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17:15 – MAKAMBE
Critical Thinking, Voltaic and Street Poet all have something to recommend them, while the in-form pair No Diggity and Sparkle In His Eye feature prominently on the shortlist. MAKAMBE has been threatening in recent starts and he might be the answer in a fair race of its type.
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17:45 – TWISTALINE
An unappealing field in which most have something to prove. TWISTALINE isn’t favoured by the weights but she looks the most likely to give her running and that could see her gain a second win for new connections. Becoming and Isladaay might provide the stiffest resistance.
18:15 – BENEDICT WILDES
The market should provide clues as to what is expected from the Godolphin newcomer Deciduous, but BENEDICT WILDES showed plenty of promise when a staying-on second on his Southwell debut last month and there is enough stamina on the dam’s side of his pedigree to suggest he will stay this extra half-mile. Wendell’s Lad also showed promise on his Lingfield debut and shouldn’t be far away.
18:45 – ALREHB
Eilean Dubh made a solid start for the Karl Burke yard when a close second over C&D last month and will go well if in similar form but preference is for ALREHB (nap), who has the potential to be a class act at this 0-85 level. His novice form looks strong and there were excuses for him in a warm race on his 1m handicap debut so he’s well worth another chance, with the drop back to 7f likely to suit this strong traveller.
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19:15 – CAROLINE DALE
Last year’s winner Lord Riddiford is 9lb higher today and lacks a recent run so this might not be his day. Existent was visually very impressive at Chelmsford four weeks ago and should find this being run to suit so he can’t be discounted despite his 11lb rise. One Night Stand ran very well at Lingfield last week but CAROLINE DALE might be the answer. A smart 2yo, she made a winning return from wind surgery at Southwell and there was plenty to like about the way she saw that race out.
19:45 – FLOATING ROCK
Fairly useful hurdler FLOATING ROCK has a race in him off his modest Flat mark based on his encouraging second at Newcastle in the autumn and the fact that came after a break suggests his subsequent 109-day absence shouldn’t be an issue. Reset Button hasn’t been out of the first two in his last five outings, including a C&D win, so he’s feared most ahead of Red Bond.
20:15 – PRECISION STORM
A tight finale. PRECISION STORM has a fine C&D record and gets a narrow vote ahead of fellow course specialists Athmad (second choice) and Hector’s Here.
Wolverhampton betting tips:
17:15 – MAKAMBE
17:45 – TWISTALINE
18:15 – BENEDICT WILDES
18:45 – ALREHB
19:15 – CAROLINE DALE
19:45 – FLOATING ROCK
20:15 – PRECISION STORM
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