UK Horse Racing Tips: Worcester

There is little to choose between SNIPE and King Roly, but Dan Skelton's nine-year-old could have the edge if this boils down to a test of resilience. That said, King Roly is a C&D winner and stepping back up in trip could be a good move. Dartan is still unexposed over fences and may be a slightly sharper alternative than the hat-trick seeking Badbury Rings, who resumes after a 587-day absence.
Prediction : 1st Snipe 2nd King Roly 3rd Dartan

KELIJOE had sauntered clear of the rest when he stumbled and unseated the rider two out at Uttoxeter, and he can put the record straight with a clear round this time. With trip and ground ideal, the six-year-old is expected to be more accomplished on his second start over fences. Bel Ombre's hurdles form has been progressive and he can also take steps forward now he goes chasing. Similar comments apply to In The Age, who debuts over fences at a realistic level.
Prediction : 1st Kelijoe 2nd Bel Ombre 3rd In The Age

CRYSTALATE was a well-backed favourite on the second of her two previous starts and appears to have been found a good opportunity to make it third-time lucky. Having been awarded second by the stewards after dead-heating for the position in a Southwell bumper, there is a lot to like given the winner has progressed to score over hurdles since. Dundee Law and Royalty Row'd are the pick of the rest with experience in this discipline, while point-to-point winner Lower De Couely is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Crystalate 2nd Dundee Law 3rd Royalty Rowd

The fact that Gordon Elliott brings We're Out Of Aces across the Irish Sea could be a tip in itself and she merits plenty of respect. Dan Skelton saddles two and Earth Maid looks to be the main hope with Harry Skelton aboard, but a chance is taken on SONG OF THE STARS. Harry Derham's filly completed a double on the Flat at Nottingham in June and she appears to have stamina in abundance if taking to this new discipline.
Prediction : 1st Song Of The Stars 2nd Were Out Of Aces 3rd Earth Maid

SPANISH DARLING notched up a brace of wins between the flags earlier this year and opened his account under Rules with a bumper success here last month. The five-year-old faces some intriguing opponents on his hurdling bow, but he doesn't look out of his depth and might be good enough to triumph again. Lexington Wood and Yeld To Call make plenty of appeal and so does Punchestown bumper third Cowboy Casanova, while it would be unwise to dismiss Northern Olympian given the yard he represents.
Prediction : 1st Spanish Darling 2nd Lexington Wood 3rd Yeld To Call

King's Affinity arrives after easing to victory in a couple of point-to-points in the spring but although he warrants careful consideration, TARANIS DUBH gets the vote. Olly Murphy's gelding hit the woodwork on his hurdling bow back in May but may well find more in the newly-applied tongue-tie, while that previous experience will do his chances no harm either. Others for the shortlist include the Dan Skelton-trained Sheezer Dancer and Equi Libre.
Prediction : 1st Taranis Dubh 2nd Kings Affinity 3rd Sheezer Dancer

Having offered promise in her qualifying runs over hurdles last season, handicap debutant JOLLIE DAME could be poised to strike. The five-year-old is just the sort to have strengthened up for a summer break and market support would increase confidence. Solid recent form is thin on the ground, with Estate Planning's fourth at Stratford making him a leading contender. Thesoldiersminit could feature if rejuvenated by a 220-day layoff.
Prediction : 1st Jollie Dame 2nd Estate Planning 3rd Thesoldiersminit

Not At That Price ended his last campaign with a good second in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter and an opening mark of 105 looks workable. Charlie Longsdon's inmate could have a big say on his return to action, but BROOKSIDE LA is a more solid proposition. The Shantou gelding supplemented a breakthrough victory at Wetherby with two creditable efforts in defeat at Haydock and he should take some stopping if returning in a similar vein of form. Gasmani is also interesting on the back of a wind procedure.
Prediction : 1st Brookside La 2nd Not At That Price 3rd Gasmani