UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

CLAIM TO GLORY won over the extended mile here on his nursery debut. Hugo Palmer's inmate found a second wind when challenged for the lead in the closing stages, so this extra distance should prove well within his compass and he can defy a 5lb rise. Greek Gift may also appreciate this extra test of stamina, though she is now 8lb higher than when scoring at Beverley last month, while Keep Singing could go well too.
Prediction : 1st Claim To Glory 2nd Greek Gift 3rd Keep Singing

REPOSADO wasn't at his best on the slow ground at Doncaster on his first attempt over this distance. Narrowly beaten in novice company at Ascot back in May, he'll take all of the beating if running anywhere near that level. Target Man has been absent from the track since going close at Lingfield in April and returns to action fitted with a tongue-tie. We've yet to see the best of him, while Galaxy Zoo can include a Listed winner among her winning relatives and is a newcomer to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Reposado 2nd Target Man 3rd Galaxy Zoo

A C&D winner at the end of last year, STARSHIBA has tumbled down the handicap since but Mick Appleby's seven-year-old may still prove capable of winning at claiming level. Mr Squires was successful in a handicap over 7f here in June and has every chance on these terms, while Bowman has finished thereabouts over 7f of late and is another to take seriously.
Prediction : 1st Starshiba 2nd Mr Squires 3rd Bowman

The winning margin doesn't tell the full story in regards to how much CLOUDY SKYE had in hand when she stole a march to win eased down at Pontefract in July, and a 6lb higher mark could be brushed aside if she matches that level back on a Tapeta surface. The selection does lack experience at this venue, which gives hope for the likes of Giorgio M and Photon, who have both performed well here in the past.
Prediction : 1st Cloudy Skye 2nd Giorgio M 3rd Photon

SURPRISE PICTURE was in a dominant mood when readily justifying cramped odds over this C&D on Thursday and is an attractive proposition turned out quickly under a 5lb penalty. The consistent Ultramarine doesn't always impress in a finish but it is not for the want of trying and, as a previous C&D winner off a 9lb higher mark, he is put forward as the main danger. Chalk Mountain and Roaring Ralph are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Surprise Picture 2nd Ultramarine 3rd Chalk Mountain

Just three-quarters of a length separated GRECIAN GOD (winner) and Diligent Henry (runner-up) over C&D last month and, while the latter has a feasible chance of turning the form around on 3lb better terms, it is worth bearing in mind that the former raced very wide and could uphold the form if keeping a straighter line into the home straight this time. True Blue Gent wasn't beaten far into fifth that day and offers some each-way appeal.
Prediction : 1st Grecian God 2nd Diligent Henry 3rd True Blue Gent

In a handicap for horses with a maximum of one victory, it seems relevant that Roman Secret's only win was here in November last year - in a better race and off a 7lb higher mark. She can go well, but has to give 2lb to JEZ BOMB, who seems in better form. Beaten less than three lengths when fourth at Thirsk last month, he won at Redcar in July and seems the more sensible pick. Miss Dandylion is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Jez Bomb 2nd Roman Secret 3rd Miss Dandylion

NEXT SECOND has every chance. Already a C&D winner four times, with one of those off a higher mark than the 47 she is racing off here, she was hampered at the start at Chelmsford last time and is clearly a lot better than that. Maris Angel is interesting on her handicap debut dropping in trip, but July winner Suanni is the one expected to put up most resistance to the selection.
Prediction : 1st Next Second 2nd Suanni 3rd Maris Angel