14:25 WolverhamptonWed 5 Apr 7f Hcap

This is a competitive handicap with several horses having chances. The Nail Gunner has been running consistently well at this track and should be in the mix once again. Revolutionary Man is a C&D winner and his latest run over an inadequate 6f was encouraging, so he could be a danger. Sweet Mist ran well last time out over 6f and should appreciate the return to 7f, while Almodovar Del Rio is returning from a gelding operation and could show improvement on his last run.

My top pick is The Nail Gunner, who is in excellent form and has a good record at this track. Revolutionary Man is another to consider, given his C&D win and recent encouraging run at Kempton. Sweet Mist completes my top three, as she showed promise last time out and should appreciate the return to 7f.

15:00 WolverhamptonWed 5 Apr 7f Hcap

Alexa’s Princess has been inconsistent in her recent starts but has shown glimpses of promise, including a good effort in a class 2 nursery at Newmarket. However, she will need to prove herself off her current high mark. Fayasel comes into this race off the back of a decisive win over C&D and ran well behind Rossmore Nation last week. He’s 6lb better off with the winner and is a strong contender here. Seagrave Fox is another to consider, having won two 7f handicaps and coming up just shy in his hat-trick bid at Newcastle. He’s up 2lb in the weights but looks to be in good form and can give his running.

My top 3 selections are:

1. Fayasel
2. Seagrave Fox
3. Pearl Eye

15:35 WolverhamptonWed 5 Apr 1m1f Hcap

In this race, Blue Universe catches the eye as a horse who has shown improvement in his three novice events and his handicap debut, finishing third in the latter at Kempton. With the longer trip likely to suit and having had a wind operation, he should be a leading contender here.

Fariba has also shown promise, winning a Kempton maiden and running well in two subsequent starts in novice company. She was below par in a Listed race at Newmarket, but this handicap debut is more realistic, and the longer trip should suit her on breeding.

Razoni is another horse who could improve over the longer trip. He was a winner of a 7f novice at Newcastle before finishing second on his handicap debut over 1m at Southwell. With a tongue-tie added, he could be a danger.

Based on these factors, my top 3 horses for this race are Blue Universe, Fariba, and Razoni. However, it’s important to note that with some lightly raced and unexposed horses in the field, surprises are always possible in horse racing.

16:10 WolverhamptonWed 5 Apr 7f Mdn Stks

American Oak (IRE) had a poor debut and is best watched for now, while Desert Swirl (IRE) is a newcomer and wouldn’t need to be anything special to make her presence felt. Don’t What Me Boy (IRE) has been down the field in both his runs and is now hooded, so may improve but is a risky proposition.

Juryman, who is now gelded, has shown some promise in his four career starts and ran well on his handicap debut last time. He is up in trip here, but with experience under his belt, he could run a big race. Ray Vonn (IRE) has shown good form on the AW and was a solid second on his last start. He should be thereabouts again and has a good chance.

Star Sound is another who has shown promise and was placed twice in 7f events at Newcastle last autumn. She comes from a successful family and has been off for 166 days, but if she’s ready to go, she could be a major player. Pearly Star is a newcomer, but has an interesting pedigree and could be worth keeping an eye on for the future.

Based on their form and potential, my top 3 picks for this race are: Juryman, Ray Vonn, and Star Sound. All three have shown good form on the AW and have the potential to improve further, so they could be in the mix for the win.

16:45 WolverhamptonWed 5 Apr 5f Hcap

Bang On The Bell – A consistent performer at this course with three wins last year, twice at this trip. Was only 2l away over C&D on his penultimate run and ran well from a wide draw over 6f on his latest run. Should be respected.

Em Jay Kay – Won a C&D maiden in December and has held his form well since then. Won his first handicap over Southwell’s 6f in February and finished a creditable third at Chelmsford in a higher grade. Hard to knock.

Glorious Charmer – Has won three times at this track, twice over this trip. Has been running well recently, including a respectable third 11 days ago when drawn wide. Should be in the mix once again.

Josies Kid – Finally showed some form off his vastly reduced mark when third over C&D last week. It remains to be seen how he’ll take to the visor, but he must have a chance if as good again.

Soul Seeker – All five wins have been on turf and his AW form doesn’t match his exploits on grass. Has been off since October and is potentially well treated, but worth monitoring in the betting on seasonal debut.

Overall, Em Jay Kay looks to be the one to beat, with Glorious Charmer also a strong contender given his recent form. Josies Kid cannot be ruled out after his improved performance last week. My top three picks for the race are Em Jay Kay, Glorious Charmer, and Josies Kid.

17:15 WolverhamptonWed 5 Apr 1m4f Hcap

Cedar Cage is the one to beat based on his recent form, with two solid performances over course and distance in the past month. Although he’s not the most straightforward horse, he retains some handicap scope on his old form and is unpenalised for his win last week. Lexington Knight is another course and distance winner who has been running well recently and is expected to mount another bold bid, especially with the return of his regular jockey’s claim. Elham Valley is a dual Flat winner and has some good form over hurdles, and could be an interesting contender with a reduced Flat mark to work with.

17:45 WolverhamptonWed 5 Apr 1m1f Hcap

English Spirit looks to be the one to beat here after his career-best performance to win over C&D last month. He is only up 3lb and should be able to handle the rise. Snooze Lane has won his last two narrowly and is only 3lb higher than for his latest success, which can be upgraded as he had to wait for a gap to appear. Seven Pockets has been lightly raced but has some good form including a win over C&D and his third at Lingfield last time out suggests he is ready to run a big race here.

Arcadian Nights and Mafia Power both have some decent form but may be vulnerable at these weights. Visibility has won four times at this track but may find this a tougher task.

Overall, I would select English Spirit as the most likely winner, followed by Snooze Lane and Seven Pockets.