UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

Runner-up over an extended 2m1f on his latest outing, a 2lb raised mark looks unlikely to stop Opening Bid being in the mix, but he has to shoulder top-weight here so it is easier to side with URABAMBA. The gelded son of Arctic Cosmos finished a fair third over an extended 1m7f at Wincanton last month and the eight-year-old makes plenty of appeal back up in trip. Duke Of Luckley completes the shortlist in a first-time visor.
Prediction : 1st Urabamba 2nd Opening Bid 3rd Duke Of Luckley

BALKO SAINT finished second over an extended 2m4f at Kempton earlier this month and the fact he was headed approaching the last means he could benefit from a slightly shorter test of stamina. The class-dropping Kauto The King is now rated 8lb below his last winning mark and can bounce back to form, while Umndeni also warrants a market check on his return to chasing.
Prediction : 1st Balko Saint 2nd Kauto The King 3rd Umndeni

It could pay to side with THE GAMBLER, who bolted up in a point-to-point in Ireland last month when trained by Patrick Turley. She can make both a winning Rules and stable debut, but C&D winner Genovese cannot be dismissed on the back of his most recent third-placed effort at Southwell. Jefe Triunfo is a newcomer of interest, especially when considering the booking of Harry Cobden.
Prediction : 1st The Gambler 2nd Genovese 3rd Jefe Triunfo

AJP KINGDOM was pushed out to strike by three lengths last time at Kempton over 2m5f, and that race is already working out well with the third coming out to bolt up since. The son of Mahler makes only his fourth start over hurdles and should have more to come, so he is strongly fancied to defy his 7lb penalty. Court Master is rated 120 and, if he can run anywhere near that level, he is likely to be bang there. Of the remainder, Nuova Vita makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Ajp Kingdom 2nd Court Master 3rd Nuova Vita

Fine By Her went in by just under two lengths in this grade over 3m last time at Ludlow, and a 3lb rise for that keeps her in with a big shout. However, preference is still for STRIPE OF HONOUR, who defied his huge odds in style on his latest outing at this track over 2m4f, and the way he came clear suggests the step back up to this distance may not pose any problems. D'jango is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Stripe Of Honour 2nd Fine By Her 3rd Django

SINURITA is having her first run in handicap company after outrunning her odds over 2m5f at Ludlow earlier this month, where she finished third of 11. This opening mark of 88 looks workable and this slight drop in trip looks likely to suit. The consistent Barely Famous is having her first run for Matt Sheppard and she is noted despite the absence, while Valentine Getaway should also be in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Sinurita 2nd Barely Famous 3rd Valentine Getaway

The nod goes to BOUNDSY BOY, who finished fourth of 10 over 2m at Uttoxeter last time. Bear A Hand was in third on that occasion, but the form is likely to be reversed given Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero's runner is on better terms. That looks to be the form to concentrate on, although Royal Max commands respect on his handicap bow for powerful connections.
Prediction : 1st Boundsy Boy 2nd Bear A Hand 3rd Royal Max