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Stoneys worth a throw in

Stoneys Big Boy (T1) is the only unexposed runner at this level and as a result, may be worth chancing in Romford's London Road Maidens, run over 400 metres and due underway at 20:01. Maggie Lucas' individual record a career-best 24.50 when making virtually all the running in an A2 event on Monday, and is expected to be close to the pace before making his move in the back section.

Genesis Star (T2) has won three of his last five races and is expected to be thereabouts. Although Dave Mullins' contestant proved too strong for Jomax Plumber (T5) last week, the August 04 whelp would prefer the rails slot.

Reachfar Giulio (T3) stormed out of the machine when powering to an all-the-way success last week. Although Alison Ingram's candidate boasts the quickest calculated time in the line-up, it should be a worry that he remains a maiden at the Open level after eight bites of the cherry.

Not Called Ollie (T4) looks capable of challenging at the corner but will need to travel quicker on the clock than of late. Paul Sallis' Hall Green raider has managed only one success from his last 14 outings and does not look trustworthy.

Jomax Plumber (T5) hails from the bang in-form Maxine Locke kennel, and will probably have to be content to chase the pace. The tough contestant landed an A1 event in style on Monday, and should be doing sterling work in the latter phases.

Dainty House (T6) is an improving sort from Harlow who is worth a second look in the pre-race market. Mark Cottee's charge, however, lacks experience around London Road, and may struggle to become competitive.

Flying and Ronin to dominate 20:48

Flying Time (T2) and Ronin (T6) look set to corner the market in the London Road Puppies, run over 400 metres and due underway at 20:48.

Star Of Twilight (T1) looked hugely impressive when posting a quick 24:59 on his sole visit to Romford in March. Although Paul Sallis' contender has been a touch disappointing at his home base Hall Green more recently, the fast youngster cannot be ruled out with a clear run on the bunny.

Flying Time (T2) confirmed himself on the upgrade when defeating Ronin (T5) by two-and-a-half lengths over the course and distance three weeks ago. John Mullins' Coventry raider was then unlucky to stumble at the start when made a hot favourite to land his last outing at Sunderland, and the improving performer is expected to attract his fair share of backers again in this company.

Blonde Rock (T3) boasts plenty of opening speed, and will try his little heart out to reach the corner on the bunny. However, with Gary Sallis' Sittingbourne representative needing to find a chunk on the clock, he is best left alone for betting purposes.

Swift Weir (T4) has made rapid progress through the grades since making his debut in a modest A7 event at Swindon in February. Steve Willey's runner just got up on the line to pick up an A1 class event at the Wiltshire circuit last month, but will need to brush up his trapping prowess to feature in the finish.

Be All (T5) is still a maiden after seven bites of the cherry and appears to have a good deal of improvement to find at this level. Dave Mullins' contestant is expected to attract little in the way of support.

Ronin (T6) looks the chief threat to Flying Time (T2). Alison Ingram's challenger boasts just the single win to his name after ten career starts, but has finished runner-up on another seven occasions. Once the penny drops, the promising youngster may well be set for better things, and with little to find on the clock, he has to enter calculations.

Cagey Dougie boxed up in 21:36

Cagey Dougie (T1) has only worn the red jacket once during his career, but acquitted himself with credit when coming from off the pace to strike around three weeks ago. With John Mullins' Coventry raider bidding to make it two from two on the rails, he is expected to attract plenty of interest in the London Road Standard, run over 400 metres and due underway at 21:36. Dougie produced a fabulous effort when posting a nippy 24:23 in his warm-up trial, and a reproduction of that clock would see him take the world of beating.

Greenlough Power (T2) ended a six-race losing run when landing a number of tasty wagers over the distance last week. However, with Ernie Gaskin's competitor needing to travel with more zest, an uphill battle looks on the cards.

Millies Our Star (T3) has won two of his last four Opens over the trip, and cannot be discarded. Jenny March's Peterborough invader is blessed with pace in abundance, and enters the equation.

Lethal Lee (T4) produced an outstanding performance when making all in an ultra-fast 24:19 over three months ago. With Alison Ingram's classy individual well treated on his best form, he enters the short-list in a cracking contest.

Brideweir George (T5) caught clock watchers' eyes when justifying heavy support in 24:34 on his penultimate outing three weeks ago. Jim Reynolds' charge has little to find on form, and is another major player.

Blueview Brian (T6) has so far failed to live up to expectations since coming over from Ireland, and Mark Cottee's character is without a win in his last ten races. As a result, layers are entitled to feel confident of having their own way.