Best Bets: Saturday 5 October

Ask Archie (Trap 4) - 18:22 Sheffield  

ASK ARCHIE (Trap 4, 18.22) was only moderate in sprint contests, but she rates the type to improve plenty for his opening 500-metre trial and gets the nod. A real youngster, the grader has offered him sound claims on his first competitive start over 4 bends and we’re hopeful of a big run.

Sir Paddys Son (Trap 1) - 18:59 Sheffield

Sir Paddys Son (Trap 1, 18.59) hasn’t set the world alight in trials yet his narrow victory 8 days ago was an improved efforton the clock and in a weak race he could be worth chancing. The ex-Shawfield raider has claims of leading up the inside and it would come as no surprise to see further improvement forthcoming as his track knowledge increases.

Coney Element (Trap 3) - 20:44 Sheffield

Coney Element (Trap 3, 20.44) was always playing catch up behind one that trapped marginally quicker when runner-up last week, yet her strength at the finish that day was pretty eye-catching. A January 18’ youngster, she still has time to improve and from a handy position, she can turn the screw from the ¾ point and emerge in front at the business end.