Best Bets: Thursday 30 September

Droopys Starlet (Trap 6) - 19.34 Perry Barr

Our first smartplay selection comes in the Arena Racing Company Puppy Stake final at 19.34 and whilst Trumps Benefit (Trap 4) is likely to attract his fair share of market attention, we think it may pay to side with DROOPYS STARLET (Trap 6) on the back of a smashing 28.20 success in the opening heats 7 days ago. A low-mileage sort, she boasts tremendous early pace and with potential for better still from this October 19’ whelp, she is the one to be with in the striped jacket.

Aayamza Dream (Trap 1) - 20:21 Perry Barr

AAYAMZA DREAM (Trap 1, 20.21) exited the St Leger at the semi-final stage 7 days ago, despite looking in a very promising position for most the race, losing out on a qualifying spot having been baulked on the run-in. However, that was still her best effort yet around the Birmingham venue and returned to calmer waters now, she can get handy on the rails from the one box and stamp her authority on proceedings from halfway. 

Some Profit (Trap 6) - 21:26 Perry Barr

Our final selection comes in Perry Barr’s 21.26, the Arena Racing Company Dash and SOME PROFIT (Trap 6) who wasn’t seen to best effect in a C&D event 7 days ago, is fancied to dispel that effort and confirm the promise of some slick trial exploits previously. Forced wide at halfway, he’s much better than that effort implies and with a better break, is expected to be seen in a much better light this evening.