Bangor-on-Dee Racing Odds Today: Racecards, Results and Fixtures

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Bangor-on-Dee Racing Odds Today

This page has today's Bangor-on-Dee race card, live results and odds , the 2026 fixtures and our Bangor-on-Dee racing tips, along with a full guide to the jumps track near Wrexham in North Wales.

Racing has been held on almost the same track beside the River Dee since 1859, and the course is unusual in having no grandstand. Racegoers watch from a grassy bank above the track, with picnics, gazebos and dogs all welcome in the Open Course.

It's a sharp, left-handed jumps track that rewards horses that travel well and jump accurately. Denman, Amberleigh House and Iris's Gift have all raced here.

Bangor-on-Dee Racecards for Today

The Bangor-on-Dee race card today shows every runner and rider, recent form, weights, the latest odds and race times. It updates from final declarations right up to the off, so non-runners, jockey changes and going updates appear as soon as they're announced. Tomorrow's Bangor-on-Dee race card is added once declarations close.

Bangor-on-Dee racing results are added as each race is settled, including the winners and starting prices. If a meeting is abandoned because of waterlogging or frost, you'll see that here too.

Bangor-on-Dee Races 2026 Fixtures

Bangor-on-Dee stages 14 jumps fixtures in 2026, including weekend family days, an evening meeting in the summer and two September meetings. The February meeting was abandoned, and four fixtures remain, starting with the Spooktacular Family Day on 27 October. Here are the Bangor-on-Dee races 2026 dates:

Ticket prices are dynamic, so book early for the best price. The 2027 fixtures are expected to follow a similar pattern.

Bangor-on-Dee Racing Tips

If you're looking for Bangor-on-Dee racing tips for today, here are some general tips to keep in mind for the track:

• Back horses that travel: Mick Fitzgerald says horses that come off the bridle early at Bangor-on-Dee will struggle. The track is sharp and runs slightly downhill most of the way, so horses that travel easily have the edge.
• Favour fast, accurate jumpers: The fences are a decent test for a smaller track, and they suit horses that jump quickly and cleanly. A sloppy jumper loses ground every time it meets one wrong.
• Expect a strong pace in hurdles: Hurdle races are usually well run, so horses that can keep up and then quicken off the final bend are well placed.
• Follow Dan Skelton and Donald McCain: Donald McCain has had 27 hurdle winners at Bangor-on-Dee over the last three years, the most of any trainer. Dan Skelton strikes at around 30% across all races.
• Note Greenall & Guerriero and Venetia Williams: Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero have had 12 chase winners and 16 hurdle winners here. Venetia Williams has won 7 of her 17 chase runners (41%).
• Check the ground: The course sits beside the River Dee, so heavy rain can cause waterlogging in winter. Fitzgerald notes the track is quicker on faster ground, which suits speedier types in spring and autumn.

Bangor-on-Dee Race Course Guide

The Bangor-on-Dee race course is a left-handed, fairly sharp circuit with only minor undulations, and Mick Fitzgerald describes it as generally downhill all the way round.

Horses are almost always on the turn, with three sharp bends. It stages jumps racing only, over hurdles and fences and in bumpers. Since 2006, local hunts have also held point-to-point races on a right-handed course inside the main track.

No Grandstand

Bangor-on-Dee is the only racecourse in Britain without a grandstand. Racegoers watch from a sloping grass bank above the track, and there's a big screen on the Open Course. The accessible viewing area is in front of the stewards' tower. There's very little cover, so it's worth checking the Bangor-on-Dee weather forecast before you go.

Position and Going at Bangor-on-Dee

On such a sharp track, position and pace matter. Horses that race prominently and travel strongly can control the race round the tight bends, while those held up need a clear run on the short home straight.

The going is usually good or good to soft in spring and autumn, but the low-lying riverside ground can become heavy in midwinter.

Meetings have been lost to waterlogging and flooding in the past, including during Storm Debi in 2023, and the February 2026 fixture was abandoned. The course has recently completed track improvements as part of a three-year investment programme.

