UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

Dropping in trip brought about marked improvement from WHAT A STEAL on his second start over fences when getting off the mark here at the start of the month. The handicapper gave him a 7lb rise for that success and the son of Flemensfirth may well have more to offer. Camino Rocio also took a step in the right direction when runner-up to the selection on his first attempt over the larger obstacles and he is respected, along with Calvic, who sports cheekpieces for the first time.
Prediction : 1st What A Steal 2nd Camino Rocio 3rd Calvic

MATTERHORN had become disappointing over hurdles before returning to form on his fencing debut at Ludlow when scoring in a match contest. He jumped fine on the whole after an early error and the handicapper left his mark unchanged. Parc d'Amour went up 6lb for his victory at Southwell last month and is entitled to step forward, while Boombawn's third at Cartmel was a solid effort against more experienced chasers.
Prediction : 1st Matterhorn 2nd Parc dAmour 3rd Boombawn

SCRUM DIDDLY returned from a break when gaining a first success over fences at Southwell last month and the six-year-old remains capable of further progress, especially with conditions in his favour. Morning Spirit bounced back to form when runner-up on his latest start and is likely to be competitive again. Jessie Lightfoot, One More Fleurie and Tiger Orchid appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Scrum Diddly 2nd Morning Spirit 3rd Jessie Lightfoot

Having showed a bit more verve in a first-time tongue-tie when third at Warwick last month, LALLYGAG could be ready to strike. Paul Nicholls' charge could unlock some improvement over this stiffer test of stamina and he shades the verdict over stable debutant Coltor. The seven-year-old is used to keeping better company than this and shouldn't be taken lightly, while cheekpieces look just the aid that could eke some improvement out of Peking Rose, who might also feature prominently.
Prediction : 1st Lallygag 2nd Coltor 3rd Peking Rose

Although unable to justify favouritism on his stable bow at Perth last month, VOCITO offered plenty to work with on that runner-up effort. The six-year-old is entitled to build on that first run of the season and he makes most appeal. The biggest threat may emerge from hurdles debutant Groundbreaker, who was a smart performer on the Flat. Market support for David Pipe's inmate would be interesting, while it's too early to rule out Reach For The Moon.
Prediction : 1st Vocito 2nd Groundbreaker 3rd Reach For The Moon

CUSANO improved from first to second start over hurdles when a highly encouraging runner-up at Huntingdon last month and a mark of 98 on handicap debut looks manageable representing in-form connections. Only worn down late in the piece when second at Southwell last time, Ascension Day can give him most to think about, while Jack The Savage has strong claims on his penultimate second at Hereford. Garitsa Bay and The Sad Shepherd cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Cusano 2nd Ascension Day 3rd Jack The Savage

A highly creditable second when making her handicap debut at Fontwell last month behind a progressive mare who has won twice since, JANWORTH is entitled to improve for going up in trip and this looks like a golden opportunity in an average contest. She may not be the most consistent, but Dancingontheedge is well capable on her day and she is a key player, along with the more reliable Giulietta, who has been placed on each of her last three starts.
Prediction : 1st Janworth 2nd Giulietta 3rd Dancingontheedge