TV TIPS (FRIDAY)

Rory Paddock previews all the live Friday night ITV action from Wolverhampton. 17:30 WOLVERHAMPTON

The Ian Williams-trained Green Team last won on the all-weather in March of last year, with both victories on an artificial surface coming here at Wolverhampton and both under this jockey Billy Loughnane. Racing off an attractive mark there's plenty in his favour.

GREEN TEAM (E/W)

18:00 WOLVERHAMPTON

Marry The Night has won three of their last four starts and as such demands plenty of respect.

The Rossa Ryan ridden Moby Quick has shown improvement in his last two starts but a return to Wolverhampton not guaranteed to suit.

Last time out winner American State has had the form of their latest victory franked, and despite the poor draw should go close again off just a 2lb higher mark.

Youarenotforgiven has a pair of previous wins here at Wolverhampton and off today's rating and an interesting jockey booking is worth a chance.

AMERICAN STATE (E/W)

YOUARENOTFORGIVEN (E/W)

18:30 WOLVERHAMPTON

A chance is taken on a horse with a course record of 2225223. Although Coloane has never won here at Wolverhampton she's clearly got a liking for this venue, and although a lower draw would be more advantageous she's hard to ignore in what looks a less competitive affair.

Ernie's Valentine and Eagle Day are both course and distance winners who look the obvious dangers.

COLOANE (E/W)

19:00 WOLVERHAMPTON

The showpiece race of the evening, and after an encouraging second First Principle looks set to go one better now dropped in grade. The one to beat.

City Of Poets and Duke's Command deserve plenty of respect as likely contenders.

FIRST PRINCIPLE (WIN)

19:30 WOLVERHAMPTON

Spanish Voice disappointed on handicap debut but the drop in trip and grade plus the booking of Oisin Murphy might be enough to see the four year old return to winning ways.

Metallo produced an impressive performance on stable debut and if improving on that effort should finish in the mix.

SPANISH VOICE (WIN)

20:00 WOLVERHAMPTON

Despite the burden of top-weight The Dragon King produced an encouraging effort when filling the runners-up spot last month and that is a solid foundation to build upon heading into this contest.

Dragon Leader isn't the most prolific but on their best form should play a part.

Another worth noting is the Ed Dunlop trained Pressure's On who went well last time out.

THE DRAGON KING (WIN)

20:30 WOLVERHAMPTON

A case could be made for several runners here but a chance is taken on an Irish raider at decent odds. Dark Ace has shown much improved form since being gelded and although is far from a guaranteed victor could grab yet another place.

Arklow Lad has been a model of consistency and looks likely to make the frame.

Buccabay and Papa Cocktail are also worth note for punters looking for alternative each-way options.

DARK ACE (E/W)

written by Rory Paddock