UK Horse Racing Tips: Bangor-on-Dee

Dinny Lacey has been running with great credit in the pointing sphere recently and he merits the utmost respect, but the vote goes to FIRAK. Dan Skelton's charge landed a couple of similar events at Warwick and Hexham last year, and he could resume his progress having been far from disgraced in a Leicester handicap most recently. Lieutenant Rocco should not be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Firak 2nd Dinny Lacey 3rd Lieutenant Rocco

The front-running MALAITA might not face much competition for pole position. With that in mind, Mel Rowley's charge is expected to dictate proceedings from flagfall and repel the likely challenge of Ottoline, who wasn't at her best in a warm three-runner contest at Uttoxeter last month. Fashion's Model makes her fencing bow having spent 745 days on the sidelines, so top-weight Gazette Bourgeoise looks best placed to chase the pair home.
Prediction : 1st Malaita 2nd Ottoline 3rd Gazette Bourgeoise

An open heat in which a chance can be taken on IN REM, who looked in need of a sterner test of stamina when finishing down the field over 3m at Exeter. Though pulled up in the Eider last year, he was one of the market principals so it would come as no surprise were he to stamp his authority over this marathon trip. Recent Warwick scorer Head And Heart could have more to offer and merits respect. Others to note include Duke Of Deception and East Street.
Prediction : 1st In Rem 2nd Head And Heart 3rd Duke Of Deception

Useful Flat performer BUCEPHALUS remains with untapped potential over hurdles and on the back of two solid placed efforts in this sphere, he gets the nod to capitalise on a handy mark. The hat-trick seeking Letthedustsettle looks the main danger after a dominant victory at Catterick last week, although another 7lb penalty demands more of him. The enigmatic Iddergem may reach the frame on his first start for Claire Dyson.
Prediction : 1st Bucephalus 2nd Letthedustsettle 3rd Iddergem

MAKING HEADWAY has standout form claims after running with credit in Graded races on his last two starts and, back in calmer waters, he can show his rivals the way home. Panhandle Slim kept on well to get off the mark over 2m4f at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and he can win the race for the silver medal at the expense of Miss Maverick, who finished second to a potentially useful mare of Dan Skelton's when last seen.
Prediction : 1st Making Headway 2nd Panhandle Slim 3rd Miss Maverick

STRATTON OAKMONT produced a gallant effort in defeat when going down by a neck to Perculator over 3m at Wetherby last month and, on 1lb better terms with that rival, he can get his revenge. The unexposed Zonda ran with credit when fourth on his handicap bow at Ascot just before Christmas and he can make his presence felt off an unchanged mark. Chatshow Tv is also worth a look on his first foray into the handicap ranks.
Prediction : 1st Stratton Oakmont 2nd Perculator 3rd Zonda

MAJESTIC JAMEELA makes her first start in a handicap after being well held at Listed Level on her latest outing, but her maiden victory at Leicester in November suggests that her mark of 97 could be feasible. Similar Story could improve on her handicap debut third at Kelso over 2m2f off a 2lb lower rating, while Only Fools finished a close-up third at Leicester last month when bidding for a double and she could also get involved.
Prediction : 1st Majestic Jameela 2nd Similar Story 3rd Only Fools