6:30 Wolverhampton Tips

Impressive form from this 6-year-old, who has doubled his wins this year with a powerful showing over this C&D in October. Since then he has continued to perform well despite a raised mark, notably finishing best among those who were off the pace when coming in third by over a length in a Southwell handicap 18 days ago. He represents excellent each-way value.

This is wide open, with many runners having questions to answer. Stratusnine is one of them, but he's had one recent run under his belt. He only got tired in the last furlong in Newcastle, having raced prominently throughout. That tactics should work better at this course, and he's not without a chance.

Not been getting beat that far of late Turf/Aw and is now back down to last winning mark. Is a C/D winner with a 40 percent course record, good jockey back up and shrewd trainer has done well here last 5 seasons, making current 14/1 solid Ew value in the race.

Irish Nectar is in stall 6 and returns after 21 days following a solid fourth at Newcastle, where he made up ground late after a good steady pace. With 14 runs at this distance, including a win, his current mark of 78 is doable, especially factoring in his previous good form. Trainer Herrington teams with Eaves, who can position him nicely to unleash a strong late burst here. This gelding has an 11% strike and place rate in this class and looks to be an each-way shout, as he normally has a hold-up style of running and can be ready to capitalize if the pace is genuine today.

Proven on Tapeta and a course-and-distance winner here. Blinkers retained after a solid third. An OR mark of 77 leaves him well treated, receiving a weight advantage from higher-rated rivals. Trainer is in form and gets a good jockey booking in K. T. O'Neil. Lots of big pluses for this horse considering the big price.