Best Bets: Friday 26 July

Savana Jessica (Trap 5) in the 19:49 at Romford  

SAVANA JESSICA (Trap 5, 19.49) has tasted defeat on 2 of her last 3 visits to Romford, yet in truth to judge the Henlow raider harshly on that would be unfair and misleading given her overall effectiveness at the Essex venue and she is fancied to get back to winning ways. Only beaten ¾ length behind one operating at the top of its game last week, she boasts a 50% strike rate from the orange jacket and a smart break can see her tough to contain.  

Waikiki Ted (Trap 5) in the 19:54 at Central Park

WAIKIKI TED (Trap 5, 19.54) is totally unexposed and showed there is a bright enough future ahead when runner-up in a similar D2 contest on debut at Central Park, breaking smartly he was only collared late on by an A1/open racer on the comeback trail. With progress very much on the cards, a similar smart break can see him boss matters this evening.

Bang On Annie (Trap 2) in the 20:53 at Romford

Following seasonal rest BANG ON ANNIE (Trap 2, 20.53) looks better than ever at present, confirming the marked improvement shown in A1 grade when routing open-race rivals in the heats of this mini comp last week. Far from reliant on an early lead, Phil Simmond’s charge was able to turn the screw from the second bend for an easy victory then, and more of the same this evening can see her land the Friday Night 500 Maidens Final.