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.
Back Initial Blue — Choose Your Bookmaker
18+ | T&Cs apply | BeGambleAware.org
Full Racecard — 8 Runners
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
Winchurch 08608-753 | 1/10 |
High Opinion 03487970- | 1/10 |
Initial BlueOUR TIP 0-3513331 | 1/10 |
Papa Dont Preach 3341-5355 | 1/10 |
Miss Brazen 71294808- | 1/10 |
Jeany May 5330730-0 | 1/10 |
Level Up 737-34542 | 1/10 |
Scent Of May 9/2419- | 1/10 |
18+ only. Gambling can be addictive — please bet responsibly. BeGambleAware.org. Tips are for entertainment purposes only. Never bet more than you can afford to lose.