Timeform UK SmartPlays: Monday December 22

Two of Monday's bets come from Bangor

"...it could be worth chancing Nordic Nymph, who's upped markedly in trip on handicap bow for her in-form yard."

On the last racing day before Christmas, Timeform offer bets from Bangor and Kempton.

Moving Waves - 13:30 Bangor

An ordinary mares handicap with the vote going to Moving Waves, who caught the eye when a keeping on third at Exeter last time and should be suited by this longer trip. Agent Fedora and Dazzling Rita both arrive in decent order and can also get involved.

Nordic Nymph - 15:00 Bangor

Minella Bliss had plenty in hand when winning over fences at Market Rasen and is bound to be popular, while the potentially well-treated Saga de Tercey should prove all the better for his belated return, but it could be worth chancing Nordic Nymph, who's upped markedly in trip on handicap bow for her in-form yard.

Brigliadoro - 15:20 Kempton

Don't Be arrives with an upwardly mobile profile for the Sir Mark Prescott yard and should go well, with Ertikaan and Footstepsintherain also fancied to get involved. However, in a race featuring a number of hold-up performers, a chance is taken on Brigliadoro, who can race prominently (did so when scoring over C&D in October) and remains low-mileage on artificial surfaces.

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Back Moving Waves @ 6.411/2 in the 13:30 Bangor
Back Nordic Nymph @ 5.14/1 in the 15:00 Bangor
Back Brigliadoro @ 8.27/1 in the 15:20 Kempton

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