UK Horse Racing Tips: Bangor-on-Dee

Faded Fantasy ran his best race to date when third in a juvenile hurdle at Taunton in March and a similar performance should see him involved once more. Preference, however, is for WASPY, who was last seen falling at the first flight at Sedgefield. Donald McCain's gelding will need to put that mishap behind him, but his penultimate second over course and distance in February looks the best form on offer. Churchman completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Waspy 2nd Faded Fantasy 3rd Churchman

Oceans Red boasts a course and distance success to his name, but he returns here off a high enough mark and the seven-year-old may prove worth taking on. COO STAR SIVOLA shaped better than the beaten distance at Warwick last month and the veteran could be ready to capitalise on a declining rating. Heart Of A Lion has often appeared as if this stiffer test could suit and he's another to consider now 5lb lower than his last triumph.
Prediction : 1st Coo Star Sivola 2nd Heart Of A Lion 3rd Oceans Red

EL BORRACHO confirmed his well-being with a cosy success on the Flat recently and he looks more than capable of following up on his return to hurdles. Hidalgo De L'isle was down the field at Musselburgh in March and this course and distance winner is feared most. Copper Beach could also have a say if putting his latest appearance at Market Rasen on Boxing Day behind him.
Prediction : 1st El Borracho 2nd Hidalgo De Lisle 3rd Copper Beach

GABRIEL'S GETAWAY hasn't looked back since making his chase debut in February, with three victories to his name, and another 9lb rise in the ratings for his latest success at Exeter may not prevent him from completing a four-timer. Norley gained his first success over fences last month and is likely to have more to offer in this sphere, despite a 9lb hike. The Paddy Pie makes most appeal of the remaining rivals.
Prediction : 1st Gabriels Getaway 2nd Norley 3rd The Paddy Pie

Universal Folly remains in good form and he's considered along with Landen Calling, who appeals as the type to find improvement now switched to the larger obstacles, although preference is for THE WREKIN. Henry Daly's charge hit the woodwork on his chasing bow last month and, with the benefit of his rider's 7lb claim, it would be no surprise were he to go one better.
Prediction : 1st The Wrekin 2nd Universal Folly 3rd Landen Calling

Donald McCain has often found success when sending his seasoned chasers back over timber, and that could be the case with ARMATTIEKAN. The nine-year-old was pulled up on his last two starts over fences, but he looks well treated back in this sphere and it would come as no surprise were he to rediscover the winning touch. Luna Dora remains capable of going well and must be on the shortlist, along with Dee Eire.
Prediction : 1st Armattiekan 2nd Luna Dora 3rd Dee Eire

SUNDAY SOLDIER was no match for an impressive winner at Southwell when second on her latest outing. However, that form appeals as the best on offer and she could open her account if running to a similar level. Queen Of Hindsight shaped encouragingly at Hexham on her racecourse debut and will be a threat should she take a step forward. Others to note include Granny Hawkins, Presently and Emma Hamilton.
Prediction : 1st Sunday Soldier 2nd Queen Of Hindsight 3rd Granny Hawkins