The Welsh countryside will echo once again with the thundering hooves of National Hunt contenders this Wednesday, 12 November as Bangor-on-Dee unfurls an eight-race card that captures the essence of autumn jumping. From novice hurdlers taking their first real test to seasoned chasers reviving old rivalries, the meeting offers both depth and drama beneath a brooding November sky.
The Curtain Raiser – 12:30 pm
THE CREST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 25TH ANNIVERSARY NOVICES’ HURDLE (CLASS 4)
Prize Money: £9,000 | Distance: 2m 7f 76y
The day begins with a stamina-stretching test where promising types look to stamp early authority. IN THE AGE, JACKS PARROT, PRAGNELL, and SKUNA BAY bring a mix of youth and raw endurance, while FIRM BUT FAIR adds seasoned steel. This opening event often sets the tone for the meeting, rewarding balance and bold front-running on Bangor’s rolling turns.
The Midday Pulse – 1:00 pm
THE PAUL FERGUSON JUMPERS TO FOLLOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
Prize Money: £15,000 | Distance: 2m 4f 110y
The tempo rises with a field stacked with ambition. MARGARET’S LEGACY looks to build on consistent early-season form, while NEW ORDER and IL VA DE SOI boast class that travels well. DON’T TELL SU, FINE CASTING, and HEARD THAT ensure competition remains fierce through every fence. Expect a contest defined by timing and precision on a course that punishes hesitation.
Rising Mares Take the Stage – 1:30 pm
THE YORTON MARES’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)
Prize Money: £40,000 | Distance: 2m 1f 115y
The mares’ division has been brimming with talent this season, and this £40,000 feature is no exception. ALL THE GLORY commands early attention, flanked by the fearless QUEENS GAMBLE and consistent DIVA LUNA. FINEST VIEW, JOYEUSE, and WYENOT complete a field that may deliver the standout performance of the afternoon. Sharp turns and soft ground could play into the hands of the boldest jumper here.
The Feature Clash – 2:00 pm
THE WEATHERBYS AND BIRDIE CALENDARS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)
Prize Money: £40,000 | Distance: 3m 82y
This is where the day’s heartbeat quickens. Heavyweights line up for the richest prize of the afternoon, with LE MILOS leading the charge. RICHMOND LAKE, THE DOYEN CHIEF, and DEEP CAVE bring serious staying credentials, while DOCTOR KEN and PULL AGAIN GREEN could thrive if conditions stay soft. The long straight and demanding fences will separate pretenders from genuine winter contenders.
The Young Brigade – 2:30 pm
THE CREST ASBESTOS SOLUTIONS CELEBRATION EBF JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE (CLASS 4)
Prize Money: £9,000 | Distance: 2m 183y
The three-year-olds step into the spotlight, chasing both experience and reputation. DIAMOND JIM, HERE’S RODNEY, and MILOU DU CHENET bring early momentum, with NETWORK GOLD and NETWORK RGB showcasing strong schooling form. ON SUBS and PLAYFUL FOX round out a youthful lineup that will test not just speed but maturity over hurdles.
Novices in Memory – 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm
THE CHRISTOPHER SHINTON MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HURDLE (CLASS 4) – DIV I & II
Prize Money: £9,000 each | Distance: 2m 183y
The dual divisions of this memorial event highlight local connections and future promise.
At 3:00 pm, FILIBUSTERING, SHABALKO D’HERM, and BOMBAY PETE headline, with BROOKSIDE LA, COUNT OF VENDOME, MISTER URSUS, and SAINT POLO adding intrigue.
The 3:30 pm renewal carries equal weight, led by SPARTAN TIMES, ALBIE LITTLEWOOD, and BOHEMOND ANTIOCH, with FRESH AS A DAISY, KOALYS DUBREAU, and NEW INVENTION all capable of springing late surprises. Both races are expected to shape novice conversations well into December.
The Grand Finale – 4:00 pm
THE GREENHOUS DAF HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS 2)
Prize Money: £25,000 | Distance: 2m 3f 161y
As the light fades over the Welsh hills, the final act brings together seasoned handicappers and late bloomers. DELLA CASA LUNGA, LAC DE CONSTANCE, and GO DANTE promise pace and polish, while HONKY TONK HIGHWAY and LAWRENNY could thrive on a steady gallop. KEPLER’S LAW and WEST TO THE BRIDGE close a superb day’s racing that balances heart, endurance, and raw ambition.
The November meeting at Bangor-on-Dee embodies everything that makes jump racing deeply human — resilience, precision, and a quiet defiance of the elements. Between the novice hurdlers finding their rhythm and the chasers fighting for winter dominance, every race tells a small story of form rediscovered or potential revealed.
Framed by misty Welsh scenery and the River Dee’s tranquil backdrop, this fixture isn’t just another day on the calendar — it’s a reminder that even in the chill of November, racing’s heartbeat runs strong here.
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