UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

ALAZWAR ended his turf campaign in fine fettle when following up his Newmarket second by going one better at Ascot in October. Archie Watson's gelding is 5lb higher on this occasion, but he is taken to kick on back on the all-weather. Escarpment makes plenty of appeal on his first start for Mick Appleby and is expected to go close, along with the consistent Outrace.
Prediction : 1st Alazwar 2nd Escarpment 3rd Outrace

750,000gns purchase ARABIAN TRIBE ticks plenty of boxes on paper, being a half-brother to multiple Group 1 winner Barney Roy, and the son of Dubawi gets the vote on his racecourse bow. Ghostlore, who cost 260,000gns at the Arqana yearling sale, is closely related to Celebration Mile winner Duke Of Hazzard and warrants plenty of respect, despite wearing a hood for his first start. Of those with experience, the pair to concentrate on are Sunny Street and Bur Dubai.
Prediction : 1st Arabian Tribe 2nd Ghostlore 3rd Sunny Street

REVOLUCION won over C&D last Sunday and connections can run their gelding at this level again, so the son of Havana Grey could prove a tough nut to crack particularly with his rider's claim almost negating the penalty he shoulders. My Boy Jack chased home the selection on that occasion and may have to settle for a supporting role again, while the hat-trick seeking Lynwood Lad and Lil Wade appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Revolucion 2nd My Boy Jack 3rd Lynwood Lad

KITBAG took a step back in the right direction when runner-up at Chelmsford last time and the switch of headgear from cheekpieces to a first-time visor could help to get his head back in front. Higher Law went close on his latest start when beaten a head into third at Southwell and is expected to be competitive once again. Mc's Wag and Show Compassion complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Kitbag 2nd Higher Law 3rd Mcs Wag

DARK SIDE PRINCE looks one to keep on side with after he looked to be coming back to form with a solid third here last month. He already has seven career wins on the all-weather over this trip, with two of them coming here, and from a low draw he has every chance of win number eight. Not Too Real Bad could be interesting if the first-time hood has a positive effect having won off higher marks in Ireland, while Let's Go Hugo may get the better of Sixcor if getting a clearer run than the last time they met.
Prediction : 1st Dark Side Prince 2nd Not Too Real Bad 3rd Lets Go Hugo

Eagle Day is looking for his hat-trick after two wins over course and distance, but he was all out to score by a neck earlier in the month and a 6lb penalty may stop his winning run. HE'S A GENTLEMAN got up late over 7f to win here in November and is more than capable of a fourth career success back up to this trip. Triggered has a good strike rate here, with two wins and two places from five runs, which makes him equally difficult to ignore.
Prediction : 1st Hes A Gentleman 2nd Eagle Day 3rd Triggered

With very little worthwhile form to rely on, this may go to a newcomer and Jane Chapple-Hyam's CROWN BOARD looks the part on paper at least. A gelded son of Lope De Vega, he cost 180,000gns as a yearling and should be ideally suited by this trip. Luna Dipinta might be the best of those with racecourse experience after catching the eye at Lingfield following a poor start before running on well into fifth, though Youm Jameel is another who is improving with experience, though he may do better in handicaps in the near future.
Prediction : 1st Crown Board 2nd Luna Dipinta 3rd Youm Jameel

To The Bar has a course and distance win to his name, but that was back in December 2020 and he will need to take a step forward from his Lingfield fourth if he wants to win this. THE CALTONIAN looks the more reliable option based on his three-quarter length third at Newcastle over shorter following a close up C&D second in October. Northcliff has come home third on his last two outings at Kempton and Lingfield, but may have to settle for the same position in this line-up.
Prediction : 1st The Caltonian 2nd To The Bar 3rd Northcliff