UK Horse Racing Tips: Bangor-on-Dee

LORD DU MESNIL shaped with promise on his seasonal return at Warwick last month and while a few of these arrive with something to prove, Richard Hobson's 12-year-old ought to go very close. Eva's Oskar (sixth) contested that same race and it would come as no surprise were he to better that effort. For One Night Only is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Lord Du Mesnil 2nd Evas Oskar 3rd For One Night Only

Second on her chasing debut at Fakenham before bolting up in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Wetherby last time, MICKS JET looks set to progress further now upped to three miles. A 10lb rise will make things tougher but, even so, that might not be enough. Lagonda continues to run well in defeat and she's unlikely to be far away, although chasing debutant Victoria Milano could be a bigger threat.
Prediction : 1st Micks Jet 2nd Victoria Milano 3rd Lagonda

CAERULEUM has made real strides over the larger obstacles recently, winning at both Wincanton and Taunton in December. This marathon trip promises to suit Robert Walford's seven-year-old and, off a handy racing weight, he may well complete the hat-trick. Fern Hill was just touched off at Fakenham last time and must be taken seriously, while others to note include Duke Of Deception and Rouge De L'quest.
Prediction : 1st Caeruleum 2nd Fern Hill 3rd Duke Of Deception

LAGANHILL did it well when scoring comfortably on debut at Haydock in December, and the runner-up from that contest has gone on to win easily since. Henry Daly's charge can defy a penalty, with the consistent Big Ginge looking best placed to chase him home having finished second on each of his last four starts. A taking winner at Sedgefield last time out, Paddys Policy must enter calculations too.
Prediction : 1st Laganhill 2nd Big Ginge 3rd Paddys Policy

Given wind surgery since his last start when second at Haydock in December, THE GRAFTER has been consistent since switching to hurdles and he still looks on a workable mark, despite a 2lb rise for that latest effort. The six-year-old may have too much for The Grey Man, who has been raised 4lb for a determined success over shorter at Leicester recently. Completing the shortlist are Bellbird, Clinton Lane and Risk D'Argent.
Prediction : 1st The Grafter 2nd The Grey Man 3rd Bellbird

Visual Impact found only a useful novice too strong at Ayr 17 days ago and she enters handicaps off what looks a fair mark. Coastal Rock is another to bear in mind, but this can go the way of FRESH SPECULATION. A beaten favourite at Uttoxeter last time, the Ffos Las winner could be worth another chance back on soft ground and the booking of Sam Twiston-Davies is a big plus.
Prediction : 1st Fresh Speculation 2nd Visual Impact 3rd Coastal Rock

The combination of a 236-day break and entry into handicap company proved just the trick for WRAPPEDINRUBIES when opening her account at Catterick in December. Donald McCain's mare is entitled to build on that seasonal bow and she's fancied to make light work of a 4lb nudge up in the ratings. The biggest threat may emerge from recent Chepstow winner Walkinthecotswolds, while market support for handicap debutant Edmond would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Wrappedinrubies 2nd Walkinthecotswolds 3rd Edmond