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Bangor racing tips & predictions - Tuesday 31st March 2026

Bangor racing tips & predictions - Tuesday 31st March 2026

Six races at Bangor on Tuesday 31st March 2026 and we’ve got plenty of angles for these Bangor racing tips, even with a few key race details (distance/going/prize money) not supplied in the cards. What we do have is enough to get properly stuck in: solid official ratings, top speed figures, current form, and a full set of live prices across the firms for every race on the slate.

The stand-out “course data” hooks are obvious. Nico de Boinville is a Bangor operator (61 rides, 14 wins – 22.95% win rate, 54.1% placed in our data), while Harry Skelton is never a bad starting point here either (189 rides, 35 wins – 18.52%). On the training side, Alan King (21.69% win rate at Bangor) and Venetia Williams (21.13% win rate, huge 63.38% place rate) are proper “follow” yards at this track. As for horses with proven Bangor mileage, Kahavari is the one with the sexy course profile: 3 runs and a 66.67% place rate. With that lot in mind, let’s get into the race-by-race Bangor racing tips and where the value sits versus the market.

Tipster Performance at Bangor

TipsterTotal selectionsWinsWin rateStrike rateTotal prize money
Rob Wright5360%60%21927.6
Lee Sobot7342.86%60%27295.55
Steve Mullington9333.33%42.86%22160.15
bettinggods.com3266.67%66.67%14999.15
Newsboy4250%50%17034.3
Rockavon4250%50%12146.3
Mercury6233.33%40%11407.7
Jeffrey Ross8225%28.57%12093.4
Ben Morgan11218.18%22.22%38897.7
The Judge11100%100%13007.5

14:15 – Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk EBF Junior “National Hunt” Hurdle (GBB Race)

Race Details: Distance | Class 4 | Going | Prize Money | Jumps

This is a neat little 7-runner juvenile hurdle where the market has basically drawn a line under it already. The favourite Planters Punch arrives with a simple “1” on the page and gets the headline booking of Nico de Boinville, who’s one of the very best Bangor jockeys in our data (22.95% strike-rate). The danger is that a few of these have posted bigger raw speed numbers than the favourite: Pippin’s Legend has an 84 top speed and Crack Ops has hit 80, but both have obvious “reliability” questions versus the likely class act. Molly’s Lad looks the solid alternative—his form reads like an honest sort who keeps knocking on the door, and his rating (112) is the best in the field. With 2 places each-way on offer, you don’t need to be a hero here: play it straight and play it smart.

Top Selections

WIN – Planters Punch
Jockey: Nico de Boinville | Trainer: Nicky Henderson | Form: 1 | Rating: 109 | Draw: — | Weight: 161

He’s short, yes, but he also looks the right winner. A Henderson 4yo with Nico doing the steering at Bangor is a serious “don’t overthink it” profile, and the market agrees: best price 11/10 (Betfair). The slight niggle is he isn’t top-rated on our figures (Molly’s Lad is 112), but in these races I’d rather side with the one who has already got the job done and comes from a yard that knows exactly how to place them. Nico’s Bangor record (14 wins from 61) is the kind of edge that turns 10/11 shots into proper bankers. Hard to oppose.

EACH-WAY – Molly’s Lad
Jockey: Jonathan Burke | Trainer: Fergal O’Brien | Form: 2532 | Rating: 112 | Draw: — | Weight: 154

This is the one the favourite has to beat on the numbers. He’s the best-rated in the field (112) and his top speed of 78 says he’s not just grinding away—there’s some engine there. The profile is textbook “reliable each-way machine” too: second and third runs are dotted through his form and he tends to be thereabouts. You’re getting 11/4 with Bet365, which is perfectly fair for a horse with the best rating in the race and a strong jockey in Jonathan Burke. In a 7-runner race with 2 places, this is exactly the type you want onside for a return.

