UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

KAKIRRA will be a warm order in this handicap opener and rightly so given he's on a three-timer after a pair of handicap wins here (C&D) and Bath. He's improved rapidly since going handicapping and seems versatile in regards to trip and ground, so ticks all the right boxes. Grindleton's Nottingham second was a step in the right direction and he joins Port Darwin on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Kakirra 2nd Grindleton 3rd Port Darwin

SANDITON performed better than his finishing position may suggest at Southwell last time out and that form behind South Kensington reads well in the context of this moderate heat. Dropping in class now, this could be the time to catch Charlie Johnston's charge. Course scorer Mintana and track-and-trip winner Diligent Henry are the ones expected to put up the most resistance.
Prediction : 1st Sanditon 2nd Mintana 3rd Diligent Henry

Division two of this classified stakes can go the way of FILEY BEACH. He's won his last two starts in better races on turf at Catterick and, assuming he'll transfer that good recent form to the all-weather, the five-year-old ought to take some stopping. Bungle Bay knows his way around here and heads the list of dangers from Dr Ali.
Prediction : 1st Filey Beach 2nd Bungle Bay 3rd Dr Ali

MR NOBLE accounted for a decent field when making a winning debut over 6f at Newcastle in November and Karl Burke's colt sets the standard on that evidence. Manly Fireball has been running well in defeat of late, including a close second at Kempton two weeks ago, and is likely to be in the mix once again. Any market support for Navertity would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Mr Noble 2nd Manly Fireball 3rd Navertity

LADY OF CLOVER has not been disgraced in all three starts since she was switched to handicaps, including a third at Yarmouth last time, and those efforts suggest that she could play a leading role at this level. Sorted was a short-head second over C&D two starts ago and has to be noted, while Knightmare is another with valid form claims.
Prediction : 1st Lady Of Clover 2nd Sorted 3rd Knightmare

The unexposed ZOULETTE put in a career best when a length second over 7f at Leicester a week ago and Ollie Sangster's filly merits plenty of respect off 1lb lower on this occasion. Amazing Anita also hit the crossbar on her most recent outing and is likely to be in the mix once again. The shortlist is completed by Thehunnebelllegacy and City Of Dreams.
Prediction : 1st Zoulette 2nd Amazing Anita 3rd Thehunnebelllegacy

Although unable to follow up when fifth at Catterick recently, MUSICAL SOLDIER makes plenty of appeal reverting to the scene of his sole victory. The majority of his rivals have something to prove at present and he could be ready to double his tally. Power Of Chora posted a respectable sixth on her reappearance at Nottingham in April and any improvement should see her in the mix, while Based should appreciate a return to the all-weather.
Prediction : 1st Musical Soldier 2nd Power Of Chora 3rd Based

Having secured a second career victory at Leicester, Study Up merits respect in his bid to complete a double. That said, the five-year-old didn't win by far and a 5lb penalty could be enough to anchor him, with SILKIES SIB taken to capitalise. James Owen's inmate arrives on the back of a C&D third and a 1lb ease in the ratings can only help. Beachborough Girl is also of interest reverting to the all-weather.
Prediction : 1st Silkies Sib 2nd Study Up 3rd Beachborough Girl