Welsh Racecourses

We have reviewed all the best racecourses to visit in Wales, so if you are looking for a day at the races look no further. 

Welsh racegoers have plenty of options with three great horse racing venues to choose from.

Our Welsh Racecourses guide explains all the leading racecourses in Wales.

Find out more about the top Welsh racecourses:

Welsh Racecourses List

Here is the full list of Welsh racecourses:

• Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
• Chepstow Racecourse
• Ffos Las Racecourse

Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse, located in Wrexham, is one of Wales’ few horse racing venues.

Opening back in 1859, this particular venue hosts national hunt racing throughout the year, with racing taking place almost every year since the racecourse first opened.

This racecourse offers a family-friendly atmosphere that makes for a terrific day out.

Check out our comprehensive guide to Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse for more information on tickets, fixtures and betting opportunities.

Chepstow Racecourse

Chepstow racecourse, located in South Wales, is an excellent horseracing venue with great hospitality for the guests that attend.

Chepstow is one of two racecourses in South Wales with Ffos Las being the other racecourse in south wales.

Chepstow racecourse is home to the most prestigious race in Welsh horse racing, The Welsh Grand National, which is held every December.

This racecourse, hosting both flat and national hunt racing, is also one of 16 racecourses to be owned by The Arena Racing Company.

Check out our comprehensive guide to Chepstow Racecourse for more information on tickets, fixtures and betting opportunities.

Ffos Las Racecourse

And finally, there’s Ffos Las racecourse. This Welsh horseracing venue is very new by modern standards, opening in June 2009.

Since then, this racecourse has grown significantly in popularity and is now known for hosting the famous Welsh Champion Hurdle each October.

Ffos Las is one of two racecourses in south wales with Chepstow being the other racecourse in South Wales.

Check out our comprehensive guide to Ffos Las racecourse for more information on tickets, fixtures and betting opportunities.

Why Watch Horse Racing In Wales?

Wales is an excellent location for horse racing, as its natural beauty, friendly locals and excellent venue options make it a brilliant day out for all.

Whilst there are not as many racecourses in Wales as in other countries, the few you do have to choose from are all brilliant in their own right, and definitely worth checking out.

So whether you’re local to Wales yourself or just going for a weekend break, the horse racing is definitely something you should consider.

Which Racecourse In Wales Is The Best?

With Wales only being the home to a few racecourses, there are not too many to choose from. Despite this, our racecourse of choice in Wales would be Chepstow.

Chepstow racecourse offers brilliant hospitality for its guests, and has been the home to some tremendous races in the past.

You can almost guarantee you’ll have a good day out at Chepstow, whether attending as a keen horseracing fan, going out with mates or for a fun family day out.

Wales Horse Racing Fixtures 2023

Here is the horse racing calendar for Welsh Horse Races in 2023:

Date	Weekday	Course	Type
5/1/2023	Thursday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
8/1/2023	Sunday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
12/1/2023	Thursday	Bangor-On-Dee	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
17/1/2023	Tuesday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
31/1/2023	Tuesday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
3/2/2023	Friday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
9/2/2023	Thursday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
10/2/2023	Friday	Bangor-On-Dee	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
25/2/2023	Saturday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
5/3/2023	Sunday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
19/3/2023	Sunday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
22/3/2023	Wednesday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
23/3/2023	Thursday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
25/3/2023	Saturday	Bangor-On-Dee	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
9/4/2023	Sunday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
10/4/2023	Monday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
15/4/2023	Saturday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
22/4/2023	Saturday	Bangor-On-Dee	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
25/4/2023	Tuesday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
28/4/2023	Friday	Chepstow	Evening – Jump – Turf
9/5/2023	Tuesday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
16/5/2023	Tuesday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
20/5/2023	Saturday	Bangor-On-Dee	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
22/5/2023	Monday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
27/5/2023	Saturday	Ffos Las	Evening – Jump – Turf
2/6/2023	Friday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
8/6/2023	Thursday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
10/6/2023	Saturday	Chepstow	Evening – Flat – Turf
10/6/2023	Saturday	Bangor-On-Dee	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
16/6/2023	Friday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
25/6/2023	Sunday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
26/6/2023	Monday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
4/7/2023	Tuesday	Ffos Las	Evening – Flat – Turf
10/7/2023	Monday	Chepstow	Evening – Flat – Turf
14/7/2023	Friday	Chepstow	Evening – Flat – Turf
20/7/2023	Thursday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
28/7/2023	Friday	Chepstow	Evening – Flat – Turf
31/7/2023	Monday	Ffos Las	Evening – Flat – Turf
4/8/2023	Friday	Bangor-On-Dee	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
8/8/2023	Tuesday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
16/8/2023	Wednesday	Ffos Las	Evening – Flat – Turf
21/8/2023	Monday	Bangor-On-Dee	Evening – Jump – Turf
24/8/2023	Thursday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
25/8/2023	Friday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
28/8/2023	Monday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
1/9/2023	Friday	Ffos Las	Evening – Flat – Turf
4/9/2023	Monday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
5/9/2023	Tuesday	Bangor-On-Dee	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
14/9/2023	Thursday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
1/10/2023	Sunday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
4/10/2023	Wednesday	Bangor-On-Dee	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
13/10/2023	Friday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
14/10/2023	Saturday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
15/10/2023	Sunday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
31/10/2023	Tuesday	Bangor-On-Dee	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
31/10/2023	Tuesday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
8/11/2023	Wednesday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
12/11/2023	Sunday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
15/11/2023	Wednesday	Bangor-On-Dee	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
22/11/2023	Wednesday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
24/11/2023	Friday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
2/12/2023	Saturday	Bangor-On-Dee	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
9/12/2023	Saturday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
15/12/2023	Friday	Bangor-On-Dee	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
21/12/2023	Thursday	Ffos Las	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
27/12/2023	Wednesday	Chepstow	Afternoon – Jump – Turf

Check out our guide for the full list of UK horse racing fixtures in 2023.

Summary of Welsh Racecourses

The biggest horse racing meetings attract massive crowds in Wales.

We strongly recommend visiting if you have never attended a horse racing venue in Wales, they have a great atmosphere and great racing.

If you are a horse racing fan, who likes attending other racecourse venues, check out our guides to all UK horse racing track guides or all Irish horse racing track guides as well.

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