UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

Buraback hasn't won since last April, off a mark of 60, but he showed signs of a return to form with a length-and-three-quarter fourth at Chelmsford last month and, having slipped to a rating of 58, he has an obvious chance. However, BIBENDUM arrives in good heart after a victory and a third at Newcastle, where he was perhaps left with too much to do, and he could get back to winning ways. Early Release is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Bibendum 2nd Buraback 3rd Early Release

MIDNIGHT CALL showed a really willing attitude here over 6f in November and although upped 2lb for that victory, she gets on well with jockey Matthew Lloyd Slater and may have an easier time on the front end in this line-up. Desert Master was second at Newcastle and can have a big say in the outcome off the same mark. Dubai Magic is dropping down the handicap and might break through when she gets away on level terms.
Prediction : 1st Midnight Call 2nd Desert Master 3rd Dubai Magic

COLORS OF FREEDOM ticks plenty of boxes as a three-time C&D winner, the latest coming last June off a 1lb higher mark. Only beaten a neck last time out when caught late on, she clearly has a decent chance in this field. Back Before Dark wasn't at her best at Newcastle, but first-time blinkers could see her do better. Second Collection and Forest Gunner are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Colors Of Freedom 2nd Back Before Dark 3rd Second Collection

STELLAR VISION was doing his best work at the finish when third over 6f at Newmarket on debut. The son of Oasis Dream will know more today and, with this extra yardage likely to suit, he makes more appeal than the others with racecourse experience. Of the newcomers, Star Obsession is a sister to a couple of winners and the Frankel filly could prove a bigger danger than Tactical Blitz.
Prediction : 1st Stellar Vision 2nd Star Obsession 3rd Tactical Blitz

CHIFA saves his best for this venue and was winning for the sixth time here when scoring easily under Luke Morris in November. The partnership remains intact and another bold bid is anticipated. Landlordtothestars won over C&D, with runner-up Straight A in close attendance, but the less-exposed Al Hofzan improves with every start and could prove a bigger threat on his handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Chifa 2nd Al Hofzan 3rd Landlordtothestars

TONAL needed only to be pushed out in the closing stages to win cosily at Chelmsford last month. That was his third victory in his last four outings and Ian Williams' charge remains of interest, despite a 6lb rise. Ernie's Valentine has been in the mix in a couple of starts on the Polytrack since scoring over C&D and is not out of this. Studious returns to the Tapeta with a shout having won at Newcastle in November.
Prediction : 1st Tonal 2nd Ernies Valentine 3rd Studious

Speed Of Maajid deserves a second career win after filling the runner-up spot on three of his last four starts, the latest at Southwell last month. However, he may have to settle for more of the same if BLUE FORCE can shrug off a 4lb rise from the handicapper for his victory over C&D. He looked to have a bit up his sleeve that day and can follow up. Gustav Graves is another to consider, despite the step up in class.
Prediction : 1st Blue Force 2nd Speed Of Maajid 3rd Gustav Graves

Four-time course winner Prince Ali is capable of challenging at his best, but he was beaten over 10 lengths here last time and may have to settle for a place. Zed Candy Boy makes his handicap debut after failing to see out a mile and a half here and is worth a market watch, but MOONLIGHT BOMB could be the one. He was all out to hang on by a nose over C&D, but could double up off just 3lb higher.
Prediction : 1st Moonlight Bomb 2nd Zed Candy Boy 3rd Prince Ali

Offiah's Boy returns to the level, with his last win coming off 1lb lower on turf at Salisbury in August, although he is yet to show that form on the all-weather and has something to prove. Seraphic wasn't beaten far in third here last month, despite pulling too hard, and if he settles he could be the biggest danger to LAW SUPREME. Ian Williams' charge dead-heated over C&D on Boxing Day and the winners were over three lengths clear of the third, giving the form a solid look.
Prediction : 1st Law Supreme 2nd Seraphic 3rd Offiahs Boy