5:00 Wolverhampton Tips

Three-time winner at 7f/1m, so it's interesting to see connections have opted for an even longer trip than its last 1m 2f outing, in which he came fourth. Betting should guide.

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The 4yo was only 6th two weeks ago over this 12f trip. However, he was held up too far back to mount a serious challenge. It was just his fifth career start, so he should be better for the run. He is 5 lb lower in the weights now ??' he was rated 10 lb higher on his handicap debut in December. There is a very strong jockey booking for this amateur riders' handicap.

Has not been seen on the flat since November 24, when finishing 3rd of 12, but has been running consistently over hurdles with 2 wins and a second place from the last three outings. Returns to the flat and holds every chance of adding to two previous flat wins if in the same form as in those hurdle races.

A poor middle-distance handicap without much depth where Karthala appeals at 10/1. He has put in a couple of solid efforts off a higher mark and may be able to dominate up front.

A fair few of these are flying under the level they have been at in the recent past, and amateur races are tricky to call in the best of circumstances. I can’t help but think Pride Of Nepal is a couple of points too big here. A good second for us two races ago when doing his usual trick of giving them a few lengths' head start before storming up the inside to only be beaten by the better-positioned Haveagobeau, he was less impressive next time out when only sixth and beaten eight lengths at Lingfield in a race that just wasn’t run to suit him at all. In truth, it could be a similar story here with not much forecast early pace. But with form figures of 443113705224383 under today’s jockey, plus an extra couple of furlongs to go and a record of 27136541428 at this exact distance, I’d make him a small bet here.

Nekazari lines up in the 5:00 at Wolverhampton with a profile that suggests she can be very competitive at this Class 6 level. Her recent efforts include a couple of promising runs where she traveled well into the race and stayed on steadily, showing that she retains both pace and determination. She has gradually edged down the handicap to a mark that gives her a fair chance, and the return to six furlongs looks a positive move, offering her more time to find a rhythm and use her stamina late on. Wolverhampton often rewards a smooth traveller with a finishing effort, and Nekazari fits that model when she settles early. She has not been running in strong races, but her form is solid for the grade and she appears ready to take advantage of a winnable opportunity if reproducing her recent level.

Yet to win from 36 starts but has finished 2nd on seven occasions. Not seen since July last year, but can go well on this surface. Holds an each-way chance.

Phaedra has a strong 40% strike at this distance and 50% in this class and she can be ready to bounce back from a half-decent 10th at Kempton when the conditions didn't suit her style. A handicap mark of 63 looks extremely good now off those recent solid runs. Lucas Murphy and Richard Hannon team up with strikes at 16%, and the pace should suit another prominent run for an each-way chance today.

Golden Move has won 1 and placed in 1 runs at this trip. Poor form lately however still unexposed on the all-weather and on a very low mark compared to class 4 hurdle efforts, where has has shown ability. Has had a run out now and stepped up 3f to a trip he has had some success on in the past. First time blinkers on and 5lb jockey claim.