UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

Smugglers Haven gets on well with Lily Bradstock as the pair showed when winning off a 5lb lower mark at Cheltenham last October. She was switched to hurdles for both starts this summer after a first-fence fall at Taunton in December and has shown her well-being, with a Fontwell success backed up by a runner-up effort at Uttoxeter. That said, the improving MUSKERRY ROCK is preferred. A hunter chase winner at Wexford in May, he finished second twice over hurdles for the Skeltons before a Newton Abbot success back over the larger obstacles and more is expected from the seven-year-old. First-time cheekpieces may bring about improvement from Harrys Hope.
Prediction : 1st Muskerry Rock 2nd Smugglers Haven 3rd Harrys Hope

The significant drop in trip made all the difference for MR MCWHINNY at Market Rasen last month and a 5lb rise might not be enough to stop him if building on that display. The veteran Getaway Jewel retains plenty of enthusiasm for the game and is expected to play a leading role once again. Chasing debutants Hiero Sport and Iolaos Du Mou head the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Mr Mcwhinny 2nd Getaway Jewel 3rd Hiero Sport

The combination of a switch to a sounder surface and a break helped SPARKLING WATER get off the mark on her debut for the Skeltons in a Uttoxeter bumper last month and connections will be hoping she can progress from that effort on her hurdles bow. Datstheholyallofit won well at Kelso in May and is likely to be the main threat, with Elated and Nala The Lioness appealing most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Sparkling Water 2nd Datstheholyallofit 3rd Elated

NEWBROOK DIAMOND comes here on the back of two very impressive victories in July and Gordon Elliott's gelding sets the standard, despite having to carry a double penalty. Road To Wembley also arrives having racked up a double earlier in the year and is an obvious threat to the selection, while Handmedownastar and Likewhatyousee are the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Newbrook Diamond 2nd Road To Wembley 3rd Handmedownastar

With plenty of these having questions to answer, WARNER'S CROSS stands out following his success at Uttoxeter a few weeks ago. A 7lb rise is not ideal, but he may well be able to overcome it in this company. Gone In Sixty is capable of making the frame in a race of this nature, while similar comments apply to Babychino and Dynamite Defense.
Prediction : 1st Warners Cross 2nd Gone In Sixty 3rd Babychino

ONEHUNDREDNEIGHTY attracted strong support in the betting on his debut for the Ben Pauling yard in a novice handicap over 2m at Warwick. That trip proved to be inadequate and the son of Ocovango looks worth another chance in a race where not many arrive on the back of convincing efforts. Ghost Jury and Brooklyn Lullaby are the most notable exceptions to that after filling the runner-up berth on their last starts. Royal Rhythm is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Onehundredneighty 2nd Ghost Jury 3rd Brooklyn Lullaby

With the ground to his liking, STILETTO could be the answer in this tricky handicap hurdle. A C&D winner last month, a 7lb rise looks fair and another step forward may suffice. Sean Bowen was in the saddle on that occasion and his decision to reunite with fellow track-and-trip winner Mancero won't have been an easy choice. The betting should be a good source of clues. Atreides and Final Entry are a couple of others who could have a say.
Prediction : 1st Stiletto 2nd Mancero 3rd Atreides