Timeform US SmartPlays: Saturday 19 August

• Three best bets in the US from Timeform

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Laurel Park - 19:36 (R5) - #1 Battalion

Battalion returned from a break to narrowly make all last week and should make a bold show to follow up. Bryce Canyon has won three times this season and can go better than last time in what looks a slightly weaker race. Cannon's Roar isn't entirely out of it either.

Woodbine - 20:08 (R5) - #4 Stormcast

Stormcast has a better draw than on her first two starts and looks sure to take all the beating in this maiden. Quality Presence comes with a trainer/jockey combination that takes the eye and is taken for the forecast. Legs Like Flatter was runner-up on debut and can make her presence felt again.

Woodbine - 21:48 (R8) - #1 Hazelbrook

Hazelbrook has a good strike-rate but looked as though she needed the outing on her reappearance last month. This looks a good spot for her to resume winning ways. Artie's Princess must have a good chance on these terms and is also likely to be thereabouts. Valentina Day also commands consideration back at this level.