UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

DJ PETE hit the woodwork in a tougher contest than this at Chepstow last month and the handicapper might have been kind to only put him up 1lb. The son of Malinas may have more to offer on only his fourth handicap start and will prove tough to beat. Tropical Talent failed to justify favouritism but wasn't disgraced in second at Hereford last time and is likely to be thereabouts. Of the remainder, Electric Jet makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Dj Pete 2nd Tropical Talent 3rd Electric Jet

HOLOKEA has occupied the runner-up berth over hurdles the last twice and is a previous course winner. Mickey Bowen's six-year-old has taken a step forward on each of his last three outings and it would be no surprise to see him score now tackling a fence. Pottlerath struck in good style at Stratford on his most recent start and holds an obvious chance off 7lb higher. Impatient looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Holokea 2nd Pottlerath 3rd Impatient

EARTH KING went in by just under a length in a stronger event at Exeter when last seen in October and makes his return to action off a 6lb higher mark. The nine-year-old should find this a little easier and can go in again. Ebony Warrior secured his second victory over the smaller obstacles at Warwick in March and is an interesting contender back in a handicap. Shantou Express is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Earth King 2nd Ebony Warrior 3rd Shantou Express

A few with chances, but preference is for the James Owen-trained JACKPOT CASH, who arrives in search of a hat-trick having recorded wins at Sedgefield (fences) and Stratford recently. The six-year-old had a bit in hand crossing the line last time and, although 8lb higher, he still might not have reached the ceiling of his ability. Market Rasen scorer Groovy Blue enters handicaps off a potentially workable mark and must enter calculations, along with Teorie and Liverpool Knight.
Prediction : 1st Jackpot Cash 2nd Groovy Blue 3rd Teorie

Squire Danagher was a useful performer on the level and Ben Pauling's new recruit will be a real force if taking to this new discipline, but the vote goes to HAVEFUNONTHERUN. The son of Doctor Dino shaped with promise when fourth in a bumper at Huntingdon on his racecourse bow last month. Connections waste no time in sending him over hurdles and it would come as no surprise were he to progress. Fresh As A Daisy is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Havefunontherun 2nd Squire Danagher 3rd Fresh As A Daisy

RENOIR was raised 5lb after winning at Hereford in March but Ben Clarke's gelding had pulled well clear with the runner-up that day and, with the prospect of more to come, that hike from the assessor could prove to be lenient. Katana goes handicapping with scope for improvement so makes plenty of appeal, and it would come as no surprise to see the consistent Estate Planning on the premises.
Prediction : 1st Renoir 2nd Katana 3rd Estate Planning