UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

GILT EDGE finished an encouraging second at Chepstow on last month's belated seasonal debut. She scored over C&D in November last year and can effectively race off a lower mark when Elizabeth Gale's 5lb allowance is taken into account. Francisco returns to this venue for the first time since winning here in April and he could launch a strong challenge, while Boujee Gold is not out if it either.
Prediction : 1st Gilt Edge 2nd Francisco 3rd Boujee Gold

SYDNEY ROCK is bred for middle-distances, but the daughter of Australia belied odds of 25/1 when a fine second over 7f at Newbury on debut. The third has subsequently franked that form and Oliver Cole's filly is taken to edge out Likeness. Placed in both starts over 6f so far, the latter has given the strong impression this extra yardage will suit, while Uncertainty also remains of interest.
Prediction : 1st Sydney Rock 2nd Likeness 3rd Uncertainty

Vronti occupied the runner-up spot once again when upped in trip at Goodwood recently, while Polygram failed to land the odds when narrowly beaten over 7f here last month. ALMEKAREM made his debut for Sir Mark Prescott's yard with a promising third over a mile at Southwell a couple of weeks ago. Finding plenty for pressure in the closing stages, the Kingman colt looks one to keep on the right side of with further improvement likely.
Prediction : 1st Almekarem 2nd Vronti 3rd Polygram

BAIKAL displayed promise without winning in maiden/novice company and an opening mark of 70 for the daughter of More Than Ready looks workable. A breakthrough victory wouldn't come as a surprise and she has to top the shortlist. Veraison has finished third on her last four outings and she should be in the mix once more, along with Romantic Spirit.
Prediction : 1st Baikal 2nd Veraison 3rd Romantic Spirit

Having supplemented two runner-up efforts with an all-the-way victory at Musselburgh seven days ago, Beaumadier must enter calculations in his current vein of form. A 5lb penalty shouldn't prevent the five-year-old from giving another bold display, but it could be worth taking a chance on C&D winner MARIS ANGEL. Fionn McSharry's filly has slipped down to an attractive mark and a switch to this venue may prove fruitful. Global Effort could also fare better now reverting to the all-weather.
Prediction : 1st Maris Angel 2nd Beaumadier 3rd Global Effort

Kodi Fire continued his upward trajectory when completing a hat-trick at Windsor last month and he shouldn't be underestimated. However, the son of Kodi Bear is effectively 11lb higher in the ratings without Jack Dace's 5lb claim and all-weather debutant BINTALINA may deny the four-timer. Roger Varian's filly ran too badly to be true when seventh on her handicap bow at Sandown in July and we've unlikely seen the best of her. Arbitration could make his presence felt too.
Prediction : 1st Bintalina 2nd Kodi Fire 3rd Arbitration

MOONLIT CLOUD's recent staying-on third over 1m2f at Chelmsford has been boosted by the runner-up and the sixth both winning since. With Luke Morris retaining the ride, this well-handicapped mare looks well worth another try over a longer trip, especially as she competes off 8lb below her last winning mark. The recent Lingfield winner This Time Maybe is an obvious danger from just 3lb higher, while Mr Nugget and Boasty shouldn't be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Moonlit Cloud 2nd This Time Maybe 3rd Mr Nugget

Not many of these can confidently be ruled out and the likes of Outer Edge, Smasher, Coast and Macarone all boast compelling all-weather form. Each of that quartet commands respect. However, a chance is taken on MIGHTY GURKHA, who at the age of seven has shown he still retains enthusiasm and looks well worth another try off 10lb below his last winning mark.
Prediction : 1st Mighty Gurkha 2nd Outer Edge 3rd Smasher