UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

In a moderate event, it is hard to oppose ENGLISH SPIRIT, who has won two of his last three starts and a 1lb rise for the most recent of those victories may underestimate him. Finn Russell has not been disgraced on either outing since winning over C&D in December, and he edges out Phantasy Mac and Luna Magic to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st English Spirit 2nd Finn Russell 3rd Phantasy Mac

Charlatan and Hawajes both merit plenty of respect given their recent victories at this level, although the 5lb penalties that they carry could leave them vulnerable. With that in mind, marginal preference is for KENSTONE, who made the frame twice over C&D last month and the veteran should be capable of scoring at this level. Inexplicable is another with valid form claims.
Prediction : 1st Kenstone 2nd Charlatan 3rd Hawajes

Flickering Halo is the pick of those with race experience following his close third over 1m3f at Southwell last time. However, a chance can be taken on KING'S REIGN, who cost 1,500,000gns as a yearling and is a Dubawi half-brother to the high-class Silver Knott. Los Toldos, a stablemate of the selection, was a 750,000gns purchase and his dam is a Listed-winning half-sister to the dual King's Stand winner Equiano.
Prediction : 1st Kings Reign 2nd Los Toldos 3rd Flickering Halo

ONE NIGHT STAND may have been 4lb out of the handicap when he sprung a surprise at Lingfield three weeks ago but there was no fluke about the effort and Scott Dixon's consistent gelding, who tends to go well at this time of year, ranks highly in his bid to follow up. Alligator Alley (sixth) and Silky Wilkie (seventh) have theoretical chances of turning the Lingfield form around on the revised terms, but the class-dropping Kinta is feared most, despite having to concede 12lb to the selection.
Prediction : 1st One Night Stand 2nd Kinta 3rd Silky Wilkie

Ideally berthed in stall three, WISEACRE could be hard to peg back if he puts the pace to the race. Luke Morris, who has done well since returning from his stint riding in Japan, has previous knowledge of the selection's style of running and, with his services secured, there are solid grounds to expect another bold showing. Thapa VC, He's A Gentleman and Surprise Picture are others with recent winning form to consider.
Prediction : 1st Wiseacre 2nd Thapa VC 3rd Hes A Gentleman

Charlie's Choice is bidding for the hat-trick after scoring by two and a half lengths over 1m3f at Kempton last time, and it would be no surprise to see him involved off a 6lb higher mark. However, the vote goes to LISEO, who had a subsequent winner back third when going in by half a length at Kempton last month and a 3lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from recording a double. Way Of Life has hit the frame on seven of his last eight outings and can also go well.
Prediction : 1st Liseo 2nd Charlies Choice 3rd Way Of Life

ISLE OF WOLVES has produced some really solid efforts of late, including his close-up third over C&D last month, and he was kindly dropped 1lb for that display. The eight-year-old is well drawn in stall two and could prove tough to reel in. Last-time-out winner Always Fearless is likely to have his supporters, while Pink Jazz can fight it out for the minor honours after his fourth over track and trip last time.
Prediction : 1st Isle of Wolves 2nd Always Fearless 3rd Pink Jazz