Horse Racing Tips: Timeform's three best bets at Wolverhampton on Sunday

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Roydmoor - 13:20 Wolverhampton

Roydmoor has showed clear signs of ability in three starts so far, improving to finish third on nursery debut at Beverley last time, arguably unlucky not to finish closer. He lost quite a bit of momentum at a crucial stage, keeping on well when not getting the clearest of runs in the final furlong. Roydmoor steps back into minor company now, but it doesn't look the strongest race, and he should have even more to offer.

Lay
Captain Ryan - 13:55 Wolverhampton

Captain Ryan sets the standard in this minor event and is likely to be popular at this level, but he is very exposed and he hasn't been at his best in three starts so far this year. With the likes of the less-exposed Lethal Blast in the field, Captain Ryan could prove vulnerable, and is therefore worth opposing.

Smart Stat
Swan River - 17:10 Wolverhampton

23% - Roger Varian's strike rate at WOLVERHAMPTON since the start of the 2016 season

It doesn't look like Swan River is going to live up to her smart pedigree, but it is interesting that leading connections are persevering with her, and Roger Varian has a good record at this track. On pedigree, she should be well suited by this step up to a mile and a half, and her recent runs suggest she will be suited by further, too. Her mark continues to fall and she is worth one more chance at this lowly level.