UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

A few of these arrive with something to prove and it looks best to side with MOON OVER THE SEA. The Tony Carroll-trained seven-year-old won over 1m3f at Southwell and must shoulder a 4lb penalty but he remains competitively treated, especially taking into account Tyrese Cameron's claim. Returning to further is no bad thing either. The consistent Zooks won't be far away, nor will Fascinating Shadow, and Grand Duchess Olga should not be underestimated, despite her wide draw.
Prediction : 1st Moon Over The Sea 2nd Zooks 3rd Fascinating Shadow

ESPONA BAY is still learning his trade and was a little unfortunate to bump into a progressive rival at Kempton. Although absent since that effort in October, the handicapper has only raised him 1lb and with a handy draw to work from, he could gain compensation. There are a number of threats, primarily Southwell winner Grey Horizon. Far Too Fizzy does not lack for speed and that may well tee things up nicely for the selection.
Prediction : 1st Espona Bay 2nd Grey Horizon 3rd Far Too Fizzy

Having to shoulder a penalty will make life tougher for ALL MOONSHINE, but she is still expected to prove too strong. The filly built on an encouraging debut performance to score in comfortable fashion at Southwell and further progress may well suffice. Counting Cards has the edge on these terms, but does need to bounce back from a disappointing Newcastle effort. They All Know Me and Thequietman are more than capable too.
Prediction : 1st All Moonshine 2nd Counting Cards 3rd They All Know Me

BELLA BISBEE lacked a bit of acceleration over 6f here on Boxing Day, but Scott Dixon's mare is expected to be more effective over this trip. The daughter of Muhaarar won over C&D three starts ago and although higher in the handicap now, she remains well treated. Flowstate let favourite-backers down latest but is capable of a big run, as is The Caribbean, who is 4lb higher than for last month's C&D triumph.
Prediction : 1st Bella Bisbee 2nd Flowstate 3rd The Caribbean

PIMENTEL has improved since being switched to handicap company and was last seen filling the runner-up spot at Yarmouth in October. Off a 1lb higher mark, the daughter of Pinatubo could be hard to beat. The return to 7f should help Slack Bob and he remains open to improvement, while Surgeon Commander and Crown The Future are others who make the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Pimentel 2nd Slack Bob 3rd Surgeon Commander

Scenario must be respected having won a similar event here earlier in the month, but even a 2lb rise asks more of her now. As a result, preference is for R P MCMURPHY, who won here in December and has gone close when third off this mark the last twice. How's The Guvnor has also been running well in defeat of late and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st R P Mcmurphy 2nd Scenario 3rd Hows The Guvnor

GEMINI MAN has been running well over hurdles of late and his most recent form on the level last summer suggests that he could make a winning return to the Flat. A repeat of Bondi Man's recent C&D fourth would have him in the mix, while similar comments apply to Pyrrhic Dancer, who might benefit from a return to further. Eagles Whistle has obvious claims if turning out again.
Prediction : 1st Gemini Man 2nd Bondi Man 3rd Pyrrhic Dancer