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Girls Weekend boasts pace in S3

The well-drawn Girls Weekend (T6) looks the pick of a modest bunch in Romford's S3 contest run over 575 metres and due underway at 19:42.

Dartac Sarah (T1) is equally capable of coming from off the pace as she is of making her own running, and is looking for a third success from her last six starts. However, with Alison Ingram's representative still without a win at this level after seven bites of the cherry, backers are advised to tread warily.

Rockchase Lynn (T2) is blessed with strong early pace and looks open to more improvement than the majority of her rivals. Formerly an S2 grader, Paul Young's contestant commands the utmost respect.

Toker Rambler (T3) had Girls Weekend (T6) in behind when finishing runner-up behind the fast The Difference last week. However, Maxine Locke's charge will need to travel quicker on the clock to confirm those placings.

Oracle Lady (T4) produced her fastest exit for the best part of two years when gaining a narrow victory in an S4 event last week, and enters the equation. However, with Martyn Wiley's old hand boasting a miserly 10 percent winning strike-rate at the grade, backers are likely to look elsewhere for the winner.

Randals Legacy (T5) has been displaying plenty of pace from the starting gate in recent weeks. On the negative side, however, is the fact that Alison Ingram's golden oldie has not managed to strike at this level for nearly 10 months, and improvement on the stop watch looks a must.

Girls Weekend (T6) looks the percentage call. Paul Young's contestant boasts easily the best time in the contest, and should have every chance to lead at the turn.

Lavenders Mist to bloom in A3

Lavenders Mist (T4) can end a long losing run in the A3 contest run over 400 metres and due underway at 20:43.

Woodhill Lad (T1), formerly an A1 class hound, will strain every sinew in a bid to hit the lids running, but may have to be content to chase the nippier starters in this company. Lightly campaigned at the grade, Alison Ingram's railer has a chance if the spaces appear.

Dellas Morgan (T2) boasts initial speed in abundance, but is expected to struggle to reach the turn ahead of Caden Lane (T3). Maxine Locke's contender finished behind the likes of Woodhill Lad (T1) and Lavenders Mist (T4) nine days ago, and appears to have plenty to prove.

Caden Lane (T3) has moved gradually up the graded ladder since competing in A7 races more than a year ago. Jim Reynolds' bitch boasts easily the fastest sectional times in the field, and a peppy start may bring about a return to form.

Lavenders Mist (T4) looks more than capable of bouncing back to winning ways after 16 outings without success. Paul Young's challenger has run three solid races to finish runner-up on each occasion recently, and a bold show is anticipated.

Aero Ivy (T5) may well be left behind in the early stages as a result of her slow start, and is expected to struggle. Paul Young's veteran has been finding lots of trouble in-running in recent weeks, and cannot be trusted.

Hakuna Matata (T6), the winner of a similar event last month, appears to have once again hit a wall. Jim Reynolds' character has not been leaving the machine with his old sparkle recently, and a watching brief is advised.

Hondo Betty looks good in S1

Hondo Betty (T2), the wide-margin winner in S3 company nine days ago, can defy a double uplift in grade in the concluding S1 contest run over 575 metres and due underway at 22:00.

Stoneyslim Lady (T1) comes here in rude health having made all the running to land an S2 event on Thursday. Although Maggie Lucas' veteran clocked her best recent time on that occasion, more is required at this higher level.

Hondo Betty (T2) looked awesome when posting a nine-lengths success in S3 company in a phenomenal 35.95. Although Paul Young's challenger has a double penalty to overcome, a reproduction of that effort on the clock should suffice.

Commons Bale (T3) looked in good shape when making all to land an S2 contest more than a week ago. However, Peter Payne's outsider appears to have a mountain to climb on the clock, and is best opposed.

Killough Dreamer (T4) is expected to be playing catch up from the first corner. Although Dave Mullins contestant is expected to start at cramped odds, backers are likely to look elsewhere for the winner on learning that she is without a win in her last 20 races.

Queens Opinion (T5) looks the fastest of the outside trio and should be prominent early doors. Paul Young's charge showed improved form to easily pick up a similar event last month in a fast time, and need a sharp exit to figure in the finish.

Sarahs Our Star (T6) looks to have potential after just five career outings to date. However Jim Reynolds' individual has not been displaying an enthusiastic attitude in recent weeks and the jury is out.