UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

American Rose has to be of interest as the only C&D winner here, but she hasn't won since December and wears cheekpieces looking to find improvement. Rewilding races from 2lb out of the handicap but looks the sort to find more as he gains in experience, but BYEFORNOW may have the edge. Slowly away when second at Lingfield, if she can hit the gates running she might be able to make all over this trip.
Prediction : 1st Byefornow 2nd Rewilding 3rd American Rose

Mr Baloo would be the form pick after his two-length third at Salisbury and, after keeping on late that day, the sixth furlong may eke out further improvement. He can go close, but a chance is taken on newcomer KORROOR, a son of Kodiac who races for the Archie Watson yard which has a 4-4 record with juveniles on the all-weather this year. Never Fear will also know her job first time out.
Prediction : 1st Korroor 2nd Mr Baloo 3rd Never Fear

CATESBY won this last year off a mark of 60 and, as he runs off 5lb lower now despite a solid second here over a furlong further last time out, he has to enter calculations. Eldeyaar likes it here and could get involved under Billy Loughnane, though he does need to bounce back to form so his consistent stable companion Another Angel may be the one for second.
Prediction : 1st Catesby 2nd Another Angel 3rd Eldeyaar

In a moderate event it is hard to oppose OTTOMAN PRINCE, who won on debut at Chelmsford in October and only found one too good at the same venue on his sole subsequent start the following month. Zeno disappointed last time but is a player based on his effort over C&D on his racecourse bow, while Exorbitant is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Ottoman Prince 2nd Zeno 3rd Exorbitant

CHEF DE TROUPE was successful over C&D a few weeks ago and a 2lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop him in this company. Victoriano hit the crossbar over 1m6f here recently and he should not be underestimated on the back of that performance. La Belle Vie is another with valid form claims, while Fighting Poet and Social City complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Chef De Troupe 2nd Victoriano 3rd La Belle Vie

ODD SOCKS HAVANA has finished second on his last three starts and a chance is taken on this consistent performer. Rebecca Menzies' charge runs off 1lb higher than his length-and-a-quarter defeat at Newcastle last time and this looks like a good opportunity to go one better. Pittsburg is likely to be finishing best having competed over further in recent starts, while Distinction should also be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st Odd Socks Havana 2nd Pittsburg 3rd Distinction

TRIGGERED seems to be thriving of late with two wins in his last three outings and another bold bid can be expected. Mark Loughnane's charge has been raised 6lb in the ratings for his cosy win over 7f at Chelmsford last time and, with Billy Loughnane claiming a valuable 3lb, this in-form gelding might be able to strike again. Plumette likes it around here and is feared most, while Tom Tulliver is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Triggered 2nd Plumette 3rd Tom Tulliver