UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

The first-time cheekpieces for MOLE COURT could be instrumental in the gelding breaking his duck over fences at only the second time of asking. He was a respectable second over C&D 29 days ago and, assuming the headgear prompts deeper concentration at the obstacles, a more accomplished round of jumping can be expected. Callisto's King is noted ruled out on his chasing debut, while Ironhill, who won a bumper here last summer, may also go well.
Prediction : 1st Mole Court 2nd Callistos King 3rd Ironhill

Zoran is an appealing option now he faces a stiffer test of stamina, while Henri Le Bon also looks worth another try over this distance given he runs off an attractive mark. However, SIR JACK WEST looks the way to go based on recent form and, having won over C&D on his penultimate start, his proven effectiveness over track and trip earns him the vote.
Prediction : 1st Sir Jack West 2nd Zoran 3rd Henri Le Bon

David Pipe's horses have been running well this summer and LAST QUARTER can do his bit to extend the stable's run of good form. This is an ideal test of stamina for the six-year-old and, having built up a good rapport with Jack Tudor, there are solid reasons to expect a bold showing given the handicapper has now cut him some slack. Judge Earle is a dual C&D winner who also has solid claims based on his peak efforts, while Ecossais is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Last Quarter 2nd Judge Earle 3rd Ecossais

A tentative vote goes to MARTELLO SKY in a contest lacking depth. The daughter of Martaline finished two and a half lengths behind the winner over 3m at Uttoxeter on her stable debut for Dr Richard Newland last month. She can benefit from a shorter trip, given she weakened towards the finish on that occasion. Silver Sheen hasn't been seen since last December but is feared most in a first-time tongue-tie, while Ballybegg completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Martello Sky 2nd Silver Sheen 3rd Ballybegg

An emphatic winner over an extended 3m2f earlier this month, Shantou Express can go close off a 6lb raised mark. However, a shorter stamina test looks set to suit SCARPIA. Nicky Henderson's inmate was headed after the last over 3m1f on his latest outing at Huntingdon and a first-time tongue-tie can give him the edge. Hell Red also warrants a market check.
Prediction : 1st Scarpia 2nd Shantou Express 3rd Hell Red

ONLY FOOLS finished a decent second over an extended 2m2f last time and could be worth taking a chance on dropping in distance. She is rated 2lb higher for the aforementioned effort, but still makes plenty of appeal based on the pick of her form. Vision Of Hope is her biggest danger in the hands of Harry Cobden for the third consecutive time, while recent distance runner-up Melvich Bay is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Only Fools 2nd Vision Of Hope 3rd Melvich Bay

EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN may have been comfortably beaten over C&D last time out, but the form of that race has worked out extremely well and this looks like an ideal opportunity to get off the mark at the 12th time of asking. Fit from two runs on the level, Kenzai Warrior has strong claims on his penultimate effort at Taunton, while Baileys Derbyday is one who is entitled to improve on what he's shown so far.
Prediction : 1st Evenwood Sonofagun 2nd Kenzai Warrior 3rd Baileys Derbyday

The key to this race looks to be the recent clash between NIBRAS GOLD (first) and John Betjeman (second) at Ffos Las, and it is the former who is taken to uphold that form at a track where he won comfortably last June. Striking Out is interesting on his return to hurdles, while Gerard Mentor is another to note and can go well if bouncing back to form.
Prediction : 1st Nibras Gold 2nd John Betjeman 3rd Striking Out