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Bobby set to dazzle in A8

Deanfield Bobby (T4) boasts the most potential in the field, and looks set to be thereabouts in Oxford's A8 contest run over 450 metres and due underway at 14:38.

Heir Gooner (T1) looks capable of blasting out to lead at the corner as was the case when he won two of his last five races. However, Maurice Massey's contender is expected to fade after halfway in this hotter contest, and layers could strike.

Oaks Angel (T2) finished ahead of Young Frankie (T3) on their latest outing, and there should not be much between the pair once more. However, Gil Hepden's individual needs to improve appreciably on the stopwatch to figure in the finish.

Young Frankie (T3) will try his little heart out to hit the front at the corner, but may well fall short in that department. Terry Kibble's contender has failed to land any of his ten races at this level, and a watching brief is advised.

Deanfield Bobby (T4) is open to bags of improvement after just five career outings, and appears to enjoy his racing. Already a dual winner, Ron Bicknell's candidate posted a personal best 28.13 when landing an A9 contest last week, and the June '05 whelp looks the one to beat.

Kangaroo Storm (T5), formerly a sprinter when based at Poole before racing in A7 company at Portsmouth, looks to be going the right way. Paul Clarke's contestant looks likely to dominate proceedings, and is no forlorn hope.

Chewie Bacco (T6) shaped with a good deal of promise when finishing runner-up on his first outing for nearly two months, and looks sure to strip fitter for the spin. John Mayo's charge should be content to chase the front-runners before mounting a challenge after halfway, and can finish in the mix.

Snazzy and Husky to dominate A8

Snazzy Moon (T4) and Husky Sarah (T6) look the pair to concentrate on in the A8 contest run over 450 metres and due underway at 16:22.

See You Later (T1) comes here on the back of an all-the-way success over six bends eight days ago. However, Maurice Massey's contender has been leaving her trapping boots at home over the standard journey, and a peppy start is crucial to her chances.

Soldier Ant (T2) should have plenty of room to manoeuvre with Toms Crow (T3) likely to move towards the outside lanes. Luciano Magnasco's individual displayed improved form to land an A9 contest last week, and cannot be ignored.

Toms Crow (T3) received a hefty bump at the second bend despite producing one of his best ever starts last week. Pat Curtin's challenger has nothing to prove on the clock, but requires plenty of luck in-running.

Snazzy Moon (T4) possesses more potential than most after just five career outings. Ron Bicknell's promising pup got off the mark in good style last week, and another bold show looks on the cards.

Kildalkey Flash (T5) produced a fine display when making all the running to land a lesser event last month, but has failed to build on that effort in his three subsequent starts. Robert Hannan's charge looks likely to be left behind by the snappier trappers in the early phases, and may well have too much ground to recover.

Husky Sarah (T6) has won only once from 19 outings to date, but looked in grand shape when landing an A9 contest in all-the-way fashion a fortnight ago. If Paul Clarke's candidate is on a going day, she looks capable of making all.

Idea and Diamond flagged up in A3

Idea Good (T1) and Diamond Dara (T4) look worth keeping on the right side in the concluding A3 contest run over 450 metres and due underway at 17:44.

Idea Good (T1) managed to overcome a sluggish start to produce an upset in a similar event last week. With the likes of Clounts Darkie (T2), Greenfield Joy (T3) and Droopys Duran (T6) having all finished behind on that occasion, it would come as no surprise to see Robert Hannan's individual confirm placings from an ideal pitch.

Clounts Darkie (T2) formerly an A1 class greyhound, confirmed her wellbeing when capturing an A3 contest more than a month ago, but lacks consistency nowadays. Gloria Stringer's charge is not certain to crack out in front, and may encounter traffic problems.

Greenfield Joy (T3) has made solid progress through the grades since landing an A9 event last November. Terry Atkins' challenger produced a stunning performance when clocking a sizzling 27.30 last month, and a reproduction of that peppy effort would suffice.

Diamond Dara (T4) has developed into a most consistent greyhound during the last few weeks, and arrives here chasing a third success from his last seven races. With Ian Wills' tough trapper likely to dominate from the front, he could take some pegging back if allowed a soft lead.

Penn Bridge (T5) is unfortunate to be drawn next door to a snappy starter, and is likely to be playing catch-up from the first turn. Ron Bicknell's contestant ended a nine-race lean spell when picking up an A4 contest eight days ago, but this looks more difficult.

Droopys Duran (T6) may well have won a lot more races during his career had he been more alert on leaving the machine. However, with Pat Curtin's contender having captured only one event from his last 18 attempts, layers look likely to come out on top.