BEST OF THE REST (SATURDAY)

18:15 NEWCASTLE

Former course and distance winner Martin's Brig now sits on a very attractive mark, and although he hasn't tasted victory in well over six months, he's been knocking on the door over the winter. With a victory around this time last year, he could be primed for a bold showing.

Note that if he fails to deliver here, he'd be one to follow the time after.

MARTIN'S BRIG (E/W)

19:30 SOUTHWELL

Was in a commanding position before fading in the final furlong when Pembrokeshire was last seen. A new acquisition for trainer Michael Appleby he should come on for his latest run, and now stripping fitter could pick up the pieces if some of the main protagonists fail to deliver.

PEMRBOKESHIRE (E/W)

written by Rory Paddock