UK Horse Racing Tips: Bangor-on-Dee

QUEENSWORTHY looked set to mount her challenge when falling three out at Uttoxeter in June and this appeals as an ideal opportunity to gain compensation. Intosomethinggood's winning run came to an end when runner-up at Market Rasen but he is expected to be thereabouts again, along with Old Bridge, who has been steadily working his way closer to the winner's enclosure.
Prediction : 1st Queensworthy 2nd Intosomethinggood 3rd Old Bridge

BAIKAL is in good form at present and a 6lb rise for his most recent success at Newton Abbot may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick over hurdles. Stepping up in trip seems likely to suit Buxted Reel for his in-form stable, while Zamond looks the pick of Donald McCain's trio with Brian Hughes in the saddle.
Prediction : 1st Baikal 2nd Buxted Reel 3rd Zamond

A veteran at the age of 11, NORTHERN BOUND has shown that he retains plenty of ability with his performances over the past year and this appeals as a solid opportunity to notch up his 11th career success. Ben Pauling's charge is narrowly preferred to recent Stratford winner Magistrato, who drops in grade and has been raised 4lb for that success. Gwennie May Star could improve for wind surgery and cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Northern Bound 2nd Magistrato 3rd Gwennie May Star

ART OF DIPLOMACY completed a hat-trick in this sphere in July and is just 6lb higher than for that success at Uttoxeter. Mickey Bowen's nine-year-old struggled on the level a couple of days later, but will prove hard to beat back over fences. Pull Again Green struck at Market Rasen to supplement a Worcester victory and is likely to be thereabouts again off only a 3lb higher rating. Presentandcounting completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Art Of Diplomacy 2nd Pull Again Green 3rd Presentandcounting

MONTICELLO is two from two in handicaps, with both of his victories coming at Uttoxeter, and is now 8lb higher than for his latest triumph. The five-year-old could have more to offer and he remains the one to beat. Dreams Fled Away caught the eye when fourth at Stratford before a subsequent spin on the Flat and he is one to be wary of. Guillaume is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Monticello 2nd Dreams Fled Away 3rd Guillaume

Matchless failed to land the four-timer when second at Perth, but that was still a fair effort and he should remain competitive. However, HALIFAX is a C&D winner who bounced back to form when hitting the woodwork at Market Rasen and is just 1lb higher. With a similar performance, he could be the one to beat. Last-time-out Uttoxeter scorer Supreme Yeats is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Halifax 2nd Matchless 3rd Supreme Yeats