UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

GEELONG has been running well in defeat recently, emphasised when finishing a one-length fourth at Bath nine days ago. Eased 1lb in the ratings following that performance, the son of Australia has become attractively handicapped judged on past exploits and he might be ready to take advantage. Handicap debutant Socialist Agenda must enter calculations, while first-time blinkers could spark an improved performance from Buford.
Prediction : 1st Geelong 2nd Socialist Agenda 3rd Buford

HARAPPAN shaped with significant promise at Newcastle on his debut, where he travelled smoothly into contention. The three-year-old didn't have the pace to match the front two, but he looks certain to benefit from a step up in trip and is taken to strike at the second time of asking. Swift Hawk is the main danger, while market support for the Nicky Henderson-trained Royal Max would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Harappan 2nd Swift Hawk 3rd Royal Max

MC LOVEN left the form of his debut behind when only narrowly denied at Lingfield nine days ago, and any further improvement can see the Harry Angel colt shed his maiden tag here. Miss Woo Woo, who finished third in that same contest, might improve for the fitting of first-time cheekpieces, while Pressure's On and Fly Pass complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mc Loven 2nd Miss Woo Woo 3rd Pressures On

Cuban Grey attempted to make all over C&D on his latest outing, but he was denied by just under a length. He is likely to remain competitive off the same mark, though preference is for DOCTOR MOZART, who failed to fire on turf at Chepstow but now makes his return to the all-weather and could prove tough to beat. Tarbet would be of interest if the market spoke in her favour on her handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Doctor Mozart 2nd Cuban Grey 3rd Tarbet

VOLTAIC got up in the final strides to score at Salisbury over a mile last time and he is asked to carry 4lb extra for that success, which may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Mudlahhim is up 4lb for his recent win over C&D and is likely to be on the premises once more, while Secret Joy is much less exposed than most of these and could also get involved.
Prediction : 1st Voltaic 2nd Mudlahhim 3rd Secret Joy

WELOOF (third) finished half a length behind Give A Little Back (second) last time at Kempton when short of room in the closing stages, and the nine-year-old is 1lb better off with that rival this time around. He's taken to reverse the form and go very close. Perfect Gentleman's performance last time could be upgraded after he lost many lengths at the start and, sporting first-time cheekpieces, he's another to note.
Prediction : 1st Weloof 2nd Perfect Gentleman 3rd Give A Little Back

HOOFLEPUFF returned from a 79-day break to fill the runner-up spot over C&D at the end of June, which showed he is still in great heart. The seven-year-old looks to have been found another good opportunity off the same mark. Royal Dream makes his return to the all-weather, where he was last seen scoring at Lingfield off 3lb lower, while Eagle Eyed Tom is one to watch in the market.
Prediction : 1st Hooflepuff 2nd Royal Dream 3rd Eagle Eyed Tom