | 9/1 |
Scent Of May 9/2419-5 | 11/1 |
Jeany May 0730-0804 | 16/1 |
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