UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

LHEBAYEB ran well from an uncompromising position when runner-up at Bath last month and Victor Dartnall's mare is fancied to gain a breakthrough success. Sun Festival arrives in good form and isn't taken lightly now returned to the C&D of his sole triumph. Odd Socks Havana wasn't quite at his best here recently, but he can't be discounted on earlier all-weather efforts.
Prediction : 1st Lhebayeb 2nd Sun Festival 3rd Odd Socks Havana

BOMB SQUAD found only one rival too strong at Chepstow last time and a similar level of performance on this switch to the all-weather could suffice, with Oisin Murphy looking a shrewd booking. San Francisco Bay's mark continues to drop and Henry Candy's gelding could also have a say now returned to 7f. Martineo arrives in good fettle and the eight-year-old shouldn't be far away either.
Prediction : 1st Bomb Squad 2nd San Francisco Bay 3rd Martineo

Although MOTHER MARGARET was no match for the useful Fakhama on her debut at Newbury in April, she looks more than capable of picking up a race of this nature and gets the vote. Beautiful Summer should have learned plenty from her opening bid at Newmarket last month and warrants consideration, while newcomers Queen Of Sparta and Cloud Cover have the pedigree to be a force at this level and any market support needs examining.
Prediction : 1st Mother Margaret 2nd Beautiful Summer 3rd Queen Of Sparta

SHALAA ASKER arrives in this following a disappointing run in a stronger contest at Ayr last month. However, he was only beaten three-quarters of a length off 1lb higher over this trip at Lingfield three starts ago, so a return to an artificial surface could be what he needs to bounce back. Secret Moment arrives off a break following a fair fifth at Chelmsford last October and is feared off 1lb lower, while Vespasian is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Shalaa Asker 2nd Secret Moment 3rd Vespasian

In a contest lacking depth, preference is for ABERAMA GOLD, who has been eased in class following a disappointing run at Thirsk last month. He is rated 1lb lower than when beaten a head over this trip at Lingfield in March and is taken to bounce back. Brasil Power can give him most to think about on his return to the all-weather, especially given he is rated 3lb above his last winning mark. Mohi completes the shortlist dropping in distance.
Prediction : 1st Aberama Gold 2nd Brasil Power 3rd Mohi

DANZART looks a solid contender based on the pick of his turf form and Stella Barclay's five-year-old must be of significant interest in his bid to land a hat-trick of victories. He has to shoulder a 5lb penalty following a comfortable success at Redcar last Monday, but should not be dismissed, especially when considering the booking of Oisin Murphy. Billian remains 3lb above his last winning mark but is still feared, along with recent 5f runner-up Tantastic.
Prediction : 1st Danzart 2nd Billian 3rd Tantastic

Steel Helmet was just out of the handicap when he won over 1m6f here last month and the gelding is respected despite stepping up in trip and racing off a 3lb higher mark. However, ALL ABOUT ALICE is open to more improvement over this distance and earns a narrow vote of confidence given she looks handily weighted on her debut for new connections. Reset Button and Chef De Troupe are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st All About Alice 2nd Steel Helmet 3rd Reset Button

ISLE OF WOLVES is back on an attractive mark and, having gone close the last time he raced over C&D, he has a fair amount going for him with blinkers applied. He responded well in cheekpieces on the all-weather earlier in the year and the return of headgear (omitted last time out) might well work the oracle. Further Measure and Harmonious are feared most among the opposition.
Prediction : 1st Isle of Wolves 2nd Further Measure 3rd Harmonious