UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

KAZONTHERAZZ is entitled to improve for her comeback run earlier this month, in which she recorded a decent second over a shorter trip at Stratford. She makes her chasing bow off a 2lb lower mark and can make her presence felt. Walk In Clover, another fencing newcomer, returns to action having just been denied over slightly further at Chepstow in April. Her and Lazy Sunday are feared most.
Prediction : 1st Kazontherazz 2nd Walk In Clover 3rd Lazy Sunday

GLOIRE D'ATHON was last seen bolting up over this trip at Huntingdon in June and a 6lb higher mark may not be enough to stop him if arriving in the same mood. Marettimo secured a double at the end of last season and seems an obvious threat on his return to action, along with Galtee Mountain, who looks to complete a four-timer on his reappearance.
Prediction : 1st Gloire DAthon 2nd Marettimo 3rd Galtee Mountain

COULDBEAWEAPON made a pleasing return when just losing out by a neck over 2m at Uttoxeter on his handicap bow. His form last season left a lot to be desired, but he seemed to benefit for a break and could well improve on his latest showing. Callisto's King sports a first-time tongue-tie and has also undergone wind surgery since last sighted, so he could improve. Master Blaze completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Couldbeaweapon 2nd Callistos King 3rd Master Blaze

Several of these appeal in terms of potential and the likes of point-to-point recruits Getupearly, I'd Like To Know and All The Fame are all worth a betting check at least. Thruthelookinglass and Pearly Island are going the right way and also need to be considered. However, AWESOME FOURSOME showed a determined attitude when winning a bumper here in May and he could provide the answer if showing the same grit now obstacles are in the way. Fame And Concrete is yet another to have on side.
Prediction : 1st Awesome Foursome 2nd Getupearly 3rd Fame And Concrete

NEW BEGINNINGS won a bumper here in May despite losing a shoe along the way. He travelled well through that race and created the impression that he has got a bright future ahead. He's out of a four-time hurdles winner, so the portents from his pedigree are also highly encouraging now he goes jumping. Point-to-point winners Idalko Bihoue and Heads Or Harps are others to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st New Beginnings 2nd Idalko Bihoue 3rd Heads Or Harps

PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL has been in good form over fences of late and merits respect now that he reverts to hurdles. Come On Gruff is open to improvement up in trip and could prove to be the main danger. Aimee De Sivola stays further than this but is also interesting on her return, even though a 380-day absence has to be of concern.
Prediction : 1st Punxsutawney Phil 2nd Come On Gruff 3rd Aimee De Sivola

BIOWAVEGO ran an encouraging race when finishing third on his handicap debut here last month. That appeared to be a deeper contest than this event and, with his sights now lowered, there could be more to come from Jonjo O'Neill's charge over this extra distance. One For The Wall is making his handicap bow and, while his opening mark looks no more than reasonable, he's worth noting for his red-hot stable. C&D winner Festive Glory makes most appeal of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Biowavego 2nd One For The Wall 3rd Festive Glory

There may be more to come from Petty Cash after he finished second at Chepstow in April, while Hardy Boy has to be respected in his bid to land the hat-trick. However, IBERIO was last seen winning with authority at Taunton in March and an 11lb rise from the handicapper may not halt the five-year-old's progress. The lightly-raced Kingofthewest is just one of many others to consider in a competitive contest.
Prediction : 1st Iberio 2nd Petty Cash 3rd Hardy Boy