Live Odds Comparison

Horsebet365betfairbetfredpaddypowerskybetwilliamhillBest
Planters Punch10/1111/101/111/1011/1011/1011/10 (betfair)
Molly’s LadOdds shown in market as “Mollys Lad”: bet365 11/4 | betfair 9/4 | betfred 9/4 | paddypower 9/4 | skybet 9/4 | williamhill 5/2 | Best 11/4 (bet365)
Crack Ops4/17/210/37/27/27/24/1 (bet365)
Mistral St Georges10/19/19/19/19/19/110/1 (bet365)
Saxons Pride16/114/114/114/114/116/116/1 (bet365)
Pippin’s LegendOdds shown in market as “Pippins Legend”: bet365 33/1 | betfair 28/1 | betfred 28/1 | paddypower 28/1 | skybet 25/1 | williamhill 28/1 | Best 33/1 (bet365)
Masterfield40/140/140/140/140/140/140/1 (bet365)

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple. Planters Punch is the banker material in this opener and the 11/10 on Betfair is the best of it. If you want a saver for place money, Molly’s Lad each-way makes sense in a 7-runner with 2 places, especially at 11/4 (Bet365). Crack Ops is the obvious “if the favourite underperforms” threat, but the value is thinner at 4/1 given his mixed profile.

Tipster Selections

TipsterSourceHorse
LambournRacing PostPlanters Punch
Jeffrey RossSporting TimesPlanters Punch
GlendaleThe ScotsmanPlanters Punch
Lee SobotYorkshire Evening PostPlanters Punch
The Brigadierpunterslounge.comPlanters Punch
Chris WrightLiverpool EchoMolly’s Lad

14:45 – Xenon Workplace Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: Distance | Class 4 | Going | Prize Money | Jumps

Now it gets more like it: a 9-runner handicap hurdle where you can make cases for three or four, and that’s usually the sign you should lean into price and profile rather than trying to be too clever. Coumeenoole sits at the head of the market at 3/1 with across-the-board prices and has Harry Skelton up, which is never a negative at Bangor. But the interesting runner is Escort’Kheops who comes here right at the top of his game (form ends in “1”) and also boasts the biggest top speed in the field at 105. Slim Marvel is the other one with a live chance; the figures (113 rating, 82 top speed) stack up and his recent “2” hints he’s ready to strike. With 3 places each-way, you want something that can travel and finish.

Top Selections

WIN – Escort’Kheops
Jockey: Kevin Brogan | Trainer: Laura Horsfall | Form: 233421 | Rating: 111 | Draw: — | Weight: 168

He’s giving weight away, but he looks the right kind of handicapper: progressive profile, arrives off a win, and the speed figure is the real clincher. Our data has him on 105 top speed, clear best in the field, and that’s often the difference between “in the mix” and “putting it to bed” in these Class 4 Bangor handicaps. The market has him second favourite, but 7/2 with Bet365 is more than playable given he’s arguably the best horse in the race on recent evidence. Rory Delargy is on him too, which doesn’t hurt when you’re trying to avoid a trap.

EACH-WAY – Slim Marvel
Jockey: Toby McCain-Mitchell | Trainer: Rebecca Curtis | Form: 3F5752 | Rating: 113 | Draw: — | Weight: 163

He’s not the flashiest, but he’s the type who can run his race and hit the frame. That 113 rating has him right up there, and his 82 top speed suggests he’s not just plodding. The recent “2” in the form line is the key: it tells you he’s back in the groove after a messy mid-season patch. At 4/1 with Bet365 with 3 places on offer, he’s a very workable each-way bet in a race where you can see a few of the market principals fluffing their lines. Not sexy, but solid.

