7:00 Wolverhampton Tips

Didn't win last year but a good third after a break at Southwell. If she doesn't miss the break too badly, she can win this.

Tabby makes her seasonal debut and first run for trainer James Tate. James does well at the first time of asking with horses he takes over from other trainers, especially the fillies and mares, with a 28% strike rate. Tabby is a five-race maiden, but this Class 5 Fillies' Handicap looks winnable. The experienced P. J. McDonald is in the saddle, and a big run is anticipated.

Star Marian lines up in a race that fits the ideal all-weather profile, with a 6-runner field providing a controlled and predictable setup. Wolverhampton’s surface tends to reward consistency and positioning. This looks like a race where a straightforward run should be enough to get involved at the finish. The market has this runner priced around the 2.25 mark, which sits perfectly in the usable range ??' not overcompressed, but still reflecting clear respect. In a race lacking depth, that positioning suggests Star Marian holds a solid edge over the majority of rivals. This doesn’t look like a chaotic handicap where multiple runners can easily spring a surprise. Instead, it’s a race where the outcome should be dictated by the stronger profile and race positioning, both of which lean toward Star Marian. With limited opposition and conditions that suit, this represents a clean, structured betting opportunity, particularly for those focusing on smaller fields and clearer market shapes on the all-weather.

Havana Joy has previously shown consistent placed form at this course and distance, indicating suitability to the conditions. If she bounces back from a below-par effort after wind surgery, she could rediscover her earlier ability and improve enough to contend strongly in this field.