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Spearmint Rhino worth a nibble in A8

Spearmint Rhino (T5) may not be in the first flush of youth, but looks to boast a tremendous opportunity in Romford's opening A8 contest run over 400 metres and due underway at 19:30.

Maydare View (T1) tends to fall asleep as the traps fall open, and will probably be playing catch-up from the outset. Paul Young's lightly campaigned individual, however, will be going on at the finish in a bid to lose her maiden certificate at the seventh time of asking.

Castle Twister (T2) posted his latest success at the higher A7 level in February, so is potentially well in on that form. However, with Martyn Wiley's contender having tasted defeat in all of her next seven subsequent starts, she looks best opposed.

Special Lad (T3) remains a maiden after five career outings as a result of a series of very slow exits. Jim Reynolds' contestant appears to have a good deal of running to do to reverse recent placings with Hollylodge Becky (T6), and an improved start is a must.

Grumpy Hammer (T4) is still winless after four starts to date, but has at least been the subject of strong support in two of those races. Jim Reynolds' pup boasts pace to burn, and cannot be ruled out.

Spearmint Rhino (T5) boasts a phenomenal record at the grade, having won all of her last three races at this A8 level. Martyn Wiley's likeable type caught a tartar on her first start for around two months, and with that outing under her belt, she looks set to take the catching.

Hollylodge Becky (T6) looks the danger to Spearmint Rhino (T5). Alison Ingram's sole wide seed possesses a 40 per cent winning strike-rate at the level, and is expected to mount an early challenge.

Salems to cast magic spell in S5

Salems Hero (T3) is flagged up as the greyhound with most potential in the S5 contest run over 575 metres and due underway at 20:19.

Tipper (T1) is the elder statesman in the field, and is undeniably well in on his best form. Successful in an S2 event in January, Maggie Lucas' old hand has gone without a win in each of his 12 subsequent races, and cannot be recommended with confidence.

Kiln Hazel (T2) is set to have her first outing at this S5 level, but appears to be struggling at the business end nowadays. Backers are likely to run a mile on learning that Peter Payne's frustrating veteran has gone 16 races without a win.

Salems Hero (T3), a former S4 grader when based at Crayford, looks to boast plenty of scope for improvement after only two outings around the London Road circuit. With Peter Payne's challenger dropped in class following two respectable runs in better company, he ought to take the beating.

Chocky Girl (T4) overcame a sluggish start to win an A7 event over a shorter trip 11 days ago. Paul Young's contestant is not certain to appreciate the step back up in distance, and needs to find improvement on the clock.

Not Me Sir (T5) tends to miss the break, and is likely to give himself plenty of ground to recover. The winner of an S4 event in January, Dave Mullins' character has been on a downward spiral ever since, having lost his last 13 races, and layers are likely to come out on top.

Malden Breeze (T6) has won just once from 16 career outings, and is currently on an 11-race losing run. With those facts close at hand, layers are likely to relish the prospect of taking on Paul Young's individual.

'Airtec' and 'Archers' flagged up in A3

Eye onthe Airtec (T4) and Archers Arrow (T6) look the pair to concentrate on in the A3 contest run over 400 metres and due underway at 21:41.

Tinas Angel (T1) comes here in sparkling form, having won four of her last seven starts. However, Maggie Lucas' veteran has been off the track for the best part of four months, and will need to improve again on the stop watch to strike.

Questhouse Mac (T2) misses the break on a regular basis, and is likely to be left with plenty to do at the corner. Jim Reynolds' challenger has been beaten in all of his last ten races, and looks ideal punting material for layers.

Knockembacknutta (T3) has landed two of his last three races at the level, and is no back number. If Jim Reynolds' competitor manages to avoid the traffic jams, a bold show looks on the cards.

Eye Onthe Airtec (T4), a lightly campaigned runner, was formerly A4 grade at best when based at Sittingbourne. With Alison Ingram's contestant boasting plenty of scope for improvement after one start around the London Road circuit, she looks one to keep on the right side.

Razldazl Lad (T5) is finding life very tough nowadays, and comes here chasing a first win from his last 11 outings. Paul Young's bitter disappointment is also still winless at the grade following 15 bites of the cherry, and success would prove to be a real shocker.

Archers Arrow (T6) is in awesome form at present, and comes here chasing a fifth success from his last six races. Paul Young's progressive sort is particularly strong in a finish, and it would come as no surprise to envisage him going mighty close on his debut in the grade.