3:55 Nottingham 26 Apr 2026 – Pertemps Network Group Handicap (Class 6) (3yo 0-60)

🚫 Betting Assessment

Race Verdict: Minor preference for those returning to turf and progressing in form, but generally competitive and open handicap.

Reason for Verdict: Almost all declared runners have question marks needing a return to form or further improvement; no standout candidate on current evidence, making strong betting decisions challenging in this field.

📊 Race Quality Rating

Score: 60/100

Grade: Moderate Handicap

Confidence: Low

⭐ Main Contenders

Bold Return Largely reliable at this level

Has made the frame in both her previous handicap attempts and now steps up in trip to 6f. The increase in distance may suit her finishing style and she looks well treated to remain competitive from her current mark. Bold Return is largely reliable at this level and capable of return to form.

Elashgar Open to further improvement

Having her first outing on turf, Elashgar remains open to further progress, especially back up in trip. His past efforts show promise on artificial surfaces, so this handicap offers a reasonable test to assess his adaptability and progression on turf.

⚠️ Next Best / Dangers

Faithful Dream Consistent without winning

Respectable third of 17 at Nottingham last weekend, Faithful Dream is consistently in the mix without winning and remains handicapped to be competitive. Will run well if reproducing that recent form here.

Mademoiselle Belle Largely reliable at this level

While fairly exposed, particularly on all-weather, Mademoiselle Belle’s two placed efforts on turf hint she remains largely reliable at this level. Could have more to offer back on the grass and stays 6f comfortably.

❌ Outsiders / Weak Profiles

Power Of Chora

Shows regressive Racing Post Ratings in Southwell AW novice events and looks hard to recommend on recent evidence, especially adjusting to a handicapping scenario.

Rupert Ritzik

First-time wearing headgear, but needs to make a big difference given his current form which has been well held.

Stock Market

A maiden who needs to raise his game back on turf, having yet to show promising form in this sphere.

Tickettothestars

Still a maiden but arrives in reasonable form after finishing fifth of 17 at Leicester last time; however, has to show more to make an impact here.

📌 Race Summary

• Bold Return and Elashgar offer some hope of progression or return to form under favourable conditions.
• Faithful Dream and Mademoiselle Belle provide angles based on consistency and turf suitability.
• Several newcomers or lightly raced runners such as Ganthorpe, In Denial, and Noble Gentleman need to prove effectiveness on turf.
• The overall race lacks a prominent standout, featuring several lightly exposed types open to improvement and a handful needing to raise their game.

Best Profile: Bold Return – reliable handicapper stepping up to 6f and capable of returning to form.

🏁 Final Verdict

This handicap at Nottingham is an open contest where several runners are seeking a return to form or progression. Bold Return, having proven consistent at this level, and Elashgar, open to improvement on turf, head the contingent with claims. Faithful Dream’s recent solid placing keeps her in the picture alongside Mademoiselle Belle, who has some competent turf form. However, with no dominant profile and a number requiring improvement or acclimatisation, the race offers little certainty for backing.

Betting Verdict: No strong betting recommendation.

Reason: The handicap carries a competitive and somewhat unbalanced field with most needing to return to form or demonstrate significant improvement, resulting in no standout value bets.