UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

FRINGILL DIKE has taken very well to chasing, with victories at Hexham and Uttoxeter so far, and the six-year-old makes plenty of appeal in his bid for a hat-trick. Grand Roi is better known for his exploits over hurdles, but this is by far the easiest assignment he will have encountered over fences and he is likely to enter the reckoning on his yard debut for James Owen. Glory And Honour is another who is entitled to be competitive.
Prediction : 1st Fringill Dike 2nd Grand Roi 3rd Glory And Honour

HANG IN THERE followed up his fine effort in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen by getting his head back in front at Stratford last month. A 5lb rise may not be enough to stop Emma Lavelle's gelding in a contest where a few of his rivals have something to prove. Topofthecotswolds has been running with credit over longer trips and is capable a decent showing, while stepping back up in distance may see Hatcher in a better light.
Prediction : 1st Hang In There 2nd Topofthecotswolds 3rd Hatcher

NEWMILL GETAWAY improved from her bumper debut at Uttoxeter when getting off the mark over C&D at the start of the month in comfortable fashion. It would be no surprise if David Brace's filly backed that performance up to get the better of Tribal Glory, who shapes as though stamina will be his main strength. Point-to-point winner Touchwoodexpress and Little Peter are others capable of being in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Newmill Getaway 2nd Tribal Glory 3rd Touchwoodexpress

Trainer Martin Keighley won this race last year with Genovese and has the only winner in the field today with Prairie Diamond, who scored by half a length at Hereford in February. He can go well but he has to give 5lb or more to all of his rivals and that might prove too much, with some well-bred newcomers in opposition. STUNGBYTHEMASTER catches the eye for an in-form stable as a son of Jack Hobbs out of a Scorpion mare and he may be up to making a winning debut here. Bahio Boum represents the Skeltons and is well worth a market check at least.
Prediction : 1st Stungbythemaster 2nd Prairie Diamond 3rd Bahio Boum

An intriguing contest for a maiden hurdle sees Corporal Jackjones make his debut over obstacles after winning his two bumpers this season, the latest on his first start for Syd Hosie, and there could be more to come. He can go well but he was in the care of Nigel Twiston-Davies, who runs MR MACKAY here and ought to know exactly where he stands with that aforementioned rival. Without a win from four bumper outings, the latter may find hurdles more to his liking and could surprise them all for his shrewd yard. Rock House and Alright Dai seem the likeliest to follow them home.
Prediction : 1st Mr Mackay 2nd Corporal Jackjones 3rd Rock House

THE GEORDIE GINGE is proving expensive to follow after seven starts without success, but he ran one of his best races yet when runner-up to Dream Jet at Stratford last time and was beaten just a length at the line. That looks the best form on offer here and he ought to prove too good for these rivals. Afta Party and Ar El Bee both finished third last time out and may prove his biggest rivals, while Emily's Star and Gieves may be capable of better than we have seen so far.
Prediction : 1st The Geordie Ginge 2nd Afta Party 3rd Ar El Bee

METHODTOTHEMAGIC was beaten by just over five lengths when third at Southwell last time, which was a very solid effort and she has been left on the same mark. The eight-year-old can have a big say here, while Celestial Park holds an obvious chance after he was successful by three and a half lengths at Uttoxeter and a 6lb rise may not prevent another bold bd. Hedera Park is an interesting contender on her handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Methodtothemagic 2nd Celestial Park 3rd Hedera Park

HALIFAX returned from a 60-day break to score in comfortable fashion at Bangor last time and he is only competing off a 4lb higher rating today. Considering the manner of that victory, the six-year-old looks capable of defying that rise today. Hungry Hill won't make it easy for the selection, as he made it two wins from his last three starts when scoring over C&D six days ago and he ought to go well once again, despite the burden of a 7lb penalty. Classic Concorde completes the shortlist after his success off 4lb lower in a class 5 event over this track and trip on his latest outing.
Prediction : 1st Halifax 2nd Hungry Hill 3rd Classic Concorde