Best Bets: Thursday 29 August

VIKING ALEXANDRA (Trap 3) in the 14.08 at Sheffield

VIKING ALEXANDRA's (Trap 3) style of running means she will always be reliant on locuk-in-running but she's clearly a bitch arriving in good order, highlighted by her head second over C&D on her most recent start from a most unpromising position. It's fair to say this afternoon's A7 affair is not a strong one by any means and we're hopeful Danny Gomersall's bitch can come home in front.

HEADFORD OSCAR (Trap 3) in the 18.39 at Newcastle

Following a lengthy spell on the side-lines, HEADFORD OSCAR (Trap 3) has been relatively slow to gather momentum, yet in truth the son of Tyrur Big Mike has faced some sterner assignments and this looks a good opening. Despite things going wrong early, his latest fourth-placed performance on the clock reads well in this contest and a much better showing here would come as no surprise.

BELLEBOB ZURI (Trap 4) in the 18.55 at Newcastle

BELLEBOB ZURI (Trap 4, 18.55) was 2 ½ lengths behind re-opposing Pond Ricardo when the pair met over C&D on their most recent outing. However, the former had his chance compromised with second crowding (ultimately losing his handy position). By our estimations, the Doncaster raider has a better make-up to operate from on this occasion and we're willing to side with the son of Romford Legend Adageo Bob to come out on top.