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Kalooki and Babyalah to play cards right in A8

Kalooki Nipper (T2) and Babyalah (T4) look worth keeping on the right side in Romford's opening A8 contest run over 400 metres and due underway at 19:30.

Loftcat (T1) comes here on the back of an unorthodox preparation, having competed over six bends last Saturday. Jim Reynolds' candidate has been plum last from the traps in seven of his last ten races, and looks easy meat for layers as he bids for his first success in 27 outings.

Kalooki Nipper (T2) may not be the nippiest from the starting gates, but is expected to be in the shake-up. Martyn Wiley's lightly-campaigned challenger looked impressive when making most of the running nearly three weeks ago, and is the quickest on the calculated clock.

Alrita Lucy (T3) is expected to be challenging Babyalah (T4) at trap rise for early supremacy. However, Martyn Wiley's youngster may fall short in that department and could be finding traffic jams as a result.

Babyalah (T4), an A6 grader at best when based at Crayford, remains open to bags of improvement after just six starts around the London Road circuit. Peter Payne's contender looks almost certain to be making the running, and can put her phenomenal pace to good use.

Girl Alone (T5) looked an interesting prospect when making a winning debut in this company in April. However, Paul Young's contestant has been on a downward spiral ever since, and looks worth taking on.

Malden Breeze (T6) is lightly raced at this level after one outing to date. However, Paul Young's challenger tends to fall asleep as the lids fly open, and is currently enduring a 15-race barren spell.

Hahagirl and Drumena to force issue in A5

Hahagirl (T1) and Drumena Cloud (T5) are flagged up as the most likely contenders for the gold award in the A5 contest run over 400 metres and due underway at 20:53.

Hahagirl (T1) has the look of a progressive individual, and comes here in rude health. Martyn Wiley's revitalised greybeard came from off the speed to land an A8 before going on to defy a double penalty in A6 company last weekend, yet is predicted to start as one of the outsiders judged on the early tissue prices. However, the likeable type has nothing to prove on the clock and boasts a peach of a draw next to the pegs, and should be a major player.

Amberley Gem (T2) is a hit and miss sort from the traps, but is expected to relish the chance to race at this level for the first time in the best part of five months. Dave Mullins' charge bolted up in 24.92 when last seen out at the grade, and would take all the beating with a reproduction of that sizzling effort.

Marshals Fox (T3) appears almost certain to be making the running at the corner judged on several impressive recent sectional times. However, Maggie Lucas' challenger comes here on the back of seven straight defeats, and needs to improve on the calculated clock.

Pistachio (T4) is undoubtedly the dark horse, having had just the solitary lifetime start. Paul Young's bitch moved well in her final trial before missing the break and running into trouble on her debut, and is worth monitoring in the pre-race market.

Drumena Cloud (T5) is still a maiden after 13 career outings, but looks to face her easiest opportunity so far. Maxine Locke's candidate is the quickest in the field on the stop watch, and is expected do be doing all of her best work at the finish.

Rusheen Mile (T6) is a very dangerous opponent when the pads connect, and cannot be ruled out. Although Martyn Wiley's contestant is currently on a 14-race losing run, the switch to the outside lane should help his cause.

Blonde and Black look interesting in A2

The fast up pair Blonde Teddy (T2) and Sekon Black (T6) look worth following in the A2 contest run over 400 metres and due underway at 21:41.

Joes Honcho (T1) has made nice progress through the grades since making her debut in modest A6 company in January. However, it was worrying to note that Maggie Lucas' contender dropped away tamely on her debut at this level, and she is probably best watched for now.

Blonde Teddy (T2) has the look of a progressive type, having won three of her last four races. Maxine Locke's fast away charge is set to run in the grade for the first time, and should command plenty of market attention.

Single Daisy (T3) has managed to land two of her last five races, and ought to be brimming with confidence. On the negative side, though, is the fact that Maxine Locke's contestant is without a win in the grade after eight bites of the cherry, and she is probably best opposed.

Rabbie Burns (T4) looks the most consistent in the field in the trapping department, and is expected to be vying for supremacy early doors. Jim Reynolds' promising pup has won three of his last five starts, and a successful debut at the level is not out of the question granted further improvement.

Bowmers Legend (T5) is another contender boasting pace in abundance. Paul Young's candidate looked in grand shape when landing an A3 event in a fast 24.68 at the weekend, and should not be far away with a clear run at the bunny.

Sekon Black (T6), formerly a top grader, has been knocking firmly at the door in recent weeks. Jim Reynolds' wide seed is strong out of the boxes, and a bold show is anticipated.