UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

REVE DE MAGRITTE was only denied by a neck in a class 6 handicap over 7f here last time and she now has Daniel Muscutt back in the plate, with the step up in distance unlikely to pose her any problems. The four-year-old brings the best recent form to the table and could be the one to beat. The main threat might be Pontius, who filled the runner-up spot at Chelmsford on his penultimate start and is capable of a decent showing if first-time blinkers have the desired effect. Desert Swirl is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Reve De Magritte 2nd Pontius 3rd Desert Swirl

GOLD STANDARD outran his huge odds to finish third over C&D on his latest outing and that effort puts him in with a leading chance on this occasion. If the seven-year-old can back up that display, he could prove a tough nut to crack. The main danger is Well Prepared, who finished midfield at Chelmsford last month and he could easily get into contention as the top-rated in this field. Of the remainder, Coconut Bay looks the most appealing.
Prediction : 1st Gold Standard 2nd Well Prepared 3rd Coconut Bay

GYPSY WHISPER has produced some really solid efforts over C&D since November, including her second last month, and she now drops to a classified event, which can see her regain the winning thread. No Diggity finished third at Brighton in September and is expected to have a say on his return to the all-weather, while Elusive Tiger is less exposed than most of these and could also get into contention.
Prediction : 1st Gypsy Whisper 2nd No Diggity 3rd Elusive Tiger

INNER TEMPLE has filled third place on both of his previous starts over 6f and the step up in trip could see Archie Watson's colt get off the mark. Le Geyt took a step forward when third at Kempton last time and he may have more improvement left to come, while Alreet Cha and Doha Bu Thaila are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Inner Temple 2nd Le Geyt 3rd Alreet Cha

The in-form INTERVENTION is very hard to oppose following his 7f success here on Boxing Day and a 4lb penalty for that victory may still underestimate him. Things did not go to plan for Muscika after a slow start here last time but he could bounce back having scored over C&D the time before. Others to note are Topo Chico and Just A Spark.
Prediction : 1st Intervention 2nd Muscika 3rd Topo Chico

Via Blanca sets the standard based on her impressive win at Chelmsford 12 days ago, but a 9lb rise for that success has to be a concern. With that in mind, preference is for RELENTLESS WARRIOR, who was third over C&D on Boxing Day and can race off the same mark here. Rogue Rosie edges out Hearitfortheboys to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Relentless Warrior 2nd Via Blanca 3rd Rogue Rosie

A difficult race to call, but if GUSTAV GRAVES remains at the same level as when winning comfortably over course and distance at the end of last month, a 5lb penalty may not be enough to stop him following up. Darlo Pride brings consistency to the table but all three of his wins have been at a lower level, while Rodborough wasn't beaten far when fifth at Southwell last time and she could go well.
Prediction : 1st Gustav Graves 2nd Darlo Pride 3rd Rodborough

HILL STATION should prove popular in the hunt for his hat-trick after wins at Lingfield and Southwell, and an added 5lb from the handicapper may not stop him while his stable remains in such good form. Starfighter has won here three times from 12 starts and he could go well, though Night At Sea looks the bigger danger after her two-length fifth at Chelmsford last time out.
Prediction : 1st Hill Station 2nd Night At Sea 3rd Starfighter