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'Killeacle' looks strong in A6

Killeacle Brid (T5) looks worth keeping on the right side in Romford's A6 contest run over 400 metres and due underway at 19:42.

Blue Moucha (T1) has failed to dip below the 3.80 sectional barriers throughout her career and it will come as a huge surprise to see the ageing greybeard cutting out the fractions. However, Alison Ingram's candidate managed a confidence-boosting success in A7 company on Wednesday and cannot be ruled out.

Mayview Flyer (T2) is the fastest in the field on the clock, but will need to make a rapid exit to figure in the finish. Paul Young's individual should win his share of races in due course, but has won only the solitary event at this level after ten attempts.

Funny Time (T3) will try his little heart out to reach the corner in a prominent position, but may struggle to become competitive in this company. Martyn Wiley's contestant is winless at the grade after four outings and improvement is a must.

Wheres Megan (T4) is a lightly-campaigned sort, and looks open to more improvement than most of her rivals. However, Jim Reynolds' charge seems to take an age to become competitive in her races and she looks worth taking on.

Killeacle Brid (T5) looks to hold a tremendous chance of making the corner with the lead judged on her peppy sectional times. Martyn Wiley's promising contender looks capable of a trap-to-wire success if the pads connect and the daughter of Droopys Kewell is expected to command a big portion of the market.

Ronocco Boy (T6) has the gross misfortune to be drawn next door to a competitor that is expected to power clear in the opening stages in Killeacle Brid (T5). With Maggie Lucas' frustrating performer having won only one race from his last 22 outings, a lay appears the safest option.

'Lisa' and 'Pectel' worth a nibble in A5

Malbay Lisa (T2) and Pectel Unlimited (T6) look the pair to concentrate on in the A5 contest run over 400 metres and due underway at 20:43.

Frankieslollipop (T1), an ex-Irish import, has taken plenty of time to acclimatise to his new surroundings. Alison Ingram's sluggish candidate has managed to strike only once from 13 races to date, and looks likely to be left behind by the nippier front-runners.

Malbay Lisa (T2) is still a maiden after seven career outings, but is clearly held in some regard, having competed in an Open at Coventry last month. Maxine Locke's contender does possess scope for further improvement and will be staying on stoutly in the latter phases.

After Shock (T3) caused an upset when landing an A6 event two outings ago. However, that success came in A6 company, and Paul Young's representative, without a victory on the board after nine starts at this level, is expected to struggle.

Ive Moved On (T4) is expected to be vying for early supremacy at the corner. Dave Mullins' challenger ended a 16-race losing run when successful last week, and has nothing to prove on the clock.

Black Wand (T5) appears to have a difficult draw, being flanked by two peppy starters, and looks likely to meet the traffic jams. Peter Payne's individual has also had his share of injury problems and cannot be trusted.

Pectel Unlimited (T6) looks up to the task. Dave Mullins' wide seed came from off the pace to land a lesser event last month, and looks capable of making every yard of the running.

Gimmegimmegimme a gimme in S3!

Gimmegimmegimme (T5) looks to hold decent claims in the concluding S3 contest run over 575 metres and due underway at 22:00.

Alrita Ghost (T1) finished near-eight lengths behind The Difference (T6) in their latest clash, and will need to display marked improvement to reverse the placings. Martyn Wiley's character has finished at the tail end of the field in four of his last six races, and cannot be flagged up with confidence.

Oldmill Weasel (T2), an ex-Irish import, looks open to bags of improvement after just six career outings in mainland Britain. Peter Payne knows the time of day with his stayers and the likeable pup looks an interesting contender on her six-bend debut.

Bonville Socks (T3) hails from the in-form Maxine Locke kennel, but appears to have not fared too well with the draw. The old hand is a railer in the middle lane, and has something to prove with Gimmegimmegimme (T5) on their recent running.

Tobwee Marco (T4) boasts little experience after two outings around the London Road circuit but does possess scope for improvement. Alison Ingram's challenger is also set to have his first spin at the trip, and is best watched for the time being.

Gimmegimmegimme (T5) is flying at present, and the likeable sort confirmed her well being with a cosy success over Bonville Socks (T3) last week. Paul Young's competitor is favoured by the draw, and can chase The Difference (T6) before mounting her challenger in the back section.

The Difference (T6) is a grand old favourite with the locals, and will make a huge effort to storm out of the traps. Dave Mullins' admirable contender is no forlorn hope with one of her trademark peppy exits.