UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

Provided SHOULDVEBEENARING is ready to go following a 160-day absence, he is the one to beat. Richard Hannon's four-year-old, who finished an excellent third in the Prix de la Foret after being touched off in the Sprint Cup at Haydock, has upwards of 9lb in hand on official ratings and he can resume progress now dropped in class. Doctor Khan Junior has proven himself to be a progressive handicapper and might be capable of better yet, while Nine Tenths is most appealing of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Shouldvebeenaring 2nd Doctor Khan Junior 3rd Nine Tenths

Following a successful turf campaign, KING'S CODE has progressed further on the all-weather over the winter. A narrow victor at both Southwell and Kempton, kicking clear with the runner-up at the Sunbury circuit most recently, David Evans' charge is fancied to shrug off a 5lb hike and complete his hat-trick. Sudden Ambush made a successful reappearance at Kempton and, given that he should improve for that run, a 1lb rise could be lenient. Irish raider Final Voyage defeated a subsequent winner at Dundalk and must be respected.
Prediction : 1st Kings Code 2nd Sudden Ambush 3rd Final Voyage

SIEMPRE ARTURO was conceding 29lb to the now 78-rated Alrazeen when filling the runner-up spot at Southwell in January, so the son of Outstrip appears to have been well placed from an opening mark of 70. Harbour Vision arrives on the back of a comfortable C&D triumph and he is just 3lb higher now. English Spirit also remains on a competitive mark and looks set to be involved, along with the consistent Sense Of Worth.
Prediction : 1st Siempre Arturo 2nd Harbour Vision 3rd English Spirit

CIOTOG returned from a short break with a sterling effort when a half-length second over the extended mile here last week and, with the longer distance not expected to be a problem, the six-year-old can go one better, despite being nudged up 1lb. C&D winner Lafan is feared most, although Sea Of Charm also commands respect, despite this trip potentially being on the sharp side.
Prediction : 1st Ciotog 2nd Lafan 3rd Sea Of Charm

A handy draw in stall four puts BALDOMERO in a good position to track the pace and, assuming he runs his usual race, the six-year-old can pounce with a late surge. Rousing Encore made all when he edged out the selection by a neck here in December but that was just a seven-runner affair and, off 1lb higher and drawn much wider, it would take a big effort to hold on this time. Knebworth and Bosh are a couple of others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Baldomero 2nd Rousing Encore 3rd Knebworth

QUIET RESOLVE posted a very professional effort when overcoming a regally-bred odds-on shot at Newcastle and rates a serious player now stepping into handicap company off a highly workable mark. There are dangers aplenty, however, and the likes of the hat-trick seeking pair Queues Likely and Mereside Madness enter calculations based on their potential for further progression. Top-weight Neapolitan adds further spice in a tough one to call.
Prediction : 1st Quiet Resolve 2nd Queues Likely 3rd Mereside Madness

GREAT CHIEFTAIN was the subject of betting support when finishing fifth on his introduction at Newmarket back in November and, with that experience under his belt, the son of Gleneagles gets the vote to open his account here. Arctic Dawn left his ordinary debut effort well behind when a running-on second after being slowly away over 6f at Kempton, and he may emerge as the biggest danger to the selection. Rocking Tree has moved to the in-form George Boughey team and he commands attention, especially if the market speaks favourably.
Prediction : 1st Great Chieftain 2nd Arctic Dawn 3rd Rocking Tree

CON TE PARTIRO scored cosily when sporting first-time-cheekpieces (retained) on his handicap debut over a mile at Kempton and, nudged up just 2lb, he gets the vote to come home in front once more. Rising Force wasn't seen to best effect after being slowly away and held up off a steady pace over C&D last month, and he must not be written off yet. The step back up in trip should suit Mr Tibbs and he warrants a second look. Sunblock won here before disappointing at short odds over 7f at Newcastle on Thursday but still commands respect now turned out quickly over a longer trip.
Prediction : 1st Con Te Partiro 2nd Rising Force 3rd Mr Tibbs