Our Bangor racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Friday 26th June 2026. The action gets underway at 17:58 and runs through to 20:53, with going reported as 6.9) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Crystal Glance boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Ellis Collier has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 3 rides, Mickey Bowen’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Bangor
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Bangor over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Mullington | William Hill Racing | 10 | 3 | 30% | 60% |
| Ben Morgan | Racing Ahead | 10 | 2 | 20% | 90% |
| West Country | Racing Post | 12 | 1 | 8.33% | 66.67% |
| Ross Shepherd | Wrexham Leader | 10 | 0 | 0% | 50% |
17:58 – Pentraeth Subaru Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This has the look of a tight little four-runner handicap now that Lermoos Legend is out, and tactically it could be just as important as raw ability. Le Gentleman is the obvious starting point after winning on his latest start and, as a 5yo on just a mark of 130, he makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking depth. Stablemate My Noble Lord is also young enough to do better over fences, though he was disappointing last time, while Country Park has bits of form that give him a squeak without quite screaming reliability. Presentandcounting is the old boy of the field and arrives after a solid second, but this looks a sharper, less forgiving contest. It is not a deep Class 4 by any means, but it is a race where the market leader still has to get the job done.
Top Selections
1. Le Gentleman – 11/10 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Tudor | Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | Form: /293-1 | Rating: 130 | Topspeed: 116
Le Gentleman is the one I want to be with. He comes here off the back of a win, has the joint-best profile in the race as an unexposed 5yo, and he gets in with just 156lb despite having the highest rating in the field. That combination alone makes him hard to oppose in a race of this nature. His recent form reads better than most of these, and there is every chance he is still progressing over fences whereas a couple of his rivals look more exposed. Jack Tudor is a positive booking and the Greenall & Guerriero yard can ready one for these northern summer prizes. At 11/10 he is no giveaway, but he still looks the most likely winner.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in this small field: Le Gentleman is the win bet and the only selection. He has the best progressive profile, arrives in form, and is favoured by the weights. My Noble Lord is the obvious danger if bouncing back, while Presentandcounting is solid enough to nick a place but, in a race with no each-way value, this is a straight win play.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Noble Lord | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (William Hill) |
| Presentandcounting | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Country Park | 7/2 | 11/4 | 16/5 | 11/4 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Le Gentleman | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
18:33 – Wrexham Evening Handicap Chase
Race Details: 3m | Class 5 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is not a deep Class 5 by any means, but it is a mildly awkward little staying chase because the obvious favourite, Glenmalure Flyer, comes here with plenty to prove after a long absence and some modest old form. That makes it a race worth taking on at the prices. Slaney Opera arrives in better nick than most after a couple of solid efforts, while Friends Don’t Ask has been knocking on the door in this grade and should be involved again if age hasn’t just started to catch up with him. Henry Box Brown has bits of form that give him a squeak from a workable mark, and Radharc Na Slaine is not entirely dismissed either. Still, this looks more about reliability and recent fitness than raw ability.
Top Selections
1. Slaney Opera – 15/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Kielan Woods | Trainer: Nick Scholfield | Form: P23-43 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 85
Slaney Opera makes most appeal in a race where plenty have questions to answer. His recent 4-3 figures suggest he is holding his form well enough, and that mark of 107 does not look beyond him in a Class 5 of this nature. He is one of the few in here arriving with solid, current staying-chase form rather than reputation or old snippets of promise. Kielan Woods is a positive booking for a horse who should travel and keep finding, and at 15/2 he looks a fair bit more attractive than the short-priced market leader. In a race lacking certainty, he is the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Henry Box Brown – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ellis Collier | Trainer: Mrs C Williams | Form: 3446-U | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 96
Henry Box Brown is the each-way angle at the prices. The recent unseat is not ideal, but his form beforehand was respectable enough in the context of this race and that Topspeed figure of 96 catches the eye in a field where not many bring much substance. He is only 1lb below Slaney Opera on official ratings and, if putting in a clear round, he has the profile of one who can easily outrun a double-figure quote. This is not a race packed with dependable stayers, so 12/1 with Bet365 looks perfectly playable for a horse with a bit more ability than his price suggests.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Slaney Opera is the win play because he brings the most convincing recent profile and looks solid rather than flashy. Henry Box Brown is the each-way punt, with his rating and Topspeed giving him a fair chance of nicking a place if jumping holds up. Glenmalure Flyer is the obvious danger on stable strength and market position, but he looks short enough given the layoff and patchy form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaney Opera | 11/2 | 6/1 | 15/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Dazzlelikethis | 10/3 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Glenmalure Flyer | 11/8 | 1/1 | 10/11 | 1/1 | 5/4 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Est Illic | 33/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 25/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Henry Box Brown | 12/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Radharc Na Slaine | 10/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Rockvale | 7/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Shuile Warrior | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
19:08 – Wrexham Lager Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 4 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary mares’ maiden on paper, but there is still a bit of shape to it. Colegram sets the standard on the figures after a promising debut third and it is no surprise she heads the market for the Skelton team. Mirabello is the obvious threat after improving to finish second on her latest start, and that piece of form gives her a solid platform in a race lacking depth. The newcomers Little Twig, Moonshine River and Pearl Knot bring a touch of intrigue, especially with Pearl Knot receiving weight as a 4yo, but they are being asked to show enough first time in a race where the two principals have already put something on the board. It is not a strong contest, but it is not a total guessing game either.
