Bangor Races Today – Get Bangor Tips from North Wales Venue
One of the most picturesque racing experiences available in the UK can be found at Bangor. Take a trip to Bangor races today and you can watch this great sport with a stunning backdrop of beautiful countryside and Welsh hills.
In our guide to this racecourse we’re going to take you through the history, the races that you can expect to see there and information on our Bangor tips.
History of Bangor on Dee Racecourse
Racing first took place at Bangor on 25th February, 1859. The main event on that first race meeting was the Grand Wynnstay Steeplechase.
That historical race came about in order to settle a wager between Lloyd Kenyon of Gredington, and Richard Myddelton of Chirk Castle. Based in Bangor-on-Dee, near Wrexham in North Wales, the sense of history at Bangor races today is aided by it being the only racecourse in the UK that doesn’t feature a grandstand.
Bangor Racecourse plays a pivotal role in the story of former champion jockey turned bestselling thriller writer, Dick Francis. His first race came at the course and his first winner came in a hurdle race there in 1947.
In 2002, a £2,500,000 deal saw a purchase from the Chester Race Company. To this day, Chester Racecourse remains the sister track to Bangor.
Other major milestones in recent years include the creation of Bangor Bet in 2012. This saw Bangor become the first track in 80 years to run without the Tote and its pari-mutuel pool betting on course.
In 2019, a deal was struck that sees racing from Bangor televised on Sky Sports Racing. You can watch all of their meetings on that channel.
Is Bangor Races Today Jumps or Flat?
Bangor is a left-handed National Hunt only course that hosts hurdle races, steeplechases and bumpers. We officially call the latter National Hunt Flat races.
It is a flat track in a triangular shape, featuring a long run-in. There are some tight turns along the way. The aforementioned Dick Francis claimed that Bangor was his favourite racecourse, citing the flatness as a quality that he valued.
A full circuit of the course is about a mile-and-a-half round. In hurdle races, there are six per circuit and nine fences for chases. Open ditches are the third in the line of three after the winning post and third of four down the other side of the course.
Our Bangor on Dee tips take account of the fact that races at this course are quite a test of jumping. Horse racing tipsters also pay attention to the fact that there is generally a lot of rain in this area of Wales. Make sure that you check out the going at Bangor races today, before committing to a bet, as conditions can turn rather heavy.
Key Bangor Races Fixtures
So just what sort of action can you expect to see when following our Bangor tips at Racing Tipster?
There are few major meetings at Bangor on Dee races today. The exception is the Countryside Raceday that takes place in November, of which the biggest race is a Listed novice chase for mares.
You can nevertheless expect to see some exciting jump racing fixtures at Bangor, with some 14 on the schedule for 2025. This includes meetings featuring Class 2 handicaps in March, May and September.
Also look out for the North Wales National meeting in February. This is one of the regional “Nationals” run during the core National Hunt season before the Grand National at Aintree races some 50 miles or so north in April.
Race day at Bangor is very family-friendly, with plenty of themed meetings such as a Ladies Day over the summer and the expectation that you wear a Christmas jumper at the concluding fixture in December.
It’s also a very inclusive course, with digital racecards available for punters with visual impairments. These have software that read out the content of a complete racecard, including the betting odds.
The Biggest Races We Give Bangor Tips On
As we mentioned, the highlight of the meetings at Bangor each year is the Countryside Raceday that takes place in November.
Let’s take a look at some of the biggest races that we can look forward to at that meeting. You can expect to see Bangor on Dee race tips right here, nearer the time of this fixture.
Yorton Mares’ Novices’ Chase
This Listed feature race sees mares compete for the Richard Aston Memorial Trophy, with over £22,500 in prize money at stake for the winner.
Gordon Elliot’s Shecouldbeanything won the race in 2024. Other recent winners include Galia Des Liteaux, The Glancing Queen and Zambella.
Charles Lowther Plate
This Class 2 contest was formerly known as the Anne Duchess Of Westminster Memorial Handicap Chase. It features prize money of over £20,500 for the winner.
Dan Skelton has trained three winners over the last nine runnings of this race, but Venetia Williams also saddled four to victory between 2010 and 2018. Celebre d’Allen was the 2024 winner in a race now run under a sponsored title.
Weatherbys And Birdie Calendars Handicap Hurdle
Another highlight of Bangor races today is the Weatherbys And Birdie Calendars Handicap Hurdle. This is another Class 2 contest, but a hurdle race with a first prize worth £13,000. Harry Fry’s Might I won this in 2024.
FAQs
Is Bangor races on today?
There are regular meetings at Bangor, with a total of 14 scheduled in 2025 featuring exciting hurdle race action. Check in at Racing Tipster’s racecard section to see whether there are Bangor on Dee races today.
Where is Bangor on Dee Racecourse?
Bangor-on-Dee is a racecourse in North Wales. A common misconception has the village of Bangor-on-Dee thought of as the same as the city of Bangor, but they are separate locations. You’ll find the nearest train station in Wrexham. A bus service runs from Wrexham station to Bangor Racecourse on race days.
What channel is Bangor races on?
A 10-year deal was struck in 2019 that sees live racing broadcast from Bangor-on-Dee and Chester on Sky Sports. Specifically, the action is shown on Sky Sports Racing, with streaming available via At the Races.
Where can I find tips and Bangor races results today?
You can find Bangor on Dee racing tips and results right here at Racing Tipster. If there are Bangor races today, then you will be able to find predictions the day before in our tomorrow’s racing tips section. There is also a full results section to see how our Bangor racing tips fared.
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