UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

Present Storm has plenty going for her here having won twice here over hurdles on the predicted going, but she is yet to repeat that level over fences and hasn't been seen since November. She is still worth a second look, but if BOAGRIUS retains his abilities at the age of 11, then the C&D winner may shock them all for trainer Tom George. Glance From Clover has his first start over fences and also has to be of interest for a stable going well enough in recent weeks.
Prediction : 1st Boagrius 2nd Glance From Clover 3rd Present Storm

NOAHTHIRTYTWORED had a pipe-opener on the Flat last month which may have put him spot on for a return to fences now. One win from two starts over the larger obstacles suggests he may have more to offer, while wins over hurdles here on similar ground bodes well for his chances. Glajou is a C&D winner who seems likely to mount a challenge with the booking of Harry Cobden catching the eye, while Arthur's Quay is capable enough off this mark and could run into a place.
Prediction : 1st Noahthirtytwored 2nd Glajou 3rd Arthurs Quay

Ideal Des Bordes may prove popular here for his powerful connections, but he ran on late to win his point-to-point, and may struggle for speed over the two miles here. Pyffo battled on well to win at Haydock but has a 7lb penalty for that and it may be worth taking a chance on SOLSTICE SAINT, who represents a stable with a strong record in bumpers.
Prediction : 1st Solstice Saint 2nd Ideal Des Bordes 3rd Pyffo

IDEALDES VILLERETS sets a reasonable standard and is an appealing option with Brian Hughes retaining the ride on his first start for the Donald McCain stable. The gelding can improve now dropped back in trip. French import Activist is one to note in the betting now he switches codes on his debut for a high-profile yard, while any support for Tregele would be noteworthy on his hurdling debut.
Prediction : 1st Idealdes Villerets 2nd Activist 3rd Tregele

KOMEDY KICKS has her sights considerably lowered after being pitched in a Listed race at Doncaster in January, where she posted a game effort and was in the process of rallying until she fell two out. She also faced a stiff task in a premier handicap at Cheltenham last month and may not have appreciated being tried in a hood that day. Now back in cheekpieces, she is dangerous to underestimate getting weight from the rest. Myristica was useful on the Flat and makes considerable appeal, while Evenwood Sonofagun is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Komedy Kicks 2nd Myristica 3rd Evenwood Sonofagun

CZECH HER OUT once more defied market expectations when winning on her seasonal debut at Southwell last month and a third C&D success could be on the horizon off only 4lb higher. Yes No Maybe So hasn't proved the most consistent of late, but Tom Lacey's gelding could benefit from a first-time visor and is feared most. Ballycamus has put together a string of good efforts and is likely to be on the premises once again.
Prediction : 1st Czech Her Out 2nd Yes No Maybe So 3rd Ballycamus

IKARAK wasn't disgraced when finishing under a length behind the progressive Hell Red on his British debut for Milton Harris at Fontwell recently and these brush hurdles may be more to his liking than the fences on that occasion. Everyonesgame arrives at the top of his game judged on his first success in a maiden hurdle at Hereford last month and the six-year-old isn't taken lightly, despite shouldering a 7lb penalty here. Astigar is a potential improver having undergone a wind procedure in March and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ikarak 2nd Everyonesgame 3rd Astigar

SAMTARA ran better than expected when runner-up dropping back in trip to 2m1f at Cheltenham last month and a 2lb rise may not prevent him from returning to winning ways. Boom Boom shed his maiden tag with a cosy success at Wincanton in early April and Nicky Henderson's gelding is feared most on this handicap debut. Almost Gotaway and Horn Cape are both seeking hat-tricks and add further spice to a competitive-looking contest.
Prediction : 1st Samtara 2nd Boom Boom 3rd Almost Gotaway