Monday Racing Tips: Key Timeform data for three top-rated runners at Wolverhampton

• Make-up of the race likely to suit Burke hold-up performer 

• Stable-switcher the one to beat now up in trip again 

• Race looks set up for another Johnston winner 

17:00, Wolverhampton - In-form, top-rated Vitalline to win again

With luck in-running, in-form Vitalline - who is top on Timeform's weight-adjusted ratings - can make it two wins from his last three starts.  

A confirmed hold-up performer, the Keiran Burke-trained eight-year-old shaped as if still in good form when 3 lengths fifth to Jackson Street in a handicap at Lingfield last time, finishing with running left having hit traffic problems.  

The presence of front-runner Supernova Steps should ensure that this is run at an honest enough tempo and that should Vitalline's come-from-behind style. 

18:30, Wolverhampton - Mollie Foster to defy 4 lb rise in the weights

Another top-rated runner, Mollie Foster, won a deeper handicap on her all-weather debut at Southwell last time and may be able to follow up despite a 4 lb rise in the handicaps. 

She appeared to relish the step up to a mile when winning on her final start for Ed Walker back in October and, narrowly top on Timeform weight-adjusted ratings, she is fancied to continue her progress. 

She also features the 'New Trainer' flag here having been picked up by The Horse Watchers and sent to Mark Loughnane since landing that Southwell handicap where she appeared to appreciate the step up in distance; today's extra 142 yards should play to her strengths.  

19:00, Wolverhampton - Third top-rated selection of the night

A competitive three-year-old handicap, but Onyeisi followed up his Chelmsford win with a creditable third over C&D last time and may be able to resume winning ways in a slightly lower grade.  

Charlie Johnston - who currently has the Timeform 'Hot Trainer' flag - has tended to start new calendar years with plenty of gusto, recording January strike-rates of 18% in 2023 and 21% in 2025, and February strike-rates of 27% in 2024 and 21% in 2025, and Onyeisi is fancied to add his own success to the roster once more. 

With a lack of pace forecast - the Timeform pace prediction is 'very weak' - and stamina seemingly his strong point since stepping up in trip, it would make sense for Jack Mitchell to be positive.  

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