Best Bets: Friday 26 June

CATALAN HEAT (Trap 3) - 19.07 Nottingham

CATALAN HEAT’s trial back suggested she was on good terms with herself but in truth her first competitive start was a fairly underwhelming display. However, despite not being seen to anything like best effect, the daughter of Droopys Cain very much caught the eye last time, encountering severe trouble in running early but noted keeping on to go down by only ¾ length. She holds excellent claims of bossing the inside this evening and she can enhance her good record in the white jacket.

CHOPCHOP BASIL (Trap 2) – 20:32 Romford

Romford’s 20.32 doesn’t have the feel of a strong A1 by any means and it may be a chance for CHOPCHOP BASIL to supplement his comfortable A2 victory 13 days ago. Not far off the veteran stage, he’s been a grand servant to connections, and with another good exit from the boxes, he should be up to making his presence felt once more.

UPTON LEGEND (Trap 4) - 20.47 Nottingham

UPTON LEGEND has built up a tremendous strike rate, landing five of his nine starts in A1 company. His return second in this class was a solid effort last week, yet he was arguably unfortunate not to add another success to his tally, crowded on the run up and the fact he was forced to switch up the home straight arguably costing him. That effort stands up to close scrutiny in this field nevertheless and another big run looks on the cards.