UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

TOUR DE PARIS accounted for Geordielad when winning over C&D last month and he proved that success was not a fluke by running well on his next start. Alan King's gelding is unexposed over marathon trips on the Flat and he could be very hard to beat today. The aforementioned Geordielad meets the selection on 4lb better terms today and is an obvious threat, while Top Rock Talula completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Tour de Paris 2nd Geordielad 3rd Top Rock Talula

A SURE WELCOME has been running consistently well for a number of months now and that includes his victory over C&D earlier in the month. If he can reproduce that form today then a 4lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop him from winning again. Miracle Works made a winning debut for these connections last month and he has to be given the utmost respect today. Others to consider are Amazing Grazing, Canford Bay and Nibras Again.
Prediction : 1st A Sure Welcome 2nd Miracle Works 3rd Amazing Grazing

ICONIC GIRL has displayed promise in novice company but the daughter of Cape Cross could take a big step forward now upped in trip and switched to handicaps. An opening mark of 68 should be workable and she just gets the nod ahead of Zorawar. David O'Meara's gelding has been running well on the all-weather this winter but he could be vulnerable off his current rating. The shortlist is completed by Anif, Beatbybeatbybeat and Movie Star.
Prediction : 1st Iconic Girl 2nd Zorawar 3rd Anif

DARK MIRACLE improved from his first outing in November to finish second at Kempton a fortnight later and the son of Mukhadram is likely to be suited by the step up in trip. Just Benjamin kept on well on debut when eighth over 7f at Kempton earlier this month and is expected to take a big step forward from that effort, while any market support for newcomer Yellow Label must be noted.
Prediction : 1st Dark Miracle 2nd Just Benjamin 3rd Yellow Label

Havana Rocket benefited from a wind operation when winning on his first start this season at Newcastle and the step up in distance isn't likely to pose any sort of issue. That said, he comes up against MULTAMIS, who could prove to be well ahead of the handicapper. Second to the subsequent Group 1-placed Phoenix Of Spain here in July, he returned to the track after a disappointing effort at Yarmouth to win on his handicap debut in October and has since been gelded, which could bring about further improvement. Assimilation and Wanaasah are others capable of further progression in this sphere.
Prediction : 1st Multamis 2nd Havana Rocket 3rd Assimilation

JACKSTAR won well on his racecourse debut at Newmarket last April over 5f, despite his pedigree suggesting he would want further, and remains open to improvement despite returning from such a long absence. Global Destination shaped as though an extra furlong would see him to best effect when fourth over 6f at Newcastle last month, while Oasis Prince is a half-brother to Group 3 winner Rare Rhythm and warrants respect on debut.
Prediction : 1st Jackstar 2nd Global Destination 3rd Oasis Prince