UK Horse Racing Tips: Wolverhampton

Having conceded first run to the winner when runner-up over C&D recently, BALOO'S BLUES could be poised to strike. A 1lb nudge up the ratings looks workable for the four-year-old and he edges the vote over Lingfield second Little She. Although Marcus Tregoning's filly remains a maiden after 21 attempts, a race of this nature is within her compass. Redredrobin is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Baloos Blues 2nd Little She 3rd Redredrobin

This may be dominated by the penalised winners, for all that Shadow Boxer is a potential improver on just his second outing. Although NAJIDI STORM claimed the unwelcome record of being the shortest-priced loser in British horse racing history when runner-up at Goodwood, he appeared to get bogged down by testing conditions. A repeat of his debut victory at Kempton should make him tough to beat, with Wootz preferred slightly more than Al Jolson.
Prediction : 1st Najidi Storm 2nd Wootz 3rd Al Jolson

Having improved with each outing, this looks a suitable opportunity for SPEED NATION to shed her maiden tag. A reproduction of her latest second over C&D may suffice, with Oisin Murphy a positive jockey booking. Majestic Flame may have been inconvenienced by conditions when down the field at Goodwood last month and rates as the biggest danger judged on her debut sixth at that venue. Newcomer Sax Symbol is worth a second look in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Speed Nation 2nd Majestic Flame 3rd Sax Symbol

Escape Magic won twice earlier in the season and has continued to show a decent level of form on a couple of outings since. However, the vote goes to RIDGER. Ollie Sangster's gelding has stepped forward on his most recent starts, with a brace of placed efforts, and the booking of Oisin Murphy looks to be significant. Mintana completes the shortlist after her latest C&D second.
Prediction : 1st Ridger 2nd Escape Magic 3rd Mintana

A tricky contest on paper which might go the way of TILSWORTH MAX. The six-year-old returned to form when beaten a neck at Lingfield last time and this looks to be a decent opportunity to gain a second career success. Ravenglass appears to be fairly handicapped on some of his efforts earlier in the year, while Bungle Bay heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Tilsworth Max 2nd Ravenglass 3rd Bungle Bay

ZAFAAN returns to the level after winning over hurdles at Worcester and there is every chance the six-year-old may back that performance up, especially with a step up in trip on his most recent Flat efforts potentially yielding improvement. Bigz Belief is an interesting contender judged on his form in Jersey, while others to consider include Trojan Truth and Wonderful Wendy.
Prediction : 1st Zafaan 2nd Bigz Belief 3rd Trojan Truth

ERNIE MCCREW had been threatening to score prior to his breakthrough Lingfield triumph and given the manner of that win, a 4lb rise should be no barrier to further success. Crown The Future's stamina gave way late on when second over C&D, but it was a fine effort in defeat nonetheless and he's expected to be on the premises. Roserunner is worth a second glance given that Oisin Murphy gets aboard for the first time, and don't rule out Wild Rosie either.
Prediction : 1st Ernie Mccrew 2nd Crown The Future 3rd Roserunner

Bona Fortuna produced a much-improved effort to hit the woodwork at Brighton and he'll be thereabouts if handling this new surface, but there are no concerns about that with TOO DARN GOOD. Henry Candy's charge was a cosy winner over C&D last time and although 7lb higher now, we might not have seen the best of him yet. Others to note include Adalida and Loleeta.
Prediction : 1st Too Darn Good 2nd Bona Fortuna 3rd Adalida

THE ANTHONY GOVER has taken his form to a new level since turning his attentions back to the all-weather. The son of Mehmas arrives having notched up a brace of C&D wins this month and he escapes a penalty for the latest of them. Billy Loughnane is back aboard this time and it's very likely he'll be good enough to complete the hat-trick. Vega Storm didn't run badly when a beaten favourite at Southwell and remains of interest, while the Roger Varian-trained Back At One is also noted.
Prediction : 1st The Anthony Gover 2nd Vega Storm 3rd Back At One