Best Bets: Thursday 28 March

Emers Skywalker (Trap 6) - 19:26 Newcastle  

Emers Skywalker (Trap 6, 19.26) made a cracking start to her Newcastle career despite being mid-season when landing back-to-back C&D handicaps earlier this year and she has performed with credit in defeat subsequently that despite hitting trouble spots and we’re hopeful she can swoop late in the day for victory.

Droopys Nirvana (Trap 5) - 20:38 Hove

There is some good quality action over at Hove this evening and Droopys Nirvana (Trap 5, 20.38) is fancied to add further success to his tally. A regular top grade/open race performer, Seamus Cahill’s charge has an excellent chance of leading the outside all things being equal and he can prove too strong having been keeping some hot company of late.

Swift Lavender (Trap 6) - 20:59 Newcastle

One hound who boasts a particularly good record in handicaps isSwift Lavender (Trap 6, 20.59), rather unsurprising given her strong running style. Not seen in this discipline since December, the daughter of Superior Product has highlighted her well-being with back-to-back victories, including at A2 level. Despite conceding ground all round, she looks well-housed in the striped jacket to attack from the third bend and a big run is anticipated.