UK Horse Racing Tips: Bangor-on-Dee

CRYSTAL GLANCE made a pleasing start when finishing third on her hurdling bow over 2m at Hereford last month and, with that experience under her belt, it would be no surprise if she were able to get off the mark at the second time of asking. 90,000-euro purchase The Flying Poet represents a stable very much on the hot list and he may emerge as the main danger, while Belle In The Park is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Crystal Glance 2nd The Flying Poet 3rd Belle In The Park

IRON HEART certainly wasn't stopping when running out a ready winner over an extended 2m4f at Market Rasen earlier this month and, reverting to the larger obstacles stepping up to 3m for the first time, he gets the nod. The relatively unexposed Getaway Glory warrants respect on the back of a game victory over an extended 2m7f at Huntingdon last month. The class-dropping Stony Man completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Iron Heart 2nd Getaway Glory 3rd Stony Man

Punters will need to be in a forgiving mood to side with BALLYGEARY, but it might pay to do so. Donald McCain's charge has posted some smart efforts behind useful rivals this year and, providing a recent wind operation can help him bounce back to form, he could be well handicapped and has won here before. Arctic Fox is respected on her handicap debut in this sphere and heads the list of dangers from Commanding View.
Prediction : 1st Ballygeary 2nd Arctic Fox 3rd Commanding View

After bringing up a four-timer off this mark last year, A DIFFERENT KIND rates the one to beat. Donald McCain's charge may have needed his reappearance over 2m4f at Perth last month and must be respected. Kansas City Star is feared most after a commanding success over 2m1f at Plumpton last time, while Sacre Coeur could reverse the Cheltenham form with Somespring Special.
Prediction : 1st A Different Kind 2nd Kansas City Star 3rd Sacre Coeur

BOSTON JOE was a very comfortable winner over 2m at Ffos Las earlier this month and a repeat of that effort would make him difficult to beat. Harry Cobden is a positive jockey booking and this 8lb rise might not be enough to anchor him. Fellow last-time-out winner Fanfan Du Seuil is also worthy of consideration after a fine front-running success over 2m at Catterick in December, while Limetree Boy can follow them home.
Prediction : 1st Boston Joe 2nd Fanfan Du Seuil 3rd Limetree Boy

This looks a good opportunity for CHURCHMAN to shed his maiden tag after a likeable effort when third over 2m at Uttoxeter earlier this month. Alastair Ralph's runner shaped as if this step up in trip would suit and he makes plenty of appeal. Shandancer is feared most after a willing effort over the extended 2m4f at Plumpton behind a rival who has subsequently franked the form, while Arabescato heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Churchman 2nd Shandancer 3rd Arabescato