UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

A creditable third over C&D last time after scoring over further at Southwell on his penultimate start, JUBILANT sets the standard on form, with champion jockey Sean Bowen getting back on board another positive. Runner-up on two of his last three starts, Davidoc has the potential to improve for going up in trip and can have a say, along with chasing newcomer Paddy De Pole, who is better than what he showed over hurdles at Newton Abbot in May.
Prediction : 1st Jubilant 2nd Davidoc 3rd Paddy De Pole

KING OF THE STORY could not have done it much easier when seeing off the reopposing Henry Box Brown (second) over C&D last time out, and a 1lb pull at the weights for the latter should not be enough to overturn that form. A taking winner himself over track and trip last week, Deal Em High is entitled to be thereabouts again off 4lb higher.
Prediction : 1st King Of The Story 2nd Deal Em High 3rd Henry Box Brown

A tentative vote goes to GRILLON DE MONTY, who was not suited to dropping back to near the minimum trip here last time and is much better judged on his penultimate second over 3m at Warwick in May. That form may be enough to land this contest, with To Be Sure looking best placed to chase him home. Not in action since scoring at Uttoxeter in June 2023, Presenting Belle is one to note on her return for new connections, as well as Radharc Na Slaine, who drops in trip.
Prediction : 1st Grillon De Monty 2nd To Be Sure 3rd Presenting Belle

Kopa Kilana remains a maiden over hurdles, but he wasn't beaten far when third at Hexham and could mount a challenge on stable debut for Olly Murphy. Mix Of Clover returns to the smaller obstacles after a creditable third over fences here last month and he warrants respect, but EZ TIGER is preferred. An unchallenged two-length C&D winner off 4lb lower last month, when he made all the running, he is entitled to do even better after that first start in seven months.
Prediction : 1st Ez Tiger 2nd Mix Of Clover 3rd Kopa Kilana

With plenty of in-form options to work with it is Emma Lavelle's CALL TO DUTY who appears the likeliest winner after his two and a half length second over C&D in May. He did well in the circumstances that day after pulling too hard and if he learns to settle, he could go one better. Dual point-to-point winner Jullou De Grissay appears a huge danger after only being beaten a head at Market Rasen in June, followed by Betty's Tiara, who has come home second five times since winning her bumper.
Prediction : 1st Call To Duty 2nd Jullou De Grissay 3rd Bettys Tiara

Shandancer boosts solid form after a second at Bangor to Regal And Royal, who has won since, but he has been off for over a year and may have to settle for a place here. Indian Sunbird may have idled in front before holding on to win by a head at Southwell in May, but an added 5lb from the handicapper seems harsh enough, and HAMMER DAN is preferred. Two victories last year have been followed by two seconds in 2025 and he could get back to winning ways, despite a further 3lb rise.
Prediction : 1st Hammer Dan 2nd Indian Sunbird 3rd Shandancer

More aggressive tactics saw Orange Diamond posting his best effort on these shores when finishing second over C&D in May. The seven-year-old warrants respect on his stable bow for Tom Ellis, but there is a sneaking suspicion that NACHTGEIST could leave his fifth-placed yard debut at Market Rasen behind. An extended 2m looked too sharp for the son of Highland Reel and moving up to 2m4f may prove fruitful. Boskill Borden is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Nachtgeist 2nd Orange Diamond 3rd Boskill Borden

The application of a first-time visor enabled SIXTY PLUS to produce his best hurdles performance to date when filling the runner-up spot over 2m here earlier this month. A 1lb nudge from the assessor may prove inconsequential now faced with a greater emphasis on stamina and the five-year-old could be poised to open his account. Rogue Mission is a potential fly in the ointment on his stable bow for Olly Murphy and market support would be interesting. Noble Recall completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Sixty Plus 2nd Rogue Mission 3rd Noble Recall