UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

GRAFFITI had plenty in hand when winning over the extended 1m1f circuit here last month and, as this doesn't appear to be much tougher on face value, it would come as no surprise to see the four-year-old readily cope with carrying top-weight in this company. Prince Ali and Harbour Vision are both better than they could muster last time out and rate as shortlist material, given each is a previous course winner. High Court Judge is also considered due to being unexposed st the trip.
Prediction : 1st Graffiti 2nd Prince Ali 3rd Harbour Vision

Swinging Eddie is still on a competitive mark despite going up 4lb for winning over this course and distance win eight days ago, while Dakota Power has won once and been placed three times from just five visits to this venue, and again looks a solid candidate to be heavily involved. Nevertheless, MUMAYAZ shades them both in terms of consistency and, from 2lb lower than his last winning mark, the Tony Carroll-trained gelding is suggested as the pick of this bunch.
Prediction : 1st Mumayaz 2nd Swinging Eddie 3rd Dakota Power

This looks a good opportunity for VERDANSK to break his maiden, despite this being the ninth time of asking. The son of No Nay Never has run well on both previous attempts on the all-weather since joining the Henry Candy yard and, with the return to 7f not expected to raise any issues, another big run is expected. Mapogo enters calculations after finishing second to a potentially useful type on his debut on the Flat 11 days ago, while Hombre is another to seriously consider.
Prediction : 1st Verdansk 2nd Mapogo 3rd Hombre

LIGHT UP OUR STARS was only beaten a length when fourth over C&D last week and the seven-year-old merits plenty of respect off a 1lb lower mark here. Larado may benefit from this step back up in distance and is a threat to the selection, while Gavi Di Gavi and True Statesman are others who are capable of making the frame.
Prediction : 1st Light Up Our Stars 2nd Larado 3rd Gavi Di Gavi

BALDOMERO was only beaten a neck when second in a stronger event than this at Kempton 10 days ago and he tops the shortlist for this contest off the same mark. Starshiba, a stablemate of the selection, won over C&D a couple of weeks ago and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Rousing Encore is best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Baldomero 2nd Starshiba 3rd Rousing Encore

The consistent PEPSI CAT returned to winning ways over this trip at Newcastle three weeks ago and a 3lb rise may not be enough to stop her here. That said, Nelson Gay should not be underestimated having hit the crossbar over C&D recently, while One Night Stand and Ramon Di Loria are others who are capable of going well at this level.
Prediction : 1st Pepsi Cat 2nd Nelson Gay 3rd One Night Stand

CRAFTER was able to exploit a drop in the ratings when winning over this C&D a fortnight ago, and Mark Loughnane's charge looks handicapped to repeat the dose having been raised just 2lb for that head success. A three-time track winner (twice over this trip), Carey Street continues to run with some credit in defeat and he should not be written off, along with Art Of Romance, who returns to handicaps having finished third in a seller at Chelmsford last month.
Prediction : 1st Crafter 2nd Carey Street 3rd Art Of Romance

SWING TO THE STARS has been gradually working her way down the handicap in recent starts, despite performing with some credit, so Ian Williams' filly could get her nose in front today in what looks a winnable contest. Mitigator was well-held in second at Chelmsford last time but a similar performance would bring him firmly into the reckoning, while Isle of Wolves and Ermin Street are just two others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Swing To The Stars 2nd Mitigator 3rd Isle of Wolves