Top Selections
1. Colegram – 11/10 with William Hill
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 3 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 58
Colegram appeals as the percentage call. A debut third in a mares’ maiden is often the right launching pad for one of these, and the bare numbers already make her the one to beat here. An official mark of 102 is the best in the field and, in a race where several rivals are either limited or unexposed, that experience matters. Dan Skelton does not need much introduction in this sphere and Harry Skelton is exactly the rider you want for a straightforward, positive ride around Bangor. She is short enough, but at 11/10 she still looks the most likely winner if taking the expected step forward from run one. Bet: WIN
2. Pearl Knot – 10/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Jack Tudor | Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Pearl Knot makes some each-way appeal in a race where the favourite does set the standard but not by an insurmountable margin. She gets the 4yo allowance and carries only 154, which is no bad thing over this intermediate trip on decent ground. The Greenall and Guerriero yard is perfectly capable of readying one for a maiden hurdle, while Jack Tudor is an eye-catching booking for a mare who does not need to be a star to hit the frame in this company. At 10/1, she looks a more interesting each-way punt than some of the exposed outsiders, especially with only seven runners and a weak overall look to the opposition behind the front two in the betting. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Colegram is the sensible win play and the one with the clearest form claims in a thin race. For those looking beyond the favourite, Pearl Knot is the each-way alternative at double-figure odds, helped by the age allowance and the lack of depth in the field. Mirabello is the obvious danger and looks the main threat if reproducing her latest second.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Lady | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Colegram | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 11/10 | 11/10 (William Hill) |
| Little Twig | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mirabello | 9/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 5/4 | 8/5 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Moonshine River | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Pearl Knot | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Psychologicaldrama | 20/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Farringdon | Colegram |
| Ratings Hub | Colegram |
19:43 – Bangor-On-Dee Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 3 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This may only have four runners, but it is no gimme. Il Va De Soi arrives on the back of back-to-back wins and sets the standard on recent form, while Crystal Glance is an unexposed 6yo who looked to have more in the locker when scoring last time. Supreme Yeats is older and more exposed, but he has been running well enough in defeat and is not one to dismiss in a tactical race, especially for the Skeltons. Summergrounds has a bit to prove after a poor final start of last season. In a small field round Bangor, positioning and pace will matter plenty, and this looks more about who handles the likely stop-start nature best than raw ability alone. It is a tight little Class 3, but not an impossible puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Il Va De Soi – 5/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Theo Gillard | Trainer: Donald McCain | Form: 758-11 | Rating: 125 | Topspeed: 118
Il Va De Soi is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious one is still the right one. He comes here seeking the hat-trick after two solid handicap wins and his figures suggest he is fully entitled to head the market. A mark of 125 is the highest in the field, he owns the best Topspeed number as well, and he looks a horse who has hit a productive spell for Donald McCain. Theo Gillard knows how to keep it simple on these Bangor types, and in a race lacking depth, this 8yo looks the runner with the fewest holes. At 5/4, he is hardly a gift, but he is hard to oppose on balance.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward in a four-runner race where each-way betting makes no appeal at all. Il Va De Soi is the win play and the one with the strongest recent profile. Crystal Glance looks the main danger as a progressive 6yo, while Supreme Yeats could nick a tactical contest if things get messy, but the percentage call is to side with the McCain runner.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Yeats | 7/2 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Il Va De Soi | 11/10 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 (Betfair) |
| Crystal Glance | 9/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Summergrounds | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
20:18 – Rachel Jones Memorial Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This may only be a five-runner novice handicap hurdle, but it is a tight little contest rather than a penalty kick. Prettylady arrives chasing a hat-trick and has obvious momentum after back-to-back wins, while Evening Tess got off the mark last time and represents a yard that does particularly well with this type. Centurion’s Sister has the look of the solid standard-setter on her figures, regularly running to a similar level without quite getting her head in front, and American Empire is another who keeps knocking on the door. Into Battle is less exposed than most and could still have a bit more to offer. In truth, this looks a race where the pace and the weight concessions could be more important than raw class, so it is no gimme for the market leaders.
