Timeform Greyhound SmartPlays: Pomba Jake has plenty in his favour at Nottingham

CARRIGMORE PIPER (Trap 2) - 17:22 Sheffield

Following seasonal rest, CARRIGMORE PIPER took a marked step forward on her opening exploits this autumn, coming from off the pace to clear away for a comfortable success in A7 class last week. A strong-running sort, she lines up in a handicap this afternoon lacking depth and, from what looks a good make up in the blue jacket, Joy Andrews' bitch is fancied to follow up with her fitness levels improving all the time.

BALLYMAC ROCKY (Trap 2) - 18:48 Oxford

Oxford plays host to the opening heats of the RPGTV Cowley Puppy Collar and BALLYMAC ROCKY, who has twice shaped with promise in recent visits, is fancied to come out on top. Chasing home another smart prospect on his most recent outing, seizing an early lead on the rails rates distinctly possible for the January '22 youngster, and we're hopeful of a bold showing from the son of Ballymac Cashout.

POMBA JAKE (Trap 1) - 21:11 Nottingham

POMBA JAKE again shaped with promise despite suggesting the extended six-bend trip of 730-metres stretched his stamina at this track last week, tying up late on having cut out much of the running. A drop back to this 680-metre distance won't inconvenience him and he should prove difficult to contain with a clear run on the rails.