UK Horse Racing Tips: Bangor-on-Dee

Collingham joined Jake Coulson's yard after winning a claimer over hurdles at Fakenham last month and is respected, despite the runner-up doing little to boost the form in two subsequent starts. However, TACTICAL AFFAIR's 10-length romp at Stratford carries most substance and he gets a confident vote. The hat-trick seeking Barranco was also a facile winner on his latest start but an 18lb higher rating looks a harsh assessment.
Prediction : 1st Tactical Affair 2nd Collingham 3rd Barranco

OBSESSEDWITHYOU was a ready winner over two miles at Ffos Las last month and could be tough to reel in if the step back up in distance can be taken in her stride. Calli Black also rates a serious player based on an improved round of jumping when she scored at Worcester a fortnight ago. C&D winner Fancy Stuff and Lost Connections can also figure with their stamina not in question.
Prediction : 1st Obsessedwithyou 2nd Calli Black 3rd Fancy Stuff

LEADING FORCE fell for the first time under Rules when he seemingly failed to adapt to racing in a visor at Worcester a fortnight ago. He can atone for that uncharacteristic mishap, with cheekpieces reemployed instead. A ready winner in the same headgear at Uttoxeter on his penultimate start, the eight-year-old should also benefit from Sean Bowen being back in the saddle. Old Page can figure if he transfers his Sedgefield form to this venue, while Cap Du Nord appeals off a competitive mark.
Prediction : 1st Leading Force 2nd Old Page 3rd Cap Du Nord

SOLENT GATEWAY got off the mark in this sphere over track and trip earlier in the month and sets the standard with an official rating of 112. It would be no surprise to see him defy his 7lb penalty, with the main threat possibly One Cool Dreamer. Alan King's four-year-old could only manage fourth on his first outing over timber at Warwick, but he should take a step forward to have a say. Granny B looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Solent Gateway 2nd One Cool Dreamer 3rd Granny B

Getalead ran in snatches when second over 2m5f at Warwick last month and should remain competitive off an unchanged mark, but the drop in trip is a concern. With that in mind, BELLBIRD gets the vote. Donald McCain's mare occupied the runner-up berth in a warmer event at Cartmel and the assessor may have been generous to only put her up 1lb. Dog Fox can fight it out for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Bellbird 2nd Getalead 3rd Dog Fox

SPARTAN WARRIOR opened his account over timber with a determined victory at Kelso. The four-year-old has plenty of scope for further improvement in this code and a 2lb rise may not be enough to anchor him. Land Girl's Luck looked beaten when left in the lead at Southwell, although she still finished well clear of the rest and another good effort looks likely. Chillhi should be noted reverting to hurdles on only his second start for James Owen's yard.
Prediction : 1st Spartan Warrior 2nd Land Girls Luck 3rd Chillhi

The winner of a race on the level between the flags in April, LORD CAUVELLIERE followed that with a successful debut under Rules at Stratford on his first start for Sheila Lewis. He can defy a penalty with the prospect of more to come. Flying Pimpernel showed ability when second at Fontwell on her introduction and she could have a say in the outcome, while Knolton Park is related to a bumper winner and is a newcomer to note with Sean Bowen on board.
Prediction : 1st Lord Cauvelliere 2nd Flying Pimpernel 3rd Knolton Park