UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

TRAVELING SOLDIER finished second over these fences twice before undergoing wind surgery in June and that procedure may have been instrumental when he went one better at Market Rasen. Sean Bowen keeps the partnership intact and Olly Murphy's seven-year-old can follow up off just 1lb higher. Hobie overcame a long absence to score over hurdles here, and cutting back from 2m4f helps counter a 6lb higher mark. Auntie Maggie and Lord Maher complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Traveling Soldier 2nd Hobie 3rd Auntie Maggie

A multiple winner in point-to-points before striking over regulation fences here and at Uttoxeter, JET SMART's dependability is a commendable asset that earns him the vote. Being in receipt of weight from the rest is an added bonus. Harrys Hope is very consistent and can make this a good test for the suggestion. Recent C&D winner Almazhar Garde also has a major chance, despite a 5lb rise.
Prediction : 1st Jet Smart 2nd Harrys Hope 3rd Almazhar Garde

SAXON CROSS didn't have a great record in point-to-points, but he has shown lots more promise since being tried in bumpers. His second-placed finish at Perth last month reads well and a small step forward could suffice for the Irish raider. Usyk also filled the runner-up berth at Market Rasen most recently and is another going the right way. The betting can guide regarding newcomers such as Blinded By Grace and Asta La Vista.
Prediction : 1st Saxon Cross 2nd Usyk 3rd Blinded By Grace

Hill In Brazil showed some ability when runner-up in a Wincanton bumper on debut and if she can get back to that level for her new connections on her hurdling bow, she could mount a challenge. Window Of Time has five top-three finishes and is another who has changed yards looking for improvement, but JAMMY JAY gets the nod. Second over C&D when left with too much to do, further improvement could see her off the mark.
Prediction : 1st Jammy Jay 2nd Hill In Brazil 3rd Window Of Time

SIXTY PLUS has been a revelation recently, with last month's Market Rasen triumph supplementing a C&D brace. Although he has been raised another 11lb, he won with enough authority to suggest he could make all once more. Tamarind Bay caught the eye with a two-length third here on his first start since January and he may prove a bigger danger than the dropped-in-class Castel Gandolfo.
Prediction : 1st Sixty Plus 2nd Tamarind Bay 3rd Castel Gandolfo

JUST CHASING MAY has turned a corner of late, winning over 2m4f at this venue in June before following up over fences here last weekend. Ben Pauling's charge reverts to hurdles from 9lb higher than that previous timber triumph, but it might not be enough to stop the in-form gelding. The application of first-time cheekpieces could elicit some improvement from The Flying Poet, who enters calculations along with Rubys Legacy.
Prediction : 1st Just Chasing May 2nd The Flying Poet 3rd Rubys Legacy

Jorah failed to reel in the in-form Gordon Grey over C&D in June but makes considerable appeal from the foot of the handicap, while An Bradan Feasa returns to hurdles on a competitive mark and is worth noting with Sean Bowen booked to ride. However, it is SCINTILLANTE who shades preference. The dual C&D winner was beaten just a neck into second over track and trip in July and compensation could await, despite a 3lb rise.
Prediction : 1st Scintillante 2nd Jorah 3rd An Bradan Feasa