UK Horse Racing Tips: Bangor-on-Dee

The form of the race MIDNIGHT JEWEL landed at Fontwell has been franked, with the second winning since, and they pulled well clear of the rest so it's unlikely a 5lb rise will prevent another bold showing from Charlie Longsdon's gelding. Pens Man did it with a bit to spare when last seen at Southwell in July and he looks the biggest danger ahead of Obey The Rules, who is still yet to prove his stamina over this trip.
Prediction : 1st Midnight Jewel 2nd Pens Man 3rd Obey The Rules

A few to consider here, but the Lucinda Russell team has been in excellent form and if transferring the ability she showed in three point-to-point runs, APPLE AWAY could be capable of making a winning start on her first run for the yard. Peerless Beauty can go well if bouncing back to form following a disappointing effort at Uttoxeter in May. Famous Function, from the in-form Donald McCain yard, is another for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Apple Away 2nd Peerless Beauty 3rd Famous Function

Heritier is an interesting runner if freshened up by a break, but it's difficult to look past GETAMAN following his victory at Kelso a fortnight ago, and it's unlikely a 5lb rise will stop David Jeffreys' charge going very well again. It will be a surprise if Kepy Blanc doesn't end up better than a mark of 84 over fences and he's another to consider with the likelihood of plenty more to come.
Prediction : 1st Getaman 2nd Heritier 3rd Kepy Blanc

BLAKENEY POINT gets a confident vote after creating the impression that he's back to something like his best with an easy win over C&D last month. Ted's Friend previously finished well adrift of the selection when they met here back in July, but he's much better off on these revised terms so rates as the best alternative. Madera Mist won a mares' handicap chase at Cheltenham when she was last seen, while Go Chique runs for a powerful yard and also merits a betting check.
Prediction : 1st Blakeney Point 2nd Teds Friend 3rd Madera Mist

Most of those with hurdling and bumper experience seem to be nothing out of the ordinary, so support for Flat recruits Thunder Flash and Tio Mio would be noteworthy. However, KEEP RUNNING stands out on his French form and looks the safest option. Stroll On By and The Geordie Ginge are others likely to have been primed for the winter jumps campaign and are worth monitoring in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Keep Running 2nd Stroll On By 3rd The Geordie Ginge

The patience shown in bringing GLENDRUID along seems to be paying dividends and he may well flourish now that more emphasis is put on his stamina. He did jump to the right on his chasing debut so the fitting of cheekpieces seems a logical move in keeping him focused. Still, he's got more scope to improve over fences than the likes of Seemingly So and Steel Wave and is suggested as one to follow for the time being.
Prediction : 1st Glendruid 2nd Steel Wave 3rd Seemingly So

Both Mark The Man and TRICK OF THE TAIL dropped significant hints that they are capable of winning a race like this, despite displaying signs of greenness on their respective debuts. The latter looked a tad more straightforward when finishing third over C&D back in April and he is suggested as the safer option of the two at this stage. Point-to-point winner Catuaba is another who merits serious consideration now switched to the professional ranks.
Prediction : 1st Trick Of The Tail 2nd Mark The Man 3rd Catuaba