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Dash can land the cash

Desperate Dash is likely to be a home banker in the third of six "Romford v Wimbledon" events at 21:09.

Parish Hat (T1) appears the most obvious candidate to secure the rail position and his backers will be hoping that this will be the scenario this evening. A dual scorer in A4 in April, he is performing consistently and can be forgiven a modest effort last week, as he did not trap out with his usual fluency.

Lazyucas Lad (T2) has run without success around Romford at Open race level but cannot be discounted on the basis of one run alone. However, her record has been lamentable when tried away from Plough Lane and, despite creditable efforts in A3 at her home track, layers may be happy to take her on again.

It is somewhat surprising that Desperate Dash (T3) possesses the speed that he does as his dam was staying bitch Courts Ad Holly. Alison Ingram's dog seems to be relishing life at London Road and has posted two emphatic successes in A6 and A7 during recent weeks.

Bionic Lad (T4) invariably drifts off middle from the boxes and it is unfortunate that Tony Taylor's charge has regressed in the face of advancing years. The son of Bionic Prospect does have plenty of early toe and comes here in good heart following an A5 success at Plough Lane.

Pistachio (T5) has driven her backer's nuts in recent weeks with a string of poor efforts, most notably when punted off the boards last Saturday. Paul Young's bitch has impressed the work watchers in trials although this promise has not transferred to race conditions.

Saywhatyousee (T6) is a proven stayer over six bends and makes little appeal over tonight's shorter trip. John Simpson's dog was well beaten at Harlow in a recent open over 592 metres and his supporters will experience few problems in having their orders matched on this occasion.

Nun looks popular order

Blue Nun could be getting the drinks in if obliging from the stripes in Romford's 20:03.

Barwise Tipsy (T1) probably created a few hangovers for her followers last Saturday as Paul Young's bitch took full advantage of a downgrade into A8. Still capable of improvement, as she is returning from seasonal rest, it could be prudent to oppose on this stronger assignment.

Apple Sunset (T2) is a likeable enough veteran who picks up races in her turn. Martyn Wiley's bitch loves to bowl along in front and could be the answer to this puzzle if there is crowding in behind.

Higgys Doc (T3) has been readily opposed by the layers at Plough Lane although they were wrong to do so when he obliged at juicy odds in A7. Tony Taylor's charge was matched at virtually any price ahead of a recent A6 and almost gave those layers a collective "bloody nose" as he narrowly failed to overhaul Dark Ella.

Purely Toon (T4) looks a big player in this race if sneaking a soft lead from the lids. Maxine Locke's team are in flying form at the moment, and the daughter of Honcho Classic was impressive in making all to take a recent A7 at the track.

Torphin Sunset (T5) recently gave the Wimbledon Racing manager little option but to lift her up two grades for an A9 success. Another to be returning from season, her better form is over further than tonight's trip and it would be no surprise to see big odds being traded ahead of this contest.

Blue Nun (T6) is a daughter of 2003 Oaks finalist Zodiac Sapphire and, while she may lack the experience of others in this contest, she has shown a likeable enough attitude in her three outings at Plough Lane thus far. A very wide tracker, her early pace could negate any obvious problems that coursing the hare may provide.

Sailor makes graded return

Borna Sailor makes his first competitive appearance of the year at 22:13.

Genesis Star (T1) has been in rude health of late and Dave Mullins' dog has obliged on his last two visits to A1. The son of Brett Lee was a little unfortunate to come up against an in-form Beat Them Tessa last time out and could need this race after a few weeks on the sidelines.

Scary Chaz (T2) exceeded many expectations when successful in this grade last Wednesday. The layers clearly did not rate her chances but those that were prepared to take her on at big odds in the Betfair market, soon knew they were in trouble as she scooted away from her field at the first bend.

Baby Bucket (T3) has ability although her confidence may have been compromised by a fall at the beginning of the month. Peter Payne's daughter of Droopys Kewell will need plenty of speed and dexterity at the traps in order to hold any chance of landing this competitive affair.

Limited Time (T4) has cost his backers dear in recent months as a number of hefty gambles have gone astray due to a failure to achieve position at the first bend. Jim Reynolds' charge is capable of putting in 3.68 sectionals if timing his release correctly and is likely to be popular on Wednesday as the orange jacket should not have the pace to match him.

Alrita Lisa (T5) was opposed upon a step up into open race class, and it would be no surprise to see those layers being happy to accommodate again. The Larkhill Jo bitch is not certain to secure a run from this draw and tonight's contest appears much stronger than the A1 that she won a fortnight ago.

Borna Sailor (T6) is likely to be one of the most traded dogs on Betfair on Wednesday night as the backers and layers enter into "monetary debate" as to whether he can be fit enough to do himself justice on a first competitive outing for nine months. Jim Reynolds' open racer is eligible for veteran races and the Scottish handler will be looking for a good performance prior to taking on the cream of the "greybeards" over the next few months.