UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

In an open event, a chance can be taken on FREE AS A BIRD, who should appreciate a drop in trip after weakening late on over 6f at Kempton. A 3lb ease in the handicap might underestimate the daughter of Showcasing because she showed ability in novice/maiden company. The Liegeman defeated a subsequent winner at Lingfield three weeks ago so a 7lb rise looks more than fair. Others to note include Miss Anya and It's Showtime.
Prediction : 1st Free As A Bird 2nd The Liegeman 3rd Miss Anya

Sports Coach was a comfortable winner at Newcastle but while he has to be respected, he might struggle to concede 4lb to INFLUENCE. George Boughey's charge bumped into a useful prospect over 6f here on his debut and natural improvement could make him a tough nut to crack. Jenni, who sets the standard with an official rating of 85, ought to be more than capable of getting involved on her first start for the David O'Meara team.
Prediction : 1st Influence 2nd Sports Coach 3rd Jenni

SISTERS IN THE SKY went close to exploiting a sliding handicap mark when filling the runner-up spot here last week and, eased a further 2lb in the ratings, he is fancied to go one better. Van Zant continues to run well in defeat and he's unlikely to be far away, while Dodgy Bob and Written Broadcast are just two others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Sisters In The Sky 2nd Van Zant 3rd Dodgy Bob

TIME PATROL made the frame over this distance at Kempton earlier in the month and his mark remains unchanged. The three-year-old also competes in the same grade and could be the one to beat. The main threat might be Outreach, who filled the runner-up spot over C&D last time and now has George Bass claiming 3lb off the same rating. Hawajes is worth a second look in a first-time tongue-tie.
Prediction : 1st Time Patrol 2nd Outreach 3rd Hawajes

Intervention continued his cracking form by proving his versatility to go in over 6f at Lingfield and while in this sort of form, he will be hard to keep out of the finish off a 4lb higher mark. However, marginal preference is for MOUNT ATHOS, who had Lord Of The Lodge well beaten when successful at Kempton and followed that up with a second at Listed level in France. The top-weight steps back into handicap company and looks the one to beat. Soar Above completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mount Athos 2nd Intervention 3rd Soar Above

LIGHT SPEED is unbeaten in his last three starts, including when striking by just over two lengths on his handicap debut at Lingfield last time. The son of Mehmas was put up 7lb for that success, which is unlikely to prevent him from going in again, especially given the likelihood of more to come. King's Code had to settle for second when sent off favourite at Chelmsford but can go well off the same rating, while last-time-out C&D winner Civil Law is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Light Speed 2nd Kings Code 3rd Civil Law

DISTINCTION was an impressive winner over C&D last week and is hard to oppose on the back of that performance, despite carrying a 5lb penalty. Aeroplane Mode has made the frame on his last couple of starts and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Prince Hector is another recent track-and-trip winner who has to be of interest.
Prediction : 1st Distinction 2nd Aeroplane Mode 3rd Prince Hector

AMAZING put in a career best when second over 1m2f on the Lingfield turf back in June and she merits the utmost respect on her return to action, especially with the benefit of a first-time hood. Recent C&D winner Sea Of Charm has to be of interest but can be unpredictable, while Western Stars and Suffrajet are others with strong form claims.
Prediction : 1st Amazing 2nd Sea Of Charm 3rd Western Stars