UK Horse Racing Tips: Bangor-on-Dee

OPERATION OVERLORD has already had two reported instances of wind surgery and they certainly looked to have had a positive impact on the gelding judged on his two efforts last season. His seasonal return was solid before he justified favouritism in good style at Ayr when he was last seen. He can pick up where he left off now making his debut over fences, while Longshanks and Kakamora both handle cut in the ground and look the pick of the opposition.
Prediction : 1st Operation Overlord 2nd Longshanks 3rd Kakamora

KEPY BLANC was a wide-margin winner over C&D last month and the handicapper is justified in raising him 11lb for that performance. He's open to improvement over fences and is hard to oppose. Master Malcolm is 2-6 in chases so far and arrives here on a hat-trick. He rates as the biggest threat if ready to go after a 230-day break, while Chess Player could also reach the frame.
Prediction : 1st Kepy Blanc 2nd Master Malcolm 3rd Chess Player

These fences can be unforgiving and while Great D'Ange has looked good in his two completed starts in this sphere, he comes with the caveat of having fallen twice from four outings over the larger obstacles. Therefore, recent C&D winner METHODTOTHEMADNESS might be a safer option on this occasion. He jumped for fun here 27 days ago, creating the impression that a 7lb rise won't be too much of an issue. Kayf Hernando and Animal complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Methodtothemadness 2nd Great DAnge 3rd Kayf Hernando

KEEP RUNNING caught the eye when bolting up over this course and distance on his return to action last month. He looks entitled to follow that up on his second stable start, but Gentle River built on his racecourse bow with a comfortable win in a bumper at this track last October and has claims if ready to roll off a break. Sergeant Wilson makes his hurdling debut and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Keep Running 2nd Gentle River 3rd Sergeant Wilson

Robeam has paid a price for consistency lately and is now rated 11lb above his last winning mark, so preference is for the Henry Daly-trained LILY GLITTERS. She was last seen finishing a distant third over an extended 3m2f at Stratford in May and that was arguably a step too far for her given she was a previous winner over 3m. She remains open to improvement on her seasonal debut, while Prince Des Fichaux completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Lily Glitters 2nd Robeam 3rd Prince Des Fichaux

Herewegohoney secured a good win at Chepstow at the end of last season, but she has to shoulder top-weight for this contest. Therefore, HILLFINCH shades the vote on her return to action. Stuart Edmunds' charge finished a respectable third in a Listed bumper at Huntingdon last December and has shaped well over hurdles since, with the exception of her latest showing in March which could have been the result of a long season. Lime Drop is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Hillfinch 2nd Herewegohoney 3rd Lime Drop

TITANIUM BULLET shaped well when runner-up behind smart prospect Cape Vidal at Ffos Las on debut in May and, with improvement expected, the son of Shirocco gets the nod. Sam Thomas must always be respected in this sphere and any market confidence behind newcomer Lump Sum should be noted. Dj Pete was a creditable fourth on his racecourse debut at Southwell in April and that form has been boosted on a few occasions since.
Prediction : 1st Titanium Bullet 2nd Dj Pete 3rd Lump Sum

CUMHACHT has his first start for Rebecca Curtis having been narrowly denied at Thurles in March on debut. There has been a few winners come out of that race since and he looks to hold solid credentials. Charlie Longsdon is often quick off the mark at this time of year and his Realisation, who was runner-up at Lisronagh in a point-to-point, looks dangerous. Peaky Boy was an expensive purchase at the Cheltenham Festival sale having won impressively between the flags in March.
Prediction : 1st Cumhacht 2nd Peaky Boy 3rd Realisation