Our Bangor racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Tuesday 8th September 2026. The action gets underway at 16:38 and runs through to 19:12, with going reported as 6.5) (watered) (rail movements (Good (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Present Fair boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Harry Skelton has been in fine form here with 45 wins from 207 rides, Mickey Bowen’s yard sends out runners with a 42.86% 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 | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 63.64% |
| Ben Morgan | Racing Ahead | 10 | 2 | 20% | 90% |
| West Country | Racing Post | 10 | 1 | 10% | 60% |
16:38 – Twilight Racing On The Dee Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watered) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This may only be a five-runner handicap chase, but it is a tight little contest rather than a penalty kick for the favourite. Jiair Madrik arrives on a hat-trick-seeking four-timer after winning his last three and is the obvious progressive angle, though those wins have forced him up the weights and this is a slightly different test. Country Park is solid and usually gives you a run for your money, while Duel Au Soleil has the profile of one who can still do better over fences for Ben Pauling. Lermoos Legend is the veteran in the line-up but comes here in decent nick after a fair second last time. It is a race where current momentum could easily trump experience, and that points firmly towards the McCain runner.
Top Selections
1. Jiair Madrik – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Theo Gillard | Trainer: Donald McCain | Form: 44-111 | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 101
Jiair Madrik is hard to get away from because he is the only one in here arriving with proper winning momentum. Three straight victories tell their own story, and while his mark of 124 asks a stiffer question now, he still appeals as a progressive sort who may not have reached his ceiling over fences yet. Donald McCain’s runners around these northern tracks always command respect, and Theo Gillard knows how to keep things uncomplicated on a horse in form. He is not thrown in on the figures, but available at 5/2 with Bet365, he looks the runner most likely to find a bit more if this turns tactical. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race this small: Jiair Madrik is the win bet and the only selection. His recent winning sequence makes him the percentage call. Country Park looks the obvious danger if reproducing his better chase form, while Duel Au Soleil is respected as one who could still have more to offer, but neither quite matches the selection’s upward curve.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Park | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Lermoos Legend | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Jiair Madrik | 5/2 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 2/1 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Duel Au Soleil | 2/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 2/1 | 5/2 (Betfair) |
| Disco Davis | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Steve Mullington | Jiair Madrik |
17:12 – John Hewitt Memorial Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 1f | Class 3 | Going: 6.5) (watered) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This might only have four runners, but it is no walkover. Captain Cool sets the standard on recent form after a productive spell over fences and looks the solid one, while Krak is close enough on the figures to make this tactical if Harry Skelton gets him into a rhythm. Roadlesstravelled is the interesting wildcard, returning from an absence with smart old hurdle form to his name, but those two pulled-up efforts before going missing leave a fair bit to prove. Ice In The Veins is not miles away on ratings and arrives in decent nick, though he still looks the least likely winner in this company. In a small-field novice handicap like this, jumping fluency and pace judgement will probably decide it more than anything flashy.
Top Selections
1. Captain Cool – 5/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Quinlan | Trainer: Jennie Candlish | Form: 122131 | Rating: 141 | Topspeed: 123
Captain Cool is the percentage call and, in truth, he is hard to oppose. His profile over fences is much the most convincing in the line-up, with that 122131 sequence showing both consistency and a bit of upward momentum. A mark of 141 leaves little room for error, but this is only a four-runner race and he brings the most reliable recent form into it. Sean Quinlan is a positive booking for a contest that could get tactical, and Jennie Candlish has him thriving. At 5/4 with Bet365, he is no giveaway, but he still looks the most likely winner if reproducing his latest run. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race of this size: Captain Cool is the win bet and the one with the fewest questions to answer. There is no each-way angle in a four-runner field. Krak is the obvious danger on ratings and recent placed form, while Roadlesstravelled is the lurking threat if returning anywhere near his old level after the layoff.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadlesstravelled | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Captain Cool | 5/4 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 6/5 | 5/4 (Bet365) |
| Krak | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 5/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Ice In The Veins | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
17:42 – Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watered) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly tight little novice in terms of the principals, but not an impossible one to unpick. Hidden Fortune sets the standard on official figures after a tidy return to win and Dan Skelton’s mare is the obvious one they all have to beat over this sharp 2m. Ride Like A Girl brings solid recent form and a useful Topspeed figure, so she looks the one most likely to make the favourite work. Provision is interesting after getting off the mark and receives weight as a 4yo, while Cadillac Ranch is harder to weigh up after just two starts over hurdles. The rest need dramatic improvement. It’s not a deep Class 4 by any means, but the front end of the market does look strong enough and this should be decided by who travels best turning for home.
