Best Bets: Friday 31 May

Clonbrien Prince (Trap 4) - 19:42 Nottingham  

Clonbrien Prince (Trap 4. 19.42) arrives with an impressive Irish C.V and whilst he has yet to set the world alight around Nottingham, he got the job done last week with minimum fuss. Whilst that effort didn’t sparkle on the clock he did account for a well-established, top local and he can turn the screw from halfway and prove too strong.

Lenson Blinder (Trap 4) - 20:29 Nottingham 

Lenson Blinder (Trap 4, 20.29) has gradually been working his way back to full fitness in recent weeks and could hardly have been more impressive in routing his rivals in heat 1 last week. His effort on the clock stands out in this field and, whilst he’s not reliant on trailblazing tactics, a similar slick exit from the boxes can see this vastly experienced sort come out on top again.

Queen Beyonce (Trap 2) - 20:59 Nottingham

One hound who was mightily impressive in last week’s opening heats was Queen Beyonce (Trap 2, 20.59) and from what rates an excellent make-up in the blue jacket between a couple of moderate breakers, she is fancied to continue the good work. A daughter of the fantastic Skate On, she has clearly inherited all of that one’s early dash and a big run and a place in round 3 is anticipated.