Best Bets: Thursday December 6

Baby Girl (Trap 2) - 13:49 at Central Park

BABY GIRL (Trap 2, 13.49) is on a losing run stretching back to September, yet she did drop a hint she could be ready to strike in this grade 6 days ago and is fancied to come out on top. Interestingly all 4 of her career victories over this C&D have come in this grade and a clear run can see her on the premises.

Slipalong Fairy (Trap 3) - 17:06 at Sheffield

Over at Sheffield the claims of grabbing an early advantage are fairly obvious for SLIPALONG FAIRY (Trap 3, 17.06) and we believe she will have enough in reserve late in the day. The daughter of Laughill Blake is at her best when able to dictate matters, as she proved when dismissing similar opposition back in June. An easy win in handicap grade 2 starts ago highlight her well-being and a bold show is expected.

Ballymac Sweetno (Trap 2) - 20:59 at Newcastle

BALLYMAC SWEETNO (Trap 2, 20.59) established herself as a solid A1 operator during the autumn and, in truth hasn’t had things go his way in that grade of late. However, the grader has certainly relinquished his grip this evening and all looks set fair for a big run. Her main obstacle will be clearing Calzaghe Joshua (Trap 1) on the approach to the first bend and therein lies her chance.