UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

HOODIE HOO displayed plenty of promise when a close third on his racecourse bow at Windsor in July and he merits plenty of respect on his return to action. Dream Out Loud only found one too good on his debut at Southwell last month and Andrew Balding's gelding should not be discounted. Any market support for Topwarrior or Blue Rc would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Hoodie Hoo 2nd Dream Out Loud 3rd Topwarrior

Atlantic Sunset is likely to be in the mix once again but he could be vulnerable having been a well-held second on his last two starts. With that in mind, preference is for OUR 'ENERY, who showed ability when fifth on debut in a decent novice event at Newmarket in October. Padre Bay has already been gelded but should not be underestimated on his racecourse bow.
Prediction : 1st Our Enery 2nd Atlantic Sunset 3rd Padre Bay

The in-form Urban Road has to be high on the shortlist but this step up in grade off a 6lb higher mark is a concern. With that in mind, the vote goes to HITCHED, who failed to fire over 1m4f last time but his previous second over 1m2f at Lingfield gives him a big chance. Bravo Zulu and Chola Empire are others who arrive here with strong form claims.
Prediction : 1st Hitched 2nd Urban Road 3rd Bravo Zulu

Second Collection occupied the runner-up berth in a classified stakes over 6f here last time and she has to be respected back in handicap company. However, the slight concern is her draw in stall 10 and with that in mind, STROXX gets the vote. Liam Bailey's eight-year-old finished a fair third over this trip at Newcastle at the start of the month and was kindly dropped 1lb for that effort, so he might be able to get his head back in front. Of the remainder, War Zone makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Stroxx 2nd Second Collection 3rd War Zone

ROGUE TORNADO made his way through the field to score in good style over this trip at Southwell on his most recent start and is only 4lb higher for that triumph. If the son of Cracksman remains in similar form, then he will prove difficult to beat. Optician took the silver medal home in a similar track-and-trip event last month and would be foolish to dismiss off only a 1lb higher rating. Tradesman appears next best.
Prediction : 1st Rogue Tornado 2nd Optician 3rd Tradesman

Having looked somewhat of an unlucky loser when rattling home for second over track and trip on Tuesday, CITY ESCAPE makes plenty of appeal racing off an unchanged mark. Mark Loughnane's mare is 4lb well-in on her future mark and she should take all the beating if coping with a quick turnaround. The biggest threat may emerge from the three-time C&D winner Strategic Fortune, who should appreciate this drop back in distance, while last month's C&D third Port Noir is unlikely to be far away either.
Prediction : 1st City Escape 2nd Strategic Fortune 3rd Port Noir

The combination of a wind procedure and 117-day break did the trick for last month's Kempton scorer TUCO SALAMANCA. Ollie Sangster's three-year-old opened his account with something in hand and a mark of 70 could prove lenient on his first handicap outing. Ventura Dream scored a shade cosily on his handicap bow at Southwell 27 days ago and, despite an 8lb higher mark, he isn't taken lightly. Enrolled and Blue Seeker are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Tuco Salamanca 2nd Ventura Dream 3rd Enrolled