Timeform UK SmartPlays: Thursday October 30

Speed Master - 15:00 Sedgefield

Plenty of these need considering but it could be worth taking a chance on the slightly quirky Speed Master, who remains on a fair mark and should be suited by this marathon. Royale Knight, Sun Cloud and Many Stars head the dangers.

Water Wagtail - 15:10 Stratford

Last year's winner Danandy might not be far away again if putting his best foot forward, but Water Wagtail still looks attractively handicapped returning for a yard in good form and remains lightly raced over fences, so looks the way to go. It's still early days for Trafalgar in his time with Dan Skelton and first-time blinkers may see him bounce back bearing in mind his earlier promise.

Like Minded - 15:40 Stratford

King Edmund clearly remains competitive despite his advancing years, going close again at Fontwell recently, while Wiffy Chatsby was shaping well before departing on his recent return from a long absence at Wincanton, though it may be worth chancing Like Minded back chasing from a much lower mark than over hurdles for the in-form Skelton yard.

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Back Speed Master @ 12.011/1 in the 15:00 Sedgefield
Back Water Wagtail @ 3.613/5 in the 15:10 Stratford
Back Like Minded @ 6.05/1 in the 15:40 Stratford