UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

Imola has seemingly forgotten how to run a bad race and had Silky Lass back in third when completing a course double, while Rhythm N Rock also arrives in winning form after rolling back the years at Kempton. They lack the scope for improvement of PENTONVILLE, though, with George Boughey's expensive purchase suggesting his turn was imminent when touched off by an odds-on shot on his handicap bow at Leicester. Fellow three-year-old Quick Quasar has been much improved since a gelding operation prior to going handicapping and is feared most.
Prediction : 1st Pentonville 2nd Quick Quasar 3rd Imola

BALLISTY confirmed the promise of his debut third in a Goodwood event that has worked out really well when going one better at Newmarket. He had a subsequent winner a length and a half back in third at HQ and is fancied to make his own breakthrough now. Ventura Power has shown ability at Windsor and will appreciate stepping back up to 6f. Newcomer Laylaty is from the extended family of Sheikhzayedroad, but should have more speed as a daughter of Ardad.
Prediction : 1st Ballisty 2nd Ventura Power 3rd Laylaty

With Hadlan's Nottingham seventh probably setting the standard, it will be surprising if this doesn't go to a newcomer. Top of the list is MACAU, who cost 40,000 euros as a yearling and holds entries in the Super Sprint and Two Year Old Trophy. Radahn's price rose from 14,000 euros as a foal to 34,000gns a year later and he is expected to hit the ground running. Comeonfeelthenoise is bred to be quick, and the well-bred Cool King is worth a look too.
Prediction : 1st Macau 2nd Radahn 3rd Comeonfeelthenoise

GO LOCKERS GO failed in his hat-trick bid at Nottingham, but has been given a little break since and is well worth another chance stepping back up to 6f and returning to the all-weather. He won over the trip at Chelmsford in March and should still be improving. King Of Chaos showed a bit more at Brighton and isn't without a squeak, likewise Enter Sandman.
Prediction : 1st Go Lockers Go 2nd King Of Chaos 3rd Enter Sandman

KEEP IT CLASSIC was hugely disappointing when letting favourite-backers down at Lingfield but there is some ability there and if he can come back to his Haydock form when a close second, he must have a cracking chance in a race like this. Mick The Hat posted a career-best effort when third at Ffos Las on his handicap debut and joins Risk Averse Rebel on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Keep It Classic 2nd Mick The Hat 3rd Risk Averse Rebel

ROCKAFELLER SKANK should take some stopping following back-to-back Yarmouth victories in this grade. He toyed with his rivals when winning on the bridle last Thursday and that was his first attempt over 1m2f, having won the previous day over 1m. Richard Spencer's charge ought to go very close to completing the hat-trick assuming he'll transfer his good form to the all-weather. Arlecchino's Rex and Sorted cannot be taken lightly, but this is all about Rockafeller Skank.
Prediction : 1st Rockafeller Skank 2nd Arlecchinos Rex 3rd Sorted

SPACEMAN and Argy Bhaji were both beaten favourites on their latest outings but unless Project Wallace takes a big step forward from his Newcastle fourth on debut, it's likely that one of them will repay those punters who keep the faith. The Richard & Peter Fahey inmate just edges it as he's not as exposed as Argy Bhaji and seemed to improve for dropping to the minimum distance at Newcastle.
Prediction : 1st Spaceman 2nd Argy Bhaji 3rd Project Wallace

STUDY UP might be the way to go in the finale, but it's only a tentative vote given the really competitive nature of the race. A winner at Leicester two starts ago, he was narrowly denied by Beachborough Girl over C&D last time and is weighted to reverse that form now 1lb better off for a short head. Asian Journey is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Study Up 2nd Beachborough Girl 3rd Asian Journey