UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

Nevendon did well to finish as close as he did when third at Newton Abbot last month after a bad mistake at the first fence, and a clear round could see him challenging. ROCKS UP LATE wasn't at his best when pulled up at Market Rasen but is worth another chance after winning his previous three starts over fences comfortably. Boom Boom, who arrives at the top of his game after a pair of victories at Stratford, is another to respect.
Prediction : 1st Rocks Up Late 2nd Nevendon 3rd Boom Boom

Tiger Orchid has an outstanding record here with five victories, two in bumpers and three over C&D, the latest in June last year off 1lb higher. He can go well but conceding 4lb to DEEP PURPLE appears a big ask. Fourth on his chasing debut here, he can only improve for that outing. The Bold Thady and My Gift To You are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Deep Purple 2nd Tiger Orchid 3rd The Bold Thady

Mikhailovich is one to watch on his return to action after 14 months off since winning over fences at Market Rasen, and he could go well off a favourable hurdles mark. MR LE PHILOSOPHE looks a more sensible option after wins here and at Stratford over shorter, though an added 7lb from the handicapper does mean he will need to improve again. Jullou De Grissay is another of interest if the first-time visor helps.
Prediction : 1st Mr Le Philosophe 2nd Mikhailovich 3rd Jullou De Grissay

SERVICE MINIMUM failed to supplement her success at Ludlow when filling the runner-up spot at Uttoxeter in May, but she could have a lot more to offer and the daughter of Doctor Dino may take a step forward to make it two wins from three starts over timber. High Fibre occupied the runner-up berth in a decent handicap in June and he is likely to prove popular after undergoing a wind operation. Tamarind Bay is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Service Minimum 2nd High Fibre 3rd Tamarind Bay

JUST A HEARTBEAT showed ability when only finding one too good on her first start over hurdles at Fontwell in May and is likely to have more to come. Harry Fry's mare might not need to improve a great deal in order to get off the mark. Lipstick Traces finished second on two of her three bumper outings and, with Brian Hughes booked, she needs to be considered. Chips And Rice is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Just A Heartbeat 2nd Lipstick Traces 3rd Chips And Rice

Having shaped with some encouragement following a 660-day layoff here last month, any improvement could enable ROGUE MISSION to open his account in this discipline. Champion jockey Sean Bowen retains the ride on the six-year-old and the reapplication of cheekpieces may prove fruitful. Joe Tickle has his string in fine fettle at present and market support for handicap debutant Locked Down Lad would be interesting, while Kaproyale may appreciate this drop in trip.
Prediction : 1st Rogue Mission 2nd Locked Down Lad 3rd Kaproyale

Although thwarted in his hat-trick bid at Stratford 38 days ago, G'day Aussie lost little in defeat that day when a neck second. A 2lb rise in the ratings for the veteran shouldn't prevent another bold bid, but there is a sneaking suspicion that we've yet to see the best from KOPA KILANA. Olly Murphy's charge looked to find the 2m distance an inadequate test when third here last month and, reverting to 2m4f, he could step up. Last-time-out winners Pacific and Orange Diamond add further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Kopa Kilana 2nd Gday Aussie 3rd Pacific