Live Odds Comparison

Horsebet365betfairbetfredpaddypowerskybetwilliamhillBest
Coumeenoole3/13/13/13/13/13/13/1 (bet365)
Escort’KheopsOdds shown in market as “EscortKheops”: bet365 7/2 | betfair 11/4 | betfred 3/1 | paddypower 11/4 | skybet 3/1 | williamhill 3/1 | Best 7/2 (bet365)
Slim Marvel4/17/27/27/27/27/24/1 (bet365)
Parliamo5/111/211/26/16/111/26/1 (paddypower)
Golden Prince6/16/111/26/16/16/16/1 (bet365)
Daly Boy7/115/27/115/27/17/115/2 (betfair)
Geordie Night14/114/114/114/114/114/114/1 (bet365)
Ocean Walz28/125/125/125/125/125/128/1 (bet365)
Woodview Lad33/133/133/133/133/133/133/1 (bet365)

Betting Strategy

Win bet goes on Escort’Kheops at 7/2 (Bet365): the 105 top speed screams “well-handicapped enough”. If you want a steadier ride, Slim Marvel each-way at 4/1 (3 places) is a pragmatic play. Coumeenoole is respected because Skelton at Bangor is always a factor, but at a flat 3/1 he’s not screaming value in this field.

Tipster Selections

TipsterSourceHorse
Rory DelargyThe Irish FieldEscort’Kheops
Melissa JonesD ExpressGolden Prince

15:15 – Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Race Details: Distance | Class 4 | Going | Prize Money | Jumps

Eight runners, 2 places each-way, and the market is lopsided towards one stable. Halftheworldaway looks the obvious one: she’s progressive (form 4321), she’s the top-rated at 116, and she also owns the best top speed in the field at a chunky 112. That’s a proper “class edge” in novice mares’ company. The main threat is Roses All The Way, rated 114 with a solid 94 top speed, but she’s also trading shorter in places than you’d want for an each-way angle in an 8-runner. If you want something at a price to nick a place, Jollie Dame is the one: she’s consistent (2433), and you can actually get a workable number.

Top Selections

WIN – Halftheworldaway
Jockey: Toby Wynne | Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | Form: 4321 | Rating: 116 | Draw: — | Weight: 161

She rates the clear pick on our data analysis: top rating (116) and top speed (112) is usually a “thank you very much” combination in novice hurdles. The price is tight but still workable: you can get 6/5 with William Hill, which is better than the 11/10 generally on offer elsewhere. Toby Wynne is a strong Bangor jockey in our figures (17.07% wins, 53.66% placed) and that just reinforces the idea this is the day’s most straightforward favourite away from the opener. If she runs to those numbers, the rest are playing for second.

EACH-WAY – Jollie Dame
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 2433 | Rating: 106 | Draw: — | Weight: 154

The Skelton angle at Bangor is real (Harry’s 18.52% strike-rate here in our data), and this mare is admirably consistent without being spectacular. That’s exactly what you want for an each-way bet in an 8-runner novice: she keeps showing up and giving you a run. She’s rated 106 with a 72 top speed, so she’s got a bit to find with the favourite, but you’re not betting her to win the Supreme here—just to hit the frame. 13/2 with Betfair is the standout number and feels fair given how often she’s been in the shake-up.

Live Odds Comparison

Horsebet365betfairbetfredpaddypowerskybetwilliamhillBest
Halftheworldaway11/1011/1011/1011/1011/106/56/5 (williamhill)
Roses All The Way5/213/815/813/813/815/85/2 (bet365)
Highland Haven9/29/29/29/29/29/29/2 (bet365)
Jollie Dame11/213/26/113/213/213/213/2 (betfair)
After The Ball20/118/118/118/118/120/120/1 (bet365)
She Can Run40/140/140/140/140/140/140/1 (bet365)
Seekingrainbows250/1200/1200/1200/1200/1200/1250/1 (bet365)
Toni’s LegacyOdds shown in market as “Tonis Legacy”: all firms NR (non-runner)

Betting Strategy

Back Halftheworldaway to win and take the best of it (6/5 William Hill). Don’t get fancy in a race where she tops both rating and top speed. For the each-way angle, Jollie Dame at 13/2 (Betfair) looks a sensible “hit the frame” bet with Skelton’s Bangor record a nice bonus. Roses All The Way is respected, but she’s more a forecast player than a value bet.

Tipster Selections

No tipster selections provided for this race.

