UK Horse Racing Tips: Bangor-on-Dee

Earnest Belief has shown glimmers of ability since switching from the Flat, including a Carlisle third, but he may have to settle for a place on this occasion. MEGA ETOILE ran well despite a troubled passage when third at Fontwell and as she gets 6lb or more from her rivals here, this may be her best chance yet for Henrietta Knight. Fakenham second Ladies Day and Donald McCain's other runner Double Indemnity can do battle for third.
Prediction : 1st Mega Etoile 2nd Earnest Belief 3rd Ladies Day

Wudya won her only previous start here over hurdles last year off 1lb lower and if she takes to fences at the first attempt, she can make a bold effort despite top-weight. MARY was left with too much to do when second over timber at Huntingdon earlier this month and if she is ridden nearer to the pace, she could make the most of a mark she has won off before, albeit over the smaller obstacles. Irish challenger Herja looks next best.
Prediction : 1st Mary 2nd Wudya 3rd Herja

COPPER BEACH ran very well when a nine-length second at Southwell considering it was his first start in 17 months and, if taking a step forward, he has every chance racing off the same mark having won off 9lb higher in the past. Orange Diamond brings consistency to the table after hitting a top four finish on his last nine starts, which makes him hard to ignore, while Back In The Bay is better than her latest third and could also be a player.
Prediction : 1st Copper Beach 2nd Orange Diamond 3rd Back In The Bay

It could pay to stick with SUPREME GEORGE in his current frame of mind. Donald McCain's inmate has done nothing but improve since undergoing a wind operation last autumn and has won four of his seven starts over fences so far. The ease of his latest victory at Chepstow suggests he can defy a 4lb rise and go in again. Gris Majeur drops in trip with a shout, while Jet Of Dreams is not without claims returning to the larger obstacles.
Prediction : 1st Supreme George 2nd Gris Majeur 3rd Jet Of Dreams

Mars Harper can make his presence felt with a reproduction of his recent second at Fakenham, but SOMESPRING SPECIAL has the more impressive strike rate. The latter was winning for the fifth time in 16 starts over fences when scoring easily at Newton Abbot, and this extra yardage could eke further improvement from the eight-year-old. Cruz Control and Twig drop in class, with the former preferred on recent efforts.
Prediction : 1st Somespring Special 2nd Mars Harper 3rd Cruz Control

The unexposed CAMSHAFT got off the mark with an impressive win on her handicap debut over 2m4f at Ffos Las last month. With further improvement likely, the five-year-old can defy a 6lb rise. Jetty May also won on her most recent outing and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Newmill Getaway is another with valid form claims.
Prediction : 1st Camshaft 2nd Jetty May 3rd Newmill Getaway

Magnifix Du Moulin warrants respect following her Fontwell success earlier in the month, but a penalty for that win has to be a concern. As a result, preference is for BOURBON GIRL, who was only narrowly denied when second at Sedgefield on her racecourse bow and the daughter of Maxios is entitled to improve for that experience. Any market support for point-to-point winner Phantom Of Delight would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Bourbon Girl 2nd Magnifix Du Moulin 3rd Phantom Of Delight