Best Bets: Thursday 7 March

Calzaghe Boyo (Trap 4) - 19:42 at Newcastle

CALZAGHE BOYO (Trap 4, 19.42) has been very lightly campaigned since the turn of the year but he has returned in grand order, readily landing a C&D contest late in January. Successful on the open scene at Monmore subsequently, he looks to hold an excellent chance back in graded company on home-soil and a slick exit (highly reliable breaker) can see Ted Soppitt's charge home in front.

Crooks Codi (Trap 3) - 20:29 at Newcastle

CROOKS CODI (Trap 3, 20.29), a winner in this grade early last month, ran her best race since when runner-up nine days ago, holding every chance and finding only one too good. Tonight's contest doesn't rate the strongest on paper, and with sound claims on turning front rank, she may well be difficult to dislodge if getting her head in front.

Droopys Pilot (Trap 6) - 20:59 at Newcastle

DROOPYS PILOT (Trap 6) has been in fine fettle of late and there appears no reason why he won't make his presence felt when he lines up in A2 class at 20.59. Crucially he has trapped better of late, going down only narrowly last time out and, granted a handy position around bends 1 & 2 all looks set fair for a big run.