Best Bets: Friday 18 January

Blue Lad (Trap 2) - 14.47 Newcastle

BLUE LAD’s (T2) sprint career is very much in its infancy, and given his standard-trip form, it would be a surprise were he not to end up better than D3 Newcastle class. His rivals in the 14.47 contest have all rather shown their hand at this level, so he has a lot going for him.

September Stars (Trap 1) - 15.47 Newcastle

Later on the Newcastle card at 15.47, SEPTEMBER STARS (T1) rates a very interesting betting proposition. Having missed the majority of the second half of 2018, she took a big step in the right direction when runner-up dropped to this level last week. She should now be spot on fitness-wise and holds a class edge over the opposition.

Finish The Story (Trap 6) 17.44 Hove

FINISH THE STORY (T6, 17.44) rates the best bet on Hove’s afternoon card having come up agonisingly short dropped to this class last week. He holds an edge over today’s opposition on the clock and the fact he is the sole wide seed is an added bonus.