Top Selections
1. Hidden Fortune – 5/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 22-1 | Rating: 123 | Topspeed: 88
Hidden Fortune is the percentage call. She had already shown enough in finishing second twice before getting her head in front last time, and that form now leaves her clear on ratings in this field. A mark of 123 is a fair standard for this grade, and while 5/6 is hardly stealing money, it is hard to crab given the weakness further down the line-up. Harry Skelton around Bangor in a novice hurdle is never something to dismiss lightly, and this mare looks the most straightforward, progressive sort in the race. If she jumps cleanly and settles, she should take plenty of beating. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Provision – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Isabelle Ryder | Trainer: Barry Brennan | Form: 5-331 | Rating: 113 | Topspeed: 91
Provision appeals as the each-way play at the prices. He comes here off the back of a deserved breakthrough success and his profile suggests he’s learning with racing rather than standing still. The 113 rating leaves him with a bit to find on the favourite, but not an absurd amount in a race where only a handful make any appeal at all. His Topspeed figure of 91 is perfectly respectable for this level, and as a 4yo carrying 159 he gets a useful allowance from the older mares at the head of the market. Available at 4/1, he looks the value option to hit the frame and possibly ask a bigger question than the market expects. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Hidden Fortune is the win bet and the one with the fewest questions to answer. For an each-way angle in an eight-runner race with three places on offer, Provision makes more appeal than taking a shorter price about Ride Like A Girl. The obvious danger is Ride Like A Girl, who arrives in good nick and could easily chase the favourite home if reproducing her recent form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Ranch | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Provision | 4/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Hidden Fortune | 5/6 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 5/6 | 5/6 (Bet365) |
| Pretty Darn Quick | 200/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Ride Like A Girl | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Paddy Power) |
| Secret Beach | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Rose Warrior | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Evenly | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
18:12 – Wrexham Lager Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watered) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a perfectly ordinary Class 5 on paper, but it is not short on angles. Lunar Orbit heads the market after a solid return to action and is the obvious progressive one in the line-up, especially as a 4yo getting weight from most of his rivals. Zamond arrives in better heart than plenty of these and has been running with real consistency, while Who’s Glen and Rock Hurley give Donald McCain a strong hand. Dream Jet is another with a squeak if building on his latest second. The shape of the race suggests it may come down to whether the younger legs of Lunar Orbit can cope with battle-hardened handicappers in a contest that is competitive enough without being especially deep.
Top Selections
1. Lunar Orbit – 8/5 with William Hill
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: P315-2 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 85
Lunar Orbit makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive looking ahead of their mark. He signed off last season with a win and a placed effort, then returned with a runner-up finish that suggested there is another handicap in him off 101. Being a 4yo in this sort of race can be a real edge if there is a bit of untapped improvement, and the Skelton-Harry Skelton combination is always respected in these ordinary hurdles. At 8/5 he is no giveaway, but he still looks the most likely winner if stepping forward again from that latest second. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Rock Hurley – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Brown | Trainer: Donald McCain | Form: 04-310 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 102
Rock Hurley is the one at a price who catches the eye. His form is a bit up and down, but that is reflected in the odds, and his Topspeed figure of 102 is the best in the field. He won two starts back, which at least proved he retains ability, and this is not such a demanding race that he needs to be absolutely bombproof. The latest duck can be forgiven if you take the view that he simply failed to fire rather than suddenly went wrong. Donald McCain can ready one to bounce back, and 14/1 looks a fair each-way punt in an eight-runner race lacking depth. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lunar Orbit is the win play and the one with the clearest scope to improve past these older handicappers. For an each-way angle, Rock Hurley looks overpriced on his best figures and is worth chancing to bounce back. The main danger is Zamond, who brings the steadiest recent form, while Who’s Glen also has claims if building on his comeback run.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person Of Interest | 11/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Rock Hurley | 14/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Lunar Orbit | 6/4 | 6/4 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 8/5 | 8/5 (William Hill) |
| Zamond | 9/4 | 2/1 | 3/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 3/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Dream Jet | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Auntie Maggie | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ian Gaughran | Lunar Orbit |
| Stephen Darbyshire | Who’s Glen |
18:42 – Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watered) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a neat little six-runner handicap rather than a deep one, but it still looks competitive because most of them arrive with something to recommend them. Roarin’ Success is the obvious progressive angle after back-to-back wins for Donald McCain, while Playful Fox has been very consistent and looks the solid benchmark despite his age. Hello Sweety has been holding form well in similar company and brings the best Topspeed figure in the field, while Syosset has been knocking hard on the door and gets in here off a workable mark with a handy weight. Uhtred Ragnarson and Eremenko both need a bit more than they showed last time. In a small field where tactical pace could matter plenty, this feels more tricky than strong.
