Racing at Bangor on Dee – Saturday 26th March

Bangor on Dee will be racing on Saturday 26th March, the first Saturday meeting of 2011, with a seven race card. 

The weather for Saturday’s meeting looks like being bright and fine and that could impact on the going, which is currently Good, Good to Soft in places. Clerk of the Course, Ed Gretton, said, “with the dry weather as it is, we might need to water the course to ensure the going remains as Good as possible. We have had plenty of entries and hope to see some good fields on Saturday.”

Jeannie Chantler, General Manager for Bangor on Dee said, “This fixture always provides a great atmosphere following the Cheltenham Festival.  Bangor on Dee is very lucky to have such loyal sponsors in NE Wales Unison and Tommy’s Darts International.  Tommy’s Darts has sponsored many of the races on this card for the past 15 years, the Tommy Shone Handicap Hurdle being the feature race of the day.  Tommy Shone rode at Bangor on Dee as a jockey in his youth and was present at the first few running’s of his race before he sadly passed away.”

The first race is at 2.05pm and last at 5.25pm, with gates opening at 11.30 am.  There will be a FREE bus from Wrexham General Station to the racecourse at 12.35 pm, returning at 5.45 pm.  Course tickets are available from £7, and Paddock tickets from £17 in advance.

To buy tickets, please call the Racecourse Box Office on 01244 304 610 or visit www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk