UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

ASH WEDNESDAY proved far too strong for Bossy Parker (second) when recording a commanding C&D triumph earlier this month. An 8lb rise will ask more questions of Heather Main's gelding, but he's relatively unexposed compared to many of these and there might be more to come. Dundalk winner Viva Voce merits respect in a race of this nature, while Mashaan could find more for the addition of first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Ash Wednesday 2nd Bossy Parker 3rd Viva Voce

SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX went agonisingly close at Kempton last month and, off an unchanged mark and from a handy draw, he can go one place better. John Butler's gelding will have his challengers though, perhaps most notably in the shape of Ravenglass, who can benefit from a drop in trip. Star Of Atlantis landed classified honours at Southwell a fortnight ago and is respected back in a handicap.
Prediction : 1st South Dakota Sioux 2nd Ravenglass 3rd Star Of Atlantis

Radiant Beauty won over C&D recently and although respected off a 4lb raised mark, she likes to lead and the draw has not been kind to her. Partisan Hero and Imperial Fighter, also a C&D winner last time, are also likely to force the pace and that could set this up perfectly for HITCHED. The Cotai Glory gelding, who stays further than this, has risen a total of 19lb in the handicap since winning at Lingfield in November and he might not be done progressing yet.
Prediction : 1st Hitched 2nd Radiant Beauty 3rd Partisan Hero

Having won two of his three starts over this trip, PAYMENT PLAN has the ability to make amends for failing to justify favouritism when third here on Boxing Day. If anything, this appears to be an easier assignment and, off the same mark, he looks worth persevering with. Sir Joseph Swan wasn't far behind in fifth in that race and rates another key player. Anisoptera and Lumberjack complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Payment Plan 2nd Sir Joseph Swan 3rd Anisoptera

Although a lot needs to be taken on trust, TORALOU was a promising second to Great Generation on her solitary previous start and has been found a weak opening on her return from a lengthy absence. Al Waqidi, who was 2-2 for Charlie Appleby, hasn't been seen since he won a novice stakes over 1m2f at Newmarket in April 2021 and carries obvious risk after such a lengthy period on the sidelines. Therefore, Bear Rock is put forward as the main danger.
Prediction : 1st Toralou 2nd Bear Rock 3rd Al Waqidi

Last-time-out winners Buraback and SECOND COLLECTION appeal most, with the latter shading preference based on her potential to find a little more now she has proven that blinkers can aid her concentration. The application may have been instrumental in her determination to score over C&D last month and she has an obvious chance of following up off just 1lb higher. Similar comments apply to Buraback but a 5lb penalty does hinder his chance this time. Street Life and Spanish Angel complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Second Collection 2nd Buraback 3rd Street Life

Cut To The Chase won well over 6f at Chelmsford a week ago but a 6lb rise demands more from him here. As a result, preference is for Q TWENTY BOY, who was only beaten a head into second on his most recent outing and remains on a workable mark. Kapparis Kid is another recent winner to consider, while Rogue Thunder completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Q Twenty Boy 2nd Cut To The Chase 3rd Kapparis Kid

RED WALLS scored over C&D a week ago and tops the shortlist for this open event off just a 2lb higher rating. Autumn Angel and Back Tomorrow also arrive here on the back of wins over this track and trip, but those victories came in classified company and they return to handicaps off stiff enough marks. Others to consider are Fast Flo and Chiedozie.
Prediction : 1st Red Walls 2nd Back Tomorrow 3rd Autumn Angel

It is very hard to oppose JUJUBELLA, who was an 11-length winner on her first start over 1m4f at Newcastle on Tuesday. The four-year-old does not have to carry a penalty for that success here and will taking plenty of stopping if in the same form. The Irish raider Esticky End has to be of interest following his Dundalk win a month ago, while Harlington is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Jujubella 2nd Esticky End 3rd Harlington