UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

All of these have claims, but marginal preference is for DOYEN QUEST. Dan Skelton's useful hurdler won impressively on his chasing bow at Warwick in May, albeit against weak opposition, and a mark of 136 should be workable. Breaking Cover's recent Newton Abbot success suggests that he could be the main threat, although Seeyouinmydreams and Springs A Girl should not be discounted.
Prediction : 1st Doyen Quest 2nd Breaking Cover 3rd Seeyouinmydreams

COURTLAND only found a well-handicapped rival too good when second in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen last time. That was his second start following a long absence and the 10-year-old has been found an ideal opportunity to go one better. Jockey bookings suggest that Snipe is the pick of Dan Skelton's five representatives, although Sail Away and Heltenham should not be discounted.
Prediction : 1st Courtland 2nd Snipe 3rd Sail Away

RODEO chased home a subsequent winner when filling second place on his racecourse bow at Market Rasen in June. That experience could prove to be vital and Donald McCain's gelding appears the safest pick. Lucky Diamond is closely related to plenty of winners and is arguably the pick of the newcomers, although Trigg and Hopeless Dancer should not be discounted.
Prediction : 1st Rodeo 2nd Lucky Diamond 3rd Trigg

UNCLE REMUS progressed with each of his three bumper starts, most recently scoring at this venue, and now makes his first appearance over timber. This looks a winnable opportunity and the son of Frontiersman looks the way to go. Little Wren could only manage seventh over track and trip last month, but she could take a step forward from that effort with Harry Skelton now doing the steering. The Expensive One completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Uncle Remus 2nd Little Wren 3rd The Expensive One

Diamond Ambition was well beaten into third on his first start over obstacles at Stratford in July, but is likely to have more to offer. However, MOON OVER CLYRO shaped with lots of promise when finishing second over track and trip last month and it would be no surprise to see him progress to go one better. Mr Mcloughlan isn't ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Moon Over Clyro 2nd Diamond Ambition 3rd Mr Mcloughlan

Sea Thrift showed more on her handicap bow when second over 2m4f here and is an interesting contender stepping up in trip. However, CHIEF BLACK ROBE finished well clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot over C&D and is just 2lb higher. With a similar performance, he will prove hard to beat. Great D'Ange is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Chief Black Robe 2nd Sea Thrift 3rd Great DAnge

Orange Diamond appeared to idle when just holding on to deny Royal Rhythm over C&D. A 6lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold display, but it could be worth taking a chance on GHASHAM. Dan Skelton's new inmate has posted several creditable efforts in defeat over hurdles this year and a change of scenery could help eke out the necessary improvement. The returning Rock On Tommy merits respect as well.
Prediction : 1st Ghasham 2nd Orange Diamond 3rd Rock On Tommy

Having scored in a canter on his stable bow for James Owen at Fontwell recently, it's difficult to get away from SHANTOU LUCKY. The eight-year-old escapes a penalty for winning that conditional jockeys' event and he is sure to prove a warm order to follow up. Diamond Geezer proved more competitive on his second-placed handicap bow at Uttoxeter back in November and may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Sassified.
Prediction : 1st Shantou Lucky 2nd Diamond Geezer 3rd Sassified