The fast-finishing Kilgraney Saidso looks good value in the “To Be Decided Stakes” over 450m at Oxford Stadium on Saturday night.
Paul Clarke's runner finished well behind Carkills Express last time out and can go one better in a race sponsored by Oxford Maiden Derby backer Max Picinelli, who makes a rare visit from his native Italy for the meeting.
Picinelli, the leading owner at Cowley and purchaser of Shellgrove Farm where trainer Tony Magnasco is now based, has yet to decide whether to renew his sponsorship of next year's Maiden Derby.
Malbay Elite, from the in-form Richard Yeates kennel, looks a danger while Knockrour Paddy should be added for forecast combinations.
But it's Kilgraney to tell them I said so.
Elsewhere on tonight’s card, leading trainer Angie Kibble unleashes a tasty newcomer in Rapid Release who, judging by his qualifying races, will be a hot property in the A1 over 450m.
The former Irish runner, who was a winner at Mullingar over 525 yards in 29.39, is a fast starter and if leading, can make a winning debut.
Tipp Are Back, a generous 3-1 when trotting up last time up in 27.10, looks the pick of the second top grade event.
SATURDAY NIGHT’S RUNNERS 7.35: River Saba, Leaseoflife, Strike Away Ally, Springville Ned, Gangster Express 3, SLANEYSIDE BONZO.
7.50: Canadian Willie 3, Ardmayle Pal, WOOD FLOJO, Gatally Ted, Toems Rocket, Wroxham Buoy.
8.05: Balcak, HILLCROSS ISIS, Stouke Ted, Stafford Dreams, Pennys Ford, Iver Posh 3.
8.20: Vancouver Sol, Killishin Kudos 3, Old Bawn Flash, Nikitas Kewell, Greenfield Major, RATTLING JACK.
8.35: Time Cracker, Inus Nofear, Swift Moses 3, ROOSKEY RASCAL, Speedy Ali, Mikes Swift.
8.50: Primo Vintage, Stone Park Woods, Metric Whizz 3, Nightfire Jet, Sparta Doughnuts, IVERHIJACK.
9.05: SWIFT TOP TEX, Scatty Oscar, Crown Simba, Pretty Fancy, Dave The Chain 3, Undisguised.
9.20: Unique Vintage, FARLOE HUSTLER, Liscahane Max, Rapid Release, Kumala 3, Lissakyle Hero.
9.35: Malbay Elite, Greyfox Pennypop, Knockrour Paddy 3, KILGRANEY SAIDSO, Zigzag Knockout, Yahoo Pat.
9.50: Caminho, Elegant Mist, Swift Ramsay 3, MULLAMORE BELLA, Woodbrook Fancy, Gotoon Baracko.
10.05: Sutton Gem, TIPP ARE BACK, Aulton Jimmy 3, Killishin Hondo, Not Now Blue, Carrigeen Man.
10.20: Broadacres Lilly, MILTON COOPER, Gortkelly Nani 3, Knockane Buster, Quarrymount Sue, Inishowen Magic.
Nap: Kilgraney Saidso.
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