8:00 Wolverhampton Tips

Winner two starts back and consistent second last time out. Big chance here. This is my prediction for this race today at Wolverhampton.

As hit as he is miss, his best three runs have all come after a break (form figures of 2-3-4-1 for this yard when spending 50+ days off track), and that bodes well after 68 days off. A winner here off 57 in January, he’s only going off 59 here. The booking of Billy Loughnane, who’s 4-8 for the yard, speaks volumes.

Knight Of Magic an interesting one here. The stable are usually worth a follow when they send them out quickly, but the previous two runs have been poor. Could easily bounce back soon, though, and can't be too readily dismissed.

Just six career runs for the 4yo, with some decent bits of form despite not winning. He wasn’t beaten far three weeks ago when finishing 5th, staying on at the finish after stepping up to a 12f trip. It was a debut for a new yard that day after coming off a five-month break, while the four runners that beat him were all race-fit and in good form. A 2 lb lower mark now, this longer trip could suit him, and he could be better for that return run.

Should welcome the drop in trip following 3 races over 2 miles, third of ten at Newcastle last time out and remains on the same mark.

Havachoc is a consistent stayer, running well in recent starts. Close fourth last time and now 1 lb lower. Proven on Tapeta over middle distances and remains competitively weighted.

Wins at Southwell and Wolves, one of which was Class 4 level (novice event). Has won at 1 mile 4 furlongs, so the 1m 6f should be OK. Stable flying at the moment: 3 from 21 for Micky Hammond.

Raised ten pounds after winning by the proverbial street over twelve furlongs here in November, and he has struggled to make an impact since. The handicapper is gradually releasing his grip, however, and although he beat only three home last time at Kempton, he wasn't far behind the principals. Two pounds lower today, and although unproven over this trip, at his big double-figure odds it's worth gambling on his stamina holding out.

Taking a chance on Fashionelle to go close here. Yet to win after 11 starts so far, but she made the frame multiple times over this course and distance last year. Won here in the Fillies Novice Stakes last June over 2m. Placed 3rd of 11 at Southwell over 14f last time out in November. Just 1 lb up today. Hoping she will go close with fresh legs. Trainer Tony Forbes has a low SR of 8% at Wolverhampton but has had many places. Jockey William Cox is on the board again. He rode Fashionelle well last year. So I think Fashionelle has a good each-way chance in this one.

Ice Opera, priced at 33/1 by the bookmakers, could spring a surprise today if the two-month break has done her good. In her last race, the mare bled from the nose, but before that she had won here at Wolverhampton