Saturday's Best Bets: It's all about the Here And Now

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After two winners and a 14-1 place, Tippin' Jimmy gives you his best bets on a super Saturday.

1:55 York – Weekend Offender (6/1)

Kevin Ryan’s handicapper will win one day, I am sure of it! He was third at the start of the season when beaten by George William and G K Chesterton, who have franked the form since. He was last seen at Hamilton where an error in the stalls scuppered his chances, with more luck he should have a strong claim.

2:50 Newmarket – Afaak (4/1)

One of my horse I have been following very closely is Afaak, he’s bred to be a superstar coming from a 1,000 Guineas winning dam in Ghanaati. He won at a huge price at Doncaster on his penultimate start, before running creditably when seventh at Royal Ascot. This race may suit him a lot better, and this progressive type is more than capable of striking in this field.

3:10 Curragh – Mendelssohn (10/1) ew

This horse is bred to be an absolute super superstar! He is from Scat Daddy, and from a great American sprinting pedigree. It’s his first start and he should improve from the run, but he can certainly be picking up some place money!

3:35 Chester - Here And Now (9/4)

This is one of the best bred three-year-old’s around coming out of Oaks winning Look Here, and although this is a competitive handicap I would be excited by her chances. She beat Stradivarius at Chester when last seen, and he since went on to win the Queen’s Vase. That form is huge in this contest and on this mark he should have a massive chance. I am worried about Hochfeld, however.

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There could be more to come from Richard Fahey's The Right Choice

5:15 York – The Right Choice (12/1) ew

A horse who hasn’t shown his true promise is The Right Choice, he hasn’t shown much on paper when midfield in his previous three starts. I expect a good showing and potentially some place money.

7:00 Curragh – Air Supremacy (Evs) NAP

After two second place efforts, it should be a case of third time lucky for Aidan O’Brien’s three-year-old. He was only beaten narrowly when last seen at Bellewstown, when short of room. With a clearer passage he would’ve won the race, and I am expecting him to break his maiden in fine style this evening.

8:50 Sailsbury - Billesdon Bess (5/1)

After an encouraging victory at this track a month ago, I expect another big performance from Billesdon Bess. She won well, and although this a competitive handicap she should run well.