UK Horse Racing Tips: Bangor-on-Dee

CRYSTAL GLANCE showed the benefit of wind surgery when just denied at Uttoxeter and, with potentially more to come over the trip, this could be a good time to catch the Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero-trained mare. Glance Of Glory was a game winner under Freddie Keighley at Fontwell and can feature off just 3lb higher, on the proviso that he copes with stepping up in distance. Aire Spray and Hard Dealt complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Crystal Glance 2nd Glance Of Glory 3rd Aire Spray

RATTLIN HOME and He's A Terror are notable contenders for Dan Skelton, with the former, a point-to-point winner, shading preference based on jockey bookings and the promise shown when second in a Kempton bumper. His stable companion is well-bred and support in the betting for the son of Walk In The Park would be dangerous to ignore. Godfrey Bouillon, Legend D'airy and Simonsberg are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Rattlin Home 2nd Hes A Terror 3rd Godfrey Bouillon

QUEEN MAEVE was the surprise winner of a premier handicap at Sandown, but that was her handicap debut and gave a strong indication that she could be progressive in races of this nature, especially with this representing a significant drop in class. Hornica has undergone wind surgery since her win at Stratford in April and is an appealing option on her return. Donald McCain won this in 2021 and his Iamyouare also captures the imagination after cosily winning a novice event at Southwell.
Prediction : 1st Queen Maeve 2nd Hornica 3rd Iamyouare

The previously progressive LAUGHING JOHN had an excuse when a beaten favourite in a handicap hurdle at the Punchestown Festival back in April. The Postponed gelding is 2lb lower for this seasonal return/chasing debut and is a likely improver, but he can only receive a tentative vote because that ought to be the case for the likes of Strong Run, Just Golden and They Want Me too.
Prediction : 1st Laughing John 2nd Strong Run 3rd Just Golden

INEDIT D'AMOUR made a really pleasing return to fences/competitive action at Uttoxeter earlier this month and is fancied to take a step forward to go one place better. Falco Des Pins was progressive last season and may be able to pick up from where he left off under suitable conditions, while the four-year-old Masterfield is an interesting contender on his chasing and handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Inedit Damour 2nd Falco Des Pins 3rd Masterfield

LIEGE ARDENT won twice over fences when trained in France and Richard Hobson's new recruit might be worth chancing on his UK debut. A big challenge could emerge from Bataillon, who displayed a solid level of form last term and might still have a bit more to offer. Soldier For Glory makes his handicap/chase bow from a mark of 107 and is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Liege Ardent 2nd Bataillon 3rd Soldier For Glory