Best Bets: Tuesday 15 August

Blackhouse Buddy (Trap 6) - 20.06 Newcastle

Only a January 22’ whelp, BLACKHOUSE BUDDY (Trap 6, 20.06) returned to something like his best when coming from off the pace to bag a fourth career success seven days ago, leading from the three-quarter point and clearing away to score by four and a quarter lengths. A one-grade rise looks more than fair on that evidence and with further progress not out of the question, he could just be worth siding with go in again.

Salty Lad (Trap 6) - 20.27 Sheffield

We make a quick switch to Sheffield at 20.27 and having confirmed himself at the top of his game with success in open class latest SALTY LAD (Trap 6) breaking swiftly and holding off a progressive sort in the process. Operating as the sole wide seed back in graded company rates an obvious plus for Barrie Draper’s charge and he should prove tough to contain with another of his smash breaks from the boxes.  

Coppice Dorothy (Trap 6) - 21.11 Newcastle

COPPICE DOROTHY (Trap 6, 21.11) boasts just the one win from 14 starts yet there have been signs of late she’s ready to add to her tally, again making the frame despite meeting with late crowding in this class six days ago. A strong-running sort at the 480m trip, the balance of her form reads well in this field and with a clear run, she can pass this test.