15:50 – HRS Cladding Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Race Details: Distance | Class 4 | Going | Prize Money | Jumps

Ten runners and a proper handicap chase: this is where Bangor can bite. The market has Palamon favourite at 5/2, but his recent form (U69645) doesn’t exactly scream “win machine” even if the numbers say he’s capable (125 rating, 102 top speed) and Harry Skelton is an obvious positive. I’m much more interested in the horses arriving in form and repeatedly running to a level. Busty Boy is the poster boy for that: his form reads 22-233 and he has the best top speed in the race at 122. Kahavari is the other big player: he’s consistent enough (U64252), he’s only 6, and he’s also got a proper Bangor course profile (3 runs, 66.67% place rate). With 3 places each-way, you can play aggressively.

Top Selections

WIN – Busty Boy
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Daragh Bourke | Form: 22-233 | Rating: 128 | Draw: — | Weight: 165

This is the clear “best horse” call on our data. He’s rated 128 (top-rated in the field) and his 122 top speed is also best in the line-up, which tells you he can do it off a strong tempo in a chase. He keeps finishing in the first three and, frankly, in a race full of iffy profiles and patchy completion records, I’ll side with the relentless honest sort every day of the week. The price is the kicker: 13/2 with Bet365 looks generous when the favourite is 5/2 despite looking booked for a minor role on recent form. Hard to ignore.

EACH-WAY – Kahavari
Jockey: Toby Wynne | Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | Form: U64252 | Rating: 123 | Draw: — | Weight: 160

If you like a bit of track evidence, he’s your lad: in our reputable data sources he’s had 3 runs at Bangor and placed two-thirds of the time (66.67% place rate). That’s not nothing round here. He’s also posting a strong 116 top speed and arrives with a recent “2”, which suggests he’s right there and ready to go close. The market has him second favourite but you can still get 4/1 with Bet365, and with 3 places on offer it’s the kind of each-way bet that can pay you even if Busty Boy proves too strong late on.

Live Odds Comparison

Horsebet365betfairbetfredpaddypowerskybetwilliamhillBest
Palamon5/25/25/25/25/25/25/2 (bet365)
Kahavari4/17/27/27/27/27/24/1 (bet365)
Rule Me In9/29/29/211/211/27/211/2 (paddypower)
Busty Boy13/25/111/29/29/211/213/2 (bet365)
Nativehill13/27/113/27/17/17/17/1 (betfair)
Anyharminasking9/117/217/28/18/117/29/1 (bet365)
The Good Doctor9/110/19/110/110/110/110/1 (betfair)
Bleu D’EnferOdds shown in market as “Bleu DEnfer”: bet365 12/1 | betfair 10/1 | betfred 11/1 | paddypower 10/1 | skybet 10/1 | williamhill 11/1 | Best 12/1 (bet365)
Doyouknowwhatimean40/133/133/133/133/133/140/1 (bet365)
Lady Jago50/140/140/140/140/140/150/1 (bet365)

Betting Strategy

This is a good race to be decisive. Busty Boy is a proper win bet at 13/2 given he tops both rating and top speed. Back him straight. Then protect the downside with Kahavari each-way at 4/1, helped by a 66.67% Bangor place rate in our course specialist data. Palamon is respected, but I’m happy taking him on at the price.

Tipster Selections

TipsterSourceHorse
Jim DelahuntScottish SunBusty Boy
Steve MullingtonWilliam Hill RacingKahavari
Ben MorganRacing AheadKahavari
Sam HardyWeekenderBusty Boy
MoorestyleDaily Star SundayAnyharminasking

16:20 – Uncommon Practice Handicap Chase

Race Details: Distance | Class 5 | Going | Prize Money | Jumps

Another 10-runner chase, but this one’s Class 5 and it looks exactly what you’d expect: bits of form, some non-completions, and a market that’s trying to price up chaos. Three Zambezi’s heads it at around 3/1–18/5, but he’s rated just 91 in our data and his recent form includes a fall and a couple of poor runs, so he’s not for me at the price. If you want substance, Felton Bellevue brings it: rated 108 (best in the field), and a strong 98 top speed. Subtle Fortune is also interesting on current form (1-4414) and has a 92 top speed, while Nine Nine Nine is a likeable each-way profile on figures (99 top speed) at a bigger price. With 3 places, you can profit by opposing the short one.

