UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

Getthepot has been running well in defeat since his victory at Huntingdon in May and should give another good account, but he may have to play second fiddle to RED MAPLE. Jonjo O'Neill's six-year-old relished the step up to this trip when winning well at Market Rasen last month, he looks capable of defying a 4lb rise on that evidence and has successful course form in the book. Charlie Longsdon has his string in good form and his Train Hill could figure as he continues to slide down the ratings.
Prediction : 1st Red Maple 2nd Getthepot 3rd Train Hill

SKATMAN was the sole finisher over 3m2f at Newton Abbot when last seen in June but looked the likely winner anyway and that backed up a good run when a narrow second at that same venue the time before. He can make a winning return to action for the in-form Paul Nicholls yard, with Aviewtosea fancied to give him most to think about following a victory over 3m at Bangor off 5lb lower last month. Fellow double seeker Punxsutawney Phil can win the race for third place.
Prediction : 1st Skatman 2nd Aviewtosea 3rd Punxsutawney Phil

Global Citizen was last seen winning the Grand Annual at the Cheltenham Festival off 7lb lower in March and would have very strong claims if returning in the same mood today. However, he hasn't gone well fresh in the past and could be vulnerable under top weight on his reappearance, so preference is for CLEAR THE RUNWAY, who progressed well earlier in the year and has won five of his last six. This requires more but he looks open to further improvement and is expected to go well after his summer break. C&D winners Bathiva and Elios D'Or are dangerous to dismiss.
Prediction : 1st Clear The Runway 2nd Global Citizen 3rd Bathiva

BENSINI is related to a handful of bumper winners, she represents a stable that excels in these type of contests and the six-year-old is taken to strike on her debut under Rules. Soldat Forte produced a creditable display on his first outing following wind surgery and might be able to take a step forward this afternoon. Dreams Of Fortune and Genovese could play leading roles on their debut.
Prediction : 1st Bensini 2nd Soldat Forte 3rd Dreams Of Fortune

Huflower sets the standard with an official rating of 108, but having not been seen since March, it looks worth taking him on with DONNIE AZOFF. Jamie Snowden's gelding took a marked step forward when finishing second at Stratford following a lengthy absence, the six-year-old should have more to offer and he can strike at the sixth time of asking. King Ottokar was a smart performer on the Flat and will be a threat to all if transferring that ability to hurdling.
Prediction : 1st Donnie Azoff 2nd Huflower 3rd King Ottokar

MOTION IN LIMINE appeared to have a bit in hand when successful at Southwell in June. He received a 4lb rise in the weights for that effort, but there could be more to come and he's taken follow up. Ladykiller won at Uttoxeter last Wednesday and is respected under a 7lb penalty, while Oscar Montel, a runner-up on his last two starts, appears likely to be in the thick of things once more.
Prediction : 1st Motion In Limine 2nd Ladykiller 3rd Oscar Montel

SIMPLY RED has been a model of consistency since entering handicaps and she was far from disgraced behind a ready winner at Cartmel last month. That effort came in a 0-120, so today's contest represents a drop in class and she's fancied to take full advantage. Gold Wing can take a step forward now handicapping, along with Well Done Dani, who might find improvement over this longer trip.
Prediction : 1st Simply Red 2nd Gold Wing 3rd Well Done Dani