UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

Imperial Knight made a disappointing return to handicap hurdle company on his most recent run at Stratford, but a reduced trip looks set to suit him given he weakened in the closing stages over three and a quarter miles. He has another go at fences, but comes up against a bang in-form opponent in THE VOLLAN, who is fancied to make it four victories from his last five appearances.
Prediction : 1st The Vollan 2nd Imperial Knight 3rd null

Cardboard Gangster has gone up 5lb following a half-length victory over half a furlong shorter at Stratford, so preference is for MINELLA VOUCHER. Runner-up on his last three starts, the Alex Dunn-trained 11-year-old seeks to go one better having been headed late on over 3m at Uttoxeter on his most recent outing. Judge Earle is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Minella Voucher 2nd Cardboard Gangster 3rd Judge Earle

CARRIGEEN KAMPALA made a pleasing start to her career when scoring over 2m1f at Newton Abbot last month. She kept on well to beat a Gordon Elliott hotpot who has since finished second on her hurdling bow at Roscommon, and Fergal O'Brien's filly can follow up for her in-form stable. Letterston Lady stayed on to occupy the runner-up spot at Haydock on her most recent outing, while Cape Town Erin is another who merits consideration.
Prediction : 1st Carrigeen Kampala 2nd Letterston Lady 3rd Cape Town Erin

Art Of Illusion wears first-time cheekpieces so improvement is anticipated, but a chance is taken on FESTIVE GLORY. The six-year-old made his hurdling debut when a one-paced second in a better race at Uttoxeter but he steps up in trip, which should bring his stamina into play. Point-to-point winner Seaforth Mancy was a beaten favourite at Uttoxeter last month and is another who should be better suited by this distance.
Prediction : 1st Festive Glory 2nd Seaforth Mancy 3rd Art Of Illusion

Tom George won this race last season and may repeat the feat with BANNISTER, who could still have plenty more to give over hurdles and was a C&D winner in July. Second on his only start since, he has bottom weight and may hold off Pillar Of Steel, who was second to him last time out and is 3lb better off for a length and a quarter. Pisgah Pike sprung a surprise in a good race at Market Rasen, but another 4lb may mean he has to settle for a place.
Prediction : 1st Bannister 2nd Pillar Of Steel 3rd Pisgah Pike

A tough task awaits SHEILA NASH off top weight but there is every reason to suggest that she can continue her progression, having won so well over C&D the last twice. With a 7lb penalty to overcome for last week's success, she can master Danzini (first) and Taras Day (second), who fought out the finish at Southwell last month. Successful in a division of this last year, Czech Her Out can also have a say, along with Dynamic Kate.
Prediction : 1st Sheila Nash 2nd Danzini 3rd Jessica Rabbit

Marginal preference is for JUSTIFIED, who was only worn down late on over C&D last time out and has the services of experienced conditional Finn Lambert to call upon. The Turtle Said was a determined winner on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter and is open to more improvement off 3lb higher. Ami Des Flots has been runner-up on each of her three hurdling starts, while the shortlist is completed by Maroochi, Rare Clouds and Valamix.
Prediction : 1st Justified 2nd The Turtle Said 3rd Rare Clouds