UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

SFUMATO was beaten by under a length over this trip at Catterick last week and if his wide draw can be overcome then he has a good chance of gaining compensation off this 1lb lower perch. Elusif finished an outpaced fifth over 6f at Kempton last time and could improve for this extra furlong, while it would come as no surprise to see Blessed To Empress return to form in a first-time visor.
Prediction : 1st Sfumato 2nd Elusif 3rd Blessed To Empress

LORD OF THE ALPS shaped with promise when third over the extended 7f at Beverley on debut and is entitled to improve with the benefit of that initial experience now under his belt. Lady Red Moon is improving between runs and has place claims if building on her Doncaster third over this trip last time, while any money for newcomer Escape Proof would also be worth heeding.
Prediction : 1st Lord Of The Alps 2nd Lady Red Moon 3rd Escape Proof

KAYLEN'S MISCHIEF was keeping on in the finish when third over the extended 1m3f at Windsor last time and looks well worth a try over this longer trip on that evidence. Bird For Life picked up the silver medal over this trip at Kempton last time and could put up most resistance, while a stiffer test could also suit Pepper Street, who had been running over hurdles before finishing midfield on her return to the Flat at Lingfield last month.
Prediction : 1st Kaylens Mischief 2nd Bird For Life 3rd Pepper Street

HYDROPLANE thrived up at 10 furlongs when getting off the mark on just his second handicap appearance at Salisbury, and there could be lots more in the locker of Sir Mark Prescott's three-year-old, who looks to follow up under a 6lb penalty. Hooflepuff has been running with credit of late and is respected stepping up in trip on his first outing for James Farnshawe, while handicap debutant Arcadienne is worth keeping an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Hydroplane 2nd Hooflepuff 3rd Arcadienne

DESERT FRIEND won two of his three outings for Mark Johnston last season and the Universal colt makes plenty of appeal making the transition into the handicap ranks on his first outing for David Simcock with Jamie Spencer in the saddle. Distant Chimes improved for a step up in trip on his handicap debut last time and has to be respected. Grand Inquisitor is in fine form and could have a part to play off top weight, while Super Kid was on the scoresheet at Chester last time and could follow up off a 3lb higher mark.
Prediction : 1st Desert Friend 2nd Distant Chimes 3rd Grand Inquisitor

DI MATTEO broke her duck in a C&D event in April and may be able to gain compensation for her recent near-miss off 2lb lower at Kempton now fitted with first-time cheekpieces. Across The Sea picked up minor money off this mark at Newbury recently and is feared most, though Stallone continues to run to a consistent level of form in defeat and wouldn't be winning out of turn either, having picked up the bronze medal behind the selection last time.
Prediction : 1st Di Matteo 2nd Across The Sea 3rd Stallone

PROMOTE has been off the track since finishing runner-up in a novice event at Yarmouth in September but she makes plenty of appeal on that performance and also her debut victory on Tapeta at Newcastle, so any money for her on her return would be notable. Great Suspense is improving with experience and has place possibilities along with Springwood Drive, Mendamay and Ghaith.
Prediction : 1st Promote 2nd Great Suspense 3rd Springwood Drive