Horse Racing tips: An 11/2 play leads the way at Wolverhampton today

The Racing Post tipster likes Hooflepuff in the 17:30.

Wolverhampton Races

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16:00 – Aljaryaal

There’s no denying that ALJARYAAL had the run of things when making a successful stable debut here three weeks ago but he’s only up 3lb and this well-bred gelding is entitled to progress. True Romance never really had a prayer of getting involved in that same race but, granted a truer pace this time, he could well be the danger. This Ones For Fred is another for the shortlist.

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16:30 – Pretty Sweet

Preference is for the generally progressive 3yo PRETTY SWEET, who has form figures of 2232 in handicaps and was only narrowly denied off the same mark over 1m4f at Kempton last week. The clear pick of the other three runners is Pallas Dancer, who recorded his fourth Tapeta win when scoring on his step up to this trip at Newcastle last month.

17:00 – Night On Earth

The leading contender is NIGHT ON EARTH, who has got back near his best since joining Mick Appleby and justified favouritism in a Class 3 event at Newcastle 17 days ago. A 3lb rise for that success looks fair and this 3yo can strike again to make it 2-3 on AW. The main danger is Marnie James, who is on a much-reduced mark and was a creditable front-running third behind an improver over C&D last Tuesday.

17:30 – Hooflepuff

Dragons Will Rise made it six wins from his last nine starts when scoring at Pontefract in June and is a big player again if he can pick up where he left off. The lightly raced 5yo Fitwood Star has a record of 3-3 in handicaps and is respected on his comeback, while Bavardages could be dangerous if he gets some luck on his step back up in trip. However, the vote goes to course specialist HOOFLEPUFF, who justified favouritism in good style over C&D last time and a 4lb rise for that success looks fair.

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18:00 – Serenading

John Ryan’s tough filly Goddess Of Fire should make another bold bid, while Ralph Beckett’s C&D winner Pomelo still has potential and could resume her progress back at this track after another break. However, the one that appeals most is SERENADING, who has a record of 3-5 on Tapeta and found more improvement with her close fourth in a competitive race at Newcastle 24 days ago.

18:30 – Wonder Elmossman

This looks a good opportunity for WONDER ELMOSSMAN, who has finished runner-up in four of his five starts including behind a useful rival at Lingfield last Saturday. He sets a good standard on this switch to Tapeta and has shaped as though this drop back to 7f could suit. The main threat could come from the generally consistent nine-race maiden Rabat, who was second at Newcastle last time and has headgear added on her first run at this track.

19:00 – Beryl The Peril

Preference is for BERYL THE PERIL (nap), who has been knocking on the door in her last two starts and was a clear second behind a well-handicapped rival who got first run over C&D last time. Prolific winner Peachey Carnehan scored here on his penultimate run and he’s feared most, though Outake returned to form with a close fifth at Newcastle three weeks ago and is a big player if he can build on that. Others to consider are Desert Dream and Hoofs Happy Now.

19:30 – Bomb Squad

Top of the list is BOMB SQUAD, who finished well to score with something in hand at Kempton last month and is a major player again off only 2lb higher on this step back up in trip. The main danger is Global Acclamation, who was a good third in his bid for a Polytrack double last time and remains well treated on his best form. Both Mudawwan and Tell’em Nowt could be dangerous on their return to 7f, while another to keep an eye on is the unexposed handicap newcomer Chantreys.

Wolverhampton betting tips:

16:00 – Aljaryaal
16:30 – Pretty Sweet
17:00 – Night On Earth
17:30 – Hooflepuff
18:00 – Serenading
18:30 – Wonder Elmossman
19:00 – Beryl The Peril
19:30 – Bomb Squad

* All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.

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