UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

Quick Sharpener beat his sole rival by nine lengths at Hereford in May and needs to be taken seriously, but the vote goes to YES DAY. The eight-year-old showed improved form in first-time blinkers (retained) when second at Stratford on his most recent start and off just 1lb higher, he looks the one to side with. Pike Road is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Yes Day 2nd Quick Sharpener 3rd Pike Road

Despite jumping right on occasions, KNIGHTSBRIDGE showed marked improvement to record his first career success at Warwick last time. The handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 5lb for that victory and he remains the one to beat. Crackerjack Queen only found one too good at Southwell last month and is likely to be on the premises, while King Of The Story isn't ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Knightsbridge 2nd Crackerjack Queen 3rd King Of The Story

Turpin Gold finished third at Stratford on his return in May and has to be considered for the in-form Tom Lacey team, but it's NEIGH BOTHA who appeals most. The nine-year-old won by four lengths at Warwick on his latest outing and looks well placed to go in again. Of the remainder, chasing-debutant Merely A Detail makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Neigh Botha 2nd Turpin Gold 3rd Merely A Detail

Versatile's third in a novice handicap at Southwell three weeks ago suggests that he is likely to go well back in maiden company. That said, preference is for SHOW YOUR HAND, who has finished a close second in two bumpers in recent months and that form gives him a big chance on his hurdling bow. Trouville and Faithful Guardian are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Show Your Hand 2nd Versatile 3rd Trouville

Second in a similar event over C&D a few weeks ago, PURPLE OWL sets the standard in an open contest. Drombeg Lad was well held on his return here recently but is a player based on the pick of his form last year, while Dunstall Star bumped into a useful prospect when second at Warwick. Any market support for Sheriff's Court on his hurdling debut would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Purple Owl 2nd Drombeg Lad 3rd Dunstall Star

BLAZING SAINT took a big step forward when winning on his handicap debut over 2m at Southwell in May and a 4lb rise for that success may vastly underestimate this unexposed five-year-old. Al Mootamarid is likely to be in the mix if repeating the level of form shown when third over C&D two weeks ago, where Both Of Us was two lengths behind in fourth.
Prediction : 1st Blazing Saint 2nd Al Mootamarid 3rd Both Of Us

Scoresby failed to supplement his Fontwell success when well beaten into seventh at Newton Abbot last time, but he might be worth another chance. Barafundle Bay competes off an interesting mark and is respected, but KARTHALA outran odds of 22/1 when a respectable third on only his second start in handicap company at Perth and he might have more to offer.
Prediction : 1st Karthala 2nd Scoresby 3rd Barafundle Bay

Artiste D'ainay made every yard of the running when scoring by just over three lengths at Southwell on his latest outing and holds an obvious chance in his bid to complete a double. However, ROXBORO RIVER bounced back to form when filling the runner-up spot at Bangor last Friday and a reproduction of that performance might be good enough. Iamyouare is far from out of this either.
Prediction : 1st Roxboro River 2nd Artiste Dainay 3rd Iamyouare