19:30 Wolverhampton

Following an excellent second over a mile at Chelmsford THAPA VC (best price 10/3) made no mistake back down to 7f here last time. The money was down and he showed a great attitude to get up and win by a short head at the line. He is 2-2 over this C&D now and has only been nudged up 1lb for that. This son of The Gurkha remains open to further improvement after just 7 starts and I think connections have found the right race for him to follow up in with Probert taking back over in the saddle (won on him before). Always Dreaming looks the danger having been beaten just half a length the last twice. She should run well again but remains a maiden which has to be slightly concerning. Tributo needs to prove himself up a furlong in trip and so Abnaa may fair best of the rest following that win at Newcastle last time.