Best Bets: Saturday 24 June

DISTANT BRIAN (Trap 3) - 19:09 Sheffield

Having won a Derby trial at Towcester month, it hasn’t been plain sailing for DISTANT BRIAN, but he’s back in A1 company in a five-dog race this evening at 19:09, which may well enable him to get back on track. Distant Hugo represents the same kennel as the selection and a solo on the outside looks likely, so he’s a threat, but the pacey Distant Brian will hopefully get first run.

SANDWOOD COCO (Trap 3) - 19:41 Sheffield

Having developed into an Open-class performer over Sheffield’s 660m circuit, SANDWOOD COCO has been off the track for the majority of this year. Last week’s fourth-place finish was a step in the right direction and, with fitness now assured, she can confirm herself to be better than A4 class over 500m this evening at 19:41.

ELLANNE BEST (Trap 5) - 21:16 Sheffield

Having graded on in A3 company, ELLANNE BEST wasted no time progressing through the ranks, recording win number six from nine starts in an Open last week. The 21:16 looks a warm A1, but Ellanne Best is clearly thriving and, with her early pace a potent weapon, she should be tough to contain.