Best Bets: Thursday 1 October

LET IT RIDE (Trap 6) - 14:04 Sheffield

This looks a competitive affair on paper but on the make-up of the race, we’re expecting to see LET IT RIDE in a good light. Runner-up behind a fast winner for the grade five days ago, there is a distinct possibility he will have plenty of racing room out wide, with a host wanting a rails position and the rival to his immediate inner a very moderate breaker. Successful at a higher level when campaigned at Doncaster, all looks set fair for a big run.

CONEY VANILLA (Trap 3) - 15:09 Sheffield

CONEY VANILLA showed ability in her qualifying exploits over 500 metres and in truth, shaped better than the bare result on her first competitive four bend start last week. Getting the start wrong, she found trouble spots thereafter holding her back also. A March 19 whelp, that ought not to have been wasted on her and it would come as no surprise to see her much quicker away this afternoon and post a much-improved performance.

FEARSOME DREAM (Trap 3) - 17:22 Sheffield

FEARSOME DREAM is selected to emerge victorious in the final race on the card. Another youngster, she may well have to play second fiddle initially to Loskeran Thief but on sectional ratings is expected to be close up behind that rival from lid rise. With Loskeran Thief a well-established short runner, its hoped the selection can take control approaching the final bend, her well-being highlighted with a 16.46 trial over 280-metres latest.