UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

The Nail Gunner was only beaten a short head over this trip at Lingfield last time and he was only raised 1lb for that effort, which gives him every chance of being thereabouts once more. However, preference is for ALMODOVAR DEL RIO, who returns from a break after running with great credit over C&D. In addition, the four-year-old is less exposed than most of these and is only 2lb higher than his last winning mark. Suzi's Connoisseur completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Almodovar Del Rio 2nd The Nail Gunner 3rd Suzis Connoisseur

TOTNES makes her handicap debut after getting off the mark last time over C&D and her opening mark could prove to be a lenient one based on the ease of that win. The main danger looks to be Seagrave Fox, who was put up 2lb for his latest effort when caught close home. Rossmore Nation has won two of his five starts for the Michael Appleby stable and is also respected.
Prediction : 1st Totnes 2nd Seagrave Fox 3rd Rossmore Nation

Fariba is an interesting contender as she steps into much calmer waters than when contesting a Listed race last time and makes her handicap debut taking a step up in trip. However, the vote goes to the George Boughey-trained RAZONI, who hit the line well over 1m at Southwell on his latest start and is only 1lb higher for that display. Moreover, the first-time tongue-tie could aid his chances stepping up in distance, while The Renegade is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Razoni 2nd Fariba 3rd The Renegade

Runner-up over this trip at Southwell on his most recent outing in January, RAY VONN can shed his maiden tag at the sixth time of asking on his debut for Ben Brookhouse. Star Sound has shown enough on both of her career starts to suggest that she can play a hand here, while newcomer Pearly Star is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Ray Vonn 2nd Star Sound 3rd Pearly Star

This could go the way of EM JAY KAY, who finished a fair third over 6f at Chelmsford on his latest outing. He retains the mark from that run, which makes the gelded son of Brazen Beau of additional interest, although it would be foolish to dismiss Glorious Charmer having proven exceptionally consistent of late. Josies Kid sports a first-time visor and is another of interest.
Prediction : 1st Em Jay Kay 2nd Glorious Charmer 3rd Josies Kid

LEXINGTON KNIGHT was far-from disgraced when headed in the final strides over C&D last month and he looks more than capable of picking up a race of this nature off only 1lb higher. Johnny Boom has failed to justify favouritism on his last three appearances, nevertheless, he arrives on a workable mark and merits consideration now returned to 1m4f. Bearaway's mark has dropped to 1lb below his Windsor triumph in October and he's another to note.
Prediction : 1st Lexington Knight 2nd Johnny Boom 3rd Bearaway

ENGLISH SPIRIT relished the step up in trip when winning over C&D a few weeks ago and, with a 3lb rise looking more than fair, he's taken to foil Snooze Lane in his quest to land a hat-trick. Sarah Hollinshead's charge has also thrived at this track and is unlikely to go down without a fight. Seven Pockets would make more appeal over further but he cannot be dismissed off his current mark.
Prediction : 1st English Spirit 2nd Snooze Lane 3rd Seven Pockets