UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

Not beaten far behind a subsequent winner over C&D last time out, WAIT AND HOPE sets the form standard and he can regain the winning thread for his in-form yard. That may be at the main expense of the handicap-debutant My Margie, and Yaajooz, who must be of interest going up in trip on his first start for the George Boughey yard.
Prediction : 1st Wait And Hope 2nd Yaajooz 3rd My Margie

A small but competitive field where it could pay to side with the largely unexposed KINGS MERCHANT, who is entitled to improve on a runner-up effort on his return at Newcastle recently. Second on three of his four career outings, the son of Bated Breath deserves a change in luck and he can get the better of the similarly consistent Ingleby Archie. Narrowly denied over C&D last October, Miss Anya cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Kings Merchant 2nd Ingleby Archie 3rd Miss Anya

MARITIME LADY has shaped on both career outings over 7f as though a step up in trip is exactly what is needed for this daughter of Crystal Ocean. The James Owen stable has been in fine form of late, and she is narrowly preferred to Rosy Kiss, who displayed marked improvement from first to second start when runner-up at Lingfield last December. Toxic could be of interest on debut if garnering any market support.
Prediction : 1st Maritime Lady 2nd Rosy Kiss 3rd Toxic

PEGASUS OF HARRY bolted up on just her second start in a handicap over C&D earlier this month and a 10lb hike may not be enough to anchor Marco Botti's charge. Fellow impressive last-time-out winner Mamalouka looks to be the main danger to the selection, although the step up in trip and 8lb rise in the handicap are a concern, while Pilgrim Of Culture also commands attention on her handicap debut for a top stable.
Prediction : 1st Pegasus Of Harry 2nd Mamalouka 3rd Pilgrim Of Culture

LAHEG led close home to narrowly beat Muscika over 6f at Lingfield last month and, despite the latter being marginally better off at the weights this time around, the former is expected to confirm that form. Ice Cool Harry raced keenly before hanging left in the straight when winning over C&D recently, and that success was a testament to his obvious ability, but he will need to settle better if he is to defy a 4lb higher mark here.
Prediction : 1st Laheg 2nd Muscika 3rd Ice Cool Harry

FIRCOMBE HALL made his return to 6f a winning one when scoring in a classified event at Newcastle last week and, pitched back into handicap company, he gets the tentative vote to come home in front. Bernie The Bear's recent fourth over 7f here can be upgraded after he clipped heels at a crucial stage, and he warrants respect off an unchanged mark, while Viewfromthestars is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Fircombe Hall 2nd Bernie The Bear 3rd Viewfromthestars

Bear To Dream has held her form well of late and is a must for the shortlist in this company, while Balmy Breese, who tries first-time cheekpieces, is dangerous to underestimate from the bottom of the handicap based on his peak efforts. However, connections of MONSIEUR FANTAISIE also have also opted to experiment with the same headgear and, with the possibility of him breaking more sharply, this could be a good time to side with the Peter Niven-trained gelding.
Prediction : 1st Bear To Dream 2nd Balmy Breese 3rd Monsieur Fantaisie

EDMUND IRONSIDE has been threatening to land one of these modest handicaps for a while now and, with the return to this trip a possible reason for improvement, the Michael Attwater-trained gelding looks worth chancing off a competitive mark. Trojan Truth is another who has been knocking on the door and warrants close inspection, while Barbarosa got no luck in running last time and could bounce back with a clear run.
Prediction : 1st Edmund Ironside 2nd Trojan Truth 3rd Barbarosa

Having won over this course and distance in January and then again over the extended mile here on his latest start, MOON OVER THE SEA has a lot going for him in this company and is fancied to extend his run of good form. Crafter, who is also a previous C&D winner, is feared most, with the burden of top-weight not expected to cause too many problems, although Kingwell can also get competitive off 3lb below his last winning rating.
Prediction : 1st Moon Over The Sea 2nd Crafter 3rd Kingwell