BEST OF THE REST (SATURDAY)

Rory Paddock heads to Southwell for just two selections away from the ITV cameras this Saturday. 16:20 SOUTHWELL

Siding with an 18 race maiden perhaps isn't the most obvious option but Marcus could finally shaking off his losing tag in the opener at Southwell. With the eye-catching booking of jockey Rob Hornby an additional positive. One of the four-year-olds best performances came when third over this course and distance. A repeat of that effort could see him go close once more.

MARCUS (E/W)

16:55 SOUTHWELL

Handicap debutant Marajito looks the one to side with after some promising all-weather efforts to date, including filling the runners-up spot over this track and trip. Given a fair enough mark to kick off proceedings in this company and should be too much for what looks a weak field.

MARAJITO (WIN) written by Rory Paddock