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Minnie can lead A7 rivals a merry dance

Belle Vue 19:25

SJAMBOK SAL (T1) is currently going through a lean period but you cannot fault her work-rate or commitment. Despite her years (July 2002 whelp) she still has pestering pace in abundance and certainly warrants maximum consideration.

GALIPIP LATERONI (T2) opened his account seven days ago when clocking a personal best 29:16. He incurs the inevitable penalty but with youth on his side, 'Galpip' is open to any kind of improvement. His main goal this evening is to out-manoeuvre 'Sjambok Sal' to the opening corner.

SMOOTH WOODFIELD (T3) only knows one way - hit the lids running and string out the opposition. Being stamina-challenged, however, he cannot afford to ease off the accelerator at any stage of the event otherwise he will become easy pickings on the run-in.

TEWMAX MINNIE (T4) performed creditably among A6 clientele yet she still benefits from a drop in class. 'Minnie' quickly slips through the gears on the run-up and is strongly fancied to amass a race-winning advantage along the back straight.

MURPHYS GAL (T5) is currently suffering from that annoying near-miss syndrome. She will probably have supporters but her style of running (comes from way off the pace) is fraught with danger and will always give 'Betfair layers' a chance.

SHARPLES GOLD (T6) scored under similar circumstances on her penultimate excursion - A7 class wearing the striped jacket. She isn't the quickest from the starting blocks, but a late arrival onto the premises is guaranteed.

'Hollylake' to bounce back from sickbay
Belle Vue 20:10

HORSELEAP MANDY (T1) has been absent since February 15th, therefore her fitness has to be taken on trust. Her recent trial times suggest she will need a spin or two to acclimatise, but 'Mandy' is sure to spice-up the first-phase conflict.

SCREAMINGWITNESS (T2) made full use of the drop in status last week to open his hurdling account at the fourth attempt. With the scent of victory in his nostrils he may be hungry for more, but among these tougher rivals there is no margin for error at the trap release.

STUNNING SECRET (T3) comes under the Belle Vue public eye for the first time. She travelled smoothly during her practise sessions and her jumping technique was fluent and economical. A debut success is not out of the question.

PRIDE OF TERESA (T4) isn't one to rely upon too heavily, but she did pick up some winning prize money a couple of weeks ago in H3 class. She employs a late-hitting style but it's hard to see her catching-up in a clean run contest.

HOLLYLAKE BOY (T5) has been off-duty for the past three weeks due to sickness. He clocked a sizzling 28:94 on his comeback trial and a repeat time tonight will suffice. If trapping well, this classy individual can have matters sewn up by the halfway stage.

FLASHING DARKY (T6) is switching her attention to the hurdling game following a stint over staying distances on the flat. She doesn't take a great deal of interest during the opening exchanges but comes home faster than most. Having the outer lane all to herself, a trouble-free path is virtually assured.

'Broadwalk's' early speed can pay dividends
Belle Vue 21:10

COCKTAIL HONDO (T1) was a little stretched on the class front in A5 and she is released to the sphere of her last success. She departs the starting stalls with purpose and is prepared to battle for every single inch of the journey.

PINEDALE LADY (T2) has entered the traps on four occasions but she has failed to pick up a medal of any description. The Racing Chief offers sympathy but it might be worthwhile to wait for some concrete evidence before investing.

AUTUMN GOVERNOR (T3) isn't the tidiest escapee and there is always a chance he will be held up en-route. 'Governor' is such a powerful runner though and if he manages to corner in the shadow of the pacesetters, his strength-in-depth could be the key to victory.

TOP GRAND (T4) has had a couple of outings after injury setback, so he should be nicely tuned-up. He takes his time to stoke up the boiler but if he edges to front at any point, it will take a huge effort from of the others to deny him the winning purse.

RANGERS EURO (T5) is another character who customarily saves her best work for the business end of proceedings. On the negative side though, her recent form has been below par and with this in mind, giving her the swerve could be the best policy.

BROADWALK MILE (T6) appears to have a golden opportunity to break his maiden tag. He shouldn't have any problems in seizing immediate command on the outside and his backstretch burst of energy can complete the job.