Top Selections

WIN – Felton Bellevue
Jockey: Harry Bannister | Trainer: Ben Case | Form: 533132 | Rating: 108 | Draw: — | Weight: 160

This is the bet in the race for me. He’s top-rated (108) and has a very handy top speed (98) in a low-grade chase where plenty won’t run to their mark. He’s also arriving in cracking nick: there’s a win and a second in the recent sequence, which is more than you can say for most of these. The market is giving you 6/1 with Bet365, which looks a touch big given he’s got the best overall profile on our numbers. If he jumps round, he’s right there, and in this company “right there” often means winning.

EACH-WAY – Nine Nine Nine
Jockey: James Best | Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies | Form: 527242 | Rating: 104 | Draw: — | Weight: 154

He’s the value each-way alternative because the price is doing you a favour. On figures he’s not miles off: rating 104 and a 99 top speed that’s actually one of the best in the field. The form suggests he’s often involved without being a serial winner, and that’s fine when you’ve got 9/1 with Bet365 and 3 places. In a race I don’t trust at the top of the market, I’d rather take something likely to be running on into third than pin my hopes on a short-priced guess.

Live Odds Comparison

Horsebet365betfairbetfredpaddypowerskybetwilliamhillBest
Three Zambezi’sOdds shown in market as “Three Zambezis”: bet365 3/1 | betfair 18/5 | betfred 3/1 | paddypower 18/5 | skybet 3/1 | williamhill 5/2 | Best 18/5 (betfair)
Streamsforth Lad5/17/24/17/29/29/25/1 (bet365)
Felton Bellevue6/19/25/19/211/26/16/1 (bet365)
Subtle Fortune6/17/16/17/16/113/27/1 (betfair)
The Scorpion King9/210/16/110/19/25/110/1 (betfair)
Good Work15/27/17/17/17/115/215/2 (bet365)
Nine Nine Nine9/115/28/115/28/19/19/1 (bet365)
I See The Sea11/117/210/117/210/111/111/1 (bet365)
New Invention18/112/114/112/114/116/118/1 (bet365)
Pearl Island33/125/125/125/125/128/133/1 (bet365)

Betting Strategy

Oppose the short one. Felton Bellevue is the win bet at 6/1 because he’s best-rated and brings the strongest recent results. Nine Nine Nine each-way at 9/1 fits the “3 places, messy race” template perfectly. Dangers? Subtle Fortune is the obvious one on current form, while Streamsforth Lad is too inconsistent for me despite the tipster support.

Tipster Selections

TipsterSourceHorse
Karl HedleyIrish PostFelton Bellevue
Ross ShepherdWrexham LeaderNine Nine Nine
Kieran McHughNorwich Evening NewsStreamsforth Lad
WhistlerSunday TelegraphStreamsforth Lad
Luke TuckerCambridge Evening NewsThree Zambezi’s

16:50 – Tom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: Distance | Class 5 | Going | Prize Money | Jumps

Seven runners, so no messing about with each-way: it’s win-only territory. Service Minimum is favourite and you can see why: she’s rated 109 (joint-highest), has a solid 89 top speed, and is trained by Dan Skelton with Harry Skelton aboard—Bangor is a happy hunting ground for that combination on the broader numbers. The issue is her form (140747) reads like a mare who has been a bit all-or-nothing this season. If you want a more reliable “thereabouts” type, Voodoo Angel is tempting: she’s repeatedly in the first three (342233) and has a big top speed of 100, the best in the field. She also gets in nicely at 152. It’s a tactical race and I’d rather be with the mare who keeps turning up.

Top Selections

WIN – Voodoo Angel
Jockey: Charlie Maggs | Trainer: Donald McCain | Form: 342233 | Rating: 109 | Draw: — | Weight: 152

Win-only, and she’s my pick. She’s got the best top speed in the field at 100, she’s joint-top on rating (109), and the form tells its own story: she keeps hitting the frame and running her race. In these small-field mares’ handicaps, consistency is a weapon because the others often find a way to beat themselves. You can back her at 9/2 with Bet365, which feels a shade too big when the favourite has looked a bit flaky on recent evidence. Charlie Maggs is also a strong Bangor jockey in our data (20% wins, 53.33% place rate). She’s fancied to go close and I think she’ll do it.

