Lord Buffhead sets the standard in the second of three six-furlong handicaps at Wolverhampton after his win in soft ground at Musselburgh last time, but with the suspicion he is best under such conditions he's taken on with Michael Bell's Kai (16:00). Kai was well backed when making his first start in a handicap over the minimum trip at the track a month ago but found the trip inadequate, finishing with running left in a fourth-placed effort that was not without promise. If heavy ground was the reason for his flop at Yarmouth (never travelling) next time he's interesting in the hands of top all-weather rider Luke Morris from a low draw and with a visor on for the first time.
Silvestre de Sousa's confidence must be high having ridden five winners in the last four days and he can add to his tally aboard the well-handicapped Sharp Shoes (16:30) in the third sprint handicap at Dunstall Park. Having been in the doldrums somewhat, Sharp Shoes bounced back to form when fourth in an apprentice event at Hamilton (twice a winner there) last time and, with him also having won at today's course, albeit over the minimum trip, it's hoped he can continue in form. Sharp Shoes has won three handicaps off BHA marks higher than the one he gets to race off now and, with the Brazilian has already won on the horse from just a handful of rides, a big run can be anticipated.
The fact that her sire won top-end Group races at up to a mile and half and her dam was placed in the Irish Oaks means Lady Kashaan looks very intriguing stepping up to ten furlongs for the first time in the handicap at Redcar due off at 17:10. Lady Kashaan hadn't shown much in three maidens but stepped up significantly on her handicap debut when third over a mile at Newcastle a month ago, beaten just over two lengths by Kian's Joy having raced prominently before staying on. The Alan Swinbank yard are amongst the winner and, with Lady Kashaan right in the mix on Timeform figures and the only runner in the field with a 'p' still attached to her master rating, she's very much worth chancing at around 8.27/1.
Timeform SmartPlays
Back Kai @ 7.87/1 in the 16:00 at Wolverhampton
Back Sharp Shoes @ 6.411/2 in the 16:30 at Wolverhampton
Back Lady Kashaan @ 8.27/1 in the 17:10 at Redcar
