Wolverhampton Placepot picks: Richard Birch's tips for the £50,000 guaranteed pool

Suanni should prove hard to beat in leg one (4.30) of the Wolverhampton Placepot, which carries a guaranteed pool of £50,000.

The dual course-and-distance winner is well drawn in stall two under Rossa Ryan, who needs just four winners to reach a second consecutive double century.

The Roger Varian-trained Best Of All, who is likely to improve considerably for the step up in trip, stands out in leg two (5.00).

The overall level of form on offer in leg three (5.30) looks weak. Perhaps the Charlie Johnston-trained newcomer Mullwarchar, who is bred to be useful, can make a winning debut under Ryan at the expense of Southwell sixth Rogue Officer.

Sex On Fire and Packetofbiscuits may fight out the finish to leg four (6.00), while old rivals Khangai and Casa Luna appeal in leg five (6.30).

There are plenty of negatives about several of the likely leading contenders for the final leg (7.00). For instance, clear form choice Redhot Whisper bled after his most recent start at Pontefract in July.

Java Raja, open to considerable improvement on just his second start, is the one to focus on as he steps up in distance.