UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

BLACK SMOKE was said to have benefited from a more patient ride when successful over C&D last month, so similar tactics could see him repeat the dose from a 4lb higher figure. Foinix and Socialist Agenda continue to knock on the door and both are unlikely to be far away, while Gentle Fire has dropped to her last winning mark and should not be written off.
Prediction : 1st Black Smoke 2nd Foinix 3rd Socialist Agenda

TWOFORTHEGUTTER posted an encouraging third over 1m4f here in January and his finishing effort that day would suggest the extra two furlongs can unlock some improvement. Further Measure has been running with more credit than the bare form figures would suggest and he's one to consider from an attractive handicap mark, along with Bear Claws, for whom similar comments apply.
Prediction : 1st Twoforthegutter 2nd Further Measure 3rd Bear Claws

Adrian Wintle has had ACES WILD in terrific form of late and the son of Dandy Man, a C&D winner from 4lb lower 16 days ago, looks the one to beat once again. Wedgewood, who finished third to the selection on his penultimate start, is 5lb better off on the revised terms and looks to hold solid claims. Others to note include Rhubarb and Blazing Hot.
Prediction : 1st Aces Wild 2nd Wedgewood 3rd Rhubarb

TAN RAPIDO showed a fair level of form last summer, splitting two useful opponents when second on debut, prior to breaking through at Windsor. Providing he is fully tuned up on his return, the son of Bated Breath can give weight and a beating to his rivals. Maris Angel offered something to work with when fifth over 6f at Lingfield after being slowly away and she can make her presence felt, while Bluey's Boy merits respect on his first start since being gelded.
Prediction : 1st Tan Rapido 2nd Maris Angel 3rd Blueys Boy

GIANT impressed when readily making all at Kempton and, upped 6lb from his handy draw, he can show his rivals a clean pair of heels once more for the in-form Richard Spencer team. The likely strong pace should help Double Time to settle better and, now just 2lb above his last winning mark, he can give the selection most to think about. Bell Shot also warrants consideration on the back of his victory at Lingfield, although this step up in grade poses a question to him.
Prediction : 1st Giant 2nd Double Time 3rd Bell Shot

AMANCIO finished an agonisingly close second behind a subsequent winner at Lingfield on his penultimate start, and he gets the nod to bounce back from a fourth over 6f here most recently now stepping back up in trip. Koji went in at 33/1 on her stable debut over C&D and, nudged up just 2lb, it would be no surprise if she proved that effort was no flash in the pan. Cuban Harry remains relatively unexposed but will need to settle better, although he has been gelded during his break.
Prediction : 1st Amancio 2nd Koji 3rd Cuban Harry

Snooze Lane, Crafter and Malacanne all have form that ties them close together and brings them into the equation, with the first-named suggested as the pick of that trio. However, LIGHT UP OUR STARS is better than his most recent form figures would suggest and he may be worth chancing off 4lb below his last winning mark. Scott Dixon's eight-year-old is versatile with regards to trip and, as a three-time course winner, he is dangerous to underestimate.
Prediction : 1st Light Up Our Stars 2nd Snooze Lane 3rd Crafter

ANGEL OF ANTRIM showed tenacity to prevail over C&D on his final appearance for his previous yard and a similar show of determination can see the four-year-old make a flying start for Phil McEntee. Set to run off just 3lb higher, this is well within reach for the four-year-old, who may have most to fear from fellow course scorers Olympic Quest and Meng Tian, with the former, a track-and-trip winner last time, suggested as the bigger threat.
Prediction : 1st Angel Of Antrim 2nd Olympic Quest 3rd Meng Tian