UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

This is likely to go to one of the newcomers, with PARATROOPER, a half-brother to 1000 Guineas runner-up Cloak Of Spirits, suggested as the first one to consider. The son of Frankel has little to fear from starting out on the all-weather and appeals with his yard remaining in good form. The Godolphin-owned Alpine Trail, a 550,000-euro yearling, is related to several winners and is an obvious threat on paper. Similar comments apply to Motawaared, who can only benefit from this debut run.
Prediction : 1st Paratrooper 2nd Alpine Trail 3rd Motawaared

KALEIDOSCOPE EYES came good on several promising starts when she made all over C&D a fortnight ago. The Mick Appleby-trained filly has the capacity to follow up off 6lb higher now she has proven that cheekpieces are an effective aid. Invincible Melody debuts in a handicap from a workable mark and, with a tongue-tie/blinkers combination tried, could have more to give now he steps up in trip. Previous track and trip winner Arlecchino's Rex is another to consider with new headgear added.
Prediction : 1st Kaleidoscope Eyes 2nd Invincible Melody 3rd Arlecchinos Rex

All of these have questions to answer and with that in mind, it could be worth chancing that PIRANHA RAMA can provide a bit of value on just her fifth start on the all-weather. The surprise winner of a nursery over 6f at Chelmsford three starts back, stepping up to 7f could elicit another step forward from David Evans' filly. Khutulun is the most obvious danger coming back in trip, despite running off 5lb above her only previous winning mark. Ornately also commands respect.
Prediction : 1st Piranha Rama 2nd Khutulun 3rd Ornately

PATROL accounted for Unknown Journey (fourth) when occupying the runner-up berth over an extended 1m1f here last month and is expected to confirm that form to make it two wins out of his last three starts. As for the latter, he sports first-time blinkers which might help him get closer to the selection, along with being 5lb better off this time around. Sydney Whistler hasn't shown a lot in three starts to date but may prove a different proposition now that he tackles the handicap ranks.
Prediction : 1st Patrol 2nd Unknown Journey 3rd Sydney Whistler

BURABACK successfully completed a course-and-distance double when scoring by over a length in this grade last month. Derek Shaw's six-year-old is only 5lb higher compared to his most recent success and could go in again. Gustav Graves is in good heart after hitting the crossbar at Newcastle last time and should be thereabouts off 1lb higher, while previous C&D winner Wedgewood is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Buraback 2nd Gustav Graves 3rd Wedgewood

PAYMENT PLAN readily justified favouritism over C&D on his latest outing and a 4lb rise might prove to be on the lenient side. With lots in his favour again, he can continue his fine form to make it four wins out of his last five starts. Grand Duchess Olga was beaten a neck into second over 1m6f at this track last month and is likely to be on the premises along with Daaris, who was a place behind the five-year-old.
Prediction : 1st Payment Plan 2nd Grand Duchess Olga 3rd Daaris

High Court Judge had little difficulty in landing the spoils in classified company at Southwell and Lingfield last month, but he is now 15lb higher than his C&D triumph in early January. That hefty hike in the handicap undoubtedly demands more of James Owen's charge and he may be worth taking on with the unexposed LIGHTNINGBOLTZOOM. The four-year-old arrives on the back of second-placed handicap bow over 1m3f at the Nottinghamshire venue and this longer trip should suit. Harlington is also of interest.
Prediction : 1st Lightningboltzoom 2nd High Court Judge 3rd Harlington

JUST TEN HIGH had subsequent winner and reopposing rival King's Crown (fourth) behind him when finishing a close-up second at Southwell last month and compensation could be imminent. A 1lb rise may prove to be on the lenient side for Dylan Cunha's gelding and he's preferred to fellow in-form rival Southbank. The son of Acclamation arrives on the back of a runner-up effort over C&D and another good account is forecast, while the aforementioned King's Crown warrants respect in his current heart.
Prediction : 1st Just Ten High 2nd Southbank 3rd Kings Crown

COOPERATION's close-up second at Southwell 10 days ago can be upgraded after switching left of the field at a pivotal point. That was only the seven-year-old's second outing under the tutelage of Mick Appleby and a seventh career victory looms. A 135-day break may have freshened up triple C&D winner Kensington Agent and market support for Tony Carroll's mare must be noted. Not Just Yet is another to consider reverting to class 6 company.
Prediction : 1st Cooperation 2nd Kensington Agent 3rd Not Just Yet