UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

PORT NOIR has held her form well since winning brace of races here (one over this trip) in October and, off just 3lb higher than for the most recent of those successes, Robert Stephens' consistent mare has a leading chance of adding to her tally. Balqaa is closely matched with the selection based on their encounter here last month, when finishing a place behind her in fourth, and rates a serious threat with a 1lb pull at the weights. Lhebayeb and Sassy Glory also command respect.
Prediction : 1st Port Noir 2nd Balqaa 3rd Lhebayeb

A C&D winner 19 days ago, Georginio rates a key player off just 3lb higher. However, he takes a step in class and may be vulnerable to one of the less exposed contenders. MAGNA GEE GEE fits that profile and starts handicapping from a workable mark, after showing some improvement on the last of his three qualifying runs over 7f at Southwell. A half-brother to a winner over this trip, stepping back up in distance could be highly beneficial. Ruling Master is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Magna Gee Gee 2nd Georginio 3rd Ruling Master

STAR OF LIGHT, a daughter of Frankel out of Irish Oaks and Champion Fillies and Mares Stakes winner Star Catcher, is impossible to ignore on pedigree and could have been found an ideal starting point to start her career in a victorious manner. Coma Cluster appeals most from those with experience and is notable on her debut for a new yard, although Safe Idea was a respectable third over the extended mile here on her debut and is another likely improver.
Prediction : 1st Star Of Light 2nd Coma Cluster 3rd Safe Idea

BYZANTINE EMPRESS looks the way to go. The three-year-old finished a close-up third over 6f at this venue at the start of the month and goes off an unchanged rating. Her sole career victory so far came over this distance at Haydock in August, so the step back up in trip should suit. Take A Pull and Triumph Of Peace complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Byzantine Empress 2nd Take A Pull 3rd Triumph Of Peace

Alfheim was victorious over 1m4f at this track on her most recent start and she holds an obvious chance off a 3lb higher rating. However, she needs to prove herself over this longer distance, which might open the door for DARK MYSTERY. The five-year-old has made the frame over this trip in two of his last three starts and has now slipped to a workable mark. Kojin is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Dark Mystery 2nd Alfheim 3rd Kojin

WHATS IN THE BAG was denied by just under a length when second in this grade at Lingfield last time and the handicapper might have been kind to leave his mark alone for that performance. If the son of Dark Angel can reproduce that level of form, then he could prove tough to beat. The in-form Havana Sky is an obvious danger, with the veteran Muscika also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Whats In The Bag 2nd Havana Sky 3rd Muscika

Several of these are old rivals and the margins look tight in terms of handicapping. Last-time-out winners Master Of My Fate, Darlo Pride and Basholo all command respect and warrant close scrutiny. As does the hat-trick seeking Havechatma, despite this being her first start at this venue. However, it would be dangerous to allow AMERICAN FASHION to slip under the radar and, from a rating of just 60, this well-bred filly, who cost 340,000gns as a yearling, could be the surprise package in a wide-open race.
Prediction : 1st American Fashion 2nd Darlo Pride 3rd Master Of My Fate

MY BROTHER MIKE bounced back to form with a C&D win last month and isn't overburdened in his bid to follow up from just 3lb higher. Adace is more reliable than the majority of the rest and is capable of making this a good test, despite having never won from a mark this high before. Storm Asset, Damoiseau and Light Up Our Stars are other contenders to monitor in the betting.
Prediction : 1st My Brother Mike 2nd Adace 3rd Storm Asset

THE SPOTLIGHT KID did just enough to score on his last two starts and, having won from this mark and higher before, going up 3lb for his latest success might not prevent him from rounding out a hat-trick. Overnight Oats is an obvious threat based on his current form and has also won off higher than his current rating. Eccentric and Lupset Flossy Pop are a couple of others who can get competitive on these terms.
Prediction : 1st The Spotlight Kid 2nd Overnight Oats 3rd Eccentric