UK Horse Racing Tips: Bangor-on-Dee

MILAN AC posted his best effort to date when runner-up at Ffos Las in May and he enters handicaps off what looks a workable mark. The six-year-old should appreciate this stiffer test of stamina and a breakthrough victory could be on the cards. The progressive It's Maisy scored four times over hurdles last season and she isn't taken lightly on her return to action. Stable debutant Schalke lurks on an attractive mark and market support would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Milan Ac 2nd Its Maisy 3rd Schalke

GAMESTERS GUY had little difficulty when making all under a penalty at Carlisle last season. The dual bumper winner makes plenty of appeal now tackling hurdles for the first time and he ticks plenty of the right boxes. Penalised winners Navajo Indy and Not Now Nathaniel should put their experience in this discipline to good use, with the former expected to serve the most resistance to the selection after gaining a breakthrough victory at Wincanton in April.
Prediction : 1st Gamesters Guy 2nd Navajo Indy 3rd Not Now Nathaniel

Donald McCain's runners always warrant close inspection given his fine strike-rate at this venue and another bold bid is forecast from COULD BE TROUBLE. The nine-year-old made all the running at Hexham earlier this month and a 4lb rise looks on the lenient side. Little Miss Dante was highly tried outside of handicap company last season and better is expected on her handicap bow. Mermaids Cave should appreciate this longer distance and isn't easily dismissed either.
Prediction : 1st Could Be Trouble 2nd Little Miss Dante 3rd Mermaids Cave

Those with no chasing experience are certain to learn plenty, but it might pay to side with ULTRA BEAT. The Henry Daly-trained gelding showed only moderate form over timber, but the switch to fences along with the step up to 3m can unlock improvement within the son of Milan. Exmoor Forest has had six starts over the larger obstacles, including a C&D win from 3lb lower. He can put that knowledge to good use though and it would come as no surprise were he to mount a stern challenge. Others to note include On The Platform and Chancycourt.
Prediction : 1st Ultra Beat 2nd Exmoor Forest 3rd On The Platform

Lady Balko found rapid improvement over hurdles last season and although she appeared to be in the grip of the handicapper when last seen, a switch to fences could see the previous point winner resume her progress. Connections have wasted no time in sending Baltray, second over hurdles at Fontwell in May, over the larger obstacles for the first time. Emma Lavelle's gelding is sure to appreciate the switch and he is considered along with recent Sedgefield winner I'm Ravenous. It is IRON D'EX, a winner on his return/chasing debut at Ludlow, that shades preference, though, and he can defy a 3lb rise with improvement likely.
Prediction : 1st Iron Dex 2nd Lady Balko 3rd Baltray

LIBOR LAD ran with enthusiasm when second on his chasing debut at Stratford 22 days ago and, off just 2lb higher, he could go one better with that experience to draw upon. Dromlac Jury got off the mark on her most recent start over hurdles and can also figure if she transfers a similar level of ability now she starts out over to this sphere. Orbys River and Mutual Respect are others to monitor closely in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Libor Lad 2nd Dromlac Jury 3rd Orbys River

DOUGLAS HYDE was a comfortable winner on his solitary start in a point-to-point and, having subsequently been snapped up for 85,000 pounds at the Aintree sales in April, there is a lot to like now the four-year-old starts out under Rules under the tutelage of Rebecca Curtis. Sign Again holds a similar profile and appeals given his dam is an unraced half-sister to the high-class Put The Kettle On among others. It's Top also boasts a notable NH pedigree and warrants a second look.
Prediction : 1st Douglas Hyde 2nd Sign Again 3rd Its Top