BEST OF THE REST (SATURDAY)

Rory Paddock looks away from the ITV action this Saturday and pinpoints three runners elsewhere who could go well. 14:15 NEWCASTLE

Jockey Ryan Mania nearly claimed a major race at Cheltenham yesterday but could make up for that defeat a little by taking home success in this. He partners Diamond Mix who has won their last two contests and looks capable of making it three on the spin if fit after a 127 day break.

Count Adhemar looks the obvious challenger.

DIAMOND MIX (WIN)

17:10 NEWCASTLE

You can't be overly confident in a race of this nature but a tentative each way selection goes to Mr Man who represents a yard with a decent strike rate in NHF races here at Newcaslte. The horses sire Kingston Hill has had a few decent horses in the jumping sphere and his offspring tend to relish softer conditions.

MR MAN (E/W)

20:00 SOUTHWELL

Top jockey Rossa Ryan has just the two rides at Southwell and as such both of the runners he's accompanying demand respect. Of the duo it's Don Simon that seems the more likely victor. An encouraging third placed finish last time over what might be an inadequate trip indicated this marathon distance will be right up his street and he's capable of returning to the winners enclosure.

DON SIMON (WIN)

written by Rory Paddock