Timeform Radio Tips: Ace to hit the mark at Bangor

Donald McCain: Trainer of Avenging Ace.

David Cleary heads to Bangor for Monday's bets...

A busy start to the week, with eight-race cards at both Leicester and Redcar on the Flat and seven over the jumps at Bangor. A fifteen-runner beginners chase in which thirteen are making their debut over fences is, on the face of it, not an obvious race for a bet, but the 14.00 at Bangor appeals most of this afternoon's fare. Avenging Ace is the best hurdler in the race by some way, judged on his improved effort when last seen, at Perth in April. He won a point in Ireland in his younger days and is about the most likely to make the transition to fences in the field. Avenging Ace is also likely to be primed for this afternoon, in contrast to a few of the other chasing debutants. Avenging Ace ought to be a clear favourite here.

The handicap chase at 15.00 has attracted just six runners, but four of them are prone to mistakes and another is lazy and temperamental. The one with a positive profile is Bubbly Bruce, who is totally unexposed over fences. He's been a bit fragile so far over jumps, but his stable is in good form and this race won't take much winning.

Timeform Radio Tips
Back Avenging Ace @ 5.95/1 in the 14.00 at Bangor
Back Bubbly Bruce @ 5.69/2 in the 15.00 at Bangor

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