Top Selections
1. Prettylady – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Tudor | Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | Form: 67P-11 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 84
Prettylady is the one I want to be with. She has turned a corner in no uncertain terms, following some modest early hurdling form with two straight wins, and the key detail here is that she still gets in off just 101 despite that clear upward trajectory. As a 4yo she receives plenty of weight from the older mares, and in a small field over 2m on decent ground that could be decisive if this turns tactical. She does not have the highest rating in the line-up, but she looks the progressive sort in a race full of exposed or nearly horses. At 15/8 with Bet365, she is short enough in a five-runner race but still the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race of this size: Prettylady is the win bet. The hat-trick angle, low weight and scope for further improvement make her the most persuasive option. There is no each-way play with only five runners. Evening Tess and the reliable Centurion’s Sister look the main dangers if the selection gets taken on too early.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Into Battle | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Betfair) |
| Evening Tess | 2/1 | 7/4 | 9/5 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| American Empire | 15/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Prettylady | 15/8 | 9/5 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
20:53 – Tom Jones Live At Chester Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 5 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a pretty ordinary Class 5 on paper, but it is still a race with a workable shape rather than a complete lottery. Golden Glance arrives off the back of a win and has the best recent profile in the field, so it is no surprise he heads the market. Rock Hurley also comes here in decent nick after a solid return, while Athena’s Dream gets plenty of weight and could have more to offer as a 4yo in a modest contest. The Kings Soldier has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front, and Innisfree Lass is capable if bouncing back from a break. It may come down to who sees out the trip best in this ground, and the race lacks much depth beyond the obvious few.
Top Selections
1. Golden Glance – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Charlie Maggs | Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | Form: 779-71 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 97
Golden Glance is the percentage call. He got back on track when winning last time and that effort reads well enough in the context of this weak-looking handicap, especially as he now comes here with the best official mark and the standout Topspeed figure in the line-up. The Greenall & Guerriero yard is always worth respecting in races of this type and Charlie Maggs takes over on a horse who appears to have found his level again. At 2/1 he is not exactly hiding from the market, but he has the clearest recent upside and looks the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Athena’s Dream
Jockey: Megan Bevan | Trainer: Harriet Dickin | Form: 8674-2 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 94
Athena’s Dream is the each-way angle in a race where plenty of these have had their chances. She shaped with encouragement when runner-up on her latest start and, as a 4yo carrying just 145lb, she gets a handy chunk of weight from the older, more exposed horses near the top of the handicap. Her mark of 102 leaves her with a proper say, and this does not look a deep race for the grade. Harriet Dickin’s mare may still be learning a bit at this trip, but the profile is more appealing than several of the exposed stayers around her. She makes plenty of each-way appeal if building on that latest second. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Golden Glance is the straightforward win play because he brings the strongest recent form and sets the standard on the figures. For an each-way punt, Athena’s Dream appeals as the lighter-weight improver in the field and looks capable of hitting the frame at the very least. Rock Hurley is the obvious danger if backing up his latest third, while The Kings Soldier is another who could nick a place.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingham | 22/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Roxboro River | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Rock Hurley | 4/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Innisfree Lass | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Golden Glance | 2/1 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Jay Bee Whiskey | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Kings Soldier | 15/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
Bangor Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Glance | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Collingham | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Presentandcounting | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
| Rock Hurley | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 57.14% |
| Rockvale | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Collier | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Tom Broughton | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Jack Andrews | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 66.67% |
| Gavin Sheehan | 125 | 25 | 20% | 54.4% |
| Harry Skelton | 195 | 38 | 19.49% | 50.77% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Bangor:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Bowen | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Max Comley | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Harriet Dickin | 5 | 1 | 20% | 80% |
| Donald McCain | 439 | 76 | 17.31% | 53.76% |
| Dan Skelton | 266 | 46 | 17.29% | 48.5% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Bangor racing tips for Friday 26th June 2026. We’ve covered all 6 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Bangor today?
The first race at Bangor on Friday 26th June 2026 goes off at 17:58, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Bangor today?
The going at Bangor is reported as 6.9) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Bangor today?
There are 6 races on the card at Bangor today, running from 17:58 through to 20:53.
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