Best Bets: Wednesday 15 May

Bessy Boo (Trap 3) - 18:39 Sunderland

At Sunderland, the 18.39 can go the way of T3 Bessy Boo. Form figures of 3221 recently in A1 grade are reflective of the progress Karolyn Blackbird’s inmate has made recently and she was impressive when making all the running last time. Early speed is probably the biggest weapon in her locker and she has good prospects of making the bend in front in this line-up.

Geordie Rose (Trap 2) - 20:23 Peterborough 

The 20.23 at Peterborough this evening could well go to T2 Geordie Rose. The youngster is open to any amount of improvement over the four-bend trip having met trouble in both races so far, and the early pace which saw him win a sprint last month will come in useful against a much weaker field than opposed him last time.

Daithis Star (Trap 4) - 21:06 Peterborough 

Later at 21.06, the claims of T4 Daithis Star are crystal clear. The selection has finished second in a couple of Open races since his last appearance here, which ended in an easy win, and the task that confronts him tonight in a top-grade A1 contest is no tougher than it was then. He will be tough to contain if trapping as usual.