Ladies Day and Family Days

Ladies Day at Bangor-on-Dee is held in May, on 23 May in 2026, and it's one of the busiest days of the year, with fashion, music and a full card of jumps racing.

The course also has a busy calendar of family days, including the Easter Egg Chase Day in spring and the Spooktacular Family Day at Halloween, when children's activities are free. Children aged 17 and under get in free at every meeting, and the Christmas Jumper Day in December is a popular way to start the festive season.

History of Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse

The first race meeting at Bangor-on-Dee was in February 1859, and racing has been held here regularly ever since, apart from during the two World Wars. The course has used almost the same track throughout.

It's one of three racecourses in Wales, alongside Chepstow and Ffos Las, and it's owned by the Chester Race Company, which also runs Chester. Some of the best-known jumpers of the modern era have raced here, including Gold Cup winner Denman, Grand National winner Amberleigh House and Stayers' Hurdle winner Iris's Gift.

Top Trainers and Jockeys at Bangor-on-Dee

Here are the leading trainers at Bangor-on-Dee over the last three years:

• Donald McCain: 27 hurdle winners from 162 runners.
• Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero: 12 chase winners and 16 hurdle winners.
• Dan Skelton: 13 hurdle winners and 5 chase winners.
• Venetia Williams: 7 chase winners from 17 runners (41%).

Brian Hughes has the most hurdle winners among jockeys, with 12, while Harry Skelton has 11 from 33 rides and Sam Twiston-Davies 10 from 30. Toby Wynne leads the chase jockeys with 9 winners.

Visiting Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse

Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse is at Bangor-Is-Y-Coed, Wrexham LL13 0DA, about 25 minutes from Chester and signposted from the A483. From the south and the Midlands, take the M54 and the A41 to Whitchurch, then the A525 towards Wrexham. Parking is free.

The nearest station is Wrexham General, and a free bus runs from the station on race days. Under-18s go free with an adult, and Open Course tickets for the late-2026 fixtures start at £7. There's no dress code in the public enclosures, so dress for the weather, although denim and trainers aren't allowed in the restaurants. Picnics, alcohol, barbecues and gazebos are allowed on the Open Course, and dogs on leads are welcome there.

Watch Bangor-on-Dee Racing Live

Bangor-on-Dee racing is shown live on Sky Sports Racing. Most UK bookmakers also offer free live streaming of Bangor-on-Dee races to customers who have a funded account or have placed a bet on the race. Results and replays are available after each race. Full schedule available via https://www.whichbookie.co.uk/live-streaming/horse-racing/

Best Bookmakers for Bangor-on-Dee Racing

Bangor-on-Dee's handicap hurdles and chases often attract competitive fields, especially on Saturday cards. Best Odds Guaranteed means you get the starting price if it's bigger than the price you took. Extra place offers are worth looking for on the bigger handicaps. Compare the latest offers from UK bookmakers before you bet.

Bangor-on-Dee Races FAQs

When are the next Bangor-on-Dee races?

The next meeting is the Spooktacular Family Day on Tuesday 27 October 2026, followed by the Listed Mares' Trophy Day on 11 November, the Festive Meeting on 28 November and the Christmas Jumper Day on 11 December.

Is there a grandstand at Bangor-on-Dee?

No. Bangor-on-Dee is the only racecourse in Britain without a grandstand, and racegoers watch from a grass bank above the track.

Is there a dress code at Bangor-on-Dee races?

There's no dress code in the public enclosures. Denim and trainers aren't permitted in the restaurants and hospitality areas.

How much are Bangor-on-Dee races tickets?

Open Course tickets for the late-2026 fixtures start at £7 or £10, and under-18s go free with an adult. Prices are dynamic, so it's cheaper to book early.

Is parking free at Bangor-on-Dee?

Yes. Parking is free, and a free bus runs from Wrexham General station on race days.

Can you take a picnic to Bangor-on-Dee races?

Yes. Picnics, including alcohol, are allowed on the Open Course, but not in the Paddock Enclosure.