UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

EDEN STORM returned to winning ways over 7f at Newcastle a couple of weeks ago and a 1lb rise may not be enough to stop the five-year-old from following up here. Sceptic has also been in good form over 7f of late and the step up in trip may help his chances, while Francesi and Faster Bee are next best.
Prediction : 1st Eden Storm 2nd Sceptic 3rd Francesi

The hat-trick seeking Spirit Lead Me has to be noted, but a 7lb rise for the latest of his wins is a concern. As a result, the vote goes to CRACK SHOT, who struggled on soft ground last time but his previous second at Newcastle gives him a big chance in this company. Empirestateofmind, Epictetus and Tribal Wisdom are others with valid form claims.
Prediction : 1st Crack Shot 2nd Spirit Lead Me 3rd Empirestateofmind

All of these have claims, but none more so than CROWN BOARD, who took advantage of a falling mark when bolting up at Sandown in September. A 7lb rise for that six-length win appears to be fair and the five-year-old could take some stopping. No Retreat struggled in the Buckingham Palace when last seen at Royal Ascot but his previous form is consistent and he may benefit from a wind operation. So Darn Hot and Al Arbeed are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Crown Board 2nd No Retreat 3rd So Darn Hot

Crown The Future has shown little in three starts in maiden/novice company but could prove a different proposition on his nursery bow. Even so, WOODY Y FERNANDEZ looks the way to go. He made the frame at Chelmsford on his most recent start and goes off an unchanged mark. This looks a winnable contest and he could take advantage. C&D winner Calypso Breeze isn't ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Woody Y Fernandez 2nd Crown The Future 3rd Calypso Breeze

RITAAL only found a more experienced rival too good on debut over 7f here at the start of the month, shaping as if this drop in trip might be a good move. The daughter of Showcasing could have any amount of improvement to come and looks the way to go. Zooella occupied the runner-up berth at Southwell latest and it would be no surprise to see her feature. Any market confidence behind 90,000gns purchase Stole My Heart would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Ritaal 2nd Zooella 3rd Stole My Heart

SMASHER hasn't finished outside the top two on each of his last three starts, with all of those efforts coming over this trip at Kempton. The son of Dandy Man is a three-time C&D winner and has James Glennon claiming a handy 7lb in the plate. Midnight Call hit the frame at Bath in July and warrants a market check on her return from a break. Havana Club appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Smasher 2nd Midnight Call 3rd Havana Club

WOODHAY WHISPER looks the one to be on. She put in a much-improved effort when second at Lingfield last time out and might not need much more in order to strike. Hannah's Return is a C&D winner who cannot go unconsidered, while you can also make a solid case for The Cola Kid, who has been knocking on the door.
Prediction : 1st Woodhay Whisper 2nd Hannahs Return 3rd The Cola Kid

Night Storm improved for this debut spin at Newmarket when landing a maiden at Newcastle last time. There should be more to come, but this won't be easy because he's pitched in against another last-time-out scorer in LEADING TIMES and he created a lasting impression when making his Southwell introduction a winning one. Wholehearted is best of the rest for Clive Cox.
Prediction : 1st Leading Times 2nd Night Storm 3rd Wholehearted

A winner at Lingfield two starts ago and then a close-up second in what looked a decent race at Southwell last time, AIMING HIGH arrives in good nick and looks the safest play in this trappy finale. Brodie's Boy would have every chance if building on his latest course second, while Lightning Touch can also get competitive off her current mark.
Prediction : 1st Aiming High 2nd Brodies Boy 3rd Lightning Touch