UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

JOHNNY YUMA has been a revelation since dropped in trip on his last couple of starts with victories at Hexham and Southwell. Katy Price's gelding was more impressive on his latest outing under a penalty and, despite the Hexham runner-up, Miss Amelia, meeting him on 16lb better terms, he is capable of handling a further 9lb rise in the handicap. Centreofexcellence progressed nicely at the back end of last year and could have more to offer.
Prediction : 1st Johnny Yuma 2nd Miss Amelia 3rd Centreofexcellence

MAGIC RIVER was losing the argument on his most recent start at Plumpton before falling at the second last. However, he is likely to be suited by the drop in distance and, if capable of running to the form of his Stratford second the time before, can take advantage of what looks a winnable contest on paper. Rule The Ocean and Court Duty have both shown a level of recent form good enough for them to be competitive.
Prediction : 1st Magic River 2nd Rule The Ocean 3rd Court Duty

ROYAL MAGIC folded tamely when fourth at Market Rasen last month, but he has subsequently had a wind operation which could make a big difference along with the handicapper dropping him 3lb for that effort. Danboru fell at the last at Bangor when likely fighting a losing battle, but he had finished second in his three outings prior and is respected once again. Robin Des People and King Cnut complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Royal Magic 2nd Danboru 3rd Robin Des People

EPISODE has shown promise on both her hurdle starts in the UK and an opening handicap mark of 107 appears fair for her debut in this company. The step up in distance could also eke out further progression. Manofthemoment warrants plenty of respect as he bids to make it three on the bounce, while others to consider include Granitic, Picture Painter and Mere Anarchy.
Prediction : 1st Episode 2nd Manofthemoment 3rd Granitic

Sunrise Ruby was outpaced when third in a good race at Newbury in March and should appreciate this stiffer test of stamina for a trainer with an excellent record here, while Hotter Than Hell was far from disgraced when sixth in a traditionally hot Newbury bumper 47 days ago. A chance can be taken on DEJA VUE, who was disappointing on debut over hurdles. She wears a hood now following a break and the Irish point scorer is fancied to be much more competitive upped in distance.
Prediction : 1st Deja Vue 2nd Sunrise Ruby 3rd Hotter Than Hell

THREE COLOURS RED has form figures at this track of 1211 and could add to that impressive sequence now in the care of Tim Vaughan. This new handler will want to make an instant impression with the seven-year-old and a mark of 113 might be just about within his compass. Board Of Trade would be of interest if the forecast rain arrives, while Mead Vale has some solid form in the book and is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Three Colours Red 2nd Board Of Trade 3rd Mead Vale

CHIVERS returns to a sphere where he looks better handicapped for Gary Moore and is fancied to make the switch from chasing to hurdles a successful one. A mark of 90 over the smaller obstacles is less harsh than that over fences and the eight-year-old likely has more to offer in a moderate race. Maroc drops in class after a wind operation, while Dream Free could prove good enough to claim third.
Prediction : 1st Chivers 2nd Maroc 3rd Dream Free