UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

CARGIN BHUI was backed as if defeat was out of the question over C&D last week and only just failed to justify the support. He is turned out again before his 2lb rise comes into effect and he can take full advantage. Amerjeet is 1lb well-in following a couple of half-length defeats over 5f either side of Christmas here. He does need to prove he truly sees out the extra furlong, though. Gustav Graves and Waistcoat are just two more to consider in a tight little sprint.
Prediction : 1st Cargin Bhui 2nd Amerjeet 3rd Gustav Graves

ZOULU WARRIOR continued on his upward curve when supplementing a Southwell triumph over C&D, for which the assessor has bumped him up a further 4lb. He has only been doing just enough so the rise may not stop him from completing the hat-trick. Court Of Session and Invincible Melody both filled the runner-up berth at Southwell last weekend and are in the mix for more prize money. Haziym returned to form at Kempton, and Addarella is in with a shout too.
Prediction : 1st Zoulu Warrior 2nd Court Of Session 3rd Haziym

Kullazain had Coachello and Many A Star back in third and fourth when showing the benefit of a gelding operation over C&D. He has a 5lb penalty to contend with, whereas Justcallmepete is 3lb higher after completing a three-timer at Chelmsford. The latter has improved since being pipped by EMINENCY at Windsor back in the autumn, but so has the winner and Stuart Williams' grey is fancied to capitalise on being able to compete off the same mark as when just denied at Southwell last week. Keep Carbine Harvester in mind too.
Prediction : 1st Eminency 2nd Kullazain 3rd Justcallmepete

OMAN was a comfortable winner over an extended nine furlongs here last month and should have no issues stepping back up in trip. A 7lb rise still leaves him on a workable mark based on past ratings and another bold bid looks assured. Gemmari strolled home by six and a half lengths over 1m6f at Chelmsford last week, while Francesco Baracca warrants serious consideration after impressing over the same trip here 10 days ago.
Prediction : 1st Oman 2nd Gemmari 3rd Francesco Baracca

The most alluring option is BELA SONATA, who has won two of her four previous starts and could have more to offer. Keeping the daughter of Sergei Prokofiev in training suggests connections mean business with the low-mileage four-year-old, who won when fresh last summer and has previous course experience. Shiplake and Bell Shot proved their worth with last-time out wins, although the latter has a 4lb penalty and top weight to contend with. Little Empire and Mythical Composer are others of interest in a competitive affair.
Prediction : 1st Bela Sonata 2nd Shiplake 3rd Bell Shot

Several of these have been expensive to follow, not least Al Rufaa, whose faithful supporters need to hope first-time cheekpieces draw something extra now he reverts to 7f. Vince Lombardi has a more recent success (6f) to his name and going back up in distance might be a source of improvement. However, slender preference is for the less-exposed STAR OF MALI, a 7f winner on his penultimate start. He'll be a big player if he keeps his keenness under control. The penalised Revolutionise completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Star Of Mali 2nd Al Rufaa 3rd Vince Lombardi

ARANTES NASCIMENTO has filled second place on his last two starts and it would be no surprise to see him go one better on this occasion. Monsieur Kodi has been running well in defeat of late and is likely to make the frame once again, while Bajan Bandit edges out Bella Bisbee and He's A Gentleman to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Arantes Nascimento 2nd Monsieur Kodi 3rd Bajan Bandit

STELLENBOSCH was only beaten a head into second when trying to follow up her Chelmsford win at this venue shortly before Christmas. The in-form filly may have more to offer now stepped back up in trip and she clearly remains on a workable mark. North View has to be noted on his debut for these connections, while Benacre and Towerlands are also considered.
Prediction : 1st Stellenbosch 2nd North View 3rd Benacre

Most of these have valid claims, but none more so than TONAL. Ian Williams' gelding has won four of his last five starts, filling second place on the other occasion, and the progressive six-year-old may be capable of defying a 5lb penalty for his latest victory. Advancing is another recent winner who has to be high on the shortlist as he remains unexposed. Phone Tag, Urban Road and My Fermoy are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Tonal 2nd Advancing 3rd Phone Tag