Timeform UK SmartPlays: Thursday October 30

Two of the day's best bets come from Stratford

"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."

Jumps action from Sedgefield and Stratford looks to provide the best bets on Thursday.

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

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