Live Odds Comparison

Horsebet365betfairbetfredpaddypowerskybetwilliamhillBest
Service Minimum13/87/413/813/87/48/57/4 (betfair)
Roaring Home5/210/33/110/310/33/110/3 (betfair)
Eastern Shores9/27/27/27/27/27/29/2 (bet365)
Voodoo Angel9/210/37/27/210/34/19/2 (bet365)
Nevershedatear11/18/19/117/28/19/111/1 (bet365)
Morning Air16/116/116/116/116/116/116/1 (bet365)
Rock On Cassie66/166/166/166/166/166/166/1 (bet365)

Betting Strategy

Because it’s 7 runners, keep it win-only. Voodoo Angel at 9/2 is the bet: best top speed (100), consistent profile, and a good Bangor jockey in Charlie Maggs. Service Minimum is the obvious danger—Skelton at Bangor is always a factor and she’s well enough treated on rating—but at odds-on-ish territory (best 7/4) I’d rather take her on.

Tipster Selections

TipsterSourceHorse
The ScoreRacing TVService Minimum

Course Specialists

Horses To Note

HorseRunsWinsWin ratePlace ratePrize money
Good Work400%25%9438.5
Streamsforth Lad300%33.33%0
Kahavari300%66.67%1944

Jockeys To Note

JockeyRunsWinsWin ratePlace ratePrize money
Nico de Boinville611422.95%54.1%100894.39
Charlie Maggs15320%53.33%39019
Harry Skelton1893518.52%49.74%310774.66
Ben Jones33618.18%48.48%68277.05
Toby Wynne821417.07%53.66%136526.9
Jonjo O’Neill Jr43716.28%51.16%50669.3
Sean Bowen1732816.18%53.76%222883.47

Trainers To Note

TrainerRunsWinsWin ratePlace ratePrize money
Alan King1894121.69%55.03%320334.89
Venetia Williams711521.13%63.38%132149.49
Nicky Henderson501020%54%85072.84
Fergal O’Brien1593119.5%52.83%207037.68
Donald McCain4137217.43%54.48%642349.82
Belinda Clarke12216.67%50%14730.2
Dan Skelton2604316.54%47.69%379953.46

Summary & Best Bets

There’s a clear shape to today’s card and the Bangor racing tips basically split into two buckets: short favourites who look like they should win, and handicaps where the market has left you something to bite on. NAP of the Day is Halftheworldaway (15:15) because she tops both rating (116) and top speed (112) and you can still nick 6/5 with William Hill. The Banker is Planters Punch (14:15) — Henderson + Nico at Bangor is a rock-solid combo and 11/10 is as fair as you’ll get for a likely winner.

For punters who actually want a price, the day’s Best Value Bet is Busty Boy (15:50) at 13/2 with Bet365; he’s top-rated (128) and top on top speed (122), which is exactly what you want in a competitive handicap chase. Each-Way Special goes to Kahavari (15:50) at 4/1 with 3 places and a 66.67% Bangor place rate in our course data. Overall, these Bangor racing tips are about trusting the numbers, then demanding the right price.

FAQ

Q: How many races are on at Bangor today?
A: Six races, from 14:15 through to 16:50.

Q: What are the best Bangor racing tips for a safe bet?
A: Planters Punch (14:15) and Halftheworldaway (15:15) look the most solid on our data analysis, topping key metrics and sitting prominently in the market.

Q: Which jockeys have strong Bangor records in the data?
A: Nico de Boinville (22.95% win rate), Charlie Maggs (20%), and Harry Skelton (18.52%) all stand out from the course figures provided.

Q: Any proven course specialists running today?
A: Kahavari is the notable one: 3 Bangor runs with a 66.67% place rate in our course specialist data.

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