Top Selections
1. Playful Fox – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: U24121 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 81
Playful Fox looks the percentage call. He arrives on the back of another win, his form figures are rock-solid, and the Skelton team know exactly how to place one in these summer-jumps handicaps. A 4yo taking on older rivals always catches the eye when there is clear momentum behind him, and he still doesn’t look overburdened off 104. This sharper 2m should suit, and in a race lacking much deadwood but not stacked with quality either, he makes plenty of appeal as the one most likely to run his race again. Available at 3/1, he’s hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Hello Sweety – 13/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Charlie Hammond | Trainer: Stuart Edmunds | Form: 15-123 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 104
Hello Sweety makes plenty of each-way sense in a race where the market may focus a bit too heavily on the obvious improvers. He’s been admirably consistent, finishing 1-2-3 on his last three starts, and his Topspeed mark of 104 is the best on offer here. That suggests he has the raw ability to be very competitive if this turns into a proper test rather than a dawdle. The slight concern is top weight in a tactical six-runner, but Stuart Edmunds’ 5yo is reliable and Charlie Hammond should be able to keep him in the right place. At 13/2, he looks the value alternative. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Playful Fox is the win play at 3/1 because he’s the one arriving with the most convincing profile and still looks on the up. For an each-way punt, Hello Sweety appeals at 13/2 thanks to his consistency and standout Topspeed figure. Roarin’ Success is the danger after his recent double, while Syosset is another who wouldn’t shock if this sets up kindly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hello Sweety | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Eremenko | 17/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Uhtred Ragnarson | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Playful Fox | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Syosset | 4/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Dean Kilbryde | Playful Fox |
19:12 – Bangor-On-Dee Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watered) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | jumps
This doesn’t look a deep Class 5 by any means, but it is a race with a fairly obvious shape. Fine Print and Fane Court arrive with the most persuasive recent form, while Seahouses is another with solid enough handicap credentials if returning in the same nick after an absence. Present Fair and Scottish Dancer are capable of getting involved if building on their latest efforts, but several of the others come here with patchy profiles and too many non-completions to inspire much confidence. Over this sort of staying trip at Bangor, attitude and rhythm matter, and that’s why the younger legs of Fine Print make plenty of appeal. He’s the one open to a bit more progress, while Fane Court looks the sensible each-way alternative in a race that could thin out late on.
Top Selections
1. Fine Print – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Alex Harvey | Trainer: John C McConnell | Form: 8-4063 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 84
Fine Print is the one I want to be with. He’s only five, which immediately makes him more interesting than plenty of these exposed stayers, and that latest third suggested he’s beginning to find his level in this sort of company. An opening mark of 98 doesn’t look harsh, especially in a race where a few of his rivals have had plenty of chances off similar or higher figures. McConnell’s runners are often tough and straightforward in these staying handicaps, and if Alex Harvey can keep him in a nice rhythm, he should be finishing better than most. At 2/1 he isn’t exactly hidden, but he still looks the likeliest winner.
Bet: WIN
2. Fane Court – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Kielan Woods | Trainer: D J Jeffreys | Form: 4P-432 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 89
Fane Court makes plenty of each-way sense because his recent profile is solid and, crucially, reliable. He’s gone 4-3-2 on his last three completed starts, so he’s clearly knocking on the door, and that runner-up effort last time confirmed he stays and keeps finding under pressure. Off 101, he’s not thrown in, but he doesn’t need to improve much to be right in the thick of it again, particularly with just 148lb to carry. Kielan Woods is a positive booking in this grade and he’s the type to give this one every chance from a handy spot. At 10/3, he appeals as the safest each-way punt in the line-up.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here: Fine Print is the win play, as he looks the one with a bit of upside in an ordinary staying handicap. Fane Court is the each-way option because his recent form is the most dependable and he should give you a run for your money. Seahouses is the obvious danger if ready to fire after the break, while Present Fair isn’t entirely dismissed.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview | 16/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Present Fair | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Camino Rocio | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Scottish Dancer | 8/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Seahouses | 5/1 | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
| You Did | 22/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Fine Print | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Fane Court | 10/3 | 2/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Spotlight | Fine Print |
Bangor Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Present Fair | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Rock Hurley | 8 | 2 | 25% | 62.5% |
| Hillview | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
| Zamond | 6 | 0 | 0% | 50% |
| Cappa Lass | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Skelton | 207 | 45 | 21.74% | 52.66% |
| Brian Hughes | 412 | 85 | 20.63% | 57.04% |
| Gavin Sheehan | 126 | 25 | 19.84% | 54.76% |
| Jonjo O’Neill Jr | 47 | 9 | 19.15% | 53.19% |
| Ben Jones | 41 | 7 | 17.07% | 48.78% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Bangor:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Bowen | 7 | 3 | 42.86% | 71.43% |
| Alan King | 191 | 42 | 21.99% | 54.97% |
| Brian Ellison | 62 | 12 | 19.35% | 54.84% |
| Dan Skelton | 278 | 53 | 19.06% | 50% |
| Donald McCain | 451 | 79 | 17.52% | 53.66% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Bangor racing tips for Tuesday 8th September 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 Tuesday 8th September 2026 goes off at 16:38, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Bangor today?
The going at Bangor is reported as 6.5) (watered) (rail movements (Good (goingstick).
How many races are at Bangor today?
There are 6 races on the card at Bangor today, running from 16:38